- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- United States
- Sanliurfa
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sanliurfa, Turkey compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
Food | - 78% | |||
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Food in Sanliurfa (Turkey) is 78% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15TL ($3.66) | $12 | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 12TL ($2.93) | $8 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.50TL ($1.10) | $5.26 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.00TL ($0.49) | $0.99 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 3.00TL ($0.73) | $3.59 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.50TL ($0.61) | $5.70 | - 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4.00TL ($0.98) | $8 | - 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.00TL ($0.49) | $4.01 | - 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.00TL ($0.24) | $2.45 | - 90% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $1.88 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.45TL ($0.60) | $2.76 | - 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 0.40TL ($0.10) | $2.61 | - 96% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Sanliurfa (Turkey) is 64% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 600TL ($146) | $2,100 | - 93% | |
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 | 100TL ($24) | $295 | - 92% | |
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) | 30TL ($7) | $76 | - 90% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,000TL ($244) | $377 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350TL ($85) | $103 | - 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20TL ($4.88) | $16 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5.00TL ($1.22) | $16 | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Sanliurfa (Turkey) is 49% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 150TL ($37) | $42 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 65TL ($16) | $34 | - 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100TL ($24) | $72 | - 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 135TL ($33) | $80 | - 59% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Sanliurfa (Turkey) is 60% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 50,000TL ($12,201) | $22,500 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.35TL ($1.06) | $0.77 | + 38% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 25TL ($6) | $60 | - 90% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Sanliurfa (Turkey) is 53% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 8TL ($1.83) | $7 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $31 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $170 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.00TL ($1.22) | $7 | - 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5.00TL ($1.22) | $3.18 | - 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6.00TL ($1.46) | $4.59 | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.00TL ($0.49) | $3.63 | - 87% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 6.00TL ($1.46) | $2.39 | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 15TL ($3.66) | $17 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Sanliurfa (Turkey) is 59% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12TL ($2.93) | $49 | - 94% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 15TL ($3.66) | $25 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 15TL ($3.66) | $75 | - 95% | |
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 | 5.00TL ($1.22) | $9 | - 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.00TL ($1.22) | $4.04 | - 70% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00TL ($1.22) | $5.00 | - 76% | |
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 | 35TL ($9) | $66 | - 87% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8TL ($1.83) | $10 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Sanliurfa (Turkey) is 65% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,700
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $2,366
(9,694TL)
in Sanliurfa.
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