Cost of living in United States compared to Turkey
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| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 94% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (725TL) | 368TL | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (422TL) | 263TL | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.42 (193TL) | 168TL | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (38TL) | 39TL | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.73 (168TL) | 81TL | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.44 (158TL) | 44TL | + 262% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (249TL) | 166TL | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.84 (137TL) | 46TL | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.04 (73TL) | 26TL | + 182% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.82 (136TL) | 69TL | + 98% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (636TL) | 507TL | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.92 (104TL) | 59TL | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.65 (94TL) | 18TL | + 410% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in United States is 184% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,805 (99,828TL) | 39,617TL | + 152% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,092 (74,464TL) | 23,291TL | + 220% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $226 (8,031TL) | 3,102TL | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,068 (73,588TL) | 27,187TL | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,499 (53,328TL) | 20,218TL | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $164 (5,825TL) | 3,356TL | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (2,127TL) | 378TL | + 463% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $257 (9,147TL) | 11,194TL | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $148 (5,249TL) | 4,229TL | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (519TL) | 171TL | + 204% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (1,187TL) | 220TL | + 439% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 31% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (1,985TL) | 2,093TL | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (1,833TL) | 1,160TL | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (3,735TL) | 3,538TL | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $139 (4,962TL) | 3,306TL | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 56% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,118 (1,071,810TL) | 1,352,090TL | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (33TL) | 44TL | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (2,816TL) | 1,123TL | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 151% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (328TL) | 97TL | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (799TL) | 118TL | + 575% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $169 (6,004TL) | 1,869TL | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (325TL) | 162TL | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.33 (190TL) | 144TL | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (240TL) | 131TL | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.02 (179TL) | 63TL | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (85TL) | 99TL | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (1,078TL) | 372TL | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 116% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 116% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| United States | Turkey | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (2,167TL) | 1,006TL | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (1,049TL) | 441TL | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $213 (7,574TL) | 1,470TL | + 415% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $101 (3,578TL) | 2,071TL | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (521TL) | 373TL | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.93 (211TL) | 139TL | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (259TL) | 147TL | + 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $470 (16,733TL) | 26,329TL | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.55 (20TL) | 2.72TL | + 625% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $65 (2,303TL) | 1,653TL | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (379TL) | 69TL | + 452% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 19,496 prices entered by 2,359 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 105% more expensive than in Turkey
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