- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Poland
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 41% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (16 zł) | 26 zł | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (10 zł) | 19 zł | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (4.97 zł) | 9 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.45TL (1.90 zł) | 2.88 zł | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (5.13 zł) | 10 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.18TL (2.30 zł) | 7 zł | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.88TL (2.14 zł) | 3.56 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.46TL (1.36 zł) | 2.16 zł | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (4.36 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL (28 zł) | 30 zł | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.77TL (2.08 zł) | 5.05 zł | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.86TL (1.02 zł) | 2.52 zł | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 53% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,932TL (1,617 zł) | 3,826 zł | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,790TL (987 zł) | 2,795 zł | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 391TL (216 zł) | 459 zł | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,150TL (1,186 zł) | 2,333 zł | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,315TL (725 zł) | 1,716 zł | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 313TL (173 zł) | 320 zł | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (29 zł) | 37 zł | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,714TL (945 zł) | 1,899 zł | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 398TL (219 zł) | 407 zł | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (13 zł) | 27 zł | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (12 zł) | 23 zł | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 182TL (100 zł) | 273 zł | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 139TL (77 zł) | 147 zł | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 295TL (162 zł) | 291 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 261TL (144 zł) | 338 zł | - 57% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 17% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 114,613TL (63,214 zł) | 77,940 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.55TL (3.06 zł) | 4.80 zł | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172TL (95 zł) | 103 zł | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 39% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (7 zł) | 17 zł | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (11 zł) | 29 zł | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 172TL (95 zł) | 122 zł | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (10 zł) | 15 zł | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (7 zł) | 12 zł | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.77TL (3.18 zł) | 4.89 zł | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL (16 zł) | 41 zł | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 34% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92TL (51 zł) | 67 zł | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (20 zł) | 52 zł | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 138TL (76 zł) | 211 zł | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175TL (96 zł) | 120 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (18 zł) | 22 zł | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (5.97 zł) | 11 zł | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,019TL (1,113 zł) | 2,025 zł | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54TL (0.30 zł) | 0.41 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 158TL (87 zł) | 123 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (7 zł) | 16 zł | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 38% cheaper than in Poland
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