Cost of living in Ankara, Turkey vs Tai'an, China
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 12% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50TL (43元) | 25元 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28TL (24元) | 32元 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (10元) | 8元 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.54TL (4.77元) | 13元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (11元) | 7元 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7TL (6元) | 7元 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (21元) | 35元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7TL (5.68元) | 7元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39TL (2.06元) | 7元 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (11元) | 4.70元 | + 138% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 62TL (53元) | 73元 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (5.96元) | 14元 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.99TL (1.72元) | 7元 | - 77% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 50% more expensive than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,574TL (3,080元) | 1,461元 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,887TL (1,627元) | 1,200元 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 716TL (617元) | 471元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,719TL (2,343元) | 1,500元 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,391TL (1,199元) | 700元 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 574TL (495元) | 200元 | + 148% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75TL (65元) | 51元 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,346TL (2,022元) | 2,285元 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 652TL (562元) | 657元 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33TL (28元) | 44元 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26TL (23元) | 25元 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 26% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 266TL (230元) | 316元 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195TL (168元) | 234元 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466TL (402元) | 423元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333TL (287元) | 405元 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 4% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 247,472TL (213,267元) | 250,728元 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (6元) | 7元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 135TL (117元) | 85元 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34TL (29元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 42% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (13元) | 33元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19TL (17元) | 12元 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 230TL (198元) | 400元 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17TL (14元) | 21元 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (16元) | 38元 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (14元) | 26元 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (9元) | 11元 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17TL (14元) | 13元 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36TL (31元) | 15元 | + 104% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 34% cheaper than in Tai'an (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 115TL (99元) | 62元 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 42TL (36元) | 43元 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147TL (126元) | 1,000元 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 262TL (226元) | 400元 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52TL (45元) | 50元 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15TL (13元) | 32元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (20元) | 20元 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,801TL (3,276元) | 4,000元 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (0.58元) | 0.32元 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184TL (159元) | 486元 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (16元) | 18元 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 630 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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