Cost of living in Turkey compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Turkey | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 59TL (16 zł) | 31 zł | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 44TL (12 zł) | 21 zł | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 27TL (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9TL (2.58 zł) | 3.36 zł | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 22TL (5.92 zł) | 12 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12TL (3.22 zł) | 11 zł | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 38TL (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8TL (2.23 zł) | 3.87 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6TL (1.70 zł) | 3.11 zł | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20TL (5.54 zł) | 3.50 zł | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117TL (32 zł) | 27 zł | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11TL (3.02 zł) | 7 zł | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.57TL (0.98 zł) | 3.20 zł | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 50% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Turkey | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,440TL (1,770 zł) | 4,030 zł | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,456TL (950 zł) | 3,112 zł | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,331TL (366 zł) | 509 zł | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,876TL (1,340 zł) | 2,679 zł | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,529TL (695 zł) | 1,835 zł | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 897TL (247 zł) | 350 zł | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 90TL (25 zł) | 45 zł | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,644TL (1,276 zł) | 1,558 zł | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,455TL (400 zł) | 480 zł | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52TL (14 zł) | 40 zł | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79TL (22 zł) | 30 zł | - 28% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Turkey | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 371TL (102 zł) | 320 zł | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301TL (83 zł) | 179 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 795TL (218 zł) | 297 zł | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 455TL (125 zł) | 363 zł | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 8% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Turkey | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 467,259TL (128,416 zł) | 92,307 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15TL (4.04 zł) | 6 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 291TL (80 zł) | 119 zł | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 38% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Turkey | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36TL (10 zł) | 20 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 55TL (15 zł) | 37 zł | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 335TL (92 zł) | 159 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43TL (12 zł) | 13 zł | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 34TL (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 28TL (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16TL (4.39 zł) | 4.60 zł | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25TL (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 52TL (14 zł) | 47 zł | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 18% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Turkey | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 221TL (61 zł) | 79 zł | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 71TL (19 zł) | 49 zł | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 569TL (156 zł) | 130 zł | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500TL (137 zł) | 131 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82TL (22 zł) | 26 zł | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 28TL (8 zł) | 13 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40TL (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,696TL (1,565 zł) | 1,788 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.99TL (0.27 zł) | 0.21 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 275TL (76 zł) | 108 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23TL (6 zł) | 18 zł | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,738 prices entered by 749 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in Poland
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