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Cost of Living & Prices:
Turkey vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Turkey vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.21 times less for grocery shopping in Turkey than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.24 EUR (1.42 USD) in Turkey and 6.49 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Turkey.

1.24 EUR
6.49 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.92 EUR (2.19 USD) in Turkey and 2.21 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.1% lower in Turkey.

1.92 EUR
2.21 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 16.93 EUR (19.34 USD) in Turkey and 17.46 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 3% lower in Turkey.

16.93 EUR
17.46 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.7 EUR (11.09 USD) in Turkey and 15.76 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 38.5% lower in Turkey.

9.70 EUR
15.76 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 5.55 EUR (6.34 USD) in Turkey and 14.08 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.6% lower in Turkey.

5.55 EUR
14.08 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.83 EUR (2.09 USD) in Turkey and 16.63 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Turkey.

1.83 EUR
16.63 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.84 EUR (2.11 USD) in Turkey and 2.92 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37% lower in Turkey.

1.84 EUR
2.92 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 2.34 EUR (2.68 USD) for 12 eggs in Turkey and 6.29 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.8% lower in Turkey.

2.34 EUR
6.29 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.72 EUR (3.11 USD) in Turkey and 3.34 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.6% lower in Turkey.

2.72 EUR
3.34 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.88 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.94 EUR (1.07 USD) in Turkey and 2.57 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.4% lower in Turkey.

0.94 EUR
2.57 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.65 EUR (0.75 USD) in Turkey and 4.39 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Turkey.

0.65 EUR
4.39 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.63 EUR (9.86 USD) in Turkey and 15.02 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.5% lower in Turkey.

8.63 EUR
15.02 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.93 EUR (1.06 USD) in Turkey and 1.39 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in Turkey.

0.93 EUR
1.39 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.59 EUR (0.68 USD) in Turkey and 3.51 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Turkey.

0.59 EUR
3.51 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.09 EUR (1.25 USD) in Turkey and 5.01 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.2% lower in Turkey.

1.09 EUR
5.01 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.62 EUR (0.71 USD) in Turkey and 3.27 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81% lower in Turkey.

0.62 EUR
3.27 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.93 EUR (2.21 USD) in Turkey and 7.24 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Turkey.

1.93 EUR
7.24 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.86 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.36 EUR (1.55 USD) in Turkey and 5.58 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Turkey.

1.36 EUR
5.58 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.49 EUR (0.56 USD) in Turkey and 2.18 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Turkey.

0.49 EUR
2.18 EUR

Restaurant

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Turkey vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.58 times less for meals in restaurants in Turkey than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 3.06 EUR (3.49 USD) in Turkey and 5.13 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Turkey.

3.06 EUR
5.13 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.13 EUR (1.29 USD) in Turkey and 2.89 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Turkey.

1.13 EUR
2.89 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.23 EUR (3.7 USD) in Turkey and 7 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Turkey.

3.23 EUR
7.00 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 4.74 EUR (5.42 USD) in Turkey and 10.5 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.9% lower in Turkey.

4.74 EUR
10.50 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 6.74 EUR (7.7 USD) in Turkey and 10.5 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.8% lower in Turkey.

6.74 EUR
10.50 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 43.13 EUR (49.27 USD) in Turkey and 122.55 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.8% lower in Turkey.

43.13 EUR
122.55 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 8.63 EUR (9.85 USD) in Turkey and 22.76 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in Turkey.

8.63 EUR
22.76 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.44 EUR (0.5 USD) in Turkey and 2.23 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Turkey.

0.44 EUR
2.23 EUR

Fuel

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Turkey vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.3 times more for fuel in Turkey than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.1 EUR (1.26 USD) in Turkey and 0.86 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 21.8% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
0.86 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.07 EUR (1.23 USD) in Turkey and 0.81 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in the United States.

1.07 EUR
0.81 EUR

LPG 1L

0.68 EUR
-

Transportation

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Turkey vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 2.91 times less for transportation in Turkey than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 45.7 EUR (52.2 USD) in Turkey and 115.55 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Turkey.

45.70 EUR
115.55 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.58 EUR (0.67 USD) in Turkey and 2.54 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Turkey.

0.58 EUR
2.54 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 7.54 EUR (8.62 USD) in Turkey and 36.77 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Turkey.

7.54 EUR
36.77 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.6 EUR (0.69 USD) in Turkey and 1.9 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Turkey.

0.60 EUR
1.90 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.91 EUR (1.03 USD) in Turkey and 4.37 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Turkey.

0.91 EUR
4.37 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Turkey vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6.47 EUR (7.39 USD) in Turkey and 17.51 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63% lower in Turkey.

6.47 EUR
17.51 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 51.83 EUR (59.21 USD) in Turkey and 138.11 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in Turkey.

51.83 EUR
138.11 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 16.48 EUR (18.82 USD) in Turkey and 56.9 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71% lower in Turkey.

16.48 EUR
56.90 EUR

Flats for rent

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Turkey vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 4.7 times less for renting an apartment in Turkey than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 814.56 EUR (930.51 USD) in Turkey and 3552 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.1% lower in Turkey.

814.56 EUR
3 552 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 526.21 EUR (601.11 USD) in Turkey and 2226 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Turkey.

526.21 EUR
2 226 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1491 EUR (1702.76 USD) in Turkey and 7197 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in Turkey.

1 491 EUR
7 197 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 899.09 EUR (1027.07 USD) in Turkey and 4575 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Turkey.

899.09 EUR
4 575 EUR

Flats for sale

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Turkey vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.83 times less for buying an apartment in Turkey than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2582 EUR (2949.27 USD) in Turkey and 15193 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Turkey.

2 582 EUR
15 193 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1205 EUR (1376.08 USD) in Turkey and 10659 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Turkey.

1 205 EUR
10 659 EUR

Salary

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Turkey vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Turkey is 5.68 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 792.72 EUR (905.56 USD) in Turkey and 4504 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 82.4% lower in Turkey.

792.72 EUR
4 504 EUR

Hotels

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Turkey vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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90.8 EUR

Two stars

59.6 EUR
128 EUR

Three stars

80.1 EUR
171 EUR

Four stars

101 EUR
221 EUR

Five stars

147 EUR
526 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Turkey: 19 cities, 690 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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