- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Argentina
- Konya
- Buenos Aires
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Konya (Turkey) and Buenos Aires (Argentina)
| Food | 32% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Konya (Turkey) is 32% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 14.67TL (ARS $65) | ARS $50 | 28% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 14TL (ARS $62) | ARS $41 | 49% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 6TL (ARS $26) | ARS $21 | 28% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.33TL (ARS $19.14) | ARS $5.91 | 224% |
| 12 eggs, large | 4TL (ARS $17.67) | ARS $11.90 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.25TL (ARS $9.94) | ARS $10.38 | 4% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9.67TL (ARS $43) | ARS $29 | 49% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.17TL (ARS $9.57) | ARS $10.57 | 10% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 1.67TL (ARS $7.36) | ARS $10.24 | 28% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2.83TL (ARS $12.51) | ARS $6.98 | 79% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 20TL (ARS $88) | ARS $38 | 134% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2.67TL (ARS $11.78) | ARS $12.11 | 3% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.27TL (ARS $5.59) | ARS $6.91 | 19% |
| Housing | 10% | ||
| Housing in Konya (Turkey) is 10% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 750TL (ARS $3,312) | ARS $4,758 | 30% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 217TL (ARS $957) | ARS $488 | 96% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 46TL (ARS $203) | ARS $173 | 17% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,500TL (ARS $6,625) | ARS $5,618 | 18% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 100TL (ARS $442) | ARS $974 | 55% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 15.50TL (ARS $68) | ARS $39 | 77% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 10TL (ARS $44) | ARS $25 | 74% |
| Clothes | 16% | ||
| Clothes in Konya (Turkey) is 16% cheaper than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 92TL (ARS $405) | ARS $532 | 24% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 70TL (ARS $309) | ARS $353 | 12% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 86TL (ARS $381) | ARS $552 | 31% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 107TL (ARS $471) | ARS $498 | 5% |
| Transportation | 146% | ||
| Transportation in Konya (Turkey) is 146% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 47,500TL (ARS $209,786) | ARS $129,846 | 62% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.45TL (ARS $19.63) | ARS $6.49 | 202% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 75TL (ARS $331) | ARS $97 | 243% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | ARS $40 | - |
| Personal Care | 24% | ||
| Personal Care in Konya (Turkey) is 24% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 7.50TL (ARS $33) | ARS $35 | 6% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8TL (ARS $35) | ARS $30 | 17% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6.50TL (ARS $29) | ARS $13.82 | 108% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9.33TL (ARS $41) | ARS $24 | 75% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2.50TL (ARS $11.04) | ARS $16.92 | 35% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7.17TL (ARS $32) | ARS $12.59 | 151% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9.33TL (ARS $41) | ARS $55 | 25% |
| Entertainment | 65% | ||
| Entertainment in Konya (Turkey) is 65% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 20TL (ARS $90) | ARS $155 | 42% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 18TL (ARS $79) | ARS $74 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 17.50TL (ARS $77) | ARS $435 | 82% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 75TL (ARS $331) | ARS $309 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7.50TL (ARS $33) | ARS $39 | 14% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 4.50TL (ARS $19.87) | ARS $17.71 | 12% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 4.50TL (ARS $19.87) | ARS $24 | 18% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 1,500TL (ARS $6,625) | ARS $1,147 | 478% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ARS $2.01 | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 55TL (ARS $243) | ARS $261 | 7% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 9.50TL (ARS $42) | ARS $9.45 | 344% |
| TOTAL | 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,413 prices entered by 1,201 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2013.
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Cost of living in Konya (Turkey) is 43% more expensive than in Buenos Aires (Argentina)
For example, you would need at least ARS $26,884
(6,087TL)
in Konya
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
ARS $18,750
in Buenos Aires.