Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 189% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | + 144% | |||
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| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (387TL) | 240TL | + 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (198TL) | 78TL | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (124TL) | 51TL | + 144% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (23TL) | 23TL | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.08 (96TL) | 34TL | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.22 (79TL) | 26TL | + 207% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (123TL) | 56TL | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.90 (92TL) | 16TL | + 486% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.63 (49TL) | 12TL | + 299% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.70 (51TL) | 28TL | + 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (316TL) | 185TL | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.37 (45TL) | 20TL | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.87 (73TL) | 5.43TL | + 1243% | |
| Housing | + 510% | |||
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 510% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,738 (70,356TL) | 9,944TL | + 607% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,308 (62,276TL) | 7,285TL | + 755% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $248 (4,664TL) | 1,048TL | + 345% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,350 (44,228TL) | 8,342TL | + 430% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,847 (34,758TL) | 4,786TL | + 626% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $95 (1,785TL) | 1,186TL | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (1,206TL) | 125TL | + 861% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $322 (6,064TL) | 6,588TL | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $152 (2,854TL) | 1,616TL | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (236TL) | 79TL | + 197% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (509TL) | 71TL | + 620% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (925TL) | 1,105TL | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $35 (659TL) | 624TL | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 (1,940TL) | 1,648TL | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (2,046TL) | 2,215TL | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,665 (445,457TL) | 563,008TL | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.51 (28TL) | 20TL | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 (1,215TL) | 230TL | + 428% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (335TL) | 48TL | + 595% | |
| Personal Care | + 245% | |||
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 245% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (163TL) | 26TL | + 516% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $37 (705TL) | 50TL | + 1307% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $123 (2,323TL) | 989TL | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (162TL) | 56TL | + 189% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 (88TL) | 55TL | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (125TL) | 34TL | + 270% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.98 (75TL) | 19TL | + 296% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.43 (46TL) | 30TL | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (492TL) | 106TL | + 363% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| San Jose, California | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (1,042TL) | 485TL | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (568TL) | 132TL | + 332% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $261 (4,905TL) | 949TL | + 417% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (1,563TL) | 752TL | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (274TL) | 130TL | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.36 (101TL) | 30TL | + 242% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (136TL) | 59TL | + 129% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $502 (9,455TL) | 14,162TL | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (3.50TL) | 0.73TL | + 379% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (1,017TL) | 713TL | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (190TL) | 35TL | + 445% | |
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TOTAL | + 189% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 739 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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