Cost of living in Ankara (Turkey) is 24% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan)
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Food | + 5% | |||
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Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 5% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Ankara | Taipei | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 807TL (799 NT$) | 198 NT$ | + 303% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 182TL (181 NT$) | 149 NT$ | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 173TL (172 NT$) | 131 NT$ | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (35 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 63% | |
12 eggs, large | 70TL (69 NT$) | 121 NT$ | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32TL (32 NT$) | 112 NT$ | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 143TL (142 NT$) | 241 NT$ | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31TL (31 NT$) | 142 NT$ | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22TL (22 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 77% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57TL (56 NT$) | 49 NT$ | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 394TL (391 NT$) | 436 NT$ | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 44TL (43 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10TL (10 NT$) | 58 NT$ | - 83% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 59% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Ankara | Taipei | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,282TL (19,104 NT$) | 51,114 NT$ | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,903TL (10,803 NT$) | 30,970 NT$ | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,337TL (1,325 NT$) | 2,320 NT$ | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,776TL (11,667 NT$) | 19,964 NT$ | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,424TL (8,346 NT$) | 14,776 NT$ | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 857TL (849 NT$) | 1,979 NT$ | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 208TL (206 NT$) | 765 NT$ | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 13,158TL (13,036 NT$) | 17,450 NT$ | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,863TL (2,836 NT$) | 4,363 NT$ | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 174TL (172 NT$) | 201 NT$ | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 98TL (98 NT$) | 502 NT$ | - 81% | |
Clothes | + 24% | |||
Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 24% more expensive than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Ankara | Taipei | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,434TL (1,421 NT$) | 2,404 NT$ | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,940TL (1,922 NT$) | 986 NT$ | + 95% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,629TL (2,605 NT$) | 2,666 NT$ | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,775TL (3,740 NT$) | 3,604 NT$ | + 4% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 28% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,419,690TL (1,406,565 NT$) | 939,950 NT$ | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39TL (39 NT$) | 31 NT$ | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 251TL (248 NT$) | 1,308 NT$ | - 81% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 266 NT$ | - | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 36% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Ankara | Taipei | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 116TL (115 NT$) | 264 NT$ | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 87TL (86 NT$) | 237 NT$ | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,918TL (1,900 NT$) | 1,063 NT$ | + 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75TL (74 NT$) | 342 NT$ | - 78% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 162TL (161 NT$) | 199 NT$ | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75TL (74 NT$) | 256 NT$ | - 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 25TL (25 NT$) | 61 NT$ | - 59% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 36TL (36 NT$) | 88 NT$ | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 181TL (180 NT$) | 667 NT$ | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 7% cheaper than in Taipei (Taiwan) | ||||
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Ankara | Taipei | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,368TL (1,356 NT$) | 1,044 NT$ | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 241TL (239 NT$) | 643 NT$ | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,211TL (1,200 NT$) | 4,123 NT$ | - 71% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,033TL (2,015 NT$) | 1,238 NT$ | + 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 133TL (132 NT$) | 422 NT$ | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65TL (64 NT$) | 104 NT$ | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 111TL (110 NT$) | 74 NT$ | + 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,857TL (24,627 NT$) | 12,962 NT$ | + 90% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (0.72 NT$) | 5.13 NT$ | - 86% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,004TL (994 NT$) | 1,195 NT$ | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (56 NT$) | 133 NT$ | - 58% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 366 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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