Cost of living in United States compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 308% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 308% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (312TL) | 61TL | + 414% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (165TL) | 48TL | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.21 (94TL) | 29TL | + 222% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.03 (18TL) | 11TL | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.49 (63TL) | 23TL | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.50 (81TL) | 12TL | + 557% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (120TL) | 46TL | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.88 (70TL) | 11TL | + 511% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.92 (34TL) | 8TL | + 331% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.23 (58TL) | 24TL | + 145% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (282TL) | 118TL | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.35 (42TL) | 11TL | + 267% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (44TL) | 4.43TL | + 895% | |
| Housing | + 380% | |||
| Housing in United States is 380% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,462 (44,207TL) | 10,889TL | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,884 (33,828TL) | 4,691TL | + 621% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $199 (3,578TL) | 1,328TL | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,745 (31,332TL) | 6,596TL | + 375% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,280 (22,978TL) | 4,476TL | + 413% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $135 (2,427TL) | 750TL | + 224% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (1,006TL) | 106TL | + 850% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $294 (5,274TL) | 4,330TL | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (2,360TL) | 1,989TL | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (232TL) | 54TL | + 332% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (512TL) | 71TL | + 619% | |
| Clothes | + 122% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 122% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (915TL) | 464TL | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $47 (847TL) | 388TL | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (1,715TL) | 959TL | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $120 (2,146TL) | 542TL | + 296% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 90% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,640 (460,400TL) | 530,647TL | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (21TL) | 18TL | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (1,407TL) | 338TL | + 317% | |
| Personal Care | + 333% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 333% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (133TL) | 42TL | + 215% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (351TL) | 44TL | + 696% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $124 (2,228TL) | 253TL | + 782% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (138TL) | 39TL | + 257% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.35 (78TL) | 33TL | + 135% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.45 (98TL) | 31TL | + 215% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.23 (76TL) | 22TL | + 245% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.07 (37TL) | 30TL | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (456TL) | 64TL | + 611% | |
| Entertainment | + 199% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 199% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (897TL) | 210TL | + 327% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (482TL) | 81TL | + 497% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $192 (3,455TL) | 348TL | + 893% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (1,533TL) | 414TL | + 270% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (237TL) | 93TL | + 156% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (95TL) | 30TL | + 217% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (112TL) | 36TL | + 215% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $520 (9,337TL) | 7,672TL | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (3.23TL) | 1.28TL | + 152% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (943TL) | 343TL | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (170TL) | 24TL | + 618% | |
| TOTAL | + 222% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 22,544 prices entered by 3,263 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 10, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 222% more expensive than in Turkey
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