- Cost of Living
- United States
- Turkey
- Hartford, Connecticut
- Alanya
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut, United States compared to Alanya, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 75% | |||
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Food in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (61TL) | 25TL | + 143% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (33TL) | 20TL | + 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.97 (16TL) | 10TL | + 60% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (4.01TL) | 3.50TL | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.83 (11TL) | 24TL | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (17TL) | 3.00TL | + 467% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.58 (23TL) | 16TL | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.92 (12TL) | 3.00TL | + 292% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.58 (6TL) | 2.00TL | + 218% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.29 (9TL) | 8TL | + 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (50TL) | 65TL | - 24% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.12 (9TL) | 3.50TL | + 144% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.98 (8TL) | 2.00TL | + 299% | |
Housing | + 334% | |||
Housing in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 334% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,768 (7,127TL) | 1,250TL | + 470% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,440 (5,804TL) | 1,000TL | + 480% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $162 (653TL) | 300TL | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,314 (5,298TL) | 1,000TL | + 430% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $948 (3,821TL) | 850TL | + 350% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $153 (615TL) | 200TL | + 207% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $60 (241TL) | 60TL | + 302% | |
40” flat screen TV | $316 (1,275TL) | 1,200TL | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $108 (434TL) | 400TL | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (41TL) | 20TL | + 104% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (73TL) | 15TL | + 387% | |
Clothes | + 95% | |||
Clothes in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (161TL) | 250TL | - 35% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (164TL) | 35TL | + 367% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (386TL) | 280TL | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (482TL) | 300TL | + 61% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,233 (93,653TL) | 98,900TL | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.65 (2.63TL) | 5.18TL | - 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $49 (199TL) | 200TL | - 0% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (72TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (38TL) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (41TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $94 (379TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (29TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (15TL) | 8TL | + 102% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.34 (22TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.01 (12TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.15 (9TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (69TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 5% | |||
Entertainment in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (189TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (87TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $140 (564TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $82 (330TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (46TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.05 (20TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.26 (21TL) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $436 (1,757TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.66 (2.67TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $31 (127TL) | 150TL | - 16% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (41TL) | 13TL | + 215% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Hartford, Connecticut (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Alanya (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 5,767TL
($1,431)
in Hartford, Connecticut
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,500TL
in Alanya.
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