Cost of living in United States compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 158% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 158% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (112TL) | 40TL | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (61TL) | 27TL | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.21 (32TL) | 13TL | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (7TL) | 5.42TL | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.93 (22TL) | 13TL | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.11 (31TL) | 5.60TL | + 449% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (47TL) | 23TL | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.28 (25TL) | 5.60TL | + 338% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.67 (12TL) | 3.23TL | + 287% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.17 (24TL) | 13TL | + 84% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (105TL) | 78TL | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (15TL) | 6TL | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.01 (15TL) | 2.40TL | + 527% | |
| Housing | + 308% | |||
| Housing in United States is 308% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,194 (16,402TL) | 3,656TL | + 349% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,539 (11,507TL) | 2,214TL | + 420% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,324TL) | 566TL | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,527 (11,420TL) | 2,609TL | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,113 (8,322TL) | 1,446TL | + 476% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $108 (806TL) | 451TL | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (363TL) | 72TL | + 401% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (2,027TL) | 2,427TL | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $126 (946TL) | 674TL | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (79TL) | 32TL | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (159TL) | 27TL | + 481% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 70% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (354TL) | 235TL | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (323TL) | 187TL | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (648TL) | 456TL | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (811TL) | 320TL | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 46% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,479 (175,542TL) | 224,078TL | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (4.82TL) | 7TL | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (563TL) | 223TL | + 152% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 143% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (54TL) | 19TL | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (117TL) | 29TL | + 303% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (830TL) | 214TL | + 287% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (50TL) | 28TL | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.37 (25TL) | 21TL | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.85 (36TL) | 20TL | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (27TL) | 10TL | + 175% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.81 (14TL) | 18TL | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (160TL) | 36TL | + 342% | |
| Entertainment | + 134% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 134% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (337TL) | 114TL | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (188TL) | 47TL | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $212 (1,584TL) | 175TL | + 804% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (578TL) | 315TL | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (90TL) | 54TL | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.96 (37TL) | 16TL | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.73 (43TL) | 23TL | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $412 (3,080TL) | 3,813TL | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.45 (3.35TL) | 0.78TL | + 331% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (367TL) | 172TL | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (62TL) | 18TL | + 238% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 143% more expensive than in Turkey
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