- 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 | + 241% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 241% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (48TL) | 10TL | + 376% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (29TL) | 10TL | + 189% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.07 (12TL) | 4.77TL | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (3.72TL) | 1.70TL | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.05 (8TL) | 3.50TL | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.60 (19TL) | 1.00TL | + 1777% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.54 (18TL) | 10TL | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.75 (15TL) | 1.00TL | + 1430% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.35 (5.49TL) | 1.00TL | + 449% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.89 (8TL) | 4.00TL | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (62TL) | 10TL | + 516% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (7TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.45 (5.91TL) | 2.00TL | + 196% | |
| 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 | $1,389 (5,663TL) | 800TL | + 608% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $894 (3,644TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $111 (451TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $929 (3,786TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $623 (2,541TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $81 (330TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (155TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $349 (1,424TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (541TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (43TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (61TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (157TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (178TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $77 (315TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $79 (323TL) | - | - | |
| 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 | $21,503 (87,654TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (2.56TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $51 (209TL) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $12 (48TL) | - | - | |
| 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 (37TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (54TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (402TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.37 (22TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.58 (11TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.36 (18TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.82 (11TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (8TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (71TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is in Aksaray (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $36 (147TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (81TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $153 (624TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (217TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (30TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.42 (18TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.46 (18TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (1,746TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.25 (5.09TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $42 (173TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (27TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 191 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Aksaray (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 4,704TL
($1,154)
in Des Moines, Iowa
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,500TL
in Aksaray.
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