- Cost of Living
- Turkey
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- İskenderun
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in İskenderun, Turkey vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in İskenderun (Turkey) is 41% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 12TL (9 zł) | 29 zł | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (12 zł) | 19 zł | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7TL (4.70 zł) | 8 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.43TL (1.72 zł) | 2.60 zł | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5.20TL (3.68 zł) | 9 zł | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.40TL (2.41 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12TL (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2.33TL (1.65 zł) | 2.88 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.37TL (0.97 zł) | 2.22 zł | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7TL (5.03 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40TL (28 zł) | 23 zł | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.65TL (2.58 zł) | 4.89 zł | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.25TL (1.59 zł) | 2.01 zł | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in İskenderun (Turkey) is 65% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,099TL (777 zł) | 3,149 zł | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 800TL (566 zł) | 1,746 zł | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 267TL (189 zł) | 519 zł | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 825TL (583 zł) | 1,380 zł | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 599TL (424 zł) | 1,043 zł | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 101TL (71 zł) | 291 zł | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45TL (32 zł) | 44 zł | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 950TL (672 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (212 zł) | 419 zł | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2.50TL (1.77 zł) | 21 zł | - 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 6TL (4.42 zł) | 16 zł | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in İskenderun (Turkey) is 58% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 75TL (53 zł) | 264 zł | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 80TL (57 zł) | 121 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 300TL (212 zł) | 287 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150TL (106 zł) | 303 zł | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in İskenderun (Turkey) is 19% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 89,664TL (63,419 zł) | 68,915 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.75TL (3.36 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 99TL (70 zł) | 90 zł | - 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in İskenderun (Turkey) is 60% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7TL (4.88 zł) | 27 zł | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 70TL (50 zł) | 100 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 5.00TL (3.54 zł) | 16 zł | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3.75TL (2.65 zł) | 12 zł | - 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6.00TL (4.24 zł) | 10 zł | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95TL (3.50 zł) | 4.55 zł | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4.00TL (2.83 zł) | 7 zł | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10TL (7 zł) | 30 zł | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in İskenderun (Turkey) is 21% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25TL (18 zł) | 59 zł | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27TL (19 zł) | 51 zł | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 130 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60TL (42 zł) | 103 zł | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30TL (21 zł) | 15 zł | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10TL (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10TL (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,300TL (2,334 zł) | 1,984 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.50TL (0.35 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100TL (71 zł) | 122 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15TL (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 260 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in İskenderun (Turkey) is 40% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
8,700 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 5,221 zł
(7,382TL)
in İskenderun.
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