Cost of living
Talas (Turkey) compared to Balikesir
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Overview comparison
Talas (Turkey)Balikesir
Consumer prices in Balikesir are roughly 19% higher than in Talas (Turkey).
Cost of living
| Item | Talas (Turkey) | Balikesir |
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| Total with rent one person | 545 | 1,075 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,858 | 2,440 |
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| Without rent one person | 402 | 506 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,027 | 1,375 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 232.11 | 502.2 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 393.37 | 726.65 |
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| Food person | 209 | 266 |
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| Food family | 626 | 805 |
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| Transport person | 29.26 | 78.79 |
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| Transport family | 69.69 | 208.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.89 years | 75.03 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Talas (Turkey) | Balikesir |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.43 | 9.53 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.16 | 28.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.54 | 8.32 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.16 | 2.61 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.1 | 2.48 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.02 | 1.31 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Talas (Turkey) | Balikesir |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 252.03 | 616.38 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 202.25 | 320.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 535.87 | 1,145.27 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 337.95 | 524.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21.99 | 44.27 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.86 | 62.08 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.82 | 9.73 |
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Transportation
| Item | Talas (Turkey) | Balikesir |
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| Local transport ticket | 25.33 | 31.03 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,291 | 2,173 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 745 | 1,166 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.48 | 0.47 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.15% | 14.19% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.11 | 6.61 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 1.07 |
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Groceries
| Item | Talas (Turkey) | Balikesir |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.69 | 0.89 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.35 | 0.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.06 | 1.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.39 | 9.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.95 | 6.66 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 21.19 | 20.2 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.26 | 2.02 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.09 | 0.33 |
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Other
| Item | Talas (Turkey) | Balikesir |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 15.64 | 40.96 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.67 | 4.37 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.98 | 64.37 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.91 | 8.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 33.3 | 40.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 121.38 | 85.28 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 443.18 | 439.21 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,380 | 7,469 |
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