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) | ||
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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) | ||
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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.