Cost of living in Konya, Turkey vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 81% | |||
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Food in Konya (Turkey) is 81% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26TL ($3.60) | $18 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17TL ($2.38) | $9 | - 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8TL ($1.11) | $5.20 | - 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.44TL ($0.47) | $1.16 | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | 10TL ($1.33) | $5.18 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.15TL ($0.56) | $4.92 | - 89% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17TL ($2.32) | $12 | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.20TL ($0.57) | $4.15 | - 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.21TL ($0.30) | $2.18 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL ($1.11) | $5.54 | - 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54TL ($7) | $18 | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.97TL ($0.54) | $2.51 | - 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.96TL ($0.27) | $3.82 | - 93% | |
Housing | - 93% | |||
Housing in Konya (Turkey) is 93% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,325TL ($180) | $3,960 | - 95% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 837TL ($114) | $3,733 | - 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 274TL ($37) | $128 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,131TL ($154) | $2,888 | - 95% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 701TL ($95) | $2,294 | - 96% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 208TL ($28) | $101 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57TL ($8) | $48 | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,391TL ($189) | $518 | - 63% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 232TL ($32) | $139 | - 77% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21TL ($2.84) | $11 | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16TL ($2.21) | $42 | - 95% | |
Clothes | - 74% | |||
Clothes in Konya (Turkey) is 74% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 123TL ($17) | $62 | - 73% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 104TL ($14) | $46 | - 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 170TL ($23) | $105 | - 78% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 163TL ($22) | $171 | - 87% | |
Transportation | - 69% | |||
Transportation in Konya (Turkey) is 69% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 98,789TL ($13,438) | $23,115 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.22TL ($0.71) | $0.95 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 97TL ($13) | $92 | - 86% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $19 | - | |
Personal Care | - 79% | |||
Personal Care in Konya (Turkey) is 79% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6TL ($0.85) | $9 | - 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24TL ($3.26) | $12 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 202TL ($27) | $132 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20TL ($2.73) | $7 | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10TL ($1.38) | $4.80 | - 71% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9TL ($1.29) | $8 | - 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL ($0.93) | $4.63 | - 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9TL ($1.24) | $2.49 | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13TL ($1.77) | $32 | - 95% | |
Entertainment | - 82% | |||
Entertainment in Konya (Turkey) is 82% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45TL ($6) | $61 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22TL ($3.02) | $31 | - 90% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120TL ($16) | $263 | - 94% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126TL ($17) | $109 | - 84% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL ($4.57) | $15 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9TL ($1.25) | $5.19 | - 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9TL ($1.20) | $8 | - 86% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,693TL ($230) | $405 | - 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.80TL ($0.11) | $0.35 | - 69% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100TL ($14) | $111 | - 88% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12TL ($1.62) | $11 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 84% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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