- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- United States
- Gebze
- Albany, New York
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gebze, Turkey compared to Albany, New York, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gebze (Turkey) is 56% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21TL ($6) | $15 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17TL ($4.73) | $8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.21TL ($1.47) | $3.69 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.53TL ($0.72) | $0.92 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8TL ($2.38) | $3.00 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.07TL ($1.15) | $4.83 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL ($4.17) | $5.08 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00TL ($0.85) | $2.55 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.60TL ($0.45) | $1.93 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7TL ($2.07) | $2.07 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32TL ($9) | $14 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.61TL ($0.74) | $1.77 | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.48TL ($0.42) | $2.24 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Gebze (Turkey) is 67% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,328TL ($375) | $1,364 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 798TL ($226) | $1,014 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 370TL ($105) | $121 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,005TL ($284) | $876 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 644TL ($182) | $651 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 352TL ($100) | $137 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50TL ($14) | $44 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,075TL ($304) | $341 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 284TL ($80) | $133 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15TL ($4.24) | $9 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18TL ($5.22) | $30 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Gebze (Turkey) is 12% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 96TL ($27) | $42 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 137TL ($39) | $39 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 209TL ($59) | $82 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 212TL ($60) | $74 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Gebze (Turkey) is 5% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000TL ($28,283) | $22,529 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.99TL ($1.41) | $0.61 | + 130% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 167TL ($47) | $62 | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22TL ($6) | $21 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Gebze (Turkey) is 67% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11TL ($3.22) | $8 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12TL ($3.39) | $6.00 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 68TL ($19) | $140 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 12TL ($3.39) | $4.79 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10TL ($2.83) | $3.09 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11TL ($3.11) | $4.63 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.00TL ($1.13) | $2.85 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.00TL ($0.57) | $1.83 | - 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24TL ($7) | $18 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Gebze (Turkey) is 5% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 82TL ($23) | $44 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39TL ($11) | $23 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600TL ($170) | $158 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178TL ($50) | $82 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20TL ($5.66) | $9 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL ($2.83) | $4.14 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL ($4.24) | $5.72 | - 26% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $224 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00TL ($0.57) | $0.20 | + 182% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 111TL ($31) | $49 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14TL ($4.06) | $10 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 287 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gebze (Turkey) is 39% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,100
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,487
(8,794TL)
in Gebze.
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