- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL ($4.72) | $14 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL ($2.95) | $8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL ($1.47) | $4.59 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.55TL ($0.55) | $0.90 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL ($1.49) | $3.22 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.21TL ($0.66) | $3.99 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL ($2.29) | $6 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.09TL ($0.64) | $3.38 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65TL ($0.41) | $1.62 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL ($1.26) | $3.15 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51TL ($8) | $15 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.90TL ($0.61) | $1.93 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.12TL ($0.33) | $2.14 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 78% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,057TL ($478) | $2,030 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,841TL ($288) | $1,559 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 404TL ($63) | $177 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,134TL ($334) | $1,566 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,317TL ($206) | $1,118 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 302TL ($47) | $123 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL ($8) | $48 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,753TL ($274) | $336 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 403TL ($63) | $120 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL ($3.66) | $11 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL ($3.44) | $23 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 187TL ($29) | $48 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 146TL ($23) | $45 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 304TL ($48) | $85 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 270TL ($42) | $114 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,928TL ($18,433) | $22,132 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.75TL ($0.90) | $0.75 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176TL ($28) | $85 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 70% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL ($2.00) | $7 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL ($3.15) | $19 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 171TL ($27) | $113 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL ($2.96) | $7 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13TL ($2.00) | $3.48 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL ($1.94) | $5.08 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.94TL ($0.93) | $3.42 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL ($1.77) | $1.84 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL ($4.54) | $21 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95TL ($15) | $44 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL ($5.68) | $25 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 153TL ($24) | $168 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175TL ($27) | $79 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL ($5.28) | $11 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL ($1.73) | $4.85 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL ($2.43) | $5.81 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,046TL ($320) | $429 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59TL ($0.09) | $0.31 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159TL ($25) | $53 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL ($2.04) | $8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 66% cheaper than in United States
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