Cost of living in Konya (Turkey) is 19% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 173 prices entered by 16 different people.
| Food in Konya (Turkey) is 33% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Konya (Turkey) | Žilina (Slovakia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 23TL (€3.80) | €4.31 | 12% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 17TL (€2.88) | €4.72 | 39% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 7TL (€1.13) | €2.63 | 57% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 2.83TL (€0.48) | €0.69 | 31% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 7TL (€1.18) | €1.98 | 40% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 3.91TL (€0.66) | €1.64 | 60% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 13TL (€2.22) | €4.67 | 53% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 3.71TL (€0.62) | €1.10 | 43% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1.84TL (€0.31) | €1.44 | 79% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 6TL (€1.01) | €0.66 | 54% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 40TL (€7) | €3.64 | 85% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 3.30TL (€0.55) | €1.23 | 55% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1.92TL (€0.32) | €0.40 | 18% |
| Housing in Konya (Turkey) is 4% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||
| Konya (Turkey) | Žilina (Slovakia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 9,307TL (€1,563) | €555 | 182% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 900TL (€151) | €425 | 64% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 240TL (€40) | €138 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,249TL (€210) | €392 | 46% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 728TL (€122) | €340 | 64% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 234TL (€39) | €70 | 44% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 54TL (€9) | €13 | 28% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,306TL (€219) | €389 | 44% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 188TL (€31) | €79 | 60% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 19TL (€3.24) | €5.00 | 35% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 18TL (€3.05) | €5.00 | 39% |
| Clothes in Konya (Turkey) is 49% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||
| Konya (Turkey) | Žilina (Slovakia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 119TL (€20) | €60 | 67% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 98TL (€16) | €25 | 34% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 154TL (€26) | €63 | 59% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 157TL (€26) | €73 | 64% |
| Transportation in Konya (Turkey) is 17% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||
| Konya (Turkey) | Žilina (Slovakia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 98,669TL (€16,571) | €20,167 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5.13TL (€0.86) | €1.20 | 28% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 97TL (€16) | €19 | 13% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Konya (Turkey) is 44% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||
| Konya (Turkey) | Žilina (Slovakia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 6TL (€1.01) | €5.06 | 80% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 20TL (€3.36) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 185TL (€31) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 7TL (€1.13) | €3.45 | 67% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 9TL (€1.50) | €3.50 | 57% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 9TL (€1.51) | €4.01 | 62% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 2.67TL (€0.45) | €1.56 | 71% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 8TL (€1.29) | €1.76 | 27% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 12TL (€2.01) | €7 | 71% |
| Entertainment in Konya (Turkey) is 17% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||
| Konya (Turkey) | Žilina (Slovakia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 41TL (€7) | €15 | 53% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 21TL (€3.55) | €13 | 72% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 100TL (€17) | €23 | 25% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 126TL (€21) | €28 | 23% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 34TL (€5.64) | €3.83 | 47% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 9TL (€1.54) | €1.65 | 7% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 8TL (€1.28) | €1.10 | 16% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,693TL (€284) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.80TL (€0.13) | €0.10 | 39% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 100TL (€17) | €27 | 37% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 12TL (€1.97) | €3.40 | 42% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,700
in Žilina
you would need to make just about €1,375
(8,189TL)
in Konya.