Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 10% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 9% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 zł (152TL) | 223TL | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 zł (119TL) | 113TL | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 zł (56TL) | 60TL | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85 zł (17TL) | 23TL | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 zł (61TL) | 35TL | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 zł (46TL) | 26TL | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 zł (75TL) | 108TL | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 zł (17TL) | 18TL | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 zł (15TL) | 13TL | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.07 zł (18TL) | 44TL | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 zł (135TL) | 262TL | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 zł (34TL) | 30TL | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.00 zł (17TL) | 9TL | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 66% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,987 zł (30,518TL) | 14,130TL | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 4,911 zł (21,453TL) | 10,347TL | + 107% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 704 zł (3,073TL) | 1,459TL | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,650 zł (15,945TL) | 12,010TL | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,818 zł (12,308TL) | 9,722TL | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 390 zł (1,704TL) | 1,003TL | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57 zł (249TL) | 174TL | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,888 zł (8,248TL) | 6,588TL | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 476 zł (2,079TL) | 2,863TL | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 zł (154TL) | 117TL | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 zł (120TL) | 69TL | + 74% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 10% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 346 zł (1,512TL) | 994TL | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 zł (641TL) | 618TL | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 344 zł (1,502TL) | 2,642TL | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418 zł (1,824TL) | 3,884TL | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 8% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 104,038 zł (454,436TL) | 843,838TL | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (31TL) | 22TL | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 110 zł (481TL) | 377TL | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34 zł (149TL) | 51TL | + 192% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 5% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18 zł (80TL) | 26TL | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 zł (148TL) | 68TL | + 118% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 zł (601TL) | 897TL | - 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16 zł (72TL) | 49TL | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 zł (53TL) | 55TL | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 zł (57TL) | 81TL | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.99 zł (26TL) | 24TL | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8 zł (37TL) | 65TL | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 62 zł (273TL) | 98TL | + 178% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 5% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Warsaw | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 103 zł (450TL) | 469TL | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 59 zł (257TL) | 103TL | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 221 zł (965TL) | 813TL | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178 zł (779TL) | 665TL | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 zł (136TL) | 149TL | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 zł (70TL) | 51TL | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 zł (54TL) | 79TL | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,424 zł (10,590TL) | 14,162TL | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.31 zł (1.35TL) | 0.73TL | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 142 zł (618TL) | 592TL | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 zł (77TL) | 35TL | + 117% | |
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TOTAL | + 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,056 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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