Cost of living in Turkey compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 48% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 137TL (74 kr) | 127 kr | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 97TL (52 kr) | 92 kr | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 45TL (24 kr) | 63 kr | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21TL (11 kr) | 15 kr | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 39TL (21 kr) | 41 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22TL (12 kr) | 38 kr | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 70TL (38 kr) | 52 kr | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17TL (9 kr) | 30 kr | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (6 kr) | 14 kr | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 38TL (20 kr) | 19 kr | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 276TL (149 kr) | 109 kr | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25TL (14 kr) | 23 kr | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7TL (4.05 kr) | 25 kr | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 54% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 17,470TL (9,437 kr) | 18,155 kr | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,966TL (5,924 kr) | 13,530 kr | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,883TL (1,017 kr) | 1,049 kr | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 12,049TL (6,508 kr) | 12,261 kr | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,173TL (3,874 kr) | 9,048 kr | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,177TL (636 kr) | 551 kr | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 142TL (77 kr) | 327 kr | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,496TL (2,969 kr) | 4,049 kr | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,161TL (1,167 kr) | 3,663 kr | - 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 98TL (53 kr) | 127 kr | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 82TL (44 kr) | 225 kr | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 889TL (480 kr) | 920 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 573TL (310 kr) | 402 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,493TL (806 kr) | 991 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,538TL (831 kr) | 1,246 kr | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 658,736TL (355,825 kr) | 295,824 kr | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL (11 kr) | 21 kr | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 507TL (274 kr) | 859 kr | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 27% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 42TL (23 kr) | 44 kr | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 58TL (31 kr) | 100 kr | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 621TL (335 kr) | 267 kr | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 76TL (41 kr) | 38 kr | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67TL (36 kr) | 31 kr | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 54TL (29 kr) | 36 kr | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 38TL (20 kr) | 31 kr | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 43TL (23 kr) | 25 kr | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 149TL (81 kr) | 321 kr | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 36% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 425TL (230 kr) | 508 kr | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160TL (86 kr) | 301 kr | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 868TL (469 kr) | 756 kr | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,040TL (562 kr) | 769 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 220TL (119 kr) | 162 kr | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 49TL (27 kr) | 41 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75TL (41 kr) | 71 kr | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,592TL (7,342 kr) | 9,490 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.29TL (0.70 kr) | 1.32 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 797TL (430 kr) | 390 kr | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36TL (19 kr) | 69 kr | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,189 prices entered by 602 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 45% cheaper than in Sweden
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