Cost of living in Ankara (Turkey) is 54% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 795 prices entered by 82 different people.
| Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 64% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ankara (Turkey) | Tandil (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 49TL (ARS $550) | ARS $210 | 162% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 28TL (ARS $320) | ARS $235 | 36% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 12TL (ARS $137) | ARS $87 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 5.62TL (ARS $64) | ARS $50 | 26% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 14TL (ARS $154) | ARS $74 | 108% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 7TL (ARS $81) | ARS $62 | 30% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 23TL (ARS $264) | ARS $229 | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 7TL (ARS $76) | ARS $49 | 55% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 2.51TL (ARS $28) | ARS $27 | 5% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 13TL (ARS $149) | ARS $74 | 102% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 61TL (ARS $694) | ARS $263 | 164% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 7TL (ARS $79) | ARS $96 | 18% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2.06TL (ARS $23) | ARS $30 | 22% |
| Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 44% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||
| Ankara (Turkey) | Tandil (Argentina) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 3,656TL (ARS $41,433) | ARS $25,397 | 63% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 2,026TL (ARS $22,959) | ARS $12,835 | 79% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 736TL (ARS $8,342) | ARS $2,345 | 256% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,787TL (ARS $31,582) | ARS $25,459 | 24% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,391TL (ARS $15,767) | ARS $9,504 | 66% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 580TL (ARS $6,571) | ARS $3,233 | 103% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 75TL (ARS $845) | ARS $878 | 4% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 2,459TL (ARS $27,872) | ARS $15,763 | 77% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 631TL (ARS $7,156) | ARS $15,185 | 53% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 36TL (ARS $406) | ARS $326 | 25% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 28TL (ARS $312) | ARS $197 | 58% |
| Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 39% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||
| Ankara (Turkey) | Tandil (Argentina) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 266TL (ARS $3,020) | ARS $2,442 | 24% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 195TL (ARS $2,208) | ARS $1,621 | 36% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 472TL (ARS $5,347) | ARS $2,782 | 92% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 333TL (ARS $3,772) | ARS $2,788 | 35% |
| Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 62% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||
| Ankara (Turkey) | Tandil (Argentina) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 247,472TL (ARS $2,804,626) | ARS $1,001,390 | 180% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 7TL (ARS $79) | ARS $39 | 103% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 135TL (ARS $1,535) | ARS $1,775 | 14% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 34TL (ARS $385) | ARS $341 | 13% |
| Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 34% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||
| Ankara (Turkey) | Tandil (Argentina) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 16TL (ARS $177) | ARS $130 | 36% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 19TL (ARS $219) | ARS $448 | 51% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 246TL (ARS $2,793) | ARS $1,288 | 117% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 19TL (ARS $214) | ARS $314 | 32% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 19TL (ARS $212) | ARS $137 | 54% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 17TL (ARS $189) | ARS $126 | 51% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 10TL (ARS $114) | ARS $102 | 11% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 17TL (ARS $197) | ARS $70 | 180% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 38TL (ARS $428) | ARS $512 | 16% |
| Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 55% more expensive than in Tandil (Argentina) | ||
| Ankara (Turkey) | Tandil (Argentina) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 124TL (ARS $1,400) | ARS $1,096 | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 42TL (ARS $473) | ARS $445 | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 147TL (ARS $1,662) | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 282TL (ARS $3,196) | ARS $903 | 254% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 54TL (ARS $612) | ARS $179 | 241% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 16TL (ARS $182) | ARS $137 | 33% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 24TL (ARS $267) | ARS $94 | 184% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 3,909TL (ARS $44,300) | ARS $25,594 | 73% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.67TL (ARS $8) | ARS $9 | 15% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 184TL (ARS $2,085) | ARS $1,324 | 58% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 18TL (ARS $210) | ARS $128 | 64% |
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For example, you would need at least ARS $127,795 (11,276TL) in Ankara to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ARS $83,000 in Tandil.