- Cost of Living
- United States
- Turkey
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 197% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 197% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (82TL) | 30TL | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (44TL) | 19TL | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (27TL) | 9TL | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (5.27TL) | 3.46TL | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (19TL) | 9TL | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (23TL) | 4.18TL | + 459% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (37TL) | 14TL | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (20TL) | 3.87TL | + 412% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (10TL) | 2.47TL | + 288% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.06 (18TL) | 8TL | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (87TL) | 50TL | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (11TL) | 3.78TL | + 199% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (13TL) | 1.87TL | + 570% | |
| Housing | + 319% | |||
| Housing in United States is 319% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,030 (11,905TL) | 2,920TL | + 308% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,574 (9,229TL) | 1,792TL | + 415% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (1,035TL) | 390TL | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,581 (9,271TL) | 2,156TL | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,118 (6,559TL) | 1,313TL | + 400% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $123 (722TL) | 312TL | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (283TL) | 53TL | + 436% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $337 (1,978TL) | 1,724TL | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (703TL) | 397TL | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (65TL) | 23TL | + 177% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (133TL) | 21TL | + 524% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 86% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (279TL) | 183TL | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (262TL) | 139TL | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (501TL) | 295TL | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (677TL) | 260TL | + 160% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 83% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,032 (129,206TL) | 114,588TL | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (4.36TL) | 5.56TL | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (499TL) | 172TL | + 190% | |
| Personal Care | + 205% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 205% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (42TL) | 13TL | + 229% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (108TL) | 21TL | + 423% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (655TL) | 173TL | + 278% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (40TL) | 19TL | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (21TL) | 12TL | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.05 (30TL) | 12TL | + 142% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.45 (20TL) | 5.81TL | + 248% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (11TL) | 11TL | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (121TL) | 29TL | + 323% | |
| Entertainment | + 158% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 158% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (260TL) | 93TL | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (146TL) | 36TL | + 304% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (973TL) | 139TL | + 599% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (465TL) | 175TL | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (67TL) | 33TL | + 102% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (28TL) | 11TL | + 162% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.82 (34TL) | 15TL | + 126% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,517TL) | 2,024TL | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (1.88TL) | 0.55TL | + 239% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (313TL) | 161TL | + 95% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (46TL) | 13TL | + 255% | |
| TOTAL | + 174% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 106,079 prices entered by 15,907 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 174% more expensive than in Turkey
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