Cost of living in Konya (Turkey) is 71% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium)
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| Food in Konya (Turkey) is 75% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Konya (Turkey) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 26TL (€3.00) | €16 | 81% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 17TL (€1.98) | €8 | 74% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 8TL (€0.93) | €5.42 | 83% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 3.44TL (€0.39) | €1.03 | 62% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 10TL (€1.11) | €3.86 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 4.15TL (€0.47) | €2.79 | 83% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 17TL (€1.93) | €4.87 | 60% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 4.20TL (€0.48) | €2.29 | 79% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 2.21TL (€0.25) | €1.65 | 85% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 8TL (€0.92) | €1.56 | 41% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 54TL (€6) | €7 | 10% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 3.97TL (€0.45) | €2.04 | 78% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1.96TL (€0.22) | €1.34 | 83% |
| Housing in Konya (Turkey) is 80% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Konya (Turkey) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,325TL (€150) | €795 | 81% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 837TL (€95) | €612 | 84% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 274TL (€31) | €138 | 77% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,131TL (€128) | €557 | 77% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 701TL (€80) | €431 | 82% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 208TL (€24) | €132 | 82% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 57TL (€6) | €36 | 82% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,391TL (€158) | €440 | 64% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 232TL (€26) | €109 | 76% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 21TL (€2.37) | €10 | 77% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 16TL (€1.84) | €9 | 79% |
| Clothes in Konya (Turkey) is 76% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Konya (Turkey) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 123TL (€14) | €81 | 83% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 104TL (€12) | €41 | 71% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 170TL (€19) | €94 | 80% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 163TL (€18) | €97 | 81% |
| Transportation in Konya (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Konya (Turkey) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 98,789TL (€11,202) | €23,679 | 53% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5.22TL (€0.59) | €1.43 | 59% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 97TL (€11) | €36 | 69% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | €18 | - |
| Personal Care in Konya (Turkey) is 65% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Konya (Turkey) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 6TL (€0.71) | €8 | 91% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 24TL (€2.72) | €13 | 79% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 202TL (€23) | €27 | 17% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 20TL (€2.28) | €5.06 | 55% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 10TL (€1.15) | €3.12 | 63% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 9TL (€1.08) | €3.14 | 66% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 7TL (€0.78) | €1.93 | 60% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 9TL (€1.03) | €2.33 | 56% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 13TL (€1.48) | €16 | 91% |
| Entertainment in Konya (Turkey) is 70% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||
| Konya (Turkey) | Liege (Belgium) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 45TL (€5.06) | €33 | 85% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 22TL (€2.52) | €16 | 85% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 120TL (€14) | €73 | 81% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 126TL (€14) | €63 | 77% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 34TL (€3.81) | €7 | 42% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 9TL (€1.04) | €2.42 | 57% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 9TL (€1.00) | €2.71 | 63% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,693TL (€192) | €466 | 59% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.80TL (€0.09) | €0.20 | 56% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 100TL (€11) | €33 | 65% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 12TL (€1.35) | €6 | 78% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,500 in Liege you would need to make just about €720 (6,353TL) in Konya.