- 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 | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (42TL) | 10TL | + 316% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.72 (20TL) | 12TL | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (22TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.66 (5.86TL) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.51 (16TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.89 (17TL) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.91 (17TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.76 (13TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (7TL) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.49 (9TL) | 6.00TL | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (59TL) | 25TL | + 137% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.31 (8TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.04 (7TL) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,376 (11,892TL) | 750TL | + 1486% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,836 (9,990TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (649TL) | 120TL | + 441% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,788 (9,818TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,010 (7,080TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $124 (438TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $28 (97TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $500 (1,762TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $133 (470TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (39TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (98TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (193TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $42 (146TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (318TL) | 200TL | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $150 (529TL) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,138 (77,972TL) | 44,000TL | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (2.48TL) | 4.22TL | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (280TL) | 90TL | + 212% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (51TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (32TL) | 7TL | + 364% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (81TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $155 (546TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (26TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.80 (13TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.14 (18TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.31 (15TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.12 (7TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (94TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 2% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (201TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $31 (110TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $301 (1,062TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $69 (242TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (52TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.69 (17TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.24 (18TL) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $156 (548TL) | 450TL | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (0.62TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $108 (380TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $9 (32TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,757TL
($1,067)
in New York City
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,200TL
in Zonguldak.
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