Cost of living in Palo Alto, California, United States compared to Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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| Food | + 365% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palo Alto, California (United States) is 365% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (109TL) | 20TL | + 447% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (47TL) | 20TL | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.81 (30TL) | 9TL | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (6TL) | 2.83TL | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.28 (33TL) | 7TL | + 347% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.25 (33TL) | 3.00TL | + 988% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (66TL) | 11TL | + 502% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.07 (25TL) | 2.67TL | + 848% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.39 (15TL) | 2.00TL | + 642% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (20TL) | 8TL | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (126TL) | 51TL | + 146% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.19 (14TL) | 3.33TL | + 308% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.37 (21TL) | 1.67TL | + 1157% | |
| Housing | + 948% | |||
| Housing in Palo Alto, California (United States) is 948% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,784 (23,525TL) | 1,000TL | + 2252% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $3,242 (20,154TL) | 700TL | + 2779% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 (1,065TL) | 275TL | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,649 (16,471TL) | 1,000TL | + 1547% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,266 (14,090TL) | 700TL | + 1913% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $132 (821TL) | 275TL | + 198% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (339TL) | 58TL | + 489% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $585 (3,636TL) | 1,500TL | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $152 (944TL) | 400TL | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (71TL) | 25TL | + 185% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (219TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 193% | |||
| Clothes in Palo Alto, California (United States) is 193% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (319TL) | 150TL | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (266TL) | 75TL | + 255% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $76 (470TL) | 225TL | + 109% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (559TL) | 200TL | + 179% | |
| Transportation | + 227% | |||
| Transportation in Palo Alto, California (United States) is 227% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,120 (143,746TL) | 125,000TL | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (5.51TL) | 5.50TL | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $132 (824TL) | 95TL | + 767% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (114TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 239% | |||
| Personal Care in Palo Alto, California (United States) is 239% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $13 (82TL) | 10TL | + 715% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (165TL) | 15TL | + 1001% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (656TL) | 100TL | + 556% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (57TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.46 (28TL) | 21TL | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.70 (35TL) | 15TL | + 136% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.55 (22TL) | 8TL | + 176% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (13TL) | 20TL | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (197TL) | 20TL | + 886% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Palo Alto, California (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (358TL) | 70TL | + 412% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (171TL) | 40TL | + 328% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $290 (1,800TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $109 (676TL) | 150TL | + 351% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (81TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.31 (27TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (42TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $432 (2,684TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (1.55TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $117 (728TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (45TL) | 13TL | + 243% | |
| TOTAL | + 330% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 209 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Palo Alto, California (United States) is 330% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 12,900TL
($2,075)
in Palo Alto, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,000TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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