Cost of living in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 182% 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 460 prices entered by 33 different people.
| Food in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 306% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
|---|---|---|
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $13 (109TL) | 20TL | 437% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 (58TL) | 16TL | 253% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $3.25 (26TL) | 10TL | 164% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.82 (15TL) | 2.99TL | 393% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.18 (26TL) | 9TL | 173% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.57 (37TL) | 5.17TL | 616% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $4.57 (37TL) | 14TL | 159% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $5.76 (47TL) | 4.42TL | 954% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $3.01 (24TL) | 3.96TL | 516% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $1.83 (15TL) | 9TL | 66% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $15 (121TL) | 44TL | 173% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.37 (11TL) | 3.45TL | 222% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.02 (16TL) | 2.11TL | 674% |
| Housing in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 341% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,506 (12,203TL) | 1,375TL | 787% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $942 (7,634TL) | 1,439TL | 430% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $154 (1,251TL) | 393TL | 219% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $751 (6,088TL) | 1,310TL | 365% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $526 (4,263TL) | 1,230TL | 246% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $122 (991TL) | 695TL | 42% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $42 (339TL) | 61TL | 453% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $359 (2,913TL) | 1,755TL | 66% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $98 (792TL) | 602TL | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $6 (50TL) | 22TL | 125% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $16 (132TL) | 21TL | 526% |
| Clothes in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 80% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $47 (379TL) | 292TL | 30% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $50 (404TL) | 227TL | 78% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $86 (699TL) | 306TL | 129% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $90 (729TL) | 196TL | 273% |
| Transportation in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 84% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $25,348 (205,394TL) | 103,148TL | 99% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.76 (6TL) | 5.38TL | 15% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $33 (263TL) | 103TL | 155% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $19 (151TL) | - | - |
| Personal Care in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 86% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $6 (52TL) | 35TL | 45% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $12 (101TL) | 39TL | 161% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $38 (310TL) | 181TL | 72% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $5.84 (47TL) | 39TL | 22% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.03 (25TL) | 18TL | 37% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.19 (34TL) | 22TL | 52% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.00 (24TL) | 10TL | 136% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $2.31 (19TL) | 15TL | 24% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $23 (185TL) | 17TL | 961% |
| Entertainment in San Juan (Puerto Rico) is 124% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
| San Juan (Puerto Rico) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $36 (289TL) | 109TL | 166% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $16 (128TL) | 28TL | 356% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $60 (486TL) | 247TL | 96% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $69 (562TL) | 296TL | 90% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $8 (65TL) | 28TL | 133% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $3.24 (26TL) | 11TL | 136% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $2.85 (23TL) | 12TL | 97% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $462 (3,742TL) | 2,063TL | 81% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.12 (0.97TL) | 0.58TL | 67% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $37 (301TL) | 146TL | 106% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $10 (77TL) | 12TL | 516% |
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For example, you would need at least 10,709TL ($1,322) in San Juan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 3,800TL in Tekirdağ.