- Cost of Living
- United States
- Turkey
- Comparison
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 | $14 (76TL) | 30TL | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (41TL) | 20TL | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.54 (24TL) | 10TL | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (4.78TL) | 3.78TL | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.17 (17TL) | 10TL | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.01 (22TL) | 4.63TL | + 365% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (34TL) | 15TL | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.34 (18TL) | 4.19TL | + 327% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (9TL) | 3.11TL | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.45 (19TL) | 9TL | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (79TL) | 52TL | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.91 (10TL) | 4.13TL | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (11TL) | 1.92TL | + 496% | |
| Housing | + 276% | |||
| Housing in United States is 276% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,043 (10,961TL) | 2,948TL | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,582 (8,483TL) | 1,807TL | + 370% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (950TL) | 414TL | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (8,504TL) | 2,164TL | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,130 (6,059TL) | 1,297TL | + 367% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (653TL) | 296TL | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (256TL) | 53TL | + 382% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $334 (1,790TL) | 1,858TL | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (638TL) | 415TL | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (58TL) | 24TL | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (120TL) | 23TL | + 424% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 59% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (253TL) | 192TL | + 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (239TL) | 151TL | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (458TL) | 316TL | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (614TL) | 255TL | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 57% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,353 (119,903TL) | 131,494TL | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (4.13TL) | 6TL | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (457TL) | 181TL | + 153% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 162% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (38TL) | 13TL | + 195% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (99TL) | 22TL | + 359% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (596TL) | 162TL | + 269% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (36TL) | 17TL | + 109% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (19TL) | 14TL | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (27TL) | 13TL | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.49 (19TL) | 7TL | + 168% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (10TL) | 12TL | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (110TL) | 28TL | + 286% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 122% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (241TL) | 88TL | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (134TL) | 37TL | + 259% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $173 (928TL) | 140TL | + 564% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (425TL) | 189TL | + 125% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (62TL) | 36TL | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (26TL) | 12TL | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (32TL) | 17TL | + 90% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (2,280TL) | 2,309TL | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (1.81TL) | 0.67TL | + 169% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (288TL) | 154TL | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (42TL) | 13TL | + 224% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 137% more expensive than in Turkey
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