Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 266% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 339 prices entered by 48 different people.
| Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 280% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $14 (113TL) | 20TL | 460% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 (56TL) | 16TL | 241% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.41 (36TL) | 10TL | 257% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.84 (7TL) | 2.99TL | 127% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.05 (17TL) | 9TL | 75% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.72 (38TL) | 5.17TL | 637% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $5.09 (41TL) | 14TL | 187% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.55 (29TL) | 4.42TL | 547% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.41 (11TL) | 3.96TL | 188% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.43 (20TL) | 9TL | 120% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $13 (105TL) | 44TL | 137% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.89 (15TL) | 3.45TL | 343% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.55 (13TL) | 2.11TL | 494% |
| Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 475% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,839 (14,846TL) | 1,375TL | 979% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,384 (11,170TL) | 1,439TL | 676% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $144 (1,160TL) | 393TL | 196% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,283 (10,356TL) | 1,310TL | 690% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $918 (7,408TL) | 1,230TL | 502% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $71 (570TL) | 695TL | 18% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $44 (358TL) | 61TL | 483% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $252 (2,030TL) | 1,755TL | 16% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $121 (979TL) | 602TL | 63% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $11 (85TL) | 22TL | 284% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $30 (245TL) | 21TL | 1061% |
| Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $52 (419TL) | 292TL | 44% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $46 (371TL) | 227TL | 63% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $79 (637TL) | 306TL | 108% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $116 (940TL) | 196TL | 381% |
| Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 170% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $24,120 (194,698TL) | 103,148TL | 89% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.60 (4.86TL) | 5.38TL | 10% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $71 (570TL) | 103TL | 453% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $19 (156TL) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 194% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (53TL) | 35TL | 49% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $13 (106TL) | 39TL | 175% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $165 (1,329TL) | 181TL | 635% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $6 (52TL) | 39TL | 34% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.51 (28TL) | 18TL | 58% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.43 (36TL) | 22TL | 60% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.86 (31TL) | 10TL | 203% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.87 (15TL) | 15TL | 0% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $21 (169TL) | 17TL | 864% |
| Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 285% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $44 (353TL) | 109TL | 224% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $24 (192TL) | 28TL | 585% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $252 (2,038TL) | 247TL | 724% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $83 (674TL) | 296TL | 127% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $11 (89TL) | 28TL | 216% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.50 (36TL) | 11TL | 227% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.97 (48TL) | 12TL | 311% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $372 (3,001TL) | 2,063TL | 45% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.61 (4.93TL) | 0.58TL | 744% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $70 (564TL) | 146TL | 285% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $10 (78TL) | 12TL | 524% |
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For example, you would need at least 14,624TL ($1,812) in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,000TL in Tekirdağ.