Cost of living in Ankara (Turkey) is 52% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 43% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Ankara | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 551TL ($20) | $18 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 116TL ($4.27) | $10 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54TL ($2.00) | $5.56 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27TL ($0.99) | $0.96 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41TL ($1.50) | $3.95 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27TL ($0.98) | $2.60 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100TL ($3.69) | $6 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23TL ($0.83) | $4.19 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17TL ($0.63) | $2.03 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 49TL ($1.80) | $3.10 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 307TL ($11) | $17 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 36TL ($1.34) | $2.82 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8TL ($0.28) | $2.84 | - 90% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 78% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Ankara | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,050TL ($664) | $3,003 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,903TL ($401) | $1,696 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,337TL ($49) | $230 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,776TL ($433) | $1,661 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,424TL ($310) | $1,247 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 857TL ($32) | $134 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133TL ($4.89) | $52 | - 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,802TL ($140) | $314 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,863TL ($105) | $80 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95TL ($3.50) | $11 | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74TL ($2.70) | $24 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is about the same as in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Ankara | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,434TL ($53) | $54 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,054TL ($39) | $43 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,772TL ($102) | $82 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,620TL ($133) | $119 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 29% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Ankara | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,277,900TL ($46,991) | $29,728 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38TL ($1.39) | $0.86 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 247TL ($9) | $44 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 109TL ($4.02) | $41 | - 90% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 44% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Ankara | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 116TL ($4.26) | $7 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 87TL ($3.20) | $20 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,291TL ($47) | $86 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75TL ($2.76) | $7 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 162TL ($5.97) | $4.13 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 86TL ($3.15) | $7 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57TL ($2.09) | $4.70 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 67TL ($2.47) | $2.27 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 171TL ($6) | $32 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 52% cheaper than in Houston, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Ankara | Houston, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 843TL ($31) | $54 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 165TL ($6) | $28 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 245TL ($9) | $199 | - 95% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,441TL ($53) | $99 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 164TL ($6) | $16 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 62TL ($2.27) | $5.86 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 99TL ($3.64) | $6 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,857TL ($914) | $353 | + 159% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL ($0.03) | $0.37 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,004TL ($37) | $72 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 45TL ($1.65) | $8 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 947 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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