- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 19% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (23 zł) | 26 zł | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.38TL (2.64 zł) | 2.87 zł | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.90TL (3.05 zł) | 7 zł | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.86TL (3.02 zł) | 3.37 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.29TL (1.80 zł) | 2.13 zł | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (5.96 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48TL (38 zł) | 30 zł | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.73TL (2.92 zł) | 5.03 zł | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.62TL (1.27 zł) | 2.55 zł | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 35% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,893TL (2,266 zł) | 3,862 zł | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,755TL (1,374 zł) | 2,805 zł | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 370TL (290 zł) | 423 zł | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,147TL (1,682 zł) | 2,361 zł | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,281TL (1,004 zł) | 1,700 zł | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 297TL (233 zł) | 393 zł | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 54TL (42 zł) | 38 zł | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,725TL (1,351 zł) | 1,814 zł | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 394TL (309 zł) | 388 zł | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (19 zł) | 26 zł | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20TL (16 zł) | 23 zł | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 33% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 181TL (142 zł) | 286 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 134TL (105 zł) | 145 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 288TL (226 zł) | 283 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 261TL (205 zł) | 332 zł | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 13% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 109,893TL (86,078 zł) | 77,593 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.33TL (4.18 zł) | 4.70 zł | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 174TL (136 zł) | 103 zł | + 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (9 zł) | 15 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (16 zł) | 33 zł | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 169TL (133 zł) | 114 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18TL (14 zł) | 14 zł | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (9 zł) | 12 zł | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.67TL (4.44 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27TL (21 zł) | 40 zł | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92TL (72 zł) | 65 zł | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (28 zł) | 52 zł | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 130TL (102 zł) | 198 zł | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178TL (140 zł) | 129 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (26 zł) | 20 zł | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,952TL (1,529 zł) | 2,111 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53TL (0.42 zł) | 0.80 zł | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160TL (126 zł) | 121 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Poland
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