Cost of living in İzmir, Turkey vs Techiman, Ghana
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Food | ||||
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Food in İzmir (Turkey) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33TL (GH₵25) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (GH₵21) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (GH₵9) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.92TL (GH₵4.50) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 12TL (GH₵9) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.77TL (GH₵3.63) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (GH₵17) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.04TL (GH₵3.83) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.36TL (GH₵2.56) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (GH₵10) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 72TL (GH₵55) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.25TL (GH₵3.99) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.32TL (GH₵1.77) | - | - | |
Housing | - 9% | |||
Housing in İzmir (Turkey) is 9% cheaper than in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,791TL (GH₵2,126) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,078TL (GH₵1,583) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 662TL (GH₵504) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,215TL (GH₵1,686) | GH₵4,000 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,470TL (GH₵1,120) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 417TL (GH₵318) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 74TL (GH₵56) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,140TL (GH₵1,630) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 682TL (GH₵519) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27TL (GH₵21) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (GH₵17) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in İzmir (Turkey) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 201TL (GH₵153) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 174TL (GH₵133) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 512TL (GH₵390) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374TL (GH₵285) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 54% | |||
Transportation in İzmir (Turkey) is 54% more expensive than in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 241,814TL (GH₵184,128) | GH₵25,000 | + 637% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (GH₵5.23) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 227TL (GH₵173) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46TL (GH₵35) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in İzmir (Turkey) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15TL (GH₵12) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31TL (GH₵24) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 193TL (GH₵147) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19TL (GH₵15) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19TL (GH₵14) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18TL (GH₵14) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (GH₵8) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (GH₵12) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37TL (GH₵28) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in İzmir (Turkey) is about the same as in Techiman (Ghana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 138TL (GH₵105) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44TL (GH₵34) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137TL (GH₵104) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225TL (GH₵171) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39TL (GH₵30) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (GH₵12) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22TL (GH₵17) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,493TL (GH₵2,660) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.89TL (GH₵0.68) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 174TL (GH₵132) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17TL (GH₵13) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 13% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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