Cost of living in Turkey compared to United States
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL ($5.29) | $15 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL ($3.57) | $8 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL ($1.81) | $4.25 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.65TL ($0.75) | $0.88 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL ($1.74) | $2.94 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.54TL ($0.73) | $4.12 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL ($3.10) | $6 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.70TL ($0.76) | $3.29 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.18TL ($0.42) | $1.68 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL ($1.70) | $3.29 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 79TL ($10) | $14 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6TL ($0.86) | $1.99 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.40TL ($0.32) | $2.06 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 76% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,768TL ($500) | $2,211 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,207TL ($293) | $1,555 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 560TL ($74) | $178 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,687TL ($356) | $1,544 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,511TL ($200) | $1,121 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 438TL ($58) | $113 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL ($10) | $50 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,399TL ($318) | $270 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 711TL ($94) | $128 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34TL ($4.46) | $11 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 28TL ($3.74) | $22 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 237TL ($31) | $47 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 191TL ($25) | $43 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461TL ($61) | $87 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 312TL ($41) | $108 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 229,524TL ($30,446) | $23,606 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL ($0.87) | $0.64 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224TL ($30) | $74 | - 60% | |
| 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) | 20TL ($2.62) | $7 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25TL ($3.35) | $16 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 217TL ($29) | $112 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27TL ($3.58) | $7 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL ($2.80) | $3.46 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL ($2.64) | $4.96 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL ($1.33) | $3.66 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19TL ($2.46) | $1.81 | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39TL ($5.12) | $22 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 117TL ($15) | $46 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL ($6) | $25 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 181TL ($24) | $206 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 300TL ($40) | $80 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 56TL ($7) | $12 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL ($2.16) | $5.06 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL ($3.11) | $5.84 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,927TL ($521) | $421 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL ($0.10) | $0.51 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 181TL ($24) | $49 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL ($2.46) | $8 | - 70% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in United States
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