Cost of living in United States compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 145% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (578TL) | 245TL | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (304TL) | 178TL | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.69 (165TL) | 80TL | + 105% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.08 (31TL) | 27TL | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.03 (146TL) | 61TL | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.67 (135TL) | 28TL | + 390% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (200TL) | 135TL | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.47 (129TL) | 28TL | + 368% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.33 (67TL) | 19TL | + 250% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.09 (89TL) | 49TL | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (448TL) | 262TL | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.89 (84TL) | 38TL | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (81TL) | 11TL | + 605% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in United States is 203% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,140 (90,853TL) | 38,069TL | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,416 (69,903TL) | 22,539TL | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $222 (6,427TL) | 2,929TL | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,088 (60,422TL) | 20,152TL | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,601 (46,310TL) | 12,721TL | + 264% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $144 (4,178TL) | 1,835TL | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (1,932TL) | 259TL | + 646% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $301 (8,696TL) | 5,745TL | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $143 (4,143TL) | 2,978TL | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (414TL) | 132TL | + 213% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (903TL) | 168TL | + 438% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 55% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (1,713TL) | 1,243TL | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (1,526TL) | 906TL | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $98 (2,832TL) | 2,335TL | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $136 (3,942TL) | 2,135TL | + 85% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 35% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,071 (812,159TL) | 1,341,170TL | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.03 (30TL) | 33TL | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $81 (2,357TL) | 1,095TL | + 115% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 150% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (263TL) | 117TL | + 124% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (653TL) | 129TL | + 406% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $141 (4,081TL) | 1,445TL | + 182% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (264TL) | 82TL | + 222% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.75 (137TL) | 123TL | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (185TL) | 78TL | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.84 (140TL) | 37TL | + 276% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.26 (65TL) | 47TL | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (830TL) | 178TL | + 367% | |
| Entertainment | + 124% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 124% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (1,655TL) | 839TL | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (858TL) | 292TL | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $226 (6,541TL) | 744TL | + 779% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $96 (2,769TL) | 1,095TL | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (416TL) | 240TL | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.50 (159TL) | 69TL | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (191TL) | 93TL | + 106% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $610 (17,650TL) | 19,704TL | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (6TL) | 1.29TL | + 400% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $68 (1,979TL) | 983TL | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (300TL) | 50TL | + 503% | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 24,616 prices entered by 3,039 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 115% more expensive than in Turkey
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