- 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 | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 114% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (39TL) | 16TL | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (24TL) | 14TL | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.43 (12TL) | 8TL | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (3.18TL) | 2.44TL | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.13 (7TL) | 5.96TL | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (14TL) | 2.31TL | + 506% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (23TL) | 8TL | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 (13TL) | 3.41TL | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.30 (4.53TL) | 1.56TL | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (6TL) | 5.77TL | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (49TL) | 35TL | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 (6TL) | 2.92TL | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.38 (4.81TL) | 1.18TL | + 306% | |
| Housing | + 227% | |||
| Housing in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 227% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,201 (4,187TL) | 831TL | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $870 (3,032TL) | 687TL | + 342% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $113 (395TL) | 199TL | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $933 (3,252TL) | 711TL | + 358% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $623 (2,174TL) | 667TL | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $81 (283TL) | 299TL | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $41 (143TL) | 62TL | + 132% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (1,218TL) | 1,590TL | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (466TL) | 300TL | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (36TL) | 12TL | + 192% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (53TL) | 12TL | + 332% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (135TL) | 121TL | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (152TL) | 72TL | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (258TL) | 157TL | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (274TL) | 154TL | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,171 (73,821TL) | 79,014TL | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (2.04TL) | 4.53TL | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (168TL) | 71TL | + 138% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (41TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (28TL) | 11TL | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (46TL) | 10TL | + 346% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (344TL) | 81TL | + 323% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.23 (18TL) | 9TL | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.87 (10TL) | 12TL | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.36 (15TL) | 10TL | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.66 (9TL) | 3.70TL | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (7TL) | 5.70TL | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (57TL) | 16TL | + 252% | |
| Entertainment | + 178% | |||
| Entertainment in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 178% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (122TL) | 36TL | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (73TL) | 28TL | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $153 (534TL) | 37TL | + 1351% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (206TL) | 79TL | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (25TL) | 22TL | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.42 (15TL) | 9TL | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.29 (15TL) | 9TL | + 66% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $370 (1,291TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 (3.01TL) | 0.38TL | + 702% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (148TL) | 111TL | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (23TL) | 10TL | + 128% | |
| 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 454 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 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 5,856TL
($1,680)
in Des Moines, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,700TL
in Adana.
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