Cost of living in Poznan (Poland) is 32% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey)
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Poznan (Poland) is 22% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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Poznan | Bursa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 zł (233TL) | 129TL | + 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 zł (142TL) | 131TL | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 zł (74TL) | 97TL | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.28 zł (21TL) | 23TL | - 11% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 zł (81TL) | 47TL | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13 zł (80TL) | 19TL | + 311% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 zł (102TL) | 95TL | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.14 zł (26TL) | 22TL | + 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.64 zł (23TL) | 13TL | + 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.02 zł (25TL) | 43TL | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 zł (162TL) | 381TL | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 zł (45TL) | 30TL | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.56 zł (22TL) | 10TL | + 113% | |
Housing | + 74% | |||
Housing in Poznan (Poland) is 74% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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Poznan | Bursa | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,522 zł (22,137TL) | 16,094TL | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,633 zł (16,551TL) | 10,176TL | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,372 zł (8,622TL) | 1,508TL | + 472% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,730 zł (17,160TL) | 11,108TL | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,059 zł (12,943TL) | 5,485TL | + 136% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 255 zł (1,602TL) | 918TL | + 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 46 zł (289TL) | 139TL | + 108% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,577 zł (9,911TL) | 3,655TL | + 171% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 415 zł (2,606TL) | 3,958TL | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 zł (204TL) | 92TL | + 121% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 zł (152TL) | 197TL | - 23% | |
Clothes | - 45% | |||
Clothes in Poznan (Poland) is 45% cheaper than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 320 zł (2,011TL) | 968TL | + 108% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 120 zł (753TL) | 2,400TL | - 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 277 zł (1,743TL) | 2,897TL | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 346 zł (2,175TL) | 1,932TL | + 13% | |
Transportation | + 16% | |||
Transportation in Poznan (Poland) is 16% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,589 zł (550,495TL) | 1,086,600TL | - 49% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 zł (42TL) | 25TL | + 71% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 109 zł (682TL) | 185TL | + 269% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 zł (176TL) | 53TL | + 234% | |
Personal Care | + 145% | |||
Personal Care in Poznan (Poland) is 145% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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Poznan | Bursa | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 17 zł (106TL) | 11TL | + 840% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 zł (209TL) | 60TL | + 247% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 140 zł (880TL) | 446TL | + 98% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 zł (94TL) | 17TL | + 461% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 zł (85TL) | 43TL | + 98% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 zł (72TL) | 31TL | + 133% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.44 zł (34TL) | 18TL | + 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 zł (55TL) | 34TL | + 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 48 zł (299TL) | 54TL | + 449% | |
Entertainment | + 119% | |||
Entertainment in Poznan (Poland) is 119% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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Poznan | Bursa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 90 zł (563TL) | 161TL | + 250% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 51 zł (319TL) | 165TL | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 219 zł (1,376TL) | 299TL | + 361% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 131 zł (824TL) | 970TL | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 zł (153TL) | 95TL | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13 zł (80TL) | 44TL | + 83% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11 zł (69TL) | 64TL | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,192 zł (13,774TL) | 2,042TL | + 575% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.30 zł (1.90TL) | 0.44TL | + 332% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 146 zł (919TL) | 284TL | + 223% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17 zł (109TL) | 37TL | + 196% | |
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TOTAL | + 32% |

These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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