- Cost of Living
- United States
- Turkey
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Aksaray
- Comparison
Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa, United States compared to Aksaray, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 301% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 301% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (56TL) | 10TL | + 459% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (34TL) | 10TL | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.39 (16TL) | 4.77TL | + 236% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (4.46TL) | 1.70TL | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.55 (12TL) | 3.50TL | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.51 (21TL) | 1.00TL | + 2030% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.60 (22TL) | 10TL | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 (17TL) | 1.00TL | + 1636% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.28 (6TL) | 1.00TL | + 506% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (9TL) | 4.00TL | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (71TL) | 10TL | + 614% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (9TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.58 (7TL) | 2.00TL | + 273% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,391 (6,575TL) | 800TL | + 722% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $871 (4,117TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $105 (497TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $923 (4,361TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $622 (2,938TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $74 (348TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $45 (215TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $341 (1,613TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (627TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (50TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (71TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $38 (178TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (192TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (368TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $83 (393TL) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,556 (101,864TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (3.07TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $46 (217TL) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (56TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (43TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (62TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (466TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.37 (25TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.58 (12TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.33 (20TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (14TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (9TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (82TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (155TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (91TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $157 (744TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $48 (229TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (35TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.38 (21TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.46 (21TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (2,024TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.25 (5.90TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (237TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (32TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 235 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 5,011TL
($1,061)
in Des Moines, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,500TL
in Aksaray.
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