Cost of living in Irvine, California, United States vs Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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| Food | + 200% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Irvine, California (United States) is 200% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (74TL) | 19TL | + 295% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (43TL) | 20TL | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.85 (26TL) | 14TL | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.85 (4.50TL) | 3.09TL | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.18 (22TL) | 8TL | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.04 (16TL) | 3.70TL | + 332% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.04 (21TL) | 11TL | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (16TL) | 2.67TL | + 494% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.29 (12TL) | 2.00TL | + 504% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.29 (17TL) | 8TL | + 117% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (79TL) | 51TL | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (10TL) | 3.33TL | + 208% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.35 (12TL) | 1.67TL | + 642% | |
| Housing | + 395% | |||
| Housing in Irvine, California (United States) is 395% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,688 (14,169TL) | 1,000TL | + 1317% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,146 (11,312TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $231 (1,216TL) | 275TL | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,108 (11,111TL) | 1,278TL | + 770% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,600 (8,434TL) | 739TL | + 1042% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $145 (766TL) | 212TL | + 261% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (244TL) | 52TL | + 367% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $320 (1,687TL) | 1,274TL | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (729TL) | 424TL | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (96TL) | 23TL | + 321% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (143TL) | 66TL | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Irvine, California (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $41 (217TL) | 152TL | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (239TL) | 125TL | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (483TL) | 202TL | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $128 (675TL) | 164TL | + 310% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Irvine, California (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,437 (123,541TL) | 118,670TL | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (4.96TL) | 5.97TL | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (397TL) | 104TL | + 281% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Irvine, California (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (33TL) | 13TL | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (105TL) | 19TL | + 460% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $89 (469TL) | 106TL | + 342% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $11 (59TL) | 25TL | + 136% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.73 (20TL) | 17TL | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.10 (27TL) | 12TL | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.24 (22TL) | 6TL | + 251% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.54 (13TL) | 14TL | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (115TL) | 21TL | + 445% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Irvine, California (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (238TL) | 63TL | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (147TL) | 36TL | + 305% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $300 (1,581TL) | 99TL | + 1497% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (448TL) | 370TL | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (59TL) | 33TL | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 (26TL) | 11TL | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (40TL) | 22TL | + 80% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,261TL) | 3,333TL | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.53TL) | 2.00TL | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (254TL) | 90TL | + 182% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (41TL) | 14TL | + 200% | |
| TOTAL | + 158% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 324 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2019.
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Cost of living in Irvine, California (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 6,953TL
($1,319)
in Irvine, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,700TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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