Cost of Living in Konya (2026) — Monthly Budget

Wondering how far your salary goes in Konya? Here’s what everyday life costs, in local prices — the numbers that matter when you’re deciding to move or negotiating a package.

What things cost

Furnished 1-bed, central (Selçuklu/Meram)US$180-350 / mo

Meal, mid-range restaurantUS$6-10

Etli ekmek, a metre to shareUS$5-9

Çay (glass of tea)US$0.20-0.45

Transit ride (KonyaKart)under US$0.40

Gas heating, one-bed in JanuaryUS$45-90 / mo

Est. single-person monthlyUS$450-700 (excl. rent)

Good to know

Population

2,343,409 in the province (Göç İdaresi, 30 July 2026); the city is Selçuklu, Meram and Karatay

Languages

Turkish — very little English outside the universities and the Mevlâna complex

Currency

Turkish Lira (TRY, ₺) — high inflation; savings usually held in USD/EUR

Time zone

TRT (GMT+3), no daylight saving

Power plug

Types C/F, 230V

Climate

Cold semi-arid steppe — 30.3°C average August high, −4.1°C average January low, −28.2°C on record, and only 327 mm of precipitation a year (MGM 1927-2025 normals)

Geography

~1,030 m on the Anatolian plateau, at the centre of Türkiye's largest province by area

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A note on budgeting

Rent is usually the swing factor — location and whether bills are included move the number most. Build your estimate from the rent band above, add a monthly living figure, and keep a buffer for one-off setup costs (deposits, a residence permit, a local SIM, first-month transport). Globe Quest turns this into a personalized Konya checklist so nothing setup-related catches you off guard.