- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Poland
- İskenderun
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in İskenderun, Turkey compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in İskenderun (Turkey) is 26% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12TL (9 zł) | 20 zł | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (14 zł) | 17 zł | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7TL (5.23 zł) | 8 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.43TL (1.91 zł) | 2.49 zł | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.20TL (4.09 zł) | 6 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.40TL (2.68 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12TL (9 zł) | 17 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.33TL (1.83 zł) | 2.80 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.37TL (1.07 zł) | 2.51 zł | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7TL (5.59 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 99% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40TL (31 zł) | 20 zł | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.65TL (2.87 zł) | 5.29 zł | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.25TL (1.77 zł) | 2.05 zł | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in İskenderun (Turkey) is 55% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,099TL (864 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 800TL (629 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 267TL (210 zł) | 519 zł | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 825TL (648 zł) | 1,175 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 599TL (471 zł) | 844 zł | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 101TL (79 zł) | 275 zł | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45TL (35 zł) | 47 zł | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 950TL (747 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (236 zł) | 419 zł | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2.50TL (1.97 zł) | 20 zł | - 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6TL (4.91 zł) | 16 zł | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in İskenderun (Turkey) is 51% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75TL (59 zł) | 275 zł | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80TL (63 zł) | 113 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (236 zł) | 277 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150TL (118 zł) | 303 zł | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in İskenderun (Turkey) is 4% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 89,664TL (70,497 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.75TL (3.73 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 99TL (78 zł) | 75 zł | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in İskenderun (Turkey) is 55% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7TL (5.43 zł) | 26 zł | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 70TL (55 zł) | 100 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.00TL (3.93 zł) | 16 zł | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.75TL (2.95 zł) | 12 zł | - 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6.00TL (4.72 zł) | 11 zł | - 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95TL (3.89 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00TL (3.14 zł) | 7 zł | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10TL (8 zł) | 28 zł | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in İskenderun (Turkey) is 12% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25TL (20 zł) | 63 zł | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27TL (21 zł) | 44 zł | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 115 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60TL (47 zł) | 90 zł | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30TL (24 zł) | 16 zł | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10TL (8 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,300TL (2,595 zł) | 2,100 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50TL (0.39 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100TL (79 zł) | 108 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15TL (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 239 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in İskenderun (Turkey) is 28% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
7,400 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 5,316 zł
(6,762TL)
in İskenderun.
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