Cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania, United States compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
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Food | + 43% | |||
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Food in Allentown, Pennsylvania (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (41TL) | 10TL | + 310% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (30TL) | 12TL | + 150% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.59 (15TL) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (3.85TL) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $2.29 (9TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.90 (24TL) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (29TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.94 (12TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.31 (5.38TL) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.41 (5.77TL) | 6.00TL | - 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (71TL) | 25TL | + 183% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.39 (5.70TL) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.59 (7TL) | - | - | |
Housing | + 50% | |||
Housing in Allentown, Pennsylvania (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,355 (5,553TL) | 750TL | + 640% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,194 (4,893TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (590TL) | 120TL | + 392% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $971 (3,979TL) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $824 (3,376TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $150 (613TL) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $50 (205TL) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $610 (2,499TL) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $207 (849TL) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (40TL) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (51TL) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Allentown, Pennsylvania (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (203TL) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $55 (225TL) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (408TL) | 200TL | + 104% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (410TL) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 120% | |||
Transportation in Allentown, Pennsylvania (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $17,157 (70,291TL) | 44,000TL | + 60% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (2.64TL) | 4.22TL | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (348TL) | 90TL | + 287% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Allentown, Pennsylvania (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (29TL) | 7TL | + 310% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $73 (300TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.49 (22TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (14TL) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.76 (15TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (15TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.47 (10TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (74TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Allentown, Pennsylvania (United States) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (210TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (92TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $32 (131TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $61 (251TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (29TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.75 (19TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.81 (24TL) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (1,767TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $36 (149TL) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (29TL) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 58% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,319TL
($810)
in Allentown, Pennsylvania
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,100TL
in Zonguldak.
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