- Cost of Living
- Turkey
- Sweden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Turkey compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 67% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30TL (42 kr) | 109 kr | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19TL (27 kr) | 76 kr | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9TL (13 kr) | 53 kr | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.54TL (4.99 kr) | 12 kr | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10TL (13 kr) | 35 kr | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.20TL (5.91 kr) | 31 kr | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15TL (21 kr) | 52 kr | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.08TL (5.75 kr) | 26 kr | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.64TL (3.72 kr) | 10 kr | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 8TL (11 kr) | 17 kr | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51TL (72 kr) | 99 kr | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3.89TL (5.48 kr) | 21 kr | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.12TL (2.98 kr) | 19 kr | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 74% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,048TL (4,291 kr) | 17,411 kr | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,838TL (2,587 kr) | 11,911 kr | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 402TL (566 kr) | 1,105 kr | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,134TL (3,003 kr) | 11,340 kr | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,311TL (1,845 kr) | 8,259 kr | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 302TL (424 kr) | 695 kr | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 53TL (75 kr) | 236 kr | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,741TL (2,450 kr) | 3,975 kr | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 403TL (567 kr) | 1,337 kr | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 23TL (33 kr) | 75 kr | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (31 kr) | 275 kr | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 56% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 187TL (263 kr) | 934 kr | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 146TL (205 kr) | 361 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 303TL (427 kr) | 935 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 270TL (380 kr) | 1,357 kr | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 55% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 117,886TL (165,932 kr) | 204,869 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.74TL (8 kr) | 15 kr | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 176TL (248 kr) | 837 kr | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 52% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 13TL (18 kr) | 52 kr | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20TL (28 kr) | 94 kr | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 171TL (241 kr) | 259 kr | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19TL (27 kr) | 37 kr | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13TL (18 kr) | 40 kr | - 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12TL (17 kr) | 30 kr | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6TL (8 kr) | 22 kr | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (16 kr) | 20 kr | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29TL (41 kr) | 301 kr | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 59% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95TL (134 kr) | 404 kr | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36TL (51 kr) | 257 kr | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 153TL (215 kr) | 847 kr | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175TL (246 kr) | 748 kr | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (48 kr) | 129 kr | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (15 kr) | 39 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16TL (22 kr) | 61 kr | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,046TL (2,880 kr) | 4,692 kr | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.59TL (0.83 kr) | 0.92 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 159TL (224 kr) | 411 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 13TL (18 kr) | 63 kr | - 71% | |
| TOTAL | - 64% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 64% cheaper than in Sweden
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