Cost of living in Ankara (Turkey) is 23% cheaper than in Umeå (Sweden)
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Food | + 9% | |||
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Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 9% more expensive than in Umeå (Sweden) | ||||
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Ankara | Umeå | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 807TL (265 kr) | 98 kr | + 170% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 182TL (60 kr) | 76 kr | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 173TL (57 kr) | 52 kr | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (12 kr) | 14 kr | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 70TL (23 kr) | 34 kr | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32TL (11 kr) | 32 kr | - 67% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 143TL (47 kr) | 61 kr | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31TL (10 kr) | 27 kr | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22TL (7 kr) | 14 kr | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57TL (19 kr) | 19 kr | - 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 394TL (130 kr) | 95 kr | + 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 44TL (14 kr) | 21 kr | - 31% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10TL (3.22 kr) | 17 kr | - 81% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 49% cheaper than in Umeå (Sweden) | ||||
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Ankara | Umeå | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,282TL (6,346 kr) | 10,724 kr | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,903TL (3,589 kr) | 8,003 kr | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,337TL (440 kr) | 2,173 kr | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,776TL (3,876 kr) | 6,969 kr | - 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,424TL (2,773 kr) | 4,879 kr | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 857TL (282 kr) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 208TL (68 kr) | 185 kr | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 13,158TL (4,331 kr) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,863TL (942 kr) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 174TL (57 kr) | 100 kr | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 98TL (32 kr) | 181 kr | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 13% cheaper than in Umeå (Sweden) | ||||
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Ankara | Umeå | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,434TL (472 kr) | 921 kr | - 49% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,940TL (639 kr) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,629TL (865 kr) | 1,008 kr | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,775TL (1,242 kr) | 992 kr | + 25% | |
Transportation | - 33% | |||
Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 33% cheaper than in Umeå (Sweden) | ||||
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Ankara | Umeå | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,419,690TL (467,274 kr) | 220,433 kr | + 112% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39TL (13 kr) | 16 kr | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 251TL (83 kr) | 504 kr | - 84% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 220 kr | - | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 11% cheaper than in Umeå (Sweden) | ||||
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Ankara | Umeå | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 116TL (38 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 87TL (29 kr) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,918TL (631 kr) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75TL (25 kr) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 162TL (53 kr) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75TL (25 kr) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 25TL (8 kr) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 36TL (12 kr) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 181TL (60 kr) | 301 kr | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 19% | |||
Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 19% cheaper than in Umeå (Sweden) | ||||
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Ankara | Umeå | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,368TL (450 kr) | 420 kr | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 241TL (79 kr) | 260 kr | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,211TL (399 kr) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,033TL (669 kr) | 750 kr | - 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 133TL (44 kr) | 113 kr | - 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65TL (21 kr) | 42 kr | - 49% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 111TL (36 kr) | 84 kr | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,857TL (8,181 kr) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (0.24 kr) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,004TL (330 kr) | 428 kr | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (19 kr) | 62 kr | - 70% | |
TOTAL | - 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 340 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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