Cost of living in San Francisco, California, United States compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
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| Food | + 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (58TL) | 10TL | + 485% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (32TL) | 12TL | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (30TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (4.65TL) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.93 (16TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (26TL) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (39TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.79 (19TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.35 (14TL) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (8TL) | 6.00TL | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (60TL) | 25TL | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.25 (9TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.30 (13TL) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 200% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $5,548 (22,363TL) | 750TL | + 2882% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $4,090 (16,485TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (710TL) | 120TL | + 491% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $3,034 (12,229TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,118 (8,537TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (372TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (185TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $388 (1,563TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (546TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (48TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (100TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (220TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (195TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (403TL) | 200TL | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $155 (625TL) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,095 (72,943TL) | 44,000TL | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (3.45TL) | 4.22TL | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (282TL) | 90TL | + 214% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (85TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (33TL) | 7TL | + 371% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (53TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $129 (519TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (26TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.81 (15TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (28TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.83 (15TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.28 (9TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 (162TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (242TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (97TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $200 (806TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (322TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (57TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (15TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (20TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (1,738TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (0.69TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (280TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (27TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 4,294TL
($1,065)
in San Francisco, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,300TL
in Zonguldak.
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