Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States vs Tekirdağ, Turkey
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Food | + 277% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 277% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (105TL) | 20TL | + 417% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (59TL) | 16TL | + 262% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.62 (38TL) | 10TL | + 279% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.82 (7TL) | 2.99TL | + 124% | |
12 eggs, large | $1.81 (15TL) | 9TL | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.45 (36TL) | 5.17TL | + 605% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.86 (40TL) | 14TL | + 178% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (28TL) | 4.42TL | + 529% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.39 (11TL) | 3.96TL | + 188% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.40 (20TL) | 9TL | + 120% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (103TL) | 44TL | + 132% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.84 (15TL) | 3.45TL | + 337% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (13TL) | 2.11TL | + 503% | |
Housing | + 484% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 484% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,839 (15,074TL) | 1,375TL | + 996% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,384 (11,340TL) | 1,439TL | + 688% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (1,178TL) | 393TL | + 200% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,283 (10,515TL) | 1,310TL | + 702% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $918 (7,521TL) | 1,230TL | + 511% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (579TL) | 695TL | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (381TL) | 61TL | + 521% | |
40” flat screen tv | $257 (2,105TL) | 1,755TL | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (1,073TL) | 602TL | + 78% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (88TL) | 22TL | + 297% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (231TL) | 21TL | + 990% | |
Clothes | + 80% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (425TL) | 292TL | + 46% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (376TL) | 227TL | + 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (647TL) | 306TL | + 111% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (954TL) | 196TL | + 388% | |
Transportation | + 173% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 173% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,120 (197,679TL) | 103,148TL | + 92% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (4.94TL) | 5.38TL | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (579TL) | 103TL | + 461% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (158TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 200% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 200% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (54TL) | 35TL | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (108TL) | 39TL | + 179% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (1,349TL) | 181TL | + 647% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (53TL) | 39TL | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (29TL) | 18TL | + 60% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (36TL) | 22TL | + 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.86 (32TL) | 10TL | + 207% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (15TL) | 15TL | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (171TL) | 17TL | + 879% | |
Entertainment | + 289% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 289% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (358TL) | 109TL | + 229% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (195TL) | 28TL | + 595% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $252 (2,069TL) | 247TL | + 736% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (684TL) | 296TL | + 131% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (90TL) | 28TL | + 221% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (37TL) | 11TL | + 232% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.97 (49TL) | 12TL | + 318% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (3,047TL) | 2,063TL | + 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.61 (5.00TL) | 0.58TL | + 757% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (573TL) | 146TL | + 291% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (80TL) | 12TL | + 537% | |
TOTAL | + 269% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 269% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 14,019TL ($1,710) in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 3,800TL in Tekirdağ.
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