Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri, United States compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
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Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (40TL) | 10TL | + 305% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (28TL) | 12TL | + 133% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.25 (13TL) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.82 (3.30TL) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $2.34 (9TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.30 (17TL) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.83 (24TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (14TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.55 (6TL) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.75 (7TL) | 6.00TL | + 18% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (49TL) | 25TL | + 94% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.63 (7TL) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.25 (5.04TL) | - | - | |
Housing | + 49% | |||
Housing in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,292 (5,231TL) | 750TL | + 597% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $933 (3,776TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $175 (709TL) | 120TL | + 491% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $803 (3,251TL) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $614 (2,486TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $121 (488TL) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (206TL) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | $388 (1,570TL) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (513TL) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (52TL) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (87TL) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (173TL) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (121TL) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $72 (291TL) | 200TL | + 45% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $105 (424TL) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 117% | |||
Transportation in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,000 (93,139TL) | 44,000TL | + 112% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (2.47TL) | 4.22TL | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (316TL) | 90TL | + 251% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (57TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (28TL) | 7TL | + 294% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (47TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $63 (255TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (29TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (14TL) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.55 (22TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (14TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (7TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (71TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (171TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 (79TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $172 (696TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (293TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (33TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (16TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.25 (13TL) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (1,740TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (0.81TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $20 (82TL) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (24TL) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 45% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,187TL
($787)
in St. Louis, Missouri
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,200TL
in Zonguldak.
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