Cost of living in Urfa is 35% lower than in Ankara (without rent).
Rent in Urfa is 40% cheaper than in Ankara.
Cost of living including rent in Urfa is 37% lower than in Ankara.
Food in Urfa is 29% cheaper than in Ankara.
Transport in Urfa is 25% cheaper than in Ankara.
| Urfa | Ankara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Urfa | Ankara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.37 $ | 8.47 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 23.3 $ | 29.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.36 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 3.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.58 $ | 2.75 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.06 $ | 1.25 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.63 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.06 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.88 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.68 $ | 1.77 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.86 $ | 9.18 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.35 $ | 5.87 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 14 $ | 17.9 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.68 $ | 1.06 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.58 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 0.57 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.13 $ | 0.24 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.34 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 3.74 $ | 8.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.76 $ | 1.95 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.44 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.6 $ | 9.52 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.76 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.3 $ | 5.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.9 $ | 81.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.82 $ | 2.86 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.11 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.21 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 0.38 $ | 1.06 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
21.7 $ | 41.7 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
33.4 $ | 64 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.8 $ | 11.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 220 $ | 354 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 373 $ | 667 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 270 $ | 516 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 507 $ | 947 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,486 $ | 1,532 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 565 $ | 1,031 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,313 $ | 758 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 27.66 % | 41.5 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20.9 $ | 38.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.43 $ | 5.82 $ |
| Haircut | 5.04 $ | 6.44 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 49.8 $ | 102 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 22.6 $ | 54.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 259 $ | 493 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,501 $ | 9,972 $ |