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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 0.59 USD in Turkey and 5.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Turkey.

0.59 USD
5.84 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.86 USD in Turkey and 2.39 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 64% lower in Turkey.

0.86 USD
2.39 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.8 USD in Turkey and 20.99 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Turkey.

6.80 USD
20.99 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.21 USD in Turkey and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 65.5% lower in Turkey.

6.21 USD
18.00 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 2.83 USD in Turkey and 17.42 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Turkey.

2.83 USD
17.42 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.12 USD in Turkey and 16 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 93% lower in Turkey.

1.12 USD
16.00 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.21 USD in Turkey and 3.21 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Turkey.

1.21 USD
3.21 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.25 USD for 12 eggs in Turkey and 4.74 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Turkey.

1.25 USD
4.74 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.57 USD in Turkey and 3.93 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 60.1% lower in Turkey.

1.57 USD
3.93 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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24.99 USD

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.46 USD in Turkey and 2.84 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Turkey.

0.46 USD
2.84 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.36 USD in Turkey and 4.27 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Turkey.

0.36 USD
4.27 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.72 USD in Turkey and 16.71 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Turkey.

4.72 USD
16.71 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.73 USD in Turkey and 1.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in Turkey.

0.73 USD
1.25 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.4 USD in Turkey and 3.9 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Turkey.

0.40 USD
3.90 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.55 USD in Turkey and 5.33 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Turkey.

0.55 USD
5.33 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.38 USD in Turkey and 4.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 91.1% lower in Turkey.

0.38 USD
4.26 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.18 USD in Turkey and 8.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Turkey.

1.18 USD
8.22 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.98 USD

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.73 USD in Turkey and 6.25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in Turkey.

0.73 USD
6.25 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.22 USD in Turkey and 2.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Turkey.

0.22 USD
2.50 USD

Restaurant

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Turkey vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.17 times less for meals in restaurants in Turkey than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.38 USD in Turkey and 5.22 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Turkey.

1.38 USD
5.22 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.62 USD in Turkey and 2.8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Turkey.

0.62 USD
2.80 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.86 USD in Turkey and 8 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Turkey.

1.86 USD
8.00 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 2.17 USD in Turkey and 10 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 78.3% lower in Turkey.

2.17 USD
10.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 3.34 USD in Turkey and 12 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Turkey.

3.34 USD
12.00 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 18.63 USD in Turkey and 100 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Turkey.

18.63 USD
100.00 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.73 USD in Turkey and 25 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Turkey.

3.73 USD
25.00 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.25 USD in Turkey and 2.2 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Turkey.

0.25 USD
2.20 USD

Fuel

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Turkey vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.35 times more for fuel in Turkey than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.44 USD in Turkey and 1.09 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in the United States.

1.44 USD
1.09 USD

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.28 USD in Turkey and 0.92 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 28.1% lower in the United States.

1.28 USD
0.92 USD

LPG 1L

0.67 USD
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Transportation

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Turkey vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 5.96 times less for transportation in Turkey than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 24.13 USD in Turkey and 129 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Turkey.

24.13 USD
129.00 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.31 USD in Turkey and 2.75 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.7% lower in Turkey.

0.31 USD
2.75 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 3.11 USD in Turkey and 30 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Turkey.

3.11 USD
30.00 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.26 USD in Turkey and 1.86 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 86% lower in Turkey.

0.26 USD
1.86 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.39 USD in Turkey and 4.5 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Turkey.

0.39 USD
4.50 USD

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 2.79 USD in Turkey and 18 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Turkey.

2.79 USD
18.00 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 19.05 USD in Turkey and 98.26 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 80.6% lower in Turkey.

19.05 USD
98.26 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 7.72 USD in Turkey and 38 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Turkey.

7.72 USD
38.00 USD

Flats for rent

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Turkey vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 9.58 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 424.69 USD in Turkey and 3800 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Turkey.

424.69 USD
3 800 USD

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 245.82 USD in Turkey and 2380 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Turkey.

245.82 USD
2 380 USD

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 722.76 USD in Turkey and 7094 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Turkey.

722.76 USD
7 094 USD

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 421.92 USD in Turkey and 4107 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Turkey.

421.92 USD
4 107 USD

Flats for sale

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Turkey vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.12 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 1550 USD in Turkey and 14278 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Turkey.

1 550 USD
14 278 USD

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 776.99 USD in Turkey and 9275 USD in the United States. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Turkey.

776.99 USD
9 275 USD

Salary

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Turkey vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Turkey is 18.57 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 322.98 USD in Turkey and 5997 USD in the United States. The average salary is 94.6% lower in Turkey.

322.98 USD
5 997 USD

Hotels

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

One star

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113 USD

Two stars

80.7 USD
129 USD

Three stars

98.1 USD
179 USD

Four stars

136 USD
242 USD

Five stars

271 USD
551 USD

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Turkey: 20 cities, 811 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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