- 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 | - 60% | |||
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Food in Gebze (Turkey) is 60% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 21TL ($5.21) | $14 | - 63% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17TL ($4.08) | $8 | - 48% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.21TL ($1.27) | $3.51 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.53TL ($0.62) | $0.87 | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | 8TL ($2.05) | $2.54 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.07TL ($0.99) | $4.74 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL ($3.60) | $7 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00TL ($0.73) | $3.04 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.60TL ($0.39) | $1.59 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7TL ($1.78) | $2.08 | - 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32TL ($8) | $14 | - 43% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.61TL ($0.64) | $1.74 | - 63% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.48TL ($0.36) | $1.98 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 72% | |||
Housing in Gebze (Turkey) is 72% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,328TL ($324) | $1,463 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 798TL ($195) | $1,143 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 370TL ($90) | $141 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,005TL ($245) | $889 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 644TL ($157) | $731 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 352TL ($86) | $126 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50TL ($12) | $44 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,075TL ($262) | $303 | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 284TL ($69) | $130 | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15TL ($3.66) | $9 | - 58% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18TL ($4.50) | $26 | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Gebze (Turkey) is 28% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 96TL ($23) | $47 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 137TL ($33) | $41 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 209TL ($51) | $82 | - 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 212TL ($52) | $82 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Gebze (Turkey) is 16% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000TL ($24,402) | $24,752 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.99TL ($1.22) | $0.67 | + 80% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 167TL ($41) | $61 | - 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 36TL ($9) | $15 | - 41% | |
Personal Care | - 73% | |||
Personal Care in Gebze (Turkey) is 73% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11TL ($2.78) | $9 | - 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 12TL ($2.93) | $26 | - 89% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 68TL ($17) | $99 | - 83% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 12TL ($2.93) | $4.79 | - 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10TL ($2.44) | $3.26 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11TL ($2.68) | $5.18 | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.00TL ($0.98) | $3.32 | - 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2.00TL ($0.49) | $1.97 | - 75% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24TL ($5.85) | $23 | - 75% | |
Entertainment | - 28% | |||
Entertainment in Gebze (Turkey) is 28% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 82TL ($20) | $47 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 39TL ($9) | $24 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 600TL ($146) | $136 | + 8% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178TL ($43) | $96 | - 55% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20TL ($4.88) | $11 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL ($2.44) | $4.38 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL ($3.66) | $6 | - 40% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00TL ($0.49) | $0.20 | + 144% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 111TL ($27) | $40 | - 32% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14TL ($3.51) | $11 | - 67% | |
TOTAL | - 48% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gebze (Turkey) is 48% cheaper than in Albany, New York (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$4,500
in Albany, New York
you would need to make just about $2,321
(9,510TL)
in Gebze.
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