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Cost of living in Turkey compared to Poland
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 20% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31TL (20 zł) | 26 zł | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (13 zł) | 18 zł | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11TL (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.02TL (2.63 zł) | 2.98 zł | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.09TL (3.34 zł) | 5.97 zł | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16TL (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.50TL (2.95 zł) | 3.32 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.92TL (2.57 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (6 zł) | 3.15 zł | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57TL (37 zł) | 29 zł | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.41TL (2.89 zł) | 5.31 zł | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.95TL (1.28 zł) | 2.73 zł | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,037TL (1,990 zł) | 3,934 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,861TL (1,219 zł) | 2,918 zł | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 452TL (296 zł) | 496 zł | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,187TL (1,433 zł) | 2,505 zł | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,271TL (833 zł) | 1,862 zł | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 368TL (241 zł) | 327 zł | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 55TL (36 zł) | 42 zł | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,063TL (1,352 zł) | 1,649 zł | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 533TL (349 zł) | 462 zł | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29TL (19 zł) | 27 zł | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (14 zł) | 23 zł | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 41% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 206TL (135 zł) | 304 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 154TL (101 zł) | 159 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338TL (222 zł) | 307 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 288TL (189 zł) | 345 zł | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 9% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 148,104TL (97,048 zł) | 79,494 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (4.23 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 183TL (120 zł) | 106 zł | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 23% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (8 zł) | 20 zł | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23TL (15 zł) | 35 zł | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 175TL (115 zł) | 130 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (13 zł) | 19 zł | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15TL (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15TL (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8TL (5.20 zł) | 4.75 zł | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13TL (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34TL (22 zł) | 39 zł | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 12% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89TL (58 zł) | 70 zł | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39TL (26 zł) | 55 zł | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 146TL (96 zł) | 226 zł | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200TL (131 zł) | 130 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42TL (28 zł) | 22 zł | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13TL (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 18TL (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,811TL (1,842 zł) | 1,928 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76TL (0.50 zł) | 0.54 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 163TL (107 zł) | 121 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (9 zł) | 16 zł | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 20% cheaper than in Poland
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