Cost of living in Ithaca, New York, United States compared to Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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Food | + 128% | |||
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Food in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (51TL) | 20TL | + 153% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (26TL) | 17TL | + 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.37 (14TL) | 8TL | + 78% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (3.82TL) | 2.33TL | + 64% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.38 (14TL) | 8TL | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (17TL) | 3.11TL | + 452% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (41TL) | 9TL | + 346% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (14TL) | 3.00TL | + 368% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (6TL) | 2.00TL | + 201% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.73 (7TL) | 8TL | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (54TL) | 51TL | + 5% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (8TL) | 3.55TL | + 134% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.50 (10TL) | 2.11TL | + 385% | |
Housing | + 268% | |||
Housing in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 268% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,801 (7,380TL) | 722TL | + 922% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,219 (4,994TL) | 700TL | + 613% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (518TL) | 400TL | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,112 (4,557TL) | 1,000TL | + 356% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $853 (3,493TL) | 700TL | + 399% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $80 (328TL) | 400TL | - 18% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $49 (200TL) | 50TL | + 301% | |
40” flat screen TV | $433 (1,775TL) | 2,000TL | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (649TL) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (73TL) | 25TL | + 191% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (97TL) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 169% | |||
Clothes in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 169% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (176TL) | 150TL | + 17% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $53 (219TL) | 50TL | + 337% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (429TL) | 250TL | + 72% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (410TL) | 200TL | + 105% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,058 (90,371TL) | 100,000TL | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (2.73TL) | 4.50TL | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (166TL) | 94TL | + 75% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (85TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (45TL) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (82TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (408TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $10 (41TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.84 (12TL) | 19TL | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.03 (12TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $1.94 (8TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (5.19TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (81TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (170TL) | 100TL | + 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (97TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $77 (314TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (345TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (33TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.74 (19TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.69 (19TL) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (1,758TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (219TL) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (43TL) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 80% |

These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Ithaca, New York (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,971TL
($969)
in Ithaca, New York
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,200TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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