Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Adapazarı, Turkey
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| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 134% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (49TL) | 18TL | + 167% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (26TL) | 19TL | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.59 (15TL) | 6.00TL | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (3.82TL) | 3.63TL | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (11TL) | 6.00TL | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.51 (18TL) | 4.50TL | + 309% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (27TL) | 17TL | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (14TL) | 4.83TL | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (6TL) | 4.17TL | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (9TL) | 8TL | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (49TL) | 17TL | + 194% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.54 (6TL) | 4.67TL | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.22 (9TL) | 1.00TL | + 803% | |
| Housing | + 354% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 354% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (7,542TL) | 963TL | + 684% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (5,096TL) | 1,000TL | + 410% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $125 (509TL) | 200TL | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (4,449TL) | 800TL | + 456% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (3,061TL) | 600TL | + 410% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (339TL) | 150TL | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (189TL) | 60TL | + 215% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $358 (1,461TL) | 975TL | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $160 (651TL) | 500TL | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (41TL) | 25TL | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (55TL) | 11TL | + 428% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (167TL) | 150TL | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (131TL) | 75TL | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (307TL) | 267TL | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (396TL) | 200TL | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (81,530TL) | 95,000TL | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (2.81TL) | 5.50TL | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (183TL) | 35TL | + 424% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (65TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 278% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 278% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (25TL) | 5.00TL | + 401% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (40TL) | 3.00TL | + 1248% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $149 (606TL) | 15TL | + 3942% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.66 (23TL) | 8TL | + 188% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.24 (13TL) | 8TL | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.39 (18TL) | 10TL | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (12TL) | 14TL | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (6TL) | 11TL | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (77TL) | 18TL | + 338% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (149TL) | 55TL | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (82TL) | 25TL | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (790TL) | 40TL | + 1875% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (245TL) | 75TL | + 226% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (38TL) | 45TL | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (15TL) | 10TL | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (12TL) | 15TL | - 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (1,736TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (1.02TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (140TL) | 50TL | + 179% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (23TL) | 12TL | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 542 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2018.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 6,351TL
($1,558)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,700TL
in Adapazarı.
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