Cost of Living in Anchorage
Summary of cost of living in Anchorage, AK, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 199,363.0TL (5,042.3$), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 56,812.4TL (1,436.9$), excluding rent.
- Anchorage is 83.8% more expensive than Istanbul (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Anchorage is, on average, 68.2% higher than in Istanbul.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 25.00 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 100.00 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 13.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 8.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 7.50 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.38 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.62 $ | |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.74 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 1.09 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 4.08 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 4.42 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.40 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 12.34 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 12.76 $ | |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 20.70 $ | |
| Apples (1kg) | 7.69 $ | |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.96 $ | |
| Oranges (1kg) | 6.49 $ | |
| Tomato (1kg) | 7.12 $ | |
| Potato (1kg) | 2.41 $ | |
| Onion (1kg) | 2.89 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.75 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.22 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.73 $ | |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 3.85 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 11.50 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 60.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.75 $ | |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 1.71 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 38.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 liter) | 1.02 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 33,679.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 26,128.80 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment | 291.20 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 53.38 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 129.75 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 81.67 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 40.00 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.50 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 962.50 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,350.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 49.00 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 45.00 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 100.33 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 120.00 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,485.25 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,218.75 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,469.00 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,200.00 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 2,686.32 $ | |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,576.72 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,480.59 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.46 |
Prices in Anchorage, Alaska
This city had 296 entries in the past 12 months by 35 different contributors.
Last update: 19 June 2025
Last update: 19 June 2025
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