Cost of living comparison

Turkey

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United States

Harrisburg vs. Izmir Cost of Living Summary

Harrisburg is 82.3% more expensive than Izmir.

Restaurants: pay 48.2% more in Harrisburg
Groceries: pay 2.8 times more in Harrisburg
Transportation: pay 10.1% less in Harrisburg
Housing: pay 2.6 times more in Harrisburg
Childcare: pay 52.3% more in Harrisburg
Entertainment and Sports: pay 17.9% more in Harrisburg
Clothing: pay 5.5% less in Harrisburg

The cost of groceries, housing, childcare, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in Harrisburg are more expensive than in Izmir. Expenses including transportation and clothing are lower in Harrisburg. Notably, groceries and housing are significantly more expensive in Harrisburg.

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Harrisburg vs. Izmir Cost Breakdown

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pay 48.2% more for restaurants

	Izmir	Harrisburg
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$10.16 TRY503.16	$13.50	+32.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.64 TRY427.69	$10.64	+23.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.48 TRY73.51	$2.75	+84.9%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.60 TRY29.87	$2.25	+272.1%
Average			+48.2%

Izmir vs. Harrisburg - Cost of restaurants

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pay 2.8 times more for groceries

	Izmir	Harrisburg
Bread 1 loaf	$1.04 TRY51.64	$4.04	+287.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.73 TRY233.97	$7.53	+59.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.24 TRY209.81	$4.91	+15.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.48 TRY122.91	$6.31	+154.2%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.28 TRY112.88	$6.51	+185.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.91 TRY45.28	$1.99	+117.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.97 TRY48.19	$0.77	-21.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.48 TRY23.58	$2.50	+425.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.64 TRY31.89	$2.41	+274.8%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.26 TRY12.86	$1.38	+429.5%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.17 TRY8.63	$1.83	+948.4%
Average			+184.1%

Izmir vs. Harrisburg - Cost of groceries

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pay 10.1% less for transportation

	Izmir	Harrisburg
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.23 TRY259.19	$4.19	-19.9%
Monthly public transit pass	$43.19 TRY2,138.43	$50.00	+15.8%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$41,095.22 TRY2M	$26,823.30	-34.7%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$11.67 TRY577.94	$21.71	+86.0%
Average			-10.1%

Izmir vs. Harrisburg - Cost of transportation

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pay 2.6 times more for housing

	Izmir	Harrisburg
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$15.94 TRY789.12	$72.50	+354.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$601.01 TRY29,758.34	$1,462.50	+143.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$422.90 TRY20,939.21	$1,264.25	+199.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$64.55 TRY3,196.29	$122.35	+89.5%
Average			+162.6%

Izmir vs. Harrisburg - Cost of housing

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pay 52.3% more for childcare

	Izmir	Harrisburg
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$689.32 TRY34,131.05	$1,100.00	+59.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$14,450.48 TRY715K	$21,000.00	+45.3%
Average			+52.3%

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pay 17.9% more for entertainment and sports

	Izmir	Harrisburg
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.46 TRY171.07	$5.25	+51.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.66 TRY181.10	$5.00	+36.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.24 TRY110.70	$10.50	+369.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$64.08 TRY3,172.79	$27.50	-57.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.13 TRY402.53	$11.00	+35.3%
Average			+17.9%

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pay 5.5% less for clothing

	Izmir	Harrisburg
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$45.96 TRY2,275.83	$40.00	-13.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.03 TRY1,833.74	$32.55	-12.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$92.27 TRY4,568.63	$79.00	-14.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$81.97 TRY4,058.83	$100.00	+22.0%
Average			-5.5%

Izmir vs. Harrisburg - Cost of clothing

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