Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina, United States compared to Adapazarı, Turkey
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| Food | + 178% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 178% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (57TL) | 18TL | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (31TL) | 19TL | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (19TL) | 6.00TL | + 224% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (4.28TL) | 3.63TL | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (13TL) | 6.00TL | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.55 (22TL) | 4.50TL | + 378% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (36TL) | 17TL | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.98 (19TL) | 4.83TL | + 290% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (7TL) | 4.17TL | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.21 (10TL) | 8TL | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (57TL) | 17TL | + 241% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.65 (8TL) | 4.67TL | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (11TL) | 1.00TL | + 1032% | |
| Housing | + 429% | |||
| Housing in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 429% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,850 (8,753TL) | 963TL | + 809% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,250 (5,914TL) | 1,000TL | + 491% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (715TL) | 200TL | + 258% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,091 (5,164TL) | 800TL | + 546% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $751 (3,552TL) | 600TL | + 492% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $84 (398TL) | 150TL | + 165% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (219TL) | 60TL | + 265% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (1,703TL) | 975TL | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (714TL) | 500TL | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (49TL) | 25TL | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (68TL) | 11TL | + 550% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (194TL) | 150TL | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (153TL) | 75TL | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (356TL) | 267TL | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (460TL) | 200TL | + 130% | |
| Transportation | + 62% | |||
| Transportation in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (94,630TL) | 95,000TL | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (3.32TL) | 5.50TL | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (213TL) | 35TL | + 508% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (75TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 316% | |||
| Personal Care in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 316% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (35TL) | 5.00TL | + 609% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (48TL) | 3.00TL | + 1498% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $148 (699TL) | 15TL | + 4559% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.85 (28TL) | 8TL | + 246% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (16TL) | 8TL | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.44 (21TL) | 10TL | + 110% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.41 (16TL) | 14TL | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.41 (7TL) | 11TL | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (95TL) | 18TL | + 443% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (171TL) | 55TL | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (95TL) | 25TL | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (949TL) | 40TL | + 2273% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (284TL) | 75TL | + 279% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (46TL) | 45TL | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.56 (17TL) | 10TL | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (14TL) | 15TL | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (2,012TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (1.18TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (162TL) | 50TL | + 224% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.62 (27TL) | 12TL | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina (United States) is 170% more expensive than in Adapazarı (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 7,303TL
($1,543)
in Raleigh, North Carolina
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,700TL
in Adapazarı.
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