- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 20% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (21 zł) | 27 zł | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (14 zł) | 19 zł | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.78TL (2.67 zł) | 2.96 zł | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.62TL (3.26 zł) | 7 zł | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.18TL (2.95 zł) | 3.47 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.09TL (2.18 zł) | 2.09 zł | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (6 zł) | 3.10 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52TL (37 zł) | 30 zł | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.13TL (2.91 zł) | 5.22 zł | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.91TL (1.35 zł) | 2.71 zł | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 39% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,965TL (2,092 zł) | 3,899 zł | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,805TL (1,274 zł) | 2,858 zł | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 417TL (294 zł) | 450 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,177TL (1,536 zł) | 2,343 zł | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,301TL (918 zł) | 1,780 zł | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 298TL (210 zł) | 301 zł | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (37 zł) | 36 zł | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,846TL (1,303 zł) | 1,834 zł | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 413TL (292 zł) | 416 zł | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (17 zł) | 26 zł | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23TL (16 zł) | 22 zł | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 36% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 192TL (135 zł) | 283 zł | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 151TL (107 zł) | 152 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 316TL (223 zł) | 298 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 255TL (180 zł) | 333 zł | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 11% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 131,418TL (92,719 zł) | 79,937 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (4.34 zł) | 5.00 zł | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 181TL (128 zł) | 104 zł | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 22% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (9 zł) | 20 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22TL (15 zł) | 31 zł | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 162TL (114 zł) | 127 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (9 zł) | 11 zł | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (4.91 zł) | 4.77 zł | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (20 zł) | 38 zł | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 12% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88TL (62 zł) | 66 zł | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL (26 zł) | 54 zł | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 140TL (99 zł) | 222 zł | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189TL (133 zł) | 125 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36TL (25 zł) | 21 zł | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 37% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,309TL (1,629 zł) | 1,955 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (0.47 zł) | 0.50 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 154TL (109 zł) | 127 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (9 zł) | 16 zł | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 18% cheaper than in Poland
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