- 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 | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (36TL) | 15TL | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (25TL) | 11TL | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.67 (13TL) | 8TL | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (3.23TL) | 2.34TL | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.34 (8TL) | 6TL | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.75 (13TL) | 2.27TL | + 488% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (24TL) | 8TL | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.54 (13TL) | 3.41TL | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.33 (4.71TL) | 1.50TL | + 214% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (6TL) | 5.94TL | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (50TL) | 35TL | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.77 (6TL) | 2.88TL | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.40 (4.97TL) | 1.39TL | + 258% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 195% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,186 (4,216TL) | 856TL | + 392% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $866 (3,079TL) | 698TL | + 341% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $113 (401TL) | 199TL | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $888 (3,160TL) | 679TL | + 366% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $623 (2,217TL) | 1,224TL | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $78 (277TL) | 299TL | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $42 (148TL) | 63TL | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (1,242TL) | 2,189TL | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (475TL) | 334TL | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (37TL) | 12TL | + 213% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (54TL) | 14TL | + 284% | |
| 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 (138TL) | 131TL | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (156TL) | 73TL | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $67 (239TL) | 170TL | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (280TL) | 157TL | + 79% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,371 (75,999TL) | 73,537TL | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (2.00TL) | 4.58TL | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (169TL) | 65TL | + 159% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (42TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 130% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (29TL) | 11TL | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (47TL) | 10TL | + 354% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $98 (347TL) | 100TL | + 248% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.33 (19TL) | 9TL | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.87 (10TL) | 12TL | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.28 (15TL) | 11TL | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 (10TL) | 4.72TL | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (7TL) | 7TL | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16 (58TL) | 16TL | + 258% | |
| Entertainment | + 189% | |||
| Entertainment in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 189% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (130TL) | 36TL | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (67TL) | 28TL | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $153 (544TL) | 37TL | + 1380% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (205TL) | 79TL | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (25TL) | 22TL | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.42 (16TL) | 9TL | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.08 (15TL) | 9TL | + 68% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $125 (446TL) | 533TL | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 (3.07TL) | 0.34TL | + 813% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (151TL) | 124TL | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (23TL) | 11TL | + 118% | |
| 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 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 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 7,064TL
($1,986)
in Des Moines, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,250TL
in Adana.
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