Cost of living
Russia compared to Turkey
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Turkey are roughly 4% higher than in Russia.
Cost of living
| Item | Russia | Turkey |
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| Total with rent one person | 745 | 651 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,899 | 1,741 |
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| Without rent one person | 327 | 328 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,030 | 1,174 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 344.61 | 323.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 520.39 | 562.96 |
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| Food person | 205 | 278 |
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| Food family | 576 | 604 |
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| Transport person | 46.8 | 73.1 |
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| Transport family | 108.62 | 164.85 |
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| Life expectancy | 92 years | 59.51 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Russia | Turkey |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.62 | 6.63 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 26.94 | 23.97 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.35 | 7.63 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.38 | 2.43 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.02 | 2.94 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.08 | 1.25 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Russia | Turkey |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 333.36 | 447.2 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 215.85 | 330.09 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 686.17 | 716.27 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 512.21 | 623.56 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 48.61 | 38.12 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 84.66 | 60.47 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.09 | 10.05 |
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Transportation
| Item | Russia | Turkey |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.59 | 30.43 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,422 | 1,432 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,632 | 1,122 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.47 | 0.6 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 23.65% | 20.65% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.91 | 6.88 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.59 | 1.03 |
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Groceries
| Item | Russia | Turkey |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 | 1 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.52 | 0.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.32 | 1.74 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.6 | 9.97 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.66 | 6.55 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.69 | 20.84 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.39 | 1.99 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 | 0.2 |
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Other
| Item | Russia | Turkey |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 23.16 | 38.52 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.25 | 5.72 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.13 | 43.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.76 | 5.87 |
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| Brand Jeans | 66.88 | 36.33 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 73.65 | 92.67 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 331.08 | 397.2 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,418 | 9,257 |
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