Cost of living in Kirikkale, Turkey vs Austin, Texas, United States
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Food | - 78% | |||
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Food in Kirikkale (Turkey) is 78% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25TL ($3.34) | $15 | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 10TL ($1.34) | $7 | - 81% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4.00TL ($0.53) | $4.53 | - 88% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1.50TL ($0.20) | $0.91 | - 78% | |
12 eggs, large | 8TL ($1.07) | $3.08 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.00TL ($0.40) | $4.78 | - 92% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10TL ($1.34) | $7 | - 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.00TL ($0.40) | $3.17 | - 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.00TL ($0.40) | $1.34 | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.00TL ($0.67) | $3.28 | - 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100TL ($13) | $15 | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.50TL ($0.47) | $1.82 | - 74% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.00TL ($0.13) | $1.65 | - 92% | |
Housing | - 81% | |||
Housing in Kirikkale (Turkey) is 81% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,280TL ($171) | $2,021 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 500TL ($67) | $1,391 | - 95% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $189 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 900TL ($120) | $1,885 | - 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500TL ($67) | $1,089 | - 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $122 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65TL ($9) | $50 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | 350TL ($47) | $249 | - 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300TL ($40) | $155 | - 74% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10TL ($1.34) | $13 | - 89% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $19 | - | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Kirikkale (Turkey) is 28% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 200TL ($27) | $58 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $49 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300TL ($40) | $94 | - 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250TL ($33) | $111 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 53% | |||
Transportation in Kirikkale (Turkey) is 53% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000TL ($13,375) | $25,646 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.00TL ($0.67) | $0.58 | + 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 105TL ($14) | $49 | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Kirikkale (Turkey) is 55% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $5.69 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $15 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20TL ($2.67) | $117 | - 98% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $5.99 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.05 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.68 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8TL ($1.07) | $4.16 | - 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15TL ($2.01) | $1.70 | + 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20TL ($2.67) | $31 | - 91% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Kirikkale (Turkey) is 55% cheaper than in Austin, Texas (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 50TL ($7) | $52 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 30TL ($4.01) | $24 | - 84% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20TL ($2.67) | $224 | - 99% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $87 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5.00TL ($0.67) | $12 | - 94% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.13 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.69 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $417 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 80TL ($11) | $61 | - 82% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12TL ($1.60) | $8 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 68% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $5,900 in Austin, Texas you would need to make just about $1,915 (14,316TL) in Kirikkale.
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