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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 5.47 times less for grocery shopping in Turkey than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 0.44 EUR (0.5 USD) in Turkey and 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Turkey.

0.44 EUR
5.14 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.64 EUR (0.73 USD) in Turkey and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Turkey.

0.64 EUR
2.10 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 5.04 EUR (5.73 USD) in Turkey and 18.47 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Turkey.

5.04 EUR
18.47 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 4.6 EUR (5.23 USD) in Turkey and 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71% lower in Turkey.

4.60 EUR
15.84 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 2.09 EUR (2.38 USD) in Turkey and 15.33 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Turkey.

2.09 EUR
15.33 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 0.83 EUR (0.94 USD) in Turkey and 14.08 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Turkey.

0.83 EUR
14.08 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.9 EUR (1.02 USD) in Turkey and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in Turkey.

0.90 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 0.92 EUR (1.05 USD) for 12 eggs in Turkey and 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Turkey.

0.92 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.17 EUR (1.32 USD) in Turkey and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Turkey.

1.17 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.99 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.34 EUR (0.38 USD) in Turkey and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Turkey.

0.34 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.27 EUR (0.3 USD) in Turkey and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Turkey.

0.27 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 3.5 EUR (3.97 USD) in Turkey and 14.7 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Turkey.

3.50 EUR
14.70 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.54 EUR (0.61 USD) in Turkey and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 50.9% lower in Turkey.

0.54 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.29 EUR (0.33 USD) in Turkey and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Turkey.

0.29 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.41 EUR (0.47 USD) in Turkey and 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Turkey.

0.41 EUR
4.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.28 EUR (0.32 USD) in Turkey and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Turkey.

0.28 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.87 EUR (0.99 USD) in Turkey and 7.23 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88% lower in Turkey.

0.87 EUR
7.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.90 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.54 EUR (0.61 USD) in Turkey and 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Turkey.

0.54 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.16 EUR (0.18 USD) in Turkey and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Turkey.

0.16 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Turkey vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.13 times less for meals in restaurants in Turkey than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.03 EUR (1.16 USD) in Turkey and 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Turkey.

1.03 EUR
4.59 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.46 EUR (0.53 USD) in Turkey and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Turkey.

0.46 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.38 EUR (1.57 USD) in Turkey and 7.04 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Turkey.

1.38 EUR
7.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.61 EUR (1.83 USD) in Turkey and 8.8 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Turkey.

1.61 EUR
8.80 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 2.47 EUR (2.81 USD) in Turkey and 10.56 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.6% lower in Turkey.

2.47 EUR
10.56 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 13.8 EUR (15.68 USD) in Turkey and 87.99 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Turkey.

13.80 EUR
87.99 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.76 EUR (3.14 USD) in Turkey and 22 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Turkey.

2.76 EUR
22.00 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.19 EUR (0.21 USD) in Turkey and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Turkey.

0.19 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

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Turkey vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.34 times more for fuel in Turkey than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in Turkey and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in Turkey and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 26.4% lower in the United States.

1.10 EUR
0.81 EUR

LPG 1L

0.65 EUR
-

Transportation

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Turkey vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.08 times less for transportation in Turkey than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 17.87 EUR (20.3 USD) in Turkey and 113.51 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in Turkey.

17.87 EUR
113.51 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.23 EUR (0.26 USD) in Turkey and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Turkey.

0.23 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 2.3 EUR (2.61 USD) in Turkey and 26.4 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Turkey.

2.30 EUR
26.40 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.2 EUR (0.22 USD) in Turkey and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.8% lower in Turkey.

0.20 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.29 EUR (0.33 USD) in Turkey and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Turkey.

0.29 EUR
3.96 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 2.07 EUR (2.35 USD) in Turkey and 15.84 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Turkey.

2.07 EUR
15.84 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 14.11 EUR (16.03 USD) in Turkey and 86.46 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Turkey.

14.11 EUR
86.46 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 5.72 EUR (6.5 USD) in Turkey and 33.44 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Turkey.

5.72 EUR
33.44 EUR

Flats for rent

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Turkey vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.38 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 314.44 EUR (357.36 USD) in Turkey and 3344 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Turkey.

314.44 EUR
3 344 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 182 EUR (206.84 USD) in Turkey and 2094 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Turkey.

182.00 EUR
2 094 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 535.13 EUR (608.17 USD) in Turkey and 6242 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Turkey.

535.13 EUR
6 242 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 312.39 EUR (355.03 USD) in Turkey and 3614 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Turkey.

312.39 EUR
3 614 EUR

Flats for sale

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Turkey vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 12.03 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 1147 EUR (1304.04 USD) in Turkey and 12563 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Turkey.

1 147 EUR
12 563 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 575.28 EUR (653.81 USD) in Turkey and 8161 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93% lower in Turkey.

575.28 EUR
8 161 EUR

Salary

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Turkey vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Turkey is 22.07 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 239.13 EUR (271.77 USD) in Turkey and 5277 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 95.5% lower in Turkey.

239.13 EUR
5 277 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
91.3 EUR

Two stars

59.9 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

80.5 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

101 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

147 EUR
529 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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