- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 58% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (56 kr) | 109 kr | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18TL (34 kr) | 75 kr | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (17 kr) | 54 kr | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.43TL (6 kr) | 11 kr | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9TL (17 kr) | 34 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.05TL (7 kr) | 31 kr | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14TL (27 kr) | 53 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.86TL (7 kr) | 26 kr | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.42TL (4.48 kr) | 10 kr | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (14 kr) | 17 kr | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49TL (91 kr) | 98 kr | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.73TL (7 kr) | 21 kr | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.89TL (3.50 kr) | 19 kr | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 67% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,797TL (5,168 kr) | 17,723 kr | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,759TL (3,250 kr) | 12,359 kr | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 374TL (692 kr) | 1,069 kr | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,122TL (3,921 kr) | 11,763 kr | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,302TL (2,407 kr) | 8,237 kr | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 308TL (570 kr) | 637 kr | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (99 kr) | 231 kr | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,706TL (3,153 kr) | 4,133 kr | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 397TL (734 kr) | 1,371 kr | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24TL (44 kr) | 72 kr | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (40 kr) | 254 kr | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 185TL (342 kr) | 934 kr | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 138TL (255 kr) | 373 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291TL (537 kr) | 934 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 262TL (483 kr) | 1,367 kr | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 112,738TL (208,343 kr) | 204,538 kr | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47TL (10 kr) | 14 kr | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172TL (318 kr) | 836 kr | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 39% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (23 kr) | 56 kr | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (38 kr) | 104 kr | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 172TL (318 kr) | 250 kr | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18TL (34 kr) | 39 kr | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (23 kr) | 39 kr | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (22 kr) | 32 kr | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.74TL (11 kr) | 21 kr | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (21 kr) | 19 kr | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28TL (52 kr) | 308 kr | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 47% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93TL (172 kr) | 390 kr | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (67 kr) | 258 kr | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 139TL (257 kr) | 816 kr | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 178TL (329 kr) | 729 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (62 kr) | 130 kr | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (20 kr) | 39 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (28 kr) | 61 kr | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,983TL (3,664 kr) | 4,706 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.54TL (1.00 kr) | 0.91 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 160TL (296 kr) | 425 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (24 kr) | 63 kr | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 54% cheaper than in Sweden
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