- 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 ($4.78) | $6 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.21TL ($1.49) | $4.43 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.53TL ($0.72) | $0.81 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8TL ($2.41) | $2.24 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.07TL ($1.16) | $3.41 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL ($4.22) | $5.82 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00TL ($0.86) | $2.99 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.60TL ($0.46) | $1.37 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7TL ($2.09) | $2.58 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32TL ($9) | $14 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.61TL ($0.75) | $1.83 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.48TL ($0.42) | $1.76 | - 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 ($380) | $1,248 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 798TL ($228) | $819 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 370TL ($106) | $157 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,005TL ($288) | $885 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 644TL ($184) | $563 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 352TL ($101) | $99 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50TL ($14) | $33 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,075TL ($307) | $347 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 284TL ($81) | $83 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15TL ($4.29) | $8 | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18TL ($5.28) | $15 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Gebze (Turkey) is 6% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 96TL ($27) | $38 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 137TL ($39) | $36 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 209TL ($60) | $68 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 212TL ($61) | $94 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Gebze (Turkey) is 26% more expensive than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000TL ($28,611) | $22,686 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.99TL ($1.43) | $0.56 | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 167TL ($48) | $42 | + 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22TL ($6) | $12 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Gebze (Turkey) is 55% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11TL ($3.26) | $6 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12TL ($3.43) | $11 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 68TL ($19) | $65 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 12TL ($3.43) | $7 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10TL ($2.86) | $3.01 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11TL ($3.15) | $4.51 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.00TL ($1.14) | $3.23 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.00TL ($0.57) | $1.74 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24TL ($7) | $15 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Gebze (Turkey) is 12% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 82TL ($24) | $30 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39TL ($11) | $20 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600TL ($172) | $138 | + 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178TL ($51) | $64 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20TL ($5.72) | $7 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL ($2.86) | $4.10 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL ($4.29) | $4.89 | - 12% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | $482 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00TL ($0.57) | $0.56 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 111TL ($32) | $45 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14TL ($4.11) | $5.92 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 283 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Gebze (Turkey) is 29% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,100
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,902
(10,143TL)
in Gebze.
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