- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL ($6) | $14 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL ($3.82) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL ($1.88) | $4.61 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.43TL ($0.71) | $0.90 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL ($1.91) | $3.22 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.05TL ($0.84) | $4.02 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL ($2.98) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.86TL ($0.80) | $3.41 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.42TL ($0.50) | $1.65 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL ($1.62) | $3.02 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49TL ($10) | $15 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.73TL ($0.78) | $1.93 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.89TL ($0.39) | $2.16 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,793TL ($580) | $2,026 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,754TL ($364) | $1,561 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 374TL ($78) | $175 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,122TL ($440) | $1,568 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,302TL ($270) | $1,108 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308TL ($64) | $120 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL ($11) | $48 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,706TL ($354) | $338 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397TL ($82) | $121 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL ($4.89) | $11 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL ($4.46) | $23 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 185TL ($38) | $47 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138TL ($29) | $44 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291TL ($60) | $85 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 262TL ($54) | $116 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 112,738TL ($23,405) | $22,077 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47TL ($1.14) | $0.73 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172TL ($36) | $86 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL ($2.54) | $7 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL ($4.24) | $18 | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 172TL ($36) | $111 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18TL ($3.79) | $7 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL ($2.53) | $3.56 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL ($2.49) | $5.07 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.74TL ($1.19) | $3.41 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL ($2.30) | $1.85 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL ($5.81) | $21 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93TL ($19) | $44 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL ($7) | $25 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139TL ($29) | $168 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178TL ($37) | $79 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL ($7) | $12 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL ($2.26) | $4.81 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL ($3.13) | $5.74 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,983TL ($412) | $429 | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54TL ($0.11) | $0.27 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160TL ($33) | $53 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL ($2.71) | $8 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in United States
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