Cost of living in Turkey compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 70% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60TL (34 kr) | 120 kr | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 48TL (28 kr) | 88 kr | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 30TL (17 kr) | 59 kr | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12TL (7 kr) | 14 kr | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23TL (13 kr) | 38 kr | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12TL (7 kr) | 34 kr | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 46TL (26 kr) | 52 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11TL (6 kr) | 27 kr | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8TL (4.54 kr) | 12 kr | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 24TL (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 124TL (71 kr) | 115 kr | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12TL (7 kr) | 22 kr | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.43TL (2.52 kr) | 22 kr | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 65% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 11,092TL (6,308 kr) | 17,188 kr | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,217TL (2,967 kr) | 13,337 kr | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,269TL (722 kr) | 1,030 kr | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,350TL (3,611 kr) | 10,278 kr | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,824TL (2,743 kr) | 7,038 kr | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 774TL (440 kr) | 562 kr | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 106TL (60 kr) | 287 kr | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,330TL (2,462 kr) | 3,242 kr | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,989TL (1,131 kr) | 1,113 kr | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54TL (31 kr) | 150 kr | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 68TL (39 kr) | 164 kr | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 467TL (265 kr) | 863 kr | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 388TL (221 kr) | 329 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,007TL (573 kr) | 887 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 542TL (308 kr) | 1,180 kr | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 515,544TL (293,168 kr) | 261,139 kr | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18TL (10 kr) | 19 kr | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 348TL (198 kr) | 754 kr | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 54% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42TL (24 kr) | 70 kr | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44TL (25 kr) | 100 kr | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 326TL (186 kr) | 249 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 39TL (22 kr) | 33 kr | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33TL (19 kr) | 35 kr | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31TL (18 kr) | 33 kr | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22TL (13 kr) | 22 kr | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30TL (17 kr) | 20 kr | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 64TL (36 kr) | 281 kr | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 61% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 217TL (124 kr) | 478 kr | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 88TL (50 kr) | 284 kr | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 348TL (198 kr) | 810 kr | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 415TL (236 kr) | 902 kr | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 94TL (54 kr) | 138 kr | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30TL (17 kr) | 41 kr | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36TL (20 kr) | 74 kr | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,672TL (4,363 kr) | 7,113 kr | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.28TL (0.73 kr) | 1.62 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 552TL (314 kr) | 333 kr | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 26TL (15 kr) | 66 kr | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,411 prices entered by 704 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in Sweden
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