Cost of living in San Francisco, California, United States compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
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| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (88TL) | 10TL | + 781% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (50TL) | 12TL | + 313% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (46TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (7TL) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.93 (24TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.24 (32TL) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (66TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.48 (27TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.06 (13TL) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (12TL) | 6.00TL | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (91TL) | 25TL | + 264% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.06 (12TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.53 (21TL) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 218% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 218% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $5,548 (33,691TL) | 750TL | + 4392% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $4,090 (24,836TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $186 (1,131TL) | 120TL | + 842% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $3,034 (18,424TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,118 (12,862TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $99 (603TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (279TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $379 (2,302TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $137 (833TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (76TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (195TL) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (331TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (294TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (600TL) | 200TL | + 200% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $142 (864TL) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 192% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 192% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,095 (109,893TL) | 44,000TL | + 150% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (5.71TL) | 4.22TL | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (425TL) | 90TL | + 372% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (124TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (50TL) | 7TL | + 610% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (75TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (817TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (41TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.30 (26TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (43TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.46 (27TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.20 (13TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $36 (217TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (371TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (146TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $238 (1,447TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (486TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (87TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (23TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (30TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (2,617TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (1.03TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (421TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (41TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 4,868TL
($802)
in San Francisco, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,300TL
in Zonguldak.
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