- Cost of Living
- United States
- Turkey
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 174% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 174% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (78TL) | 30TL | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (42TL) | 19TL | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.56 (25TL) | 10TL | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (4.98TL) | 3.65TL | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (18TL) | 10TL | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.00 (22TL) | 4.45TL | + 400% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (35TL) | 15TL | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (19TL) | 4.04TL | + 363% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (9TL) | 2.80TL | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (18TL) | 8TL | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (82TL) | 50TL | + 64% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (11TL) | 3.94TL | + 172% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (12TL) | 2.10TL | + 462% | |
| Housing | + 296% | |||
| Housing in United States is 296% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,034 (11,320TL) | 2,958TL | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,562 (8,690TL) | 1,771TL | + 391% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (985TL) | 402TL | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,570 (8,734TL) | 2,103TL | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,116 (6,209TL) | 1,282TL | + 384% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (682TL) | 299TL | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (266TL) | 53TL | + 400% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $335 (1,866TL) | 1,750TL | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (665TL) | 384TL | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (61TL) | 23TL | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (126TL) | 22TL | + 464% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 68% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (263TL) | 188TL | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (249TL) | 150TL | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (473TL) | 307TL | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (638TL) | 250TL | + 155% | |
| Transportation | + 68% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 68% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,267 (123,904TL) | 121,922TL | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (4.22TL) | 5.87TL | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (474TL) | 176TL | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 189% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 189% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (39TL) | 13TL | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (105TL) | 22TL | + 379% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (635TL) | 161TL | + 295% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (38TL) | 20TL | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (19TL) | 14TL | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (28TL) | 13TL | + 124% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (19TL) | 6TL | + 209% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (10TL) | 11TL | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (115TL) | 28TL | + 306% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 137% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (247TL) | 93TL | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (138TL) | 36TL | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (953TL) | 155TL | + 514% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (438TL) | 176TL | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (64TL) | 34TL | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (27TL) | 11TL | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (32TL) | 16TL | + 102% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,387TL) | 2,100TL | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (1.79TL) | 0.62TL | + 189% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (296TL) | 159TL | + 86% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (44TL) | 13TL | + 236% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 153% more expensive than in Turkey
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