Turkey vs. Micronesia, Federated States of Cost of Living Summary

Turkey is 42.8% cheaper than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.

Restaurants
pay 30.2% less in Turkey
Groceries
pay 60.7% less in Turkey
Transportation
pay 60.1% less in Turkey
Housing
pay 51.7% less in Turkey
Childcare
pay 3.6 times more in Turkey
Entertainment and Sports
pay 26.5% more in Turkey
Clothing
pay 31.1% less in Turkey

The cost of childcare and entertainment and sports in Turkey are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including groceries, transportation, housing, clothing, and restaurants are lower in Turkey. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Turkey.

Turkey vs. Micronesia, Federated States of Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Turkey instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:

pay 30.2% less for restaurants

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Turkey
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $11.50
 
$7.80
TRY386.28
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$7.50
 
$8.25
TRY408.38
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $1.25
 
$1.28
TRY63.31

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pay 60.7% less for groceries

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Turkey
Bread
1 loaf
$3.35
 
$0.96
TRY47.63
Local cheese (8 oz) $3.50
 
$4.58
TRY226.89
Milk (1 gallon) $1.00
 
$3.74
TRY185.39

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pay 60.1% less for transportation

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Turkey
Gasoline (1 gallon) $14.01
 
$5.08
TRY251.45
Monthly public transit pass ?? $32.35
TRY1,602.00
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) ?? $43,081.17
TRY2M

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pay 51.7% less for housing

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Turkey
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$198.00
 
$13.65
TRY675.87
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $900.00
 
$475.20
TRY23,529.06
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $621.67
 
$347.61
TRY17,211.40

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pay 3.6 times more for childcare

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Turkey
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $170.00
 
$606.51
TRY30,030.78
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters ?? $13,566.63
TRY672K

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pay 26.5% more for entertainment and sports

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Turkey
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) ?? $3.02
TRY149.34
Cappuccino in mid-range area $3.00
 
$3.43
TRY169.90
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$9.00
 
$2.16
TRY106.77

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pay 31.1% less for clothing

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Turkey
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$80.00
 
$45.05
TRY2,230.83
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$68.00
 
$38.92
TRY1,927.26
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$110.00
 
$90.74
TRY4,492.86

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