- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31TL ($5.56) | $14 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL ($3.52) | $8 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL ($1.76) | $4.57 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.74TL ($0.68) | $0.89 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL ($1.82) | $3.17 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.53TL ($0.83) | $4.03 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL ($2.74) | $6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.11TL ($0.75) | $3.34 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.93TL ($0.53) | $1.59 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL ($1.54) | $3.34 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52TL ($9) | $15 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.08TL ($0.74) | $1.93 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.92TL ($0.35) | $2.13 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 74% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,940TL ($536) | $2,035 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,748TL ($318) | $1,568 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 393TL ($72) | $177 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,119TL ($386) | $1,564 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,264TL ($230) | $1,120 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 292TL ($53) | $122 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL ($10) | $48 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,821TL ($332) | $334 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 399TL ($73) | $118 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL ($4.26) | $11 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL ($4.11) | $22 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 184TL ($34) | $47 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 148TL ($27) | $45 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 312TL ($57) | $85 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 250TL ($46) | $114 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 127,163TL ($23,160) | $22,256 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL ($1.10) | $0.77 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 180TL ($33) | $85 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL ($2.26) | $7 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22TL ($3.96) | $19 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 155TL ($28) | $111 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL ($3.16) | $7 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL ($2.49) | $3.51 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL ($2.36) | $5.08 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL ($1.21) | $3.44 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL ($2.16) | $1.86 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27TL ($4.99) | $20 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90TL ($16) | $44 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL ($7) | $25 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140TL ($26) | $173 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 179TL ($33) | $79 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35TL ($6) | $12 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL ($2.07) | $4.86 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL ($2.98) | $5.86 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,208TL ($402) | $429 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66TL ($0.12) | $0.32 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 156TL ($28) | $54 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL ($2.37) | $8 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in United States
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