Cost of living in Turkey compared to United States
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37TL ($5.98) | $14 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23TL ($3.80) | $8 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL ($2.01) | $4.32 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.58TL ($0.75) | $0.88 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL ($1.82) | $3.00 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.34TL ($0.87) | $4.08 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL ($2.99) | $6 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.79TL ($0.78) | $3.39 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.15TL ($0.68) | $1.74 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11TL ($1.81) | $3.21 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66TL ($11) | $15 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.11TL ($0.83) | $1.92 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.03TL ($0.33) | $2.07 | - 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 | 3,219TL ($526) | $2,231 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,968TL ($321) | $1,605 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 523TL ($85) | $179 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,239TL ($366) | $1,614 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,414TL ($231) | $1,141 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 390TL ($64) | $117 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 64TL ($10) | $48 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,331TL ($381) | $300 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 533TL ($87) | $121 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29TL ($4.74) | $11 | - 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL ($3.74) | $22 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 246TL ($40) | $49 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 163TL ($27) | $44 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 401TL ($65) | $87 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320TL ($52) | $114 | - 54% | |
| 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 | 167,389TL ($27,340) | $22,993 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL ($1.11) | $0.77 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178TL ($29) | $79 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL ($2.57) | $7 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25TL ($4.16) | $20 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 202TL ($33) | $110 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20TL ($3.29) | $7 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL ($2.97) | $3.51 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL ($2.72) | $5.02 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL ($1.46) | $3.54 | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15TL ($2.53) | $1.85 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33TL ($5.47) | $22 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104TL ($17) | $45 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46TL ($7) | $25 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 167TL ($27) | $221 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 224TL ($37) | $75 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44TL ($7) | $12 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL ($2.35) | $4.81 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21TL ($3.43) | $5.82 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,007TL ($491) | $405 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL ($0.11) | $0.19 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 185TL ($30) | $54 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16TL ($2.63) | $8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in United States
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