- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Poland
- Ankara
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Ankara, Turkey compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 19% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12TL (12 zł) | 20 zł | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17TL (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5.34TL (5.45 zł) | 9 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.91TL (2.98 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.12TL (5.23 zł) | 6 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2.83TL (2.89 zł) | 6 zł | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 7TL (7 zł) | 19 zł | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.90TL (2.96 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.98TL (4.07 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 117% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.24TL (5.35 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25TL (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.21TL (3.28 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.25TL (1.28 zł) | 2.08 zł | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 36% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,250TL (1,277 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 724TL (739 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 254TL (259 zł) | 463 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 738TL (754 zł) | 1,175 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 390TL (398 zł) | 844 zł | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 127TL (129 zł) | 248 zł | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54TL (55 zł) | 47 zł | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,573TL (1,606 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 326TL (333 zł) | 434 zł | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 22TL (22 zł) | 18 zł | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19TL (20 zł) | 20 zł | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 38% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 119TL (121 zł) | 275 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79TL (81 zł) | 113 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 215TL (220 zł) | 297 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 131TL (134 zł) | 276 zł | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 6% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,000TL (61,290 zł) | 65,000 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.94TL (5.05 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66TL (67 zł) | 75 zł | - 10% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26TL (27 zł) | 27 zł | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 14% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16TL (17 zł) | 25 zł | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 164TL (168 zł) | 100 zł | + 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 12TL (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (12 zł) | 12 zł | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11TL (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.07TL (5.18 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22TL (22 zł) | 27 zł | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 0% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75TL (76 zł) | 65 zł | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 28TL (29 zł) | 44 zł | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 47TL (48 zł) | 114 zł | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50TL (51 zł) | 90 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25TL (26 zł) | 15 zł | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 7TL (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8TL (8 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 36% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 1,779TL (1,817 zł) | 2,300 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45TL (0.46 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 122TL (125 zł) | 108 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10TL (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,988 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2017.
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