- Cost of Living
- United States
- Turkey
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Adana
- Comparison
Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa, United States compared to Adana, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (39TL) | 15TL | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (25TL) | 12TL | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.67 (13TL) | 8TL | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (3.19TL) | 2.34TL | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.34 (8TL) | 6TL | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.25 (15TL) | 2.27TL | + 561% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (24TL) | 8TL | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.54 (12TL) | 3.41TL | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (4.67TL) | 1.50TL | + 211% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (6TL) | 5.94TL | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (49TL) | 35TL | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 (6TL) | 2.88TL | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.40 (4.93TL) | 1.39TL | + 255% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 191% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,182 (4,163TL) | 856TL | + 386% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $870 (3,063TL) | 698TL | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $113 (399TL) | 199TL | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $888 (3,129TL) | 679TL | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $623 (2,196TL) | 1,224TL | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $78 (274TL) | 299TL | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (146TL) | 63TL | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (1,230TL) | 2,189TL | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (471TL) | 334TL | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (36TL) | 12TL | + 211% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (53TL) | 14TL | + 280% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (136TL) | 131TL | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (154TL) | 73TL | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (260TL) | 170TL | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (277TL) | 157TL | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,171 (74,566TL) | 79,200TL | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (2.02TL) | 4.58TL | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (167TL) | 65TL | + 157% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (42TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (29TL) | 11TL | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (47TL) | 10TL | + 350% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (348TL) | 100TL | + 249% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.23 (18TL) | 9TL | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.87 (10TL) | 12TL | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.36 (15TL) | 11TL | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.66 (9TL) | 4.72TL | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (7TL) | 7TL | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (58TL) | 16TL | + 255% | |
| Entertainment | + 210% | |||
| Entertainment in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 210% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (125TL) | 36TL | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (73TL) | 28TL | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $153 (539TL) | 37TL | + 1366% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (204TL) | 79TL | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (26TL) | 22TL | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.42 (16TL) | 9TL | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.08 (14TL) | 9TL | + 66% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $125 (442TL) | 533TL | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 (3.04TL) | 0.34TL | + 804% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (150TL) | 124TL | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (23TL) | 11TL | + 117% | |
| TOTAL | + 117% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 373 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 6,079TL
($1,726)
in Des Moines, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,800TL
in Adana.
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