Cost of Living Comparison Between Turkey and United States

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Cost of Living in United States is 75.8% higher than in Turkey (excluding rent)
Cost of Living Including Rent in United States is 103.2% higher than in Turkey
Rent Prices in United States are 199.9% higher than in Turkey
Restaurant Prices in United States are 93.9% higher than in Turkey
Groceries Prices in United States are 94.1% higher than in Turkey
Local Purchasing Power in United States is 150.4% higher than in Turkey

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Restaurants	Turkey Edit	United States Edit	Difference
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	350.00 TL (8.25 $)	848.54 TL (20.00 $)	+142.4 %
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	1,600.00 TL (37.71 $)	3,224.45 TL (76.00 $)	+101.5 %
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	350.00 TL (8.25 $)	509.12 TL (12.00 $)	+45.5 %
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	148.38 TL (3.50 $)	254.56 TL (6.00 $)	+71.6 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	180.00 TL (4.24 $)	318.20 TL (7.50 $)	+76.8 %
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	138.72 TL (3.27 $)	225.15 TL (5.31 $)	+62.3 %
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	56.01 TL (1.32 $)	110.29 TL (2.60 $)	+96.9 %
Bottled Water (12 oz)	20.31 TL (0.48 $)	89.52 TL (2.11 $)	+340.9 %
Markets	Turkey Edit	United States Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	40.64 TL (0.96 $)	45.16 TL (1.06 $)	+11.1 %
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	29.13 TL (0.69 $)	140.97 TL (3.32 $)	+384.0 %
White Rice (1 lb)	39.38 TL (0.93 $)	88.25 TL (2.08 $)	+124.1 %
Eggs (12, Large Size)	90.83 TL (2.14 $)	186.87 TL (4.40 $)	+105.7 %
Local Cheese (1 lb)	175.62 TL (4.14 $)	250.58 TL (5.91 $)	+42.7 %
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	105.35 TL (2.48 $)	236.03 TL (5.56 $)	+124.0 %
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	361.24 TL (8.51 $)	318.93 TL (7.52 $)	-11.7 %
Apples (1 lb)	27.93 TL (0.66 $)	100.98 TL (2.38 $)	+261.5 %
Bananas (1 lb)	43.24 TL (1.02 $)	32.38 TL (0.76 $)	-25.1 %
Oranges (1 lb)	24.34 TL (0.57 $)	85.93 TL (2.03 $)	+253.0 %
Tomatoes (1 lb)	25.11 TL (0.59 $)	94.14 TL (2.22 $)	+274.9 %
Potatoes (1 lb)	12.53 TL (0.30 $)	55.99 TL (1.32 $)	+346.9 %
Onions (1 lb)	10.17 TL (0.24 $)	58.95 TL (1.39 $)	+479.6 %
Lettuce (1 Head)	41.01 TL (0.97 $)	93.85 TL (2.21 $)	+128.8 %
Bottled Water (50 oz)	20.77 TL (0.49 $)	95.32 TL (2.25 $)	+358.9 %
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	450.00 TL (10.61 $)	636.40 TL (15.00 $)	+41.4 %
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	88.55 TL (2.09 $)	85.54 TL (2.02 $)	-3.4 %
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	118.41 TL (2.79 $)	153.33 TL (3.61 $)	+29.5 %
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	90.00 TL (2.12 $)	424.27 TL (10.00 $)	+371.4 %
Transportation	Turkey Edit	United States Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	30.00 TL (0.71 $)	106.07 TL (2.50 $)	+253.6 %
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	2,000.00 TL (47.14 $)	2,715.32 TL (64.00 $)	+35.8 %
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	46.00 TL (1.08 $)	152.74 TL (3.60 $)	+232.0 %
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	51.50 TL (1.21 $)	118.80 TL (2.80 $)	+130.7 %
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	350.00 TL (8.25 $)	1,272.81 TL (30.00 $)	+263.7 %
Gasoline (1 Liter)	51.11 TL (1.20 $)	37.94 TL (0.89 $)	-25.8 %
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	2,098,000.00 TL (49,449.73 $)	1,463,802.06 TL (34,501.73 $)	-30.2 %
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	1,861,032.70 TL (43,864.43 $)	1,105,183.29 TL (26,049.10 $)	-40.6 %
Utilities (Monthly)	Turkey Edit	United States Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	2,778.80 TL (65.50 $)	8,918.06 TL (210.20 $)	+220.9 %
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	416.46 TL (9.82 $)	2,579.40 TL (60.80 $)	+519.4 %
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	585.13 TL (13.79 $)	3,071.43 TL (72.39 $)	+424.9 %
Sports And Leisure	Turkey Edit	United States Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	2,090.84 TL (49.28 $)	1,932.84 TL (45.56 $)	-7.6 %
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	789.54 TL (18.61 $)	929.19 TL (21.90 $)	+17.7 %
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	300.00 TL (7.07 $)	636.40 TL (15.00 $)	+112.1 %
Childcare	Turkey Edit	United States Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	27,710.32 TL (653.13 $)	58,105.27 TL (1,369.54 $)	+109.7 %
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	577,173.81 TL (13,603.95 $)	987,288.41 TL (23,270.33 $)	+71.1 %
Clothing And Shoes	Turkey Edit	United States Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	2,222.43 TL (52.38 $)	2,220.54 TL (52.34 $)	-0.1 %
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	1,761.29 TL (41.51 $)	1,810.53 TL (42.67 $)	+2.8 %
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	4,412.41 TL (104.00 $)	3,841.85 TL (90.55 $)	-12.9 %
Men's Leather Business Shoes	3,858.90 TL (90.95 $)	4,813.68 TL (113.46 $)	+24.7 %
Rent Per Month	Turkey Edit	United States Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	25,548.38 TL (602.17 $)	73,243.22 TL (1,726.34 $)	+186.7 %
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	18,285.02 TL (430.98 $)	60,538.26 TL (1,426.88 $)	+231.1 %
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	44,949.28 TL (1,059.45 $)	121,052.33 TL (2,853.20 $)	+169.3 %
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	29,923.08 TL (705.29 $)	101,115.43 TL (2,383.28 $)	+237.9 %
Buy Apartment Price	Turkey Edit	United States Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	7,652.10 TL (180.36 $)	12,746.41 TL (300.43 $)	+66.6 %
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	4,444.54 TL (104.76 $)	10,729.25 TL (252.89 $)	+141.4 %
Salaries And Financing	Turkey Edit	United States Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	35,750.65 TL (842.64 $)	181,888.69 TL (4,287.11 $)	+408.8 %
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	43.40	6.47	-85.1 %
Last update:	21 November 2025	21 November 2025
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