Cost of living in Konya, Turkey vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 71% | |||
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Food in Konya (Turkey) is 71% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26TL (£2.56) | £10 | - 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 17TL (£1.69) | £6 | - 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8TL (£0.79) | £3.36 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.44TL (£0.33) | £1.01 | - 67% | |
12 eggs, large | 10TL (£0.95) | £2.86 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.15TL (£0.40) | £1.28 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17TL (£1.65) | £5.47 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.20TL (£0.41) | £1.94 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.21TL (£0.21) | £0.85 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (£0.79) | £1.71 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54TL (£5.21) | £8 | - 36% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.97TL (£0.38) | £1.78 | - 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.96TL (£0.19) | £0.90 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 88% | |||
Housing in Konya (Turkey) is 88% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,325TL (£128) | £1,801 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 837TL (£81) | £1,197 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 274TL (£27) | £138 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,131TL (£109) | £981 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 701TL (£68) | £609 | - 89% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 208TL (£20) | £131 | - 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57TL (£5.53) | £17 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,391TL (£135) | £331 | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 232TL (£22) | £66 | - 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21TL (£2.02) | £5.73 | - 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16TL (£1.57) | £11 | - 85% | |
Clothes | - 74% | |||
Clothes in Konya (Turkey) is 74% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 123TL (£12) | £81 | - 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 104TL (£10) | £29 | - 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 170TL (£16) | £67 | - 76% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 163TL (£16) | £63 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 66% | |||
Transportation in Konya (Turkey) is 66% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 98,789TL (£9,560) | £17,216 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.22TL (£0.51) | £1.21 | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 97TL (£9) | £52 | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | £13 | - | |
Personal Care | - 66% | |||
Personal Care in Konya (Turkey) is 66% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6TL (£0.61) | £3.90 | - 84% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24TL (£2.32) | £7 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 202TL (£20) | £80 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20TL (£1.94) | £3.07 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10TL (£0.98) | £1.41 | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 9TL (£0.92) | £3.30 | - 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (£0.66) | £1.51 | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9TL (£0.88) | £1.20 | - 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13TL (£1.26) | £12 | - 89% | |
Entertainment | - 74% | |||
Entertainment in Konya (Turkey) is 74% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 45TL (£4.32) | £32 | - 87% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 22TL (£2.15) | £23 | - 91% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 120TL (£12) | £89 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 126TL (£12) | £51 | - 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (£3.25) | £7 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9TL (£0.89) | £3.62 | - 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9TL (£0.85) | £4.40 | - 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,693TL (£164) | £401 | - 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.80TL (£0.08) | £0.17 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 100TL (£10) | £27 | - 64% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 12TL (£1.16) | £9 | - 88% | |
TOTAL | - 76% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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