Cost of living in Los Angeles, California, United States compared to Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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| Food | + 179% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (51TL) | 20TL | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (33TL) | 20TL | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.62 (27TL) | 9TL | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.77 (8TL) | 2.83TL | + 197% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.17 (20TL) | 7TL | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.77 (18TL) | 3.00TL | + 496% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.94 (19TL) | 11TL | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.10 (15TL) | 2.67TL | + 453% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.85 (9TL) | 2.00TL | + 340% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.96 (9TL) | 8TL | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (67TL) | 51TL | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.07 (10TL) | 3.33TL | + 195% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (13TL) | 1.67TL | + 683% | |
| Housing | + 475% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 475% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,966 (9,338TL) | 1,000TL | + 834% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,138 (10,158TL) | 700TL | + 1351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $154 (731TL) | 275TL | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,172 (10,315TL) | 1,000TL | + 932% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,537 (7,303TL) | 700TL | + 943% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $102 (485TL) | 275TL | + 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $39 (187TL) | 58TL | + 225% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $350 (1,664TL) | 1,500TL | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (601TL) | 400TL | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (54TL) | 25TL | + 115% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (114TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 166% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 166% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (246TL) | 150TL | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (243TL) | 75TL | + 224% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (421TL) | 225TL | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 (619TL) | 200TL | + 209% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,353 (110,933TL) | 125,000TL | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (3.34TL) | 5.50TL | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $61 (289TL) | 95TL | + 205% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (84TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (36TL) | 10TL | + 259% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (78TL) | 15TL | + 421% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $115 (547TL) | 100TL | + 447% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (32TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (19TL) | 21TL | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.75 (27TL) | 15TL | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.78 (18TL) | 8TL | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.93 (9TL) | 20TL | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (104TL) | 20TL | + 422% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (221TL) | 70TL | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (132TL) | 40TL | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $204 (968TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (249TL) | 150TL | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (64TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (23TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.67 (22TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $434 (2,062TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (2.25TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (255TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.90 (28TL) | 13TL | + 116% | |
| TOTAL | + 150% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,110 prices entered by 1,045 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 7,012TL
($1,476)
in Los Angeles, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,800TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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