Cost of living in Ankara, Turkey vs Tanga, Tanzania
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 9% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50TL (15,515 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 343% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28TL (8,690 Shilling) | 7,000 Shilling | + 24% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (3,636 Shilling) | 7,500 Shilling | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.54TL (1,703 Shilling) | 1,200 Shilling | + 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 13TL (4,058 Shilling) | 4,200 Shilling | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7TL (2,162 Shilling) | 1,000 Shilling | + 116% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (7,452 Shilling) | 11,200 Shilling | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7TL (2,026 Shilling) | 11,333 Shilling | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39TL (735 Shilling) | 800 Shilling | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (3,996 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | + 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 62TL (19,070 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 91% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (2,128 Shilling) | 2,500 Shilling | - 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.99TL (613 Shilling) | 1,500 Shilling | - 59% | |
Housing | - 0% | |||
Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,574TL (1,099,409 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,887TL (580,602 Shilling) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 716TL (220,392 Shilling) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,719TL (836,397 Shilling) | 300,000 Shilling | + 179% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,391TL (427,951 Shilling) | 200,000 Shilling | + 114% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 574TL (176,717 Shilling) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75TL (23,026 Shilling) | 40,000 Shilling | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,346TL (721,585 Shilling) | 950,000 Shilling | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 652TL (200,678 Shilling) | 650,000 Shilling | - 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33TL (10,164 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26TL (8,070 Shilling) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 17% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 266TL (81,969 Shilling) | 70,000 Shilling | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195TL (59,924 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466TL (143,357 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 187% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333TL (102,391 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 310% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is about the same as in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 247,472TL (76,124,525 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (2,152 Shilling) | 2,000 Shilling | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 135TL (41,650 Shilling) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34TL (10,439 Shilling) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 4% more expensive than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (4,810 Shilling) | 6,000 Shilling | - 20% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19TL (5,937 Shilling) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 230TL (70,738 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17TL (5,161 Shilling) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (5,648 Shilling) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (5,139 Shilling) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (3,180 Shilling) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17TL (5,146 Shilling) | 720 Shilling | + 615% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36TL (10,922 Shilling) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 14% cheaper than in Tanga (Tanzania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 115TL (35,359 Shilling) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 42TL (12,833 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147TL (45,097 Shilling) | 14,000 Shilling | + 222% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 262TL (80,687 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52TL (16,056 Shilling) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15TL (4,697 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (7,101 Shilling) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,801TL (1,169,294 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (207 Shilling) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 184TL (56,584 Shilling) | 150,000 Shilling | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (5,688 Shilling) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 0% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 3,080,000 Shilling in Tanga you would need to make just about 3,072,368 Shilling (9,988TL) in Ankara.
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