Cost of living in Turkey compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 32% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (18 zł) | 30 zł | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (13 zł) | 21 zł | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14TL (6 zł) | 9 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.74TL (2.63 zł) | 2.96 zł | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14TL (6 zł) | 10 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.63TL (2.58 zł) | 7 zł | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.89TL (2.70 zł) | 3.84 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.07TL (1.40 zł) | 2.62 zł | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (5.99 zł) | 3.47 zł | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 81TL (37 zł) | 28 zł | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (3.02 zł) | 7 zł | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.45TL (1.12 zł) | 2.69 zł | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,758TL (1,720 zł) | 4,212 zł | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,225TL (1,018 zł) | 3,050 zł | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 561TL (257 zł) | 489 zł | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,680TL (1,227 zł) | 2,632 zł | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,476TL (676 zł) | 2,088 zł | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 423TL (194 zł) | 277 zł | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 73TL (34 zł) | 45 zł | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,458TL (1,125 zł) | 1,679 zł | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 780TL (357 zł) | 419 zł | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35TL (16 zł) | 30 zł | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 32TL (15 zł) | 22 zł | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 242TL (111 zł) | 298 zł | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 202TL (93 zł) | 165 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 489TL (224 zł) | 279 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358TL (164 zł) | 348 zł | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 5% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 235,100TL (107,614 zł) | 74,949 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (3.06 zł) | 4.64 zł | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 226TL (104 zł) | 104 zł | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24TL (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (13 zł) | 35 zł | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (98 zł) | 133 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (4.40 zł) | 5.36 zł | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19TL (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44TL (20 zł) | 51 zł | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 120TL (55 zł) | 69 zł | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (21 zł) | 57 zł | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 196TL (90 zł) | 208 zł | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 323TL (148 zł) | 124 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55TL (25 zł) | 23 zł | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,099TL (1,876 zł) | 2,006 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (0.33 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190TL (87 zł) | 104 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (9 zł) | 17 zł | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 29% cheaper than in Poland
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