Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States vs Tekirdağ, Turkey
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Food | + 245% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 245% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (103TL) | 20TL | + 406% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (50TL) | 16TL | + 208% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (32TL) | 10TL | + 222% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (6TL) | 2.99TL | + 105% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.05 (15TL) | 9TL | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.72 (34TL) | 5.17TL | + 566% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.09 (37TL) | 14TL | + 159% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (26TL) | 4.42TL | + 485% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (10TL) | 3.96TL | + 160% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (18TL) | 9TL | + 99% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (95TL) | 44TL | + 114% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (14TL) | 3.45TL | + 301% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (11TL) | 2.11TL | + 437% | |
Housing | + 422% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 422% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,882 (13,730TL) | 1,375TL | + 898% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,384 (10,097TL) | 1,439TL | + 601% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (1,031TL) | 393TL | + 163% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,283 (9,362TL) | 1,310TL | + 615% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $918 (6,697TL) | 1,230TL | + 444% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (515TL) | 695TL | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (323TL) | 61TL | + 427% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (1,835TL) | 1,755TL | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (885TL) | 602TL | + 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (77TL) | 22TL | + 247% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (222TL) | 21TL | + 949% | |
Clothes | + 60% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (379TL) | 292TL | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (335TL) | 227TL | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (576TL) | 306TL | + 88% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (850TL) | 196TL | + 335% | |
Transportation | + 148% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 148% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,120 (176,011TL) | 103,148TL | + 71% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (4.40TL) | 5.38TL | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (515TL) | 103TL | + 399% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (141TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 166% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 166% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (48TL) | 35TL | + 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (96TL) | 39TL | + 148% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (1,201TL) | 181TL | + 565% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (47TL) | 39TL | + 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (26TL) | 18TL | + 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (32TL) | 22TL | + 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.86 (28TL) | 10TL | + 174% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (14TL) | 15TL | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (152TL) | 17TL | + 772% | |
Entertainment | + 248% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 248% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (319TL) | 109TL | + 193% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (173TL) | 28TL | + 519% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $252 (1,842TL) | 247TL | + 645% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (609TL) | 296TL | + 105% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (80TL) | 28TL | + 186% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (33TL) | 11TL | + 196% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.97 (44TL) | 12TL | + 272% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (2,713TL) | 2,063TL | + 32% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.61 (4.45TL) | 0.58TL | + 663% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (510TL) | 146TL | + 248% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (70TL) | 12TL | + 464% | |
TOTAL | + 232% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 232% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 13,938TL ($1,910) in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,200TL in Tekirdağ.
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