- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- United States
- Isparta
- Akron, Ohio
- Comparison
Cost of living in Isparta, Turkey compared to Akron, Ohio, United States
Currency:
Food | - 61% | |||
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Food in Isparta (Turkey) is 61% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15TL ($3.70) | $13 | - 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13TL ($3.21) | $7 | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7TL ($1.73) | $4.41 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00TL ($0.49) | $0.85 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 10TL ($2.47) | $2.58 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.00TL ($0.25) | $3.45 | - 93% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20TL ($4.94) | $5.74 | - 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.50TL ($0.62) | $3.12 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.00TL ($0.25) | $1.64 | - 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL ($1.98) | $2.75 | - 28% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $13 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.50TL ($0.86) | $1.83 | - 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00TL ($0.25) | $1.55 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Isparta (Turkey) is 44% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,300TL ($321) | $1,022 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 750TL ($185) | $769 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $158 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,400TL ($346) | $885 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900TL ($222) | $563 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $99 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $32 | - | |
40” flat screen TV | - | $356 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $85 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $8 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $15 | - | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Isparta (Turkey) is 1% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $38 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $36 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 250TL ($62) | $70 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $95 | - | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Isparta (Turkey) is 26% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,000TL ($18,521) | $22,205 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.61 | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 90TL ($22) | $43 | - 48% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $14 | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Isparta (Turkey) is 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.) | - | $3.06 | - | |
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 | - 18% | |||
Entertainment in Isparta (Turkey) is 18% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $32 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 30TL ($7) | $19 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20TL ($4.94) | $139 | - 96% | |
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.) | 10TL ($2.47) | $5.01 | - 51% | |
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 | - | $46 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL ($3.21) | $6 | - 48% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Isparta (Turkey) is 35% cheaper than in Akron, Ohio (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$3,300
in Akron, Ohio
you would need to make just about $2,129
(8,619TL)
in Isparta.
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