Cost of living in Konya (Turkey) is 20% 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 142 prices entered by 14 different people.
| Food in Konya (Turkey) is 40% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Konya (Turkey) | Žilina (Slovakia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 20TL (€3.21) | €4.31 | 26% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 16TL (€2.70) | €4.72 | 43% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 5.83TL (€0.96) | €2.63 | 64% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 2.95TL (€0.48) | €0.69 | 30% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 5.66TL (€0.93) | €1.98 | 53% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 3.71TL (€0.61) | €1.64 | 63% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 12TL (€2.02) | €4.67 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 3.50TL (€0.57) | €1.10 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 1.69TL (€0.28) | €1.44 | 81% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 6TL (€0.99) | €0.66 | 51% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 40TL (€7) | €3.64 | 81% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 3.22TL (€0.53) | €1.23 | 57% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1.80TL (€0.30) | €0.40 | 25% |
| Housing in Konya (Turkey) is 10% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||
| Konya (Turkey) | Žilina (Slovakia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 11,004TL (€1,807) | €555 | 226% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 775TL (€127) | €425 | 70% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 240TL (€39) | €138 | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 758TL (€125) | €392 | 68% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 637TL (€105) | €340 | 69% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 234TL (€38) | €70 | 45% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 54TL (€9) | €13 | 31% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,236TL (€203) | €389 | 48% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 188TL (€31) | €79 | 61% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 18TL (€2.99) | €5.00 | 40% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 13TL (€2.14) | €5.00 | 57% |
| Clothes in Konya (Turkey) is 50% 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 | 36% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 154TL (€25) | €63 | 60% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 157TL (€26) | €73 | 65% |
| Transportation in Konya (Turkey) is 22% 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 (€16,203) | €21,375 | 24% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5.13TL (€0.84) | €1.20 | 30% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 94TL (€16) | €19 | 18% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Personal Care in Konya (Turkey) is 41% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||
| Konya (Turkey) | Žilina (Slovakia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 6TL (€0.99) | €5.06 | 81% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 20TL (€3.28) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 185TL (€30) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 7TL (€1.10) | €3.45 | 68% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 9TL (€1.46) | €3.50 | 58% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 9TL (€1.48) | €4.01 | 63% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 4.89TL (€0.80) | €1.56 | 49% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 8TL (€1.26) | €1.76 | 28% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 12TL (€1.97) | €7 | 72% |
| Entertainment in Konya (Turkey) is 19% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||
| Konya (Turkey) | Žilina (Slovakia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 41TL (€7) | €15 | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 21TL (€3.47) | €13 | 73% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 100TL (€16) | €23 | 27% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 126TL (€21) | €28 | 25% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 34TL (€5.52) | €3.83 | 44% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 9TL (€1.51) | €1.65 | 9% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 8TL (€1.25) | €1.10 | 13% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,693TL (€278) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.80TL (€0.13) | €0.10 | 36% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 100TL (€16) | €27 | 39% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 12TL (€1.93) | €3.40 | 43% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,800
in Žilina
you would need to make just about €1,441
(8,773TL)
in Konya.