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 | 39TL (23 zł) | 29 zł | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25TL (15 zł) | 20 zł | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.84TL (2.83 zł) | 2.86 zł | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (7 zł) | 10 zł | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.92TL (2.88 zł) | 6 zł | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21TL (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.00TL (2.93 zł) | 3.39 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.68TL (2.15 zł) | 2.79 zł | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12TL (7 zł) | 3.31 zł | + 107% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 70TL (41 zł) | 29 zł | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.34TL (3.12 zł) | 5.46 zł | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.15TL (1.26 zł) | 2.71 zł | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 43% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,290TL (1,924 zł) | 3,945 zł | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,097TL (1,227 zł) | 2,886 zł | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 539TL (315 zł) | 472 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,205TL (1,290 zł) | 2,406 zł | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,426TL (834 zł) | 1,898 zł | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 411TL (240 zł) | 282 zł | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 65TL (38 zł) | 42 zł | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,365TL (1,383 zł) | 1,684 zł | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 569TL (333 zł) | 448 zł | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31TL (18 zł) | 26 zł | - 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26TL (15 zł) | 24 zł | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 37% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 241TL (141 zł) | 300 zł | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 164TL (96 zł) | 137 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400TL (234 zł) | 298 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 303TL (177 zł) | 334 zł | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 5% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 174,295TL (101,946 zł) | 79,998 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (3.89 zł) | 5.08 zł | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 184TL (108 zł) | 104 zł | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18TL (11 zł) | 18 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25TL (15 zł) | 27 zł | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 208TL (122 zł) | 128 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21TL (12 zł) | 15 zł | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (5.63 zł) | 5.41 zł | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16TL (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34TL (20 zł) | 44 zł | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 6% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104TL (61 zł) | 68 zł | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (27 zł) | 55 zł | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 163TL (95 zł) | 193 zł | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 244TL (143 zł) | 132 zł | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49TL (28 zł) | 22 zł | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 21TL (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,948TL (1,724 zł) | 1,963 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (0.43 zł) | 0.31 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183TL (107 zł) | 113 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17TL (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 20% cheaper than in Poland
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