Cost of living in United States compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 161% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 161% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (113TL) | 40TL | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (62TL) | 27TL | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.25 (32TL) | 14TL | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (7TL) | 5.65TL | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.94 (22TL) | 13TL | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.12 (31TL) | 5.54TL | + 459% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (48TL) | 23TL | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (25TL) | 5.70TL | + 334% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.68 (13TL) | 3.18TL | + 297% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.29 (25TL) | 13TL | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (106TL) | 79TL | + 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.99 (15TL) | 6TL | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.06 (15TL) | 2.40TL | + 544% | |
| Housing | + 310% | |||
| Housing in United States is 310% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,211 (16,642TL) | 3,768TL | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,554 (11,696TL) | 2,207TL | + 430% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 (1,337TL) | 560TL | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,536 (11,562TL) | 2,689TL | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,119 (8,426TL) | 1,511TL | + 458% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (848TL) | 438TL | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (375TL) | 73TL | + 414% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $271 (2,041TL) | 2,399TL | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $128 (966TL) | 711TL | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (79TL) | 34TL | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (163TL) | 28TL | + 478% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 70% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (352TL) | 237TL | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (326TL) | 191TL | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (658TL) | 461TL | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (818TL) | 312TL | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 44% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,595 (177,594TL) | 229,524TL | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (4.81TL) | 7TL | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (559TL) | 224TL | + 149% | |
| Personal Care | + 149% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 149% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (54TL) | 20TL | + 172% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (124TL) | 25TL | + 391% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $112 (843TL) | 217TL | + 289% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (49TL) | 27TL | + 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (26TL) | 21TL | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.98 (38TL) | 20TL | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (27TL) | 10TL | + 173% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (14TL) | 19TL | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (163TL) | 39TL | + 322% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 142% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (346TL) | 117TL | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (191TL) | 47TL | + 306% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $206 (1,550TL) | 181TL | + 755% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $80 (602TL) | 300TL | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (93TL) | 56TL | + 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.05 (38TL) | 16TL | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.86 (44TL) | 23TL | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (3,166TL) | 3,927TL | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.51 (3.84TL) | 0.78TL | + 395% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $49 (368TL) | 181TL | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (62TL) | 19TL | + 235% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 144% more expensive than in Turkey
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