- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- United States
- Gebze
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gebze, Turkey compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gebze (Turkey) is 48% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21TL ($6) | $12 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17TL ($4.70) | $7 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.21TL ($1.46) | $4.05 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.53TL ($0.71) | $0.78 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8TL ($2.36) | $2.85 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.07TL ($1.14) | $3.22 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL ($4.15) | $5.59 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00TL ($0.84) | $2.99 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.60TL ($0.45) | $1.24 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7TL ($2.06) | $2.14 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32TL ($9) | $13 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.61TL ($0.73) | $1.86 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.48TL ($0.42) | $1.73 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Gebze (Turkey) is 61% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,328TL ($373) | $1,273 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 798TL ($224) | $785 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 370TL ($104) | $154 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,005TL ($283) | $830 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 644TL ($181) | $542 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 352TL ($99) | $99 | + 0% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50TL ($14) | $36 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,075TL ($302) | $370 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 284TL ($80) | $98 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15TL ($4.22) | $8 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18TL ($5.19) | $13 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Gebze (Turkey) is 2% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 96TL ($27) | $39 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 137TL ($38) | $32 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 209TL ($59) | $68 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 212TL ($60) | $86 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Gebze (Turkey) is 22% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000TL ($28,121) | $22,864 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.99TL ($1.40) | $0.56 | + 149% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 167TL ($47) | $43 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22TL ($6) | $11 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Gebze (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11TL ($3.20) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12TL ($3.37) | $13 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 68TL ($19) | $75 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 12TL ($3.37) | $6 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10TL ($2.81) | $3.00 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11TL ($3.09) | $4.28 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.00TL ($1.12) | $2.87 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.00TL ($0.56) | $1.93 | - 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24TL ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Gebze (Turkey) is 27% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 82TL ($23) | $30 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39TL ($11) | $20 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600TL ($169) | $137 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178TL ($50) | $62 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20TL ($5.62) | $8 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL ($2.81) | $3.99 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL ($4.22) | $5.02 | - 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $149 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00TL ($0.56) | $0.88 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 111TL ($31) | $55 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14TL ($4.04) | $6 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 240 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2017.
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Cost of living in Gebze (Turkey) is 33% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,125
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,096
(7,452TL)
in Gebze.
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