Cost of living in United States compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 138% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 138% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (85TL) | 36TL | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (46TL) | 23TL | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (25TL) | 12TL | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (5.15TL) | 4.54TL | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.02 (18TL) | 11TL | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (24TL) | 5.33TL | + 341% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (37TL) | 18TL | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 (20TL) | 4.76TL | + 319% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (10TL) | 4.18TL | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.20 (19TL) | 11TL | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (85TL) | 64TL | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (11TL) | 5.06TL | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.11 (12TL) | 2.03TL | + 513% | |
| Housing | + 269% | |||
| Housing in United States is 269% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,192 (12,969TL) | 3,219TL | + 303% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,577 (9,331TL) | 1,933TL | + 383% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (1,057TL) | 522TL | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,582 (9,361TL) | 2,242TL | + 318% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,119 (6,622TL) | 1,416TL | + 368% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 (696TL) | 392TL | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (285TL) | 63TL | + 356% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $304 (1,801TL) | 2,298TL | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (700TL) | 561TL | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (64TL) | 29TL | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (130TL) | 25TL | + 420% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 54% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (282TL) | 242TL | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (258TL) | 156TL | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (508TL) | 394TL | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (656TL) | 319TL | + 106% | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 49% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,783 (134,814TL) | 165,147TL | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (4.51TL) | 7TL | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (469TL) | 176TL | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 122% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (42TL) | 16TL | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (114TL) | 27TL | + 328% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (651TL) | 196TL | + 232% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (38TL) | 21TL | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.46 (20TL) | 18TL | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.88 (29TL) | 17TL | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.44 (20TL) | 9TL | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (11TL) | 15TL | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (126TL) | 34TL | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | + 84% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 84% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (265TL) | 104TL | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (145TL) | 45TL | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $209 (1,235TL) | 163TL | + 657% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (443TL) | 212TL | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (70TL) | 42TL | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (29TL) | 14TL | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.74 (34TL) | 20TL | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $407 (2,411TL) | 2,990TL | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (0.93TL) | 0.75TL | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (314TL) | 186TL | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (47TL) | 16TL | + 200% | |
| TOTAL | + 120% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 120% more expensive than in Turkey
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