Cost of living in United States compared to Turkey
Currency:
| Food | + 166% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 166% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (107TL) | 39TL | + 176% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (58TL) | 25TL | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.29 (31TL) | 13TL | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (6TL) | 4.90TL | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.95 (22TL) | 12TL | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (29TL) | 5.01TL | + 470% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (45TL) | 22TL | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.26 (24TL) | 5.12TL | + 364% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (12TL) | 3.56TL | + 237% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.15 (23TL) | 12TL | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (106TL) | 72TL | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.95 (14TL) | 5.52TL | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (14TL) | 2.23TL | + 541% | |
| Housing | + 333% | |||
| Housing in United States is 333% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,242 (16,354TL) | 3,432TL | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,572 (11,467TL) | 2,105TL | + 445% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (1,294TL) | 502TL | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,565 (11,414TL) | 2,271TL | + 403% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,119 (8,165TL) | 1,435TL | + 469% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $109 (795TL) | 438TL | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (344TL) | 68TL | + 407% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $290 (2,115TL) | 2,455TL | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $113 (827TL) | 593TL | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (77TL) | 33TL | + 134% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (158TL) | 26TL | + 498% | |
| Clothes | + 78% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 78% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (352TL) | 254TL | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (329TL) | 175TL | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (638TL) | 408TL | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (798TL) | 312TL | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 69% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,159 (168,926TL) | 185,959TL | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (5.24TL) | 7TL | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $80 (586TL) | 189TL | + 211% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 162% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (54TL) | 18TL | + 199% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (141TL) | 25TL | + 472% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (792TL) | 219TL | + 262% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (49TL) | 22TL | + 122% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.53 (26TL) | 19TL | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (37TL) | 18TL | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.66 (27TL) | 9TL | + 182% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.82 (13TL) | 17TL | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (156TL) | 36TL | + 333% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 137% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (326TL) | 100TL | + 225% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (181TL) | 47TL | + 282% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $219 (1,596TL) | 171TL | + 831% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $77 (562TL) | 257TL | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (88TL) | 50TL | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.93 (36TL) | 15TL | + 147% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.83 (43TL) | 22TL | + 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $392 (2,860TL) | 3,042TL | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.30 (2.18TL) | 0.71TL | + 208% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (379TL) | 182TL | + 109% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (60TL) | 18TL | + 234% | |
| TOTAL | + 161% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 11, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 161% more expensive than in Turkey
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