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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

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United States vs. Turkey - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 5.42 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Turkey.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.28 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 0.45 EUR (0.5 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 91.5% lower in Turkey.

5.28 EUR
0.45 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.16 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 0.66 EUR (0.73 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Turkey.

2.16 EUR
0.66 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 18.98 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 5.22 EUR (5.77 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Turkey.

18.98 EUR
5.22 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.28 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 4.77 EUR (5.27 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in Turkey.

16.28 EUR
4.77 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.75 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 2.17 EUR (2.4 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Turkey.

15.75 EUR
2.17 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.47 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 0.86 EUR (0.95 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 94.1% lower in Turkey.

14.47 EUR
0.86 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.9 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 0.93 EUR (1.03 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in Turkey.

2.90 EUR
0.93 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.29 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 0.96 EUR (1.06 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Turkey.

4.29 EUR
0.96 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.55 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.21 EUR (1.34 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Turkey.

3.55 EUR
1.21 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.60 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.57 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.35 EUR (0.39 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 86.4% lower in Turkey.

2.57 EUR
0.35 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.86 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.28 EUR (0.31 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Turkey.

3.86 EUR
0.28 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.11 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 3.62 EUR (4.01 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 76% lower in Turkey.

15.11 EUR
3.62 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.13 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.62 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 50.4% lower in Turkey.

1.13 EUR
0.56 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.53 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.31 EUR (0.34 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Turkey.

3.53 EUR
0.31 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.82 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 0.42 EUR (0.47 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Turkey.

4.82 EUR
0.42 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.85 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.29 EUR (0.33 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Turkey.

3.85 EUR
0.29 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.43 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 0.9 EUR (1 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in Turkey.

7.43 EUR
0.90 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.12 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.65 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.62 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in Turkey.

5.65 EUR
0.56 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.26 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.17 EUR (0.19 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in Turkey.

2.26 EUR
0.17 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Turkey - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 6.09 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Turkey.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.72 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.17 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Turkey.

4.72 EUR
1.06 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.53 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.48 EUR (0.53 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 81% lower in Turkey.

2.53 EUR
0.48 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.23 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.43 EUR (1.58 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Turkey.

7.23 EUR
1.43 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.04 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 1.67 EUR (1.84 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in Turkey.

9.04 EUR
1.67 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.85 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.56 EUR (2.83 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Turkey.

10.85 EUR
2.56 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 90.42 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 14.3 EUR (15.81 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Turkey.

90.42 EUR
14.30 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.61 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 2.86 EUR (3.16 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Turkey.

22.61 EUR
2.86 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.99 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.19 EUR (0.22 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Turkey.

1.99 EUR
0.19 EUR

Fuel

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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 0.86 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.25 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in the United States.

0.86 EUR
1.13 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.83 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.25 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 26.5% lower in the United States.

0.83 EUR
1.13 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.66 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Turkey - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.03 times more for transportation in the United States than in Turkey.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 116.64 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 18.51 EUR (20.47 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Turkey.

116.64 EUR
18.51 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.49 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.24 EUR (0.26 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in Turkey.

2.49 EUR
0.24 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.13 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 2.38 EUR (2.64 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Turkey.

27.13 EUR
2.38 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.68 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.2 EUR (0.22 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Turkey.

1.68 EUR
0.20 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.07 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.3 EUR (0.33 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Turkey.

4.07 EUR
0.30 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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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 16.28 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 2.14 EUR (2.37 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Turkey.

16.28 EUR
2.14 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 88.85 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 14.62 EUR (16.17 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Turkey.

88.85 EUR
14.62 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 34.36 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 5.93 EUR (6.55 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Turkey.

34.36 EUR
5.93 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Turkey - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.29 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 3436 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 325.83 EUR (360.34 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in Turkey.

3 436 EUR
325.83 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 2152 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 188.6 EUR (208.57 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Turkey.

2 152 EUR
188.60 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 6415 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 554.52 EUR (613.25 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 91.4% lower in Turkey.

6 415 EUR
554.52 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 3714 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 323.71 EUR (358 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 91.3% lower in Turkey.

3 714 EUR
323.71 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Turkey - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.93 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 12910 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1189 EUR (1314.93 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in Turkey.

12 910 EUR
1 189 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 8387 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 596.12 EUR (659.27 USD) in Turkey. The price of this product is 92.9% lower in Turkey.

8 387 EUR
596.12 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Turkey - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 21.89 times higher than in Turkey.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5423 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 247.79 EUR (274.04 USD) in Turkey. The average salary is 95.4% lower in Turkey.

5 423 EUR
247.79 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

93.8 EUR
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Two stars

132 EUR
61.6 EUR

Three stars

176 EUR
82.7 EUR

Four stars

228 EUR
104 EUR

Five stars

543 EUR
151 EUR

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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