- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- United States
- Alanya
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Alanya, Turkey compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Alanya (Turkey) is 60% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25TL ($3.97) | $13 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL ($3.18) | $7 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL ($1.59) | $4.41 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.50TL ($0.56) | $0.85 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24TL ($3.81) | $2.58 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.00TL ($0.48) | $3.45 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16TL ($2.54) | $5.74 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00TL ($0.48) | $3.12 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.00TL ($0.32) | $1.64 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL ($1.27) | $2.75 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65TL ($10) | $13 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.50TL ($0.56) | $1.83 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.00TL ($0.32) | $1.55 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Alanya (Turkey) is 77% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,250TL ($199) | $1,017 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000TL ($159) | $769 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300TL ($48) | $158 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000TL ($159) | $885 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 850TL ($135) | $563 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 200TL ($32) | $99 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 60TL ($10) | $32 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,200TL ($191) | $356 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 400TL ($64) | $85 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20TL ($3.18) | $8 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15TL ($2.38) | $15 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Alanya (Turkey) is 62% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 250TL ($40) | $38 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 35TL ($5.56) | $36 | - 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280TL ($44) | $70 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300TL ($48) | $95 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Alanya (Turkey) is 20% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 98,900TL ($15,714) | $22,205 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.18TL ($0.82) | $0.61 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200TL ($32) | $43 | - 26% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Alanya (Turkey) is 11% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $11 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $61 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 8TL ($1.19) | $3.06 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.23 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.43 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $16 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Alanya (Turkey) is 12% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $32 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $19 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $139 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $66 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $7 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.41 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.01 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 150TL ($24) | $46 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL ($2.07) | $6 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 131 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Alanya (Turkey) is 46% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,000
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,614
(10,157TL)
in Alanya.
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