Cost of living in San Francisco, California, United States compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
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| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (51TL) | 10TL | + 411% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (27TL) | 12TL | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (22TL) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 (4.06TL) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.93 (14TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.83 (21TL) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $11 (39TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.35 (15TL) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.02 (11TL) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.00 (7TL) | 6.00TL | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (53TL) | 25TL | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.24 (8TL) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (8TL) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 222% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 222% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $5,548 (19,539TL) | 750TL | + 2505% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $4,090 (14,404TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $146 (516TL) | 120TL | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $3,034 (10,685TL) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $2,118 (7,459TL) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $95 (335TL) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $46 (162TL) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $383 (1,349TL) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (449TL) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (35TL) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (83TL) | - | - | |
| 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 (192TL) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (170TL) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (368TL) | 200TL | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $137 (482TL) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $18,095 (63,732TL) | 44,000TL | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (2.80TL) | 4.22TL | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (247TL) | 90TL | + 174% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (66TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (33TL) | 7TL | + 373% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (61TL) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $126 (444TL) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (23TL) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.67 (13TL) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (25TL) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (11TL) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.34 (8TL) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $39 (136TL) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (185TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (85TL) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $237 (835TL) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (282TL) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (48TL) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.78 (13TL) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (18TL) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $135 (476TL) | 450TL | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (0.60TL) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (244TL) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (24TL) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
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These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
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Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 4,191TL
($1,190)
in San Francisco, California
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,200TL
in Zonguldak.
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