Cost of living in United States compared to Turkey
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Food | + 121% | |||
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Food in United States is 121% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (636TL) | 332TL | + 92% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (351TL) | 188TL | + 86% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (184TL) | 100TL | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (34TL) | 36TL | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (147TL) | 83TL | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (147TL) | 36TL | + 312% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (236TL) | 167TL | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (144TL) | 36TL | + 298% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (72TL) | 26TL | + 172% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (98TL) | 51TL | + 91% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (512TL) | 270TL | + 90% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (95TL) | 46TL | + 108% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (90TL) | 13TL | + 619% | |
Housing | + 230% | |||
Housing in United States is 230% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (97,334TL) | 32,837TL | + 196% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (74,629TL) | 19,774TL | + 277% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (7,200TL) | 2,779TL | + 159% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (66,447TL) | 22,261TL | + 198% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (50,619TL) | 14,297TL | + 254% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (4,807TL) | 2,908TL | + 65% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (2,077TL) | 269TL | + 673% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (9,491TL) | 11,523TL | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (4,703TL) | 4,442TL | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (463TL) | 188TL | + 146% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (965TL) | 150TL | + 544% | |
Clothes | + 37% | |||
Clothes in United States is 37% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (1,851TL) | 1,545TL | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (1,692TL) | 1,207TL | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (3,150TL) | 2,575TL | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (4,240TL) | 2,323TL | + 83% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in United States is 29% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (919,994TL) | 1,476,380TL | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (32TL) | 37TL | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (2,389TL) | 1,163TL | + 105% | |
Personal Care | + 149% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 149% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (308TL) | 98TL | + 215% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (684TL) | 159TL | + 330% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (4,512TL) | 1,388TL | + 225% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (301TL) | 229TL | + 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (162TL) | 121TL | + 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (212TL) | 113TL | + 87% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (160TL) | 56TL | + 186% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (76TL) | 76TL | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (952TL) | 207TL | + 360% | |
Entertainment | + 97% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 97% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (1,854TL) | 1,323TL | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (963TL) | 357TL | + 170% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (6,688TL) | 1,053TL | + 535% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (3,206TL) | 1,624TL | + 97% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (472TL) | 312TL | + 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (180TL) | 78TL | + 132% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (235TL) | 107TL | + 119% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (16,386TL) | 22,742TL | - 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (12TL) | 1.30TL | + 815% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (2,144TL) | 1,608TL | + 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (330TL) | 56TL | + 492% | |
TOTAL | + 108% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 22,045 prices entered by 2,730 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 108% more expensive than in Turkey
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