Cost of living in Konya, Turkey vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 75% | |||
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Food in Konya (Turkey) is 75% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26TL (AU$4.57) | AU$18 | - 74% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17TL (AU$3.01) | AU$12 | - 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8TL (AU$1.41) | AU$5.27 | - 73% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.44TL (AU$0.59) | AU$1.46 | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | 10TL (AU$1.68) | AU$5.06 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.15TL (AU$0.72) | AU$4.83 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17TL (AU$2.94) | AU$7 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.20TL (AU$0.72) | AU$4.57 | - 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.21TL (AU$0.38) | AU$3.20 | - 88% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (AU$1.40) | AU$5.70 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54TL (AU$9) | AU$17 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.97TL (AU$0.68) | AU$2.82 | - 76% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.96TL (AU$0.34) | AU$2.67 | - 87% | |
Housing | - 88% | |||
Housing in Konya (Turkey) is 88% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,325TL (AU$228) | AU$2,894 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 837TL (AU$144) | AU$2,147 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 274TL (AU$47) | AU$238 | - 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,131TL (AU$195) | AU$1,809 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 701TL (AU$121) | AU$1,422 | - 91% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 208TL (AU$36) | AU$159 | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57TL (AU$10) | AU$46 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,391TL (AU$240) | AU$354 | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 232TL (AU$40) | AU$212 | - 81% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21TL (AU$3.60) | AU$12 | - 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16TL (AU$2.80) | AU$28 | - 90% | |
Clothes | - 74% | |||
Clothes in Konya (Turkey) is 74% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 123TL (AU$21) | AU$101 | - 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 104TL (AU$18) | AU$59 | - 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 170TL (AU$29) | AU$129 | - 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 163TL (AU$28) | AU$131 | - 79% | |
Transportation | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Konya (Turkey) is 75% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 98,789TL (AU$17,034) | AU$27,303 | - 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.22TL (AU$0.90) | AU$1.38 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 97TL (AU$17) | AU$160 | - 90% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | AU$21 | - | |
Personal Care | - 67% | |||
Personal Care in Konya (Turkey) is 67% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6TL (AU$1.08) | AU$7 | - 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24TL (AU$4.13) | AU$24 | - 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 202TL (AU$35) | AU$72 | - 52% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20TL (AU$3.46) | AU$7 | - 50% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10TL (AU$1.75) | AU$4.47 | - 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9TL (AU$1.64) | AU$5.32 | - 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (AU$1.18) | AU$2.55 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9TL (AU$1.57) | AU$3.01 | - 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13TL (AU$2.24) | AU$36 | - 94% | |
Entertainment | - 77% | |||
Entertainment in Konya (Turkey) is 77% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45TL (AU$8) | AU$51 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22TL (AU$3.83) | AU$39 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120TL (AU$21) | AU$226 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126TL (AU$22) | AU$78 | - 72% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (AU$5.79) | AU$16 | - 63% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9TL (AU$1.58) | AU$4.40 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9TL (AU$1.52) | AU$10 | - 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,693TL (AU$292) | AU$634 | - 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.80TL (AU$0.14) | AU$0.25 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100TL (AU$17) | AU$72 | - 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12TL (AU$2.06) | AU$33 | - 94% | |
TOTAL | - 79% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,300 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$1,747 (10,131TL) in Konya.
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