- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (19 zł) | 26 zł | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (12 zł) | 19 zł | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (6 zł) | 9 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.62TL (2.29 zł) | 2.94 zł | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (6 zł) | 10 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.41TL (2.79 zł) | 7 zł | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.12TL (2.61 zł) | 3.59 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.78TL (1.76 zł) | 2.05 zł | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (5.18 zł) | 3.17 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL (31 zł) | 29 zł | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.95TL (2.50 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.12TL (1.34 zł) | 2.62 zł | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 47% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,990TL (1,892 zł) | 3,903 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,773TL (1,122 zł) | 2,851 zł | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408TL (258 zł) | 472 zł | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,106TL (1,333 zł) | 2,375 zł | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,277TL (809 zł) | 1,739 zł | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 299TL (189 zł) | 305 zł | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (34 zł) | 37 zł | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,750TL (1,108 zł) | 1,914 zł | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 384TL (243 zł) | 416 zł | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (14 zł) | 26 zł | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (14 zł) | 25 zł | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 43% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 187TL (119 zł) | 281 zł | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 149TL (94 zł) | 148 zł | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 307TL (194 zł) | 294 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 251TL (159 zł) | 332 zł | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 3% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 121,421TL (76,853 zł) | 78,628 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.87TL (3.71 zł) | 4.88 zł | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177TL (112 zł) | 105 zł | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (8 zł) | 18 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22TL (14 zł) | 30 zł | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 162TL (103 zł) | 129 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20TL (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6TL (3.89 zł) | 4.93 zł | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (18 zł) | 41 zł | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 23% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93TL (59 zł) | 66 zł | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (23 zł) | 53 zł | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155TL (98 zł) | 215 zł | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 176TL (111 zł) | 119 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (22 zł) | 21 zł | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,100TL (1,329 zł) | 2,058 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.62TL (0.39 zł) | 0.49 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159TL (101 zł) | 127 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (8 zł) | 16 zł | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 28% cheaper than in Poland
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