- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- United States
- Balıkesir
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Balıkesir, Turkey compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 76% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 13TL ($3.28) | $12 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 15TL ($3.61) | $8 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.71TL ($1.40) | $5.26 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00TL ($0.49) | $0.99 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4.00TL ($0.98) | $3.59 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1.00TL ($0.25) | $5.70 | - 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8TL ($1.94) | $8 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1.00TL ($0.25) | $4.01 | - 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.75TL ($0.18) | $2.45 | - 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6.00TL ($1.48) | $1.88 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30TL ($7) | $14 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.00TL ($0.74) | $2.76 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.50TL ($0.12) | $2.61 | - 95% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 39% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 650TL ($160) | $2,100 | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,683 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $295 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,183 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $994 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $168 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $76 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $377 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $103 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $16 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $16 | - | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 0% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 170TL ($42) | $42 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $34 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $72 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $80 | - | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 42% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,500 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.77 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50TL ($12) | $60 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 69% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00TL ($0.74) | $7 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8TL ($1.97) | $31 | - 94% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50TL ($12) | $170 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.18 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.59 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.63 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.39 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $17 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 23% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30TL ($7) | $49 | - 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $75 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $63 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $9 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.04 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.00 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $429 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $66 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 585 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 48% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,100
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $3,160
(12,846TL)
in Balıkesir.
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