- Cost of Living
- United States
- Turkey
- New York City
- Zonguldak
- Comparison
Cost of living in New York City, United States compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (68TL) | 10TL | + 583% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.72 (33TL) | 12TL | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (37TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (10TL) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.78 (28TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.24 (30TL) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.91 (28TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.13 (24TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.33 (13TL) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (14TL) | 6.00TL | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (95TL) | 25TL | + 280% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.25 (13TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (12TL) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,376 (19,538TL) | 750TL | + 2505% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,758 (15,959TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (950TL) | 120TL | + 692% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,883 (16,683TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,956 (11,318TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (699TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (159TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $385 (2,227TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $153 (886TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (71TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (135TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $56 (327TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (252TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (516TL) | 200TL | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 (805TL) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 211% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 211% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,810 (131,995TL) | 44,000TL | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (4.07TL) | 4.22TL | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (461TL) | 90TL | + 412% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $31 (181TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (41TL) | 7TL | + 486% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (62TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $141 (817TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $9 (51TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.57 (21TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (41TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.64 (21TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.98 (11TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (157TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (317TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (184TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $333 (1,929TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (398TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (90TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (28TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.24 (30TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $436 (2,522TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (1.02TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (548TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (53TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 4,630TL
($800)
in New York City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,500TL
in Zonguldak.
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