- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Karlstad, Sweden compared to Zonguldak, Turkey
Currency:
Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Karlstad (Sweden) is 50% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 89 kr (43TL) | 10TL | + 329% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 68 kr (33TL) | 12TL | + 174% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 46 kr (22TL) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 10 kr (4.83TL) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 29 kr (14TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 kr (12TL) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46 kr (22TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 20 kr (10TL) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9 kr (4.38TL) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 kr (8TL) | 6.00TL | + 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 145 kr (70TL) | 25TL | + 180% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 20 kr (10TL) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (6TL) | - | - | |
Housing | + 45% | |||
Housing in Karlstad (Sweden) is 45% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,300 kr (4,489TL) | 750TL | + 499% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,667 kr (3,701TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,786 kr (862TL) | 120TL | + 618% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 9,000 kr (4,344TL) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,500 kr (2,172TL) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,800 kr (869TL) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 250 kr (121TL) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 3,578 kr (1,727TL) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,575 kr (760TL) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 kr (21TL) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 270 kr (130TL) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Karlstad (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 767 kr (370TL) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 486 kr (234TL) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 950 kr (458TL) | 200TL | + 129% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,300 kr (627TL) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 166% | |||
Transportation in Karlstad (Sweden) is 166% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 228,000 kr (110,052TL) | 44,000TL | + 150% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 14 kr (7TL) | 4.22TL | + 54% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 729 kr (352TL) | 90TL | + 291% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 9% | |||
Personal Care in Karlstad (Sweden) is 9% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 60 kr (29TL) | 7TL | + 314% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 90 kr (43TL) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 500 kr (241TL) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 42 kr (20TL) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 66 kr (32TL) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32 kr (15TL) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 kr (12TL) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 24 kr (12TL) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 288 kr (139TL) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Karlstad (Sweden) is in Zonguldak (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 425 kr (205TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 177 kr (85TL) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 575 kr (278TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 717 kr (346TL) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 kr (53TL) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (19TL) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 57 kr (28TL) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 4,990 kr (2,409TL) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.16 kr (1.04TL) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 266 kr (128TL) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 58 kr (28TL) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on March 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Karlstad (Sweden) is 56% more expensive than in Zonguldak (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 3,422TL
(7,089 kr)
in Karlstad
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,200TL
in Zonguldak.
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