- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- United States
- Aydin
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Aydin, Turkey compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Aydin (Turkey) is 63% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 17TL ($4.09) | $13 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17TL ($4.25) | $7 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.52TL ($1.35) | $4.41 | - 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.74TL ($0.67) | $0.85 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.64TL ($1.38) | $2.58 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.25TL ($0.55) | $3.45 | - 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11TL ($2.69) | $5.74 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.31TL ($0.57) | $3.12 | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.46TL ($0.36) | $1.64 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.79TL ($1.42) | $2.75 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31TL ($8) | $13 | - 41% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.00TL ($0.98) | $1.83 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.17TL ($0.29) | $1.55 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 80% | |||
Housing in Aydin (Turkey) is 80% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 838TL ($205) | $1,022 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400TL ($98) | $769 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 150TL ($37) | $158 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300TL ($74) | $885 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 200TL ($49) | $563 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100TL ($25) | $99 | - 75% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50TL ($12) | $32 | - 61% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,000TL ($245) | $356 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200TL ($49) | $85 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8TL ($1.84) | $8 | - 78% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11TL ($2.76) | $15 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 60% | |||
Clothes in Aydin (Turkey) is 60% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 120TL ($29) | $38 | - 22% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 50TL ($12) | $36 | - 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 120TL ($29) | $70 | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 100TL ($25) | $95 | - 74% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Aydin (Turkey) is 9% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,205 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.19TL ($1.03) | $0.61 | + 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 123TL ($30) | $43 | - 30% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
Personal Care | - 83% | |||
Personal Care in Aydin (Turkey) is 83% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5.00TL ($1.23) | $6 | - 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8TL ($1.96) | $11 | - 82% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 30TL ($7) | $61 | - 88% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.00TL ($1.23) | $7 | - 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.00TL ($1.23) | $3.06 | - 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3.00TL ($0.74) | $4.18 | - 82% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.00TL ($0.25) | $3.23 | - 92% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1.00TL ($0.25) | $1.43 | - 83% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10TL ($2.45) | $16 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Aydin (Turkey) is 60% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50TL ($12) | $32 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 30TL ($7) | $19 | - 63% | |
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 | 100TL ($25) | $66 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15TL ($3.68) | $7 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7TL ($1.72) | $4.41 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8TL ($1.96) | $5.01 | - 61% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $433 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.10TL ($0.02) | $0.56 | - 96% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 80TL ($20) | $46 | - 58% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9TL ($2.21) | $6 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Aydin (Turkey) is 57% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$2,900
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $1,240
(5,054TL)
in Aydin.
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