Cost of living in Turkey compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Turkey | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 355TL ($10) | $20 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 244TL ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 124TL ($3.64) | $5.46 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 37TL ($1.09) | $1.05 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 69TL ($2.01) | $4.34 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37TL ($1.09) | $4.44 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 157TL ($4.62) | $7 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 40TL ($1.18) | $3.96 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 25TL ($0.74) | $2.07 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 69TL ($2.02) | $3.28 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 356TL ($10) | $17 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 56TL ($1.65) | $2.83 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21TL ($0.62) | $2.65 | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Turkey | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 43,910TL ($1,289) | $2,887 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 31,120TL ($913) | $2,192 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,330TL ($68) | $220 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 26,541TL ($779) | $2,010 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 17,903TL ($525) | $1,521 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,859TL ($55) | $158 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 416TL ($12) | $62 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 10,925TL ($321) | $274 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,599TL ($106) | $144 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 195TL ($5.74) | $14 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 237TL ($7) | $32 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Turkey | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,736TL ($51) | $56 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,248TL ($37) | $54 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,170TL ($93) | $99 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,840TL ($83) | $136 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Turkey | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,654,060TL ($48,549) | $29,113 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43TL ($1.26) | $0.97 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,301TL ($38) | $78 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Turkey | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 90TL ($2.64) | $9 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 336TL ($10) | $25 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,880TL ($55) | $162 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 145TL ($4.27) | $9 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 134TL ($3.94) | $4.94 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 99TL ($2.90) | $6 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL ($1.65) | $4.83 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 98TL ($2.87) | $2.42 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 403TL ($12) | $29 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Turkey | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,035TL ($30) | $59 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 406TL ($12) | $29 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,030TL ($30) | $215 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,689TL ($50) | $100 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 317TL ($9) | $15 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 110TL ($3.22) | $5.75 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 143TL ($4.19) | $7 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,668TL ($665) | $506 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.55TL ($0.07) | $0.57 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,541TL ($45) | $64 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 67TL ($1.96) | $10 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in United States
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