- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 2% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28TL (27 zł) | 26 zł | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17TL (17 zł) | 17 zł | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8TL (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.96TL (2.91 zł) | 2.82 zł | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.89TL (3.82 zł) | 6 zł | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13TL (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.60TL (3.53 zł) | 2.76 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.19TL (2.15 zł) | 1.97 zł | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7TL (7 zł) | 3.07 zł | + 126% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47TL (47 zł) | 29 zł | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.53TL (3.47 zł) | 5.24 zł | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.44TL (1.42 zł) | 2.44 zł | - 42% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 21% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,809TL (2,761 zł) | 4,025 zł | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,651TL (1,623 zł) | 2,786 zł | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 363TL (357 zł) | 373 zł | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,156TL (2,119 zł) | 2,458 zł | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,236TL (1,215 zł) | 1,700 zł | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 284TL (279 zł) | 244 zł | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54TL (53 zł) | 40 zł | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,633TL (1,605 zł) | 1,692 zł | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 368TL (361 zł) | 384 zł | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (22 zł) | 25 zł | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19TL (19 zł) | 21 zł | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 21% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 169TL (166 zł) | 283 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 121TL (119 zł) | 135 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 258TL (253 zł) | 270 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242TL (238 zł) | 348 zł | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 32% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 98,905TL (97,210 zł) | 74,732 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.10TL (5.01 zł) | 4.74 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166TL (164 zł) | 106 zł | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 3% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11TL (11 zł) | 15 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19TL (19 zł) | 30 zł | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 161TL (158 zł) | 108 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 15TL (14 zł) | 14 zł | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11TL (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11TL (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.47TL (5.38 zł) | 5.03 zł | + 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10TL (10 zł) | 7 zł | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27TL (27 zł) | 35 zł | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 15% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79TL (77 zł) | 66 zł | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 35TL (34 zł) | 49 zł | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70TL (69 zł) | 199 zł | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 183TL (179 zł) | 131 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30TL (30 zł) | 21 zł | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14TL (13 zł) | 9 zł | + 55% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 1,919TL (1,886 zł) | 2,235 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.51TL (0.50 zł) | 0.24 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 165TL (162 zł) | 132 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is about the same as in Poland
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