Cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
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| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Allentown, Pennsylvania (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (56TL) | 10TL | + 463% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (42TL) | 12TL | + 248% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.39 (19TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (5.37TL) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.45 (14TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.32 (30TL) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (39TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.94 (17TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.31 (7TL) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.41 (8TL) | 6.00TL | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (107TL) | 25TL | + 328% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.51 (9TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.59 (9TL) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Allentown, Pennsylvania (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,321 (7,435TL) | 750TL | + 891% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,096 (6,169TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (810TL) | 120TL | + 575% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,006 (5,658TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $858 (4,826TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $150 (842TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (281TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $610 (3,432TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $207 (1,166TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (56TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (69TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Allentown, Pennsylvania (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (279TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $87 (487TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (560TL) | 200TL | + 180% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (563TL) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 145% | |||
| Transportation in Allentown, Pennsylvania (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $17,157 (96,539TL) | 44,000TL | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (3.75TL) | 4.22TL | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $63 (356TL) | 90TL | + 296% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Allentown, Pennsylvania (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (39TL) | 7TL | + 463% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (413TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.49 (31TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (19TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.76 (21TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (21TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.47 (14TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (101TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Allentown, Pennsylvania (United States) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (302TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (122TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $32 (180TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $57 (319TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (41TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (27TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.93 (28TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (2,427TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $41 (232TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (41TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 91 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,476TL
($618)
in Allentown, Pennsylvania
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,100TL
in Zonguldak.
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