Cost of living in San Francisco, California, United States compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
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| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (69TL) | 10TL | + 589% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (39TL) | 12TL | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (34TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (5.57TL) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.93 (19TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.87 (28TL) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (52TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.60 (22TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.25 (11TL) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (10TL) | 6.00TL | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (71TL) | 25TL | + 185% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.16 (10TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.20 (15TL) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 206% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 206% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $5,548 (26,352TL) | 750TL | + 3414% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $4,090 (19,426TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (848TL) | 120TL | + 606% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $3,034 (14,411TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,118 (10,060TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $90 (427TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (218TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $379 (1,800TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (643TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (52TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (155TL) | - | - | |
| 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 (259TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (230TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $102 (484TL) | 200TL | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $160 (761TL) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 132% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,095 (85,955TL) | 44,000TL | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (4.31TL) | 4.22TL | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (333TL) | 90TL | + 269% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $20 (97TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (39TL) | 7TL | + 456% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (59TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (591TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (31TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.08 (19TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (36TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.08 (19TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (10TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (173TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (294TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (114TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $227 (1,079TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (380TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (68TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (18TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (24TL) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (2,049TL) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (0.81TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (330TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (32TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 97% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
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Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 4,342TL
($914)
in San Francisco, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,200TL
in Zonguldak.
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