- 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 (51 kr) | 112 kr | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 20TL (33 kr) | 76 kr | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (17 kr) | 53 kr | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.85TL (6 kr) | 12 kr | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (18 kr) | 33 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.71TL (8 kr) | 30 kr | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16TL (26 kr) | 50 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.29TL (7 kr) | 26 kr | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.27TL (5.52 kr) | 11 kr | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (15 kr) | 17 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54TL (91 kr) | 98 kr | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 4.21TL (7 kr) | 21 kr | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.94TL (3.26 kr) | 19 kr | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 70% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,003TL (5,061 kr) | 18,490 kr | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,783TL (3,004 kr) | 12,613 kr | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 422TL (712 kr) | 1,249 kr | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,151TL (3,626 kr) | 11,848 kr | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,252TL (2,110 kr) | 8,616 kr | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 309TL (521 kr) | 777 kr | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (90 kr) | 212 kr | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,893TL (3,191 kr) | 3,949 kr | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 443TL (747 kr) | 1,149 kr | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25TL (42 kr) | 75 kr | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 21TL (35 kr) | 301 kr | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 199TL (335 kr) | 952 kr | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156TL (264 kr) | 372 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 321TL (540 kr) | 942 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 258TL (434 kr) | 1,369 kr | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 43% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 135,801TL (228,860 kr) | 202,181 kr | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (11 kr) | 15 kr | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 182TL (307 kr) | 840 kr | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 43% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12TL (21 kr) | 52 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 21TL (35 kr) | 93 kr | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 161TL (271 kr) | 257 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17TL (29 kr) | 35 kr | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14TL (23 kr) | 41 kr | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (22 kr) | 30 kr | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7TL (12 kr) | 23 kr | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12TL (20 kr) | 21 kr | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL (49 kr) | 318 kr | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 49% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 87TL (146 kr) | 430 kr | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 37TL (63 kr) | 255 kr | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 142TL (239 kr) | 957 kr | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 189TL (319 kr) | 733 kr | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36TL (61 kr) | 130 kr | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12TL (20 kr) | 38 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17TL (28 kr) | 62 kr | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,390TL (4,027 kr) | 4,692 kr | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (1.13 kr) | 0.95 kr | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 155TL (261 kr) | 423 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (22 kr) | 61 kr | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.685
SEK
/
TRY
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,045 prices entered by 1,714 different people.
Cost of living in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in Sweden
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 8% more expensive than in Sweden
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 52% cheaper than in Sweden
- Cost of living in Albania is 52% cheaper than in Sweden
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Sweden
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 26% cheaper than in Sweden
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 33% cheaper than in Sweden
- Cost of living in Angola is 10% more expensive than in Sweden
- Cost of living in Armenia is 62% cheaper than in Sweden