- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Poland
- Balıkesir
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Balıkesir, Turkey vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 13% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22TL (15 zł) | 30 zł | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17TL (12 zł) | 19 zł | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8TL (5.79 zł) | 8 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.67TL (1.89 zł) | 2.65 zł | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 17TL (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8TL (5.67 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12TL (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8TL (5.67 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00TL (3.55 zł) | 2.27 zł | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7TL (4.96 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40TL (28 zł) | 24 zł | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.50TL (2.48 zł) | 4.89 zł | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.00TL (2.13 zł) | 1.95 zł | + 9% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 22% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000TL (2,127 zł) | 3,149 zł | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,000TL (709 zł) | 1,746 zł | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,000TL (709 zł) | 519 zł | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,500TL (1,064 zł) | 1,426 zł | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 750TL (532 zł) | 1,043 zł | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 300TL (213 zł) | 291 zł | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50TL (35 zł) | 44 zł | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,500TL (1,773 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 800TL (567 zł) | 419 zł | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20TL (14 zł) | 21 zł | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20TL (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 9% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 12% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 170TL (121 zł) | 264 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 118 zł | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 276 zł | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 299 zł | - | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 26% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 68,024 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6.00TL (4.25 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50TL (35 zł) | 91 zł | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 24% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3.00TL (2.13 zł) | 14 zł | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 8TL (5.67 zł) | 27 zł | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 50TL (35 zł) | 100 zł | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 12 zł | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 10 zł | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 4.55 zł | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 7 zł | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 30 zł | - | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 7% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 30TL (21 zł) | 59 zł | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 47 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 126 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 103 zł | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 15 zł | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 8 zł | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 6.00 zł | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 1,972 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28 zł | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 122 zł | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 14 zł | - | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 304 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Balıkesir (Turkey) is 18% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
9,200 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 7,528 zł
(10,617TL)
in Balıkesir.
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