Cost of living in Ankara, Turkey vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 41% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50TL (187 NT$) | 143 NT$ | + 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28TL (105 NT$) | 139 NT$ | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (44 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.54TL (21 NT$) | 90 NT$ | - 77% | |
12 eggs, large | 13TL (49 NT$) | 60 NT$ | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7TL (26 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 64% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (90 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7TL (24 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39TL (9 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (48 NT$) | 45 NT$ | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 62TL (230 NT$) | 427 NT$ | - 46% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (26 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.99TL (7 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 81% | |
Housing | - 29% | |||
Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 29% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,574TL (13,258 NT$) | 17,547 NT$ | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,887TL (7,001 NT$) | 12,262 NT$ | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 716TL (2,658 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,719TL (10,086 NT$) | 12,204 NT$ | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,391TL (5,161 NT$) | 7,424 NT$ | - 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 574TL (2,131 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 168% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75TL (278 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 48% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,346TL (8,702 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 652TL (2,420 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33TL (123 NT$) | 208 NT$ | - 41% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26TL (97 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 37% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 266TL (988 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195TL (723 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466TL (1,729 NT$) | 2,226 NT$ | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333TL (1,235 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 21% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 247,472TL (917,978 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (26 NT$) | 30 NT$ | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 135TL (502 NT$) | 1,015 NT$ | - 51% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34TL (126 NT$) | 253 NT$ | - 50% | |
Personal Care | - 59% | |||
Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 59% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (58 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 76% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19TL (72 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 230TL (853 NT$) | 820 NT$ | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17TL (62 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 73% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (68 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (62 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (38 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17TL (62 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36TL (132 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 28% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 115TL (426 NT$) | 690 NT$ | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 42TL (155 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147TL (544 NT$) | 2,218 NT$ | - 75% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 262TL (973 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52TL (194 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15TL (57 NT$) | 87 NT$ | - 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (86 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 53% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,801TL (14,100 NT$) | 12,433 NT$ | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (2.50 NT$) | 4.98 NT$ | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 184TL (682 NT$) | 982 NT$ | - 30% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (69 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ankara (Turkey) is 33% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 50,000 NT$ in Tainan City you would need to make just about 33,710 NT$ (9,088TL) in Ankara.
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