Cost of living in Ankara, Turkey vs Tampere, Finland
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 59% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50TL (€5.68) | €11 | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28TL (€3.18) | €8 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (€1.33) | €5.48 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.54TL (€0.62) | €1.01 | - 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 13TL (€1.48) | €2.30 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7TL (€0.79) | €2.92 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (€2.73) | €5.47 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7TL (€0.74) | €2.19 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39TL (€0.27) | €1.01 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (€1.46) | €2.13 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 62TL (€7) | €14 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (€0.78) | €2.78 | - 72% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.99TL (€0.22) | €1.49 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 66% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,574TL (€402) | €1,464 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,887TL (€212) | €961 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 716TL (€81) | €94 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,719TL (€306) | €810 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,391TL (€157) | €606 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 574TL (€65) | €64 | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75TL (€8) | €18 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,346TL (€264) | €438 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 652TL (€73) | €85 | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33TL (€3.72) | €8 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26TL (€2.95) | €30 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 44% | |||
Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 44% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 266TL (€30) | €76 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195TL (€22) | €30 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466TL (€52) | €81 | - 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333TL (€37) | €111 | - 66% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 49% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 247,472TL (€27,854) | €29,200 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (€0.79) | €1.47 | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 135TL (€15) | €49 | - 69% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34TL (€3.82) | €22 | - 83% | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (€1.76) | €5.50 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19TL (€2.17) | €16 | - 86% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 230TL (€26) | €73 | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17TL (€1.89) | €4.74 | - 60% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (€2.07) | €3.04 | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (€1.88) | €3.19 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (€1.16) | €1.60 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17TL (€1.88) | €2.19 | - 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36TL (€4.00) | €24 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 54% cheaper than in Tampere (Finland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 115TL (€13) | €43 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 42TL (€4.70) | €25 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147TL (€17) | €79 | - 79% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 262TL (€30) | €77 | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52TL (€5.87) | €9 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15TL (€1.72) | €4.04 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (€2.60) | €5.35 | - 51% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,801TL (€428) | €448 | - 4% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (€0.08) | €0.07 | + 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 184TL (€21) | €53 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (€2.08) | €6 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €4,500 in Tampere you would need to make just about €1,937 (17,207TL) in Ankara.
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