- Cost of Living
- United States
- Turkey
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 110% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (56TL) | 30TL | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (30TL) | 18TL | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (19TL) | 9TL | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (3.70TL) | 3.31TL | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (13TL) | 9TL | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (16TL) | 4.21TL | + 292% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (25TL) | 14TL | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (14TL) | 3.77TL | + 265% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.70 (7TL) | 2.34TL | + 195% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.78 (11TL) | 8TL | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (59TL) | 48TL | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.94 (8TL) | 3.70TL | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (9TL) | 1.86TL | + 367% | |
| Housing | + 191% | |||
| Housing in United States is 191% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,048 (8,281TL) | 2,933TL | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,581 (6,393TL) | 1,756TL | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (696TL) | 378TL | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,583 (6,402TL) | 2,124TL | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,107 (4,478TL) | 1,283TL | + 249% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $118 (475TL) | 295TL | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (194TL) | 53TL | + 265% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $350 (1,415TL) | 1,704TL | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (487TL) | 391TL | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (45TL) | 24TL | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (90TL) | 21TL | + 317% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 36% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (190TL) | 178TL | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (182TL) | 129TL | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (345TL) | 287TL | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (478TL) | 261TL | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 31% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,072 (89,264TL) | 106,920TL | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (2.84TL) | 5.27TL | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (347TL) | 171TL | + 103% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 120% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (30TL) | 12TL | + 151% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (74TL) | 20TL | + 272% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (442TL) | 165TL | + 168% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (27TL) | 18TL | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (14TL) | 12TL | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.89 (20TL) | 11TL | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.30 (13TL) | 5.57TL | + 140% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.78 (7TL) | 11TL | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (83TL) | 27TL | + 207% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 90% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (178TL) | 89TL | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (100TL) | 35TL | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (683TL) | 126TL | + 440% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (317TL) | 176TL | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (46TL) | 32TL | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.79 (19TL) | 11TL | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (23TL) | 15TL | + 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (1,736TL) | 1,932TL | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (2.35TL) | 0.73TL | + 222% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (215TL) | 159TL | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (32TL) | 13TL | + 148% | |
| TOTAL | + 96% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 103,252 prices entered by 15,761 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 96% more expensive than in Turkey
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