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Cost of living in United States compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 156% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 156% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (78TL) | 31TL | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (43TL) | 20TL | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.50 (25TL) | 11TL | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (4.87TL) | 3.98TL | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (18TL) | 11TL | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.92 (22TL) | 4.96TL | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (35TL) | 16TL | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (19TL) | 4.43TL | + 319% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (9TL) | 3.75TL | + 137% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.68 (20TL) | 9TL | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (83TL) | 56TL | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (11TL) | 4.33TL | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (12TL) | 1.97TL | + 508% | |
| Housing | + 275% | |||
| Housing in United States is 275% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,047 (11,369TL) | 2,980TL | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,552 (8,617TL) | 1,814TL | + 375% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (983TL) | 436TL | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,531 (8,502TL) | 2,143TL | + 297% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,100 (6,109TL) | 1,250TL | + 389% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (659TL) | 362TL | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (266TL) | 55TL | + 386% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $323 (1,792TL) | 2,029TL | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (659TL) | 502TL | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (59TL) | 27TL | + 121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (123TL) | 21TL | + 475% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 57% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (262TL) | 204TL | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (246TL) | 156TL | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (476TL) | 330TL | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (630TL) | 276TL | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 55% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,297 (123,820TL) | 144,767TL | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (4.32TL) | 6TL | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (473TL) | 182TL | + 160% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 146% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (39TL) | 13TL | + 205% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (99TL) | 22TL | + 360% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (615TL) | 173TL | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (38TL) | 19TL | + 101% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.44 (19TL) | 15TL | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (28TL) | 14TL | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.49 (19TL) | 8TL | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (10TL) | 13TL | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (114TL) | 33TL | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 104% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 104% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (250TL) | 90TL | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (138TL) | 39TL | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $171 (951TL) | 147TL | + 545% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (435TL) | 204TL | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (64TL) | 37TL | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.91 (27TL) | 12TL | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.90 (33TL) | 17TL | + 88% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $421 (2,337TL) | 2,651TL | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.29 (1.62TL) | 0.76TL | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (290TL) | 161TL | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (44TL) | 13TL | + 235% | |
| TOTAL | + 131% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 94,595 prices entered by 12,797 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 131% more expensive than in Turkey
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