Cost of living in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 210% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey)
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| Food | + 163% | |||
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| Food in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 163% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (385TL) | 133TL | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (167TL) | 83TL | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (115TL) | 43TL | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (18TL) | 23TL | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.01 (95TL) | 33TL | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (80TL) | 24TL | + 232% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.41 (103TL) | 85TL | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.74 (90TL) | 24TL | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.28 (63TL) | 10TL | + 542% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (64TL) | 29TL | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (293TL) | 241TL | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.39 (65TL) | 24TL | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.17 (60TL) | 14TL | + 321% | |
| Housing | + 413% | |||
| Housing in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 413% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,330 (63,390TL) | 8,888TL | + 613% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,371 (45,126TL) | 3,011TL | + 1399% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 (4,760TL) | 1,494TL | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,816 (34,571TL) | 14,348TL | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,442 (27,440TL) | 3,360TL | + 717% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $248 (4,724TL) | 1,192TL | + 296% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $70 (1,341TL) | 94TL | + 1321% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $347 (6,603TL) | 6,386TL | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $223 (4,253TL) | 4,873TL | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (294TL) | 60TL | + 393% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (761TL) | 55TL | + 1295% | |
| Clothes | + 189% | |||
| Clothes in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 189% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Bursa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $53 (1,010TL) | 482TL | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (947TL) | 318TL | + 198% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (1,800TL) | 806TL | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $143 (2,724TL) | 472TL | + 477% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,374 (501,993TL) | 894,032TL | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (17TL) | 23TL | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $98 (1,859TL) | 293TL | + 535% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (260TL) | 50TL | + 420% | |
| Personal Care | + 362% | |||
| Personal Care in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 362% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (180TL) | 11TL | + 1497% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (279TL) | 60TL | + 363% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $233 (4,440TL) | 446TL | + 897% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.39 (103TL) | 17TL | + 513% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.15 (60TL) | 43TL | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (128TL) | 31TL | + 318% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.11 (59TL) | 18TL | + 225% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.05 (39TL) | 34TL | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (560TL) | 54TL | + 929% | |
| Entertainment | + 257% | |||
| Entertainment in Dallas, Texas (United States) is 257% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Dallas, Texas | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (1,109TL) | 161TL | + 590% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (528TL) | 165TL | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $419 (7,985TL) | 299TL | + 2574% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (1,512TL) | 970TL | + 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $25 (484TL) | 95TL | + 407% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.30 (101TL) | 44TL | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.39 (103TL) | 64TL | + 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $640 (12,187TL) | 2,042TL | + 497% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 (3.80TL) | 0.44TL | + 766% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $45 (851TL) | 284TL | + 199% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (177TL) | 37TL | + 381% | |
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TOTAL | + 210% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 740 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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