Cost of living in Ankara (Turkey) is 24% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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Food | + 19% | |||
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Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 19% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Ankara | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 807TL (99 zł) | 42 zł | + 138% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 182TL (22 zł) | 31 zł | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 173TL (21 zł) | 12 zł | + 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (4.41 zł) | 3.98 zł | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | 70TL (9 zł) | 16 zł | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32TL (3.94 zł) | 13 zł | - 70% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 143TL (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31TL (3.82 zł) | 3.95 zł | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 22TL (2.67 zł) | 3.68 zł | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57TL (7 zł) | 4.31 zł | + 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 394TL (49 zł) | 34 zł | + 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 44TL (5.36 zł) | 9 zł | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10TL (1.20 zł) | 4.25 zł | - 72% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 67% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Ankara | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 19,282TL (2,374 zł) | 7,434 zł | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,903TL (1,343 zł) | 5,174 zł | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,337TL (165 zł) | 757 zł | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,776TL (1,450 zł) | 4,150 zł | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 8,424TL (1,037 zł) | 3,079 zł | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 857TL (106 zł) | 393 zł | - 73% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 208TL (26 zł) | 57 zł | - 55% | |
40” flat screen tv | 13,158TL (1,620 zł) | 1,888 zł | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,863TL (352 zł) | 579 zł | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 174TL (21 zł) | 38 zł | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 98TL (12 zł) | 35 zł | - 65% | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 12% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Ankara | Warsaw | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,434TL (177 zł) | 310 zł | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,940TL (239 zł) | 156 zł | + 54% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,629TL (324 zł) | 348 zł | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 3,775TL (465 zł) | 403 zł | + 15% | |
Transportation | - 22% | |||
Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 22% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Ankara | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,419,690TL (174,811 zł) | 120,428 zł | + 45% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 39TL (4.80 zł) | 7 zł | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 251TL (31 zł) | 108 zł | - 72% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 35 zł | - | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 9% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Ankara | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 116TL (14 zł) | 21 zł | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 87TL (11 zł) | 28 zł | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,918TL (236 zł) | 149 zł | + 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75TL (9 zł) | 16 zł | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 162TL (20 zł) | 13 zł | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 75TL (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 25TL (3.07 zł) | 8 zł | - 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 36TL (4.43 zł) | 10 zł | - 57% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 181TL (22 zł) | 72 zł | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 8% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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Ankara | Warsaw | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,368TL (168 zł) | 126 zł | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 241TL (30 zł) | 58 zł | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,211TL (149 zł) | 233 zł | - 36% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 2,033TL (250 zł) | 197 zł | + 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 133TL (16 zł) | 31 zł | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 65TL (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 111TL (14 zł) | 14 zł | - 1% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 24,857TL (3,061 zł) | 2,833 zł | + 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (0.09 zł) | 0.38 zł | - 77% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,004TL (124 zł) | 158 zł | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (7 zł) | 18 zł | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 776 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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