- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL ($5.70) | $14 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL ($3.73) | $8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL ($1.91) | $4.53 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85TL ($0.72) | $0.89 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL ($1.95) | $3.19 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.71TL ($0.88) | $3.98 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16TL ($2.95) | $6 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.26TL ($0.80) | $3.32 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.31TL ($0.62) | $1.61 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL ($1.64) | $3.64 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54TL ($10) | $15 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.22TL ($0.79) | $1.92 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.94TL ($0.36) | $2.13 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 73% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,005TL ($563) | $2,047 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,782TL ($334) | $1,575 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 424TL ($79) | $177 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,139TL ($400) | $1,586 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,246TL ($233) | $1,128 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 313TL ($59) | $119 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL ($10) | $48 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,887TL ($353) | $328 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 451TL ($84) | $120 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL ($4.62) | $11 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL ($3.97) | $23 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 198TL ($37) | $47 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 157TL ($29) | $45 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 322TL ($60) | $85 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 259TL ($48) | $115 | - 58% | |
| 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 | 136,197TL ($25,500) | $22,375 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL ($1.17) | $0.78 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 182TL ($34) | $85 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL ($2.34) | $7 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL ($3.87) | $19 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 161TL ($30) | $110 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL ($3.26) | $7 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL ($2.60) | $3.47 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL ($2.49) | $5.13 | - 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL ($1.31) | $3.48 | - 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL ($2.26) | $1.87 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL ($5.42) | $21 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 86TL ($16) | $45 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38TL ($7) | $25 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 141TL ($26) | $175 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191TL ($36) | $79 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36TL ($7) | $12 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL ($2.23) | $4.90 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL ($3.12) | $5.95 | - 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,390TL ($447) | $422 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL ($0.13) | $0.36 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155TL ($29) | $53 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL ($2.45) | $8 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 57% cheaper than in United States
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