- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- United States
- Malatya
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Malatya, Turkey compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malatya (Turkey) is 64% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12TL ($3.41) | $12 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $8 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.67 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.94TL ($0.55) | $1.01 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 3.00TL ($0.85) | $3.59 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.00TL ($0.57) | $5.41 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10TL ($2.84) | $8 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.00TL ($0.57) | $4.46 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 0.75TL ($0.21) | $2.35 | - 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.43TL ($1.26) | $1.88 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.00TL ($0.57) | $2.65 | - 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.71TL ($0.49) | $3.04 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Malatya (Turkey) is 51% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 400TL ($114) | $2,100 | - 95% | |
| 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 | - | $188 | - | |
| 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 | 90TL ($26) | $173 | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $76 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $336 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $102 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10TL ($2.84) | $16 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Malatya (Turkey) is 5% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $42 | - | |
| 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) | 130TL ($37) | $72 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $80 | - | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Malatya (Turkey) is 32% 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 | 3.05TL ($0.87) | $0.69 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90TL ($26) | $60 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Malatya (Turkey) is 33% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $160 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.46 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.18 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1.00TL ($0.28) | $3.38 | - 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2.00TL ($0.57) | $2.90 | - 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12TL ($3.29) | $21 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Malatya (Turkey) is 32% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $46 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18TL ($5.12) | $25 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $60 | - | |
| 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 | - | $8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8TL ($2.13) | $4.04 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8TL ($2.28) | $5.00 | - 54% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $124 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 80TL ($23) | $66 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10TL ($2.84) | $10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 386 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Malatya (Turkey) is 45% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$5,700
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $3,147
(11,065TL)
in Malatya.
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