Cost of living in Istanbul (Turkey) is 4% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 11% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 202TL (32 zł) | 40 zł | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 168TL (27 zł) | 29 zł | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 79TL (13 zł) | 15 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26TL (4.15 zł) | 4.25 zł | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 57TL (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27TL (4.31 zł) | 11 zł | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 118TL (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31TL (4.96 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (4.21 zł) | 3.84 zł | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 48TL (8 zł) | 4.22 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 252TL (40 zł) | 32 zł | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 66TL (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14TL (2.26 zł) | 3.95 zł | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 28% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 35,851TL (5,722 zł) | 7,236 zł | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 21,961TL (3,505 zł) | 5,114 zł | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,763TL (441 zł) | 733 zł | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,148TL (3,056 zł) | 3,963 zł | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 12,190TL (1,945 zł) | 2,992 zł | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,023TL (163 zł) | 412 zł | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 258TL (41 zł) | 57 zł | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,887TL (1,259 zł) | 1,877 zł | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,781TL (444 zł) | 460 zł | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 131TL (21 zł) | 32 zł | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 138TL (22 zł) | 41 zł | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 16% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,164TL (186 zł) | 312 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 886TL (141 zł) | 148 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,320TL (370 zł) | 348 zł | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,096TL (335 zł) | 408 zł | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 32% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,350,340TL (215,503 zł) | 119,791 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 34TL (5.50 zł) | 7 zł | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,019TL (163 zł) | 110 zł | + 48% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 108TL (17 zł) | 42 zł | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is 7% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 48TL (8 zł) | 18 zł | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 220TL (35 zł) | 34 zł | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,766TL (282 zł) | 160 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 83TL (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 97TL (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 64TL (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 60TL (10 zł) | 9 zł | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 78TL (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 443TL (71 zł) | 73 zł | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 11% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Istanbul | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 761TL (121 zł) | 121 zł | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 301TL (48 zł) | 60 zł | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,488TL (237 zł) | 248 zł | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 885TL (141 zł) | 192 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 291TL (46 zł) | 34 zł | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 64TL (10 zł) | 14 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 113TL (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,352TL (2,450 zł) | 2,424 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00TL (0.16 zł) | 0.33 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,008TL (161 zł) | 158 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 47TL (7 zł) | 18 zł | - 59% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,986 prices entered by 368 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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