- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- United States
- Ankara
- New York City
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Ankara (Turkey) and New York City (United States)
| Food | 46% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 46% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 17.64TL ($9.67) | $14.33 | 33% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 11.47TL ($6.29) | $7.56 | 17% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 4.90TL ($2.69) | $5.40 | 50% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.13TL ($1.17) | $2.78 | 58% |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.67TL ($2.56) | $3.48 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.24TL ($1.23) | $4.92 | 75% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 6.95TL ($3.81) | $6.55 | 42% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.54TL ($1.39) | $4.46 | 69% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 1.66TL ($0.91) | $5.10 | 82% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 4.14TL ($2.27) | $2.65 | 14% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28TL ($15.59) | $16.85 | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.51TL ($1.38) | $2.33 | 41% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.40TL ($0.77) | $2.94 | 74% |
| Housing | 75% | ||
| Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 75% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 1,282TL ($703) | $3,656 | 81% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 258TL ($141) | $161 | 12% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 55TL ($30) | $53 | 44% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,350TL ($740) | $779 | 5% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 151TL ($83) | $161 | 49% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 12.29TL ($6.73) | $12.25 | 45% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13.11TL ($7.19) | $22 | 67% |
| Clothes | 19% | ||
| Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 19% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 112TL ($61) | $59 | 3% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 61TL ($33) | $40 | 16% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 122TL ($67) | $92 | 27% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 121TL ($66) | $118 | 44% |
| Transportation | 23% | ||
| Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 23% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 54,143TL ($29,675) | $27,674 | 7% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.60TL ($2.52) | $1.06 | 139% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 100TL ($55) | $107 | 49% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 22TL ($11.99) | $16.66 | 28% |
| Personal Care | 49% | ||
| Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 49% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 8.71TL ($4.78) | $13.24 | 64% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9.29TL ($5.09) | $8.07 | 37% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6.31TL ($3.46) | $4.92 | 30% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 8.43TL ($4.62) | $5.78 | 20% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4TL ($2.19) | $4.29 | 49% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 6.14TL ($3.37) | $4.28 | 21% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 16.25TL ($8.91) | $30 | 70% |
| Entertainment | 33% | ||
| Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 33% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 52TL ($29) | $51 | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26TL ($14.25) | $26 | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 34TL ($18.63) | $296 | 94% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 120TL ($66) | $115 | 43% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16.11TL ($8.83) | $13.97 | 37% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 7.07TL ($3.88) | $4.47 | 13% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 8.30TL ($4.55) | $6.23 | 27% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 444TL ($243) | $157 | 55% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.43TL ($0.24) | $0.34 | 30% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 179TL ($98) | $99 | 0% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 8.64TL ($4.74) | $12.45 | 62% |
| TOTAL | 51% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,815 prices entered by 961 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$12,500
in New York City
you would need to make just about $6,101
(11,131TL)
in Ankara.