Cost of living in Los Angeles, California, United States compared to Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (38TL) | 20TL | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (24TL) | 17TL | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.92 (17TL) | 8TL | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.77 (6TL) | 2.33TL | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.33 (15TL) | 8TL | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (14TL) | 3.11TL | + 351% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.94 (14TL) | 9TL | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (12TL) | 3.00TL | + 293% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.82 (6TL) | 2.00TL | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.96 (7TL) | 8TL | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (51TL) | 51TL | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.23 (8TL) | 3.55TL | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (10TL) | 2.11TL | + 356% | |
| Housing | + 336% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 336% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,966 (6,892TL) | 722TL | + 855% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,993 (6,986TL) | 700TL | + 898% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (601TL) | 400TL | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,955 (6,854TL) | 1,000TL | + 585% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,340 (4,697TL) | 700TL | + 571% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $107 (375TL) | 400TL | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $39 (138TL) | 50TL | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $396 (1,390TL) | 2,000TL | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (351TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (37TL) | 25TL | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (73TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 135% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $56 (196TL) | 150TL | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $51 (179TL) | 50TL | + 259% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (320TL) | 250TL | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (417TL) | 200TL | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 26% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,441 (82,179TL) | 100,000TL | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (2.47TL) | 4.50TL | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $61 (214TL) | 94TL | + 126% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (79TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (30TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (56TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (387TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (27TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.11 (14TL) | 19TL | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.75 (20TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.27 (15TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (7TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (87TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (173TL) | 100TL | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (99TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $176 (617TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $52 (184TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (46TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (17TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.67 (16TL) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $134 (469TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.47 (1.66TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (205TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.90 (21TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 4,320TL
($1,232)
in Los Angeles, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,200TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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