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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Turkey

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

USDEURTRY

United States vs. Turkey - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 5.01 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Turkey.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.84 USD in the United States and 0.54 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Turkey.

5.84 USD
0.54 USD

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.39 USD in the United States and 0.79 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Turkey.

2.39 USD
0.79 USD

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.99 USD in the United States and 6.25 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Turkey.

20.99 USD
6.25 USD

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 18 USD in the United States and 5.7 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Turkey.

18.00 USD
5.70 USD

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 17.42 USD in the United States and 2.6 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Turkey.

17.42 USD
2.60 USD

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16 USD in the United States and 1.03 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 93.6% lower in Turkey.

16.00 USD
1.03 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 3.21 USD in the United States and 1.12 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Turkey.

3.21 USD
1.12 USD

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.74 USD for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.15 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Turkey.

4.74 USD
1.15 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.93 USD in the United States and 1.45 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Turkey.

3.93 USD
1.45 USD

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

24.99 USD
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.84 USD in the United States and 0.42 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Turkey.

2.84 USD
0.42 USD

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.27 USD in the United States and 0.33 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Turkey.

4.27 USD
0.33 USD

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 16.71 USD in the United States and 4.34 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 74% lower in Turkey.

16.71 USD
4.34 USD

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.25 USD in the United States and 0.67 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 46.4% lower in Turkey.

1.25 USD
0.67 USD

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.9 USD in the United States and 0.37 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Turkey.

3.90 USD
0.37 USD

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.33 USD in the United States and 0.51 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Turkey.

5.33 USD
0.51 USD

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 4.26 USD in the United States and 0.35 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 91.8% lower in Turkey.

4.26 USD
0.35 USD

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 8.22 USD in the United States and 1.08 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Turkey.

8.22 USD
1.08 USD

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.98 USD
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 6.25 USD in the United States and 0.67 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Turkey.

6.25 USD
0.67 USD

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.5 USD in the United States and 0.2 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 92% lower in Turkey.

2.50 USD
0.20 USD

Restaurant

USDEURTRY

United States vs. Turkey - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.62 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Turkey.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.22 USD in the United States and 1.27 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Turkey.

5.22 USD
1.27 USD

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.8 USD in the United States and 0.57 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 79.6% lower in Turkey.

2.80 USD
0.57 USD

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 8 USD in the United States and 1.71 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Turkey.

8.00 USD
1.71 USD

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10 USD in the United States and 2 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 80% lower in Turkey.

10.00 USD
2.00 USD

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 12 USD in the United States and 3.07 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Turkey.

12.00 USD
3.07 USD

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 100 USD in the United States and 17.11 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Turkey.

100.00 USD
17.11 USD

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 25 USD in the United States and 3.42 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in Turkey.

25.00 USD
3.42 USD

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 USD in the United States and 0.23 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Turkey.

2.20 USD
0.23 USD

Fuel

USDEURTRY

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

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.95 USD in the United States and 1.25 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 24% lower in the United States.

0.95 USD
1.25 USD

Gasoline 1L

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

0.92 USD
1.25 USD

LPG 1L

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0.74 USD

Transportation

USDEURTRY

United States vs. Turkey - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.49 times more for transportation in the United States than in Turkey.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 129 USD in the United States and 22.15 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Turkey.

129.00 USD
22.15 USD

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.75 USD in the United States and 0.29 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Turkey.

2.75 USD
0.29 USD

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 30 USD in the United States and 2.85 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Turkey.

30.00 USD
2.85 USD

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.86 USD in the United States and 0.24 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in Turkey.

1.86 USD
0.24 USD

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.5 USD in the United States and 0.36 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 92% lower in Turkey.

4.50 USD
0.36 USD

Sports & entertainment

USDEURTRY

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 18 USD in the United States and 2.57 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Turkey.

18.00 USD
2.57 USD

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 98.26 USD in the United States and 17.49 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 82.2% lower in Turkey.

98.26 USD
17.49 USD

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 38 USD in the United States and 7.09 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in Turkey.

38.00 USD
7.09 USD

Flats for rent

USDEURTRY

United States vs. Turkey - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 10.43 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Turkey.

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 3800 USD in the United States and 389.92 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Turkey.

3 800 USD
389.92 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 2380 USD in the United States and 225.69 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Turkey.

2 380 USD
225.69 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 7094 USD in the United States and 663.59 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Turkey.

7 094 USD
663.59 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 4107 USD in the United States and 387.38 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Turkey.

4 107 USD
387.38 USD

Flats for sale

USDEURTRY

United States vs. Turkey - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.02 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Turkey.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 14278 USD in the United States and 1423 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 90% lower in Turkey.

14 278 USD
1 423 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 9275 USD in the United States and 713.38 USD in Turkey. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Turkey.

9 275 USD
713.38 USD

Salary

USDEURTRY

United States vs. Turkey - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 20.22 times higher than in Turkey.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5997 USD in the United States and 296.53 USD in Turkey. The average salary is 95.1% lower in Turkey.

5 997 USD
296.53 USD

Hotels

USDEURTRY

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

One star

104 USD
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Two stars

146 USD
68.1 USD

Three stars

195 USD
91.5 USD

Four stars

252 USD
115 USD

Five stars

601 USD
168 USD

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

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