Cost of living in Turkey compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 53% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36TL (58 kr) | 112 kr | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23TL (37 kr) | 79 kr | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (20 kr) | 54 kr | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.55TL (7 kr) | 12 kr | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (18 kr) | 35 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.34TL (9 kr) | 34 kr | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL (29 kr) | 52 kr | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.77TL (8 kr) | 27 kr | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.16TL (7 kr) | 12 kr | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11TL (18 kr) | 16 kr | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64TL (104 kr) | 104 kr | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.06TL (8 kr) | 21 kr | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.04TL (3.30 kr) | 15 kr | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 67% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,221TL (5,207 kr) | 17,660 kr | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,934TL (3,126 kr) | 11,967 kr | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 522TL (844 kr) | 1,150 kr | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,242TL (3,624 kr) | 11,424 kr | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,416TL (2,289 kr) | 7,498 kr | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 392TL (634 kr) | 786 kr | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63TL (102 kr) | 292 kr | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,298TL (3,715 kr) | 4,295 kr | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 561TL (907 kr) | 1,025 kr | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29TL (48 kr) | 80 kr | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25TL (40 kr) | 305 kr | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 38% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 242TL (392 kr) | 857 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 156TL (252 kr) | 320 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 395TL (638 kr) | 977 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 319TL (515 kr) | 1,315 kr | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 39% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 165,152TL (267,017 kr) | 216,183 kr | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (11 kr) | 16 kr | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177TL (286 kr) | 772 kr | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 29% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (26 kr) | 59 kr | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL (43 kr) | 81 kr | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 196TL (318 kr) | 224 kr | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21TL (34 kr) | 43 kr | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (28 kr) | 31 kr | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (27 kr) | 35 kr | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (14 kr) | 23 kr | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (24 kr) | 18 kr | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34TL (55 kr) | 311 kr | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 45% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104TL (168 kr) | 408 kr | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 45TL (74 kr) | 254 kr | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 163TL (264 kr) | 878 kr | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212TL (343 kr) | 813 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42TL (68 kr) | 131 kr | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (23 kr) | 43 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20TL (33 kr) | 62 kr | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,990TL (4,835 kr) | 4,671 kr | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75TL (1.22 kr) | 1.59 kr | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186TL (301 kr) | 465 kr | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16TL (25 kr) | 61 kr | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 51% cheaper than in Sweden
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