Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin, United States compared to Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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Food | + 113% | |||
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Food in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (44TL) | 20TL | + 122% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (27TL) | 17TL | + 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.85 (20TL) | 8TL | + 152% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.82 (3.30TL) | 2.33TL | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.53 (10TL) | 8TL | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.28 (17TL) | 3.11TL | + 455% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.61 (23TL) | 9TL | + 148% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.83 (11TL) | 3.00TL | + 281% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.28 (5.17TL) | 2.00TL | + 159% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.90 (8TL) | 8TL | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (40TL) | 51TL | - 21% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.88 (8TL) | 3.55TL | + 113% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.27 (9TL) | 2.11TL | + 334% | |
Housing | + 258% | |||
Housing in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 258% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,877 (7,568TL) | 722TL | + 948% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,424 (5,738TL) | 700TL | + 720% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $119 (482TL) | 400TL | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,027 (4,138TL) | 1,000TL | + 314% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $793 (3,196TL) | 700TL | + 357% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $63 (252TL) | 400TL | - 37% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (187TL) | 50TL | + 275% | |
40” flat screen TV | $372 (1,499TL) | 2,000TL | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (469TL) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (50TL) | 25TL | + 98% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (109TL) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 77% | |||
Clothes in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (175TL) | 150TL | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $31 (125TL) | 50TL | + 150% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $73 (293TL) | 250TL | + 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (343TL) | 200TL | + 72% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,000 (80,622TL) | 100,000TL | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (2.52TL) | 4.50TL | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (230TL) | 94TL | + 143% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 (121TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (30TL) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (41TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $175 (704TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.45 (22TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (14TL) | 19TL | - 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.71 (19TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.86 (12TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.04 (8TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (81TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (159TL) | 100TL | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 (82TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $125 (503TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (181TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (35TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.42 (14TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.40 (22TL) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (1,727TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.12 (0.48TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (179TL) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (29TL) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 78% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Madison, Wisconsin (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,729TL
($925)
in Madison, Wisconsin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,100TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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