Cost of living in İskenderun, Turkey vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in İskenderun (Turkey) is 59% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12TL (6 zł) | 26 zł | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18TL (9 zł) | 19 zł | - 54% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7TL (3.36 zł) | 8 zł | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.43TL (1.23 zł) | 2.89 zł | - 58% | |
12 eggs, large | 5.20TL (2.63 zł) | 10 zł | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.40TL (1.72 zł) | 7 zł | - 74% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12TL (5.92 zł) | 12 zł | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.33TL (1.18 zł) | 3.69 zł | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.37TL (0.69 zł) | 2.31 zł | - 70% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7TL (3.60 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 12% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40TL (20 zł) | 27 zł | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 3.65TL (1.84 zł) | 4.73 zł | - 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.25TL (1.14 zł) | 2.66 zł | - 57% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in İskenderun (Turkey) is 76% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,099TL (555 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800TL (404 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 267TL (135 zł) | 471 zł | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 825TL (417 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 599TL (303 zł) | 1,028 zł | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 101TL (51 zł) | 280 zł | - 82% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45TL (23 zł) | 47 zł | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 950TL (480 zł) | 1,541 zł | - 69% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (152 zł) | 403 zł | - 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2.50TL (1.26 zł) | 21 zł | - 94% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6TL (3.16 zł) | 17 zł | - 82% | |
Clothes | - 71% | |||
Clothes in İskenderun (Turkey) is 71% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 75TL (38 zł) | 246 zł | - 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80TL (40 zł) | 118 zł | - 66% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (152 zł) | 310 zł | - 51% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150TL (76 zł) | 350 zł | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in İskenderun (Turkey) is 40% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 89,664TL (45,325 zł) | 70,724 zł | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.75TL (2.40 zł) | 4.82 zł | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 99TL (50 zł) | 94 zł | - 47% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
Personal Care | - 73% | |||
Personal Care in İskenderun (Turkey) is 73% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (5.96 zł) | 16 zł | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7TL (3.49 zł) | 28 zł | - 87% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 70TL (35 zł) | 101 zł | - 65% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 5.00TL (2.53 zł) | 17 zł | - 85% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.75TL (1.90 zł) | 11 zł | - 83% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6.00TL (3.03 zł) | 10 zł | - 68% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95TL (2.50 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 4.00TL (2.02 zł) | 8 zł | - 74% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10TL (5.05 zł) | 36 zł | - 86% | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in İskenderun (Turkey) is 45% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25TL (13 zł) | 68 zł | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 27TL (14 zł) | 54 zł | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 133 zł | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60TL (30 zł) | 138 zł | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30TL (15 zł) | 18 zł | - 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL (5.05 zł) | 8 zł | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10TL (5.05 zł) | 8 zł | - 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,300TL (1,668 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50TL (0.25 zł) | 0.30 zł | - 14% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 115TL (58 zł) | 119 zł | - 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15TL (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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Cost of living in İskenderun (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
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