Cost of living in Turkey compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 17% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Turkey | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 127TL (29 zł) | 35 zł | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 93TL (21 zł) | 27 zł | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44TL (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 20TL (4.56 zł) | 3.96 zł | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39TL (9 zł) | 13 zł | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22TL (4.89 zł) | 12 zł | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72TL (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (3.68 zł) | 3.79 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11TL (2.58 zł) | 3.33 zł | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 37TL (8 zł) | 4.18 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 260TL (59 zł) | 32 zł | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24TL (5.47 zł) | 8 zł | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7TL (1.57 zł) | 3.84 zł | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 37% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Turkey | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,734TL (3,998 zł) | 5,766 zł | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,591TL (2,387 zł) | 4,275 zł | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,449TL (327 zł) | 940 zł | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,143TL (2,512 zł) | 3,280 zł | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,588TL (1,485 zł) | 2,499 zł | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 853TL (192 zł) | 430 zł | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 143TL (32 zł) | 53 zł | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,268TL (1,188 zł) | 1,953 zł | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,908TL (430 zł) | 483 zł | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 96TL (22 zł) | 42 zł | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 83TL (19 zł) | 32 zł | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 23% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Turkey | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 799TL (180 zł) | 332 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 541TL (122 zł) | 149 zł | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,457TL (328 zł) | 322 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,518TL (342 zł) | 394 zł | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Turkey | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 651,810TL (146,929 zł) | 105,039 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL (4.47 zł) | 7 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 499TL (112 zł) | 125 zł | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 22% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Turkey | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33TL (7 zł) | 17 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46TL (10 zł) | 42 zł | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 632TL (142 zł) | 175 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 67TL (15 zł) | 21 zł | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63TL (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 53TL (12 zł) | 14 zł | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38TL (9 zł) | 5.92 zł | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43TL (10 zł) | 10 zł | - 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 160TL (36 zł) | 56 zł | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 15% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Turkey | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 425TL (96 zł) | 97 zł | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 161TL (36 zł) | 57 zł | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,009TL (227 zł) | 170 zł | + 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,124TL (253 zł) | 176 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 220TL (50 zł) | 26 zł | + 91% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49TL (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75TL (17 zł) | 13 zł | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,592TL (3,064 zł) | 2,670 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.29TL (0.29 zł) | 0.30 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 797TL (180 zł) | 138 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36TL (8 zł) | 17 zł | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,798 prices entered by 705 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 15% cheaper than in Poland
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