Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Adapazarı, Turkey
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| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (42TL) | 18TL | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (23TL) | 19TL | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.09 (11TL) | 6.00TL | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (3.20TL) | 3.63TL | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (10TL) | 6.00TL | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.15 (11TL) | 4.50TL | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (22TL) | 17TL | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.79 (10TL) | 4.83TL | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (5.94TL) | 4.17TL | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (8TL) | 8TL | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (42TL) | 17TL | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (6TL) | 4.67TL | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.59 (5.61TL) | 1.00TL | + 461% | |
| Housing | + 282% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 282% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (6,516TL) | 1,133TL | + 475% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (4,403TL) | 1,000TL | + 340% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (451TL) | 200TL | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (3,844TL) | 800TL | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (2,644TL) | 600TL | + 341% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $97 (340TL) | 150TL | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (163TL) | 60TL | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $382 (1,345TL) | 975TL | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (441TL) | 500TL | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (28TL) | 25TL | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (51TL) | 11TL | + 384% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (145TL) | 150TL | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (114TL) | 75TL | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (265TL) | 267TL | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (342TL) | 200TL | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (70,442TL) | 95,000TL | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (2.16TL) | 5.50TL | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (158TL) | 35TL | + 353% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (56TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 186% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 186% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (22TL) | 5.00TL | + 346% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (39TL) | 3.00TL | + 1207% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (474TL) | 15TL | + 3062% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (24TL) | 8TL | + 201% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.26 (11TL) | 8TL | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.23 (15TL) | 10TL | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.68 (9TL) | 14TL | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (6TL) | 11TL | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (65TL) | 18TL | + 269% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (137TL) | 55TL | + 149% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (70TL) | 25TL | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $195 (688TL) | 40TL | + 1619% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (211TL) | 75TL | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (30TL) | 45TL | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (13TL) | 10TL | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (11TL) | 15TL | - 30% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $125 (440TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (0.88TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (121TL) | 50TL | + 141% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (20TL) | 12TL | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 6,427TL
($1,825)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,200TL
in Adapazarı.
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