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| Food in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Columbia, South Carolina (United States) | Bursa (Turkey) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $11 (65TL) | 36TL | 81% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $6 (37TL) | 20TL | 80% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $2.65 (15TL) | 12TL | 24% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.87 (5.02TL) | 4.33TL | 16% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $1.81 (10TL) | 11TL | 0% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.24 (24TL) | 4.99TL | 391% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $4.93 (29TL) | 17TL | 70% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.06 (18TL) | 3.80TL | 365% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.59 (9TL) | 4.14TL | 122% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $1.97 (11TL) | 10TL | 10% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 (81TL) | 51TL | 60% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.76 (10TL) | 4.36TL | 134% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.88 (11TL) | 1.81TL | 501% |
| Housing in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 204% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||
| Columbia, South Carolina (United States) | Bursa (Turkey) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,136 (6,565TL) | 2,413TL | 172% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $862 (4,978TL) | 1,466TL | 240% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $204 (1,177TL) | 486TL | 142% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,022 (5,901TL) | 1,859TL | 217% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $712 (4,114TL) | 1,022TL | 303% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $125 (725TL) | 400TL | 81% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $36 (207TL) | 62TL | 233% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $392 (2,263TL) | 1,717TL | 32% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $111 (643TL) | 446TL | 44% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $12 (69TL) | 28TL | 147% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $22 (129TL) | 22TL | 485% |
| Clothes in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||
| Columbia, South Carolina (United States) | Bursa (Turkey) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $47 (274TL) | 211TL | 30% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $46 (267TL) | 140TL | 90% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $80 (462TL) | 317TL | 46% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $127 (731TL) | 270TL | 171% |
| Transportation in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||
| Columbia, South Carolina (United States) | Bursa (Turkey) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $22,775 (131,559TL) | 152,804TL | 14% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.64 (3.67TL) | 7TL | 44% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $50 (291TL) | 148TL | 96% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | 36TL | - |
| Personal Care in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 141% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||
| Columbia, South Carolina (United States) | Bursa (Turkey) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (40TL) | 12TL | 233% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $11 (66TL) | 18TL | 258% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $85 (493TL) | 183TL | 169% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (38TL) | 25TL | 51% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $4.66 (27TL) | 14TL | 86% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.43 (26TL) | 12TL | 120% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.53 (20TL) | 7TL | 209% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.47 (8TL) | 11TL | 23% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $17 (101TL) | 31TL | 222% |
| Entertainment in Columbia, South Carolina (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||
| Columbia, South Carolina (United States) | Bursa (Turkey) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $40 (230TL) | 107TL | 115% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $22 (129TL) | 33TL | 284% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $94 (546TL) | 137TL | 297% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $77 (442TL) | 149TL | 196% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $9 (51TL) | 36TL | 40% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.23 (30TL) | 14TL | 111% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $4.67 (27TL) | 18TL | 49% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $385 (2,226TL) | 2,350TL | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | 0.45TL | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $44 (254TL) | 196TL | 30% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $6 (37TL) | 14TL | 165% |
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For example, you would need at least 14,427TL ($2,497) in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 7,600TL in Bursa.