Cost of living in Palo Alto, California, United States compared to Afyonkarahisar, Turkey
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| Food | + 154% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palo Alto, California (United States) is 154% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (54TL) | 20TL | + 169% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (25TL) | 17TL | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.40 (19TL) | 8TL | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.38 (4.82TL) | 2.33TL | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (21TL) | 8TL | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.48 (16TL) | 3.11TL | + 402% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (38TL) | 9TL | + 318% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.21 (15TL) | 3.00TL | + 389% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (9TL) | 2.00TL | + 365% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.24 (11TL) | 8TL | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (62TL) | 51TL | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.12 (7TL) | 3.55TL | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.08 (11TL) | 2.11TL | + 409% | |
| Housing | + 620% | |||
| Housing in Palo Alto, California (United States) is 620% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,410 (15,383TL) | 722TL | + 2031% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $3,667 (12,789TL) | 700TL | + 1727% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $145 (504TL) | 400TL | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,661 (9,280TL) | 1,000TL | + 828% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,264 (7,896TL) | 700TL | + 1028% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $125 (437TL) | 400TL | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $58 (202TL) | 50TL | + 304% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $617 (2,152TL) | 2,000TL | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $152 (529TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (40TL) | 25TL | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $36 (126TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Palo Alto, California (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (181TL) | 150TL | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $42 (147TL) | 50TL | + 194% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (263TL) | 250TL | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $90 (313TL) | 200TL | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 111% | |||
| Transportation in Palo Alto, California (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,872 (79,774TL) | 100,000TL | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (2.90TL) | 4.50TL | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $130 (454TL) | 94TL | + 381% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (64TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Palo Alto, California (United States) is 6% cheaper than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $13 (46TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $30 (106TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $107 (374TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (32TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.25 (15TL) | 19TL | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.53 (19TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.55 (12TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.65 (5.76TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (111TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Palo Alto, California (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (199TL) | 100TL | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (91TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $266 (927TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $104 (363TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (44TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.21 (15TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (23TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $850 (2,965TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.25 (0.86TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $91 (317TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (24TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 179% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 141 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Palo Alto, California (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Afyonkarahisar (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 6,700TL
($1,921)
in Palo Alto, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,400TL
in Afyonkarahisar.
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