- Cost of Living
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- Des Moines, Iowa
- Adana
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Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa, United States compared to Adana, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 147% | |||
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Food in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (47TL) | 18TL | + 168% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (29TL) | 14TL | + 102% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.07 (12TL) | 8TL | + 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (3.68TL) | 2.57TL | + 43% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.05 (8TL) | 6TL | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.60 (19TL) | 2.56TL | + 626% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.54 (18TL) | 8TL | + 132% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.75 (15TL) | 3.41TL | + 344% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (5.43TL) | 1.56TL | + 248% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.89 (8TL) | 6TL | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (61TL) | 36TL | + 70% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (7TL) | 2.92TL | + 147% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (5.85TL) | 1.07TL | + 445% | |
Housing | + 270% | |||
Housing in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 270% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,389 (5,600TL) | 831TL | + 574% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $894 (3,603TL) | 687TL | + 425% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $111 (446TL) | 230TL | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $929 (3,744TL) | 747TL | + 401% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $623 (2,513TL) | 667TL | + 277% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $81 (327TL) | 338TL | - 3% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (153TL) | 62TL | + 149% | |
40” flat screen TV | $349 (1,408TL) | 1,590TL | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (535TL) | 300TL | + 78% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (42TL) | 12TL | + 242% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (61TL) | 12TL | + 399% | |
Clothes | + 111% | |||
Clothes in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (155TL) | 121TL | + 28% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (176TL) | 72TL | + 144% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (311TL) | 157TL | + 99% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (320TL) | 154TL | + 108% | |
Transportation | + 46% | |||
Transportation in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 46% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,503 (86,682TL) | 79,014TL | + 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (2.53TL) | 4.69TL | - 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (207TL) | 71TL | + 192% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (48TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 170% | |||
Personal Care in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 170% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (37TL) | 11TL | + 249% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (53TL) | 10TL | + 415% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (398TL) | 105TL | + 277% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.37 (22TL) | 9TL | + 141% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.58 (10TL) | 12TL | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.36 (18TL) | 10TL | + 76% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 (11TL) | 3.70TL | + 207% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (7TL) | 5.70TL | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (70TL) | 16TL | + 332% | |
Entertainment | + 213% | |||
Entertainment in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 213% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (146TL) | 37TL | + 295% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 (80TL) | 29TL | + 178% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $153 (617TL) | 37TL | + 1578% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (215TL) | 69TL | + 211% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (30TL) | 22TL | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.42 (18TL) | 9TL | + 104% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.46 (18TL) | 9TL | + 96% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (1,726TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.25 (5.03TL) | 0.38TL | + 1242% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (171TL) | 117TL | + 47% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (26TL) | 10TL | + 161% | |
TOTAL | + 147% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Adana (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 6,426TL
($1,594)
in Des Moines, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,600TL
in Adana.
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