Cost of living in United States compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 157% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (101TL) | 39TL | + 161% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (54TL) | 25TL | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (30TL) | 13TL | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (5.99TL) | 4.85TL | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.98 (20TL) | 11TL | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (28TL) | 5.02TL | + 449% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (43TL) | 21TL | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (23TL) | 5.03TL | + 360% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.78 (12TL) | 3.60TL | + 240% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.14 (21TL) | 12TL | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (99TL) | 72TL | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.94 (13TL) | 5.41TL | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.03 (14TL) | 2.23TL | + 524% | |
| Housing | + 318% | |||
| Housing in United States is 318% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,267 (15,531TL) | 3,379TL | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,623 (11,118TL) | 2,104TL | + 428% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (1,207TL) | 512TL | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,605 (11,000TL) | 2,294TL | + 379% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,152 (7,895TL) | 1,430TL | + 452% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $107 (735TL) | 399TL | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (328TL) | 66TL | + 399% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $299 (2,046TL) | 2,375TL | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $117 (800TL) | 597TL | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (73TL) | 31TL | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (150TL) | 26TL | + 469% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 71% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (333TL) | 244TL | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (309TL) | 172TL | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (590TL) | 411TL | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $111 (763TL) | 317TL | + 141% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 61% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,140 (158,553TL) | 183,353TL | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.74 (5.06TL) | 7TL | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (548TL) | 189TL | + 190% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 153% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (49TL) | 18TL | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (139TL) | 25TL | + 455% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (749TL) | 208TL | + 259% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (45TL) | 22TL | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.60 (25TL) | 19TL | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.20 (36TL) | 18TL | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.62 (25TL) | 10TL | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (13TL) | 16TL | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (147TL) | 34TL | + 335% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 114% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (308TL) | 101TL | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (168TL) | 47TL | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $220 (1,509TL) | 157TL | + 860% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (515TL) | 251TL | + 105% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (82TL) | 49TL | + 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.83 (33TL) | 14TL | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.79 (40TL) | 22TL | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $392 (2,685TL) | 3,042TL | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.23 (1.54TL) | 0.73TL | + 111% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (357TL) | 177TL | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (55TL) | 18TL | + 215% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 149% more expensive than in Turkey
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