Cost of living in Turkey compared to Sweden
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 62% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (45 kr) | 113 kr | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (31 kr) | 82 kr | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (14 kr) | 57 kr | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.42TL (6 kr) | 14 kr | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (14 kr) | 36 kr | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60TL (6 kr) | 31 kr | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (26 kr) | 55 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.60TL (6 kr) | 27 kr | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.23TL (3.63 kr) | 12 kr | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (14 kr) | 16 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78TL (87 kr) | 116 kr | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6TL (7 kr) | 21 kr | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.40TL (2.69 kr) | 14 kr | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 72% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,622TL (4,064 kr) | 16,977 kr | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,214TL (2,484 kr) | 12,442 kr | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 566TL (636 kr) | 1,241 kr | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,609TL (2,928 kr) | 11,581 kr | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,446TL (1,622 kr) | 8,157 kr | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 451TL (506 kr) | 426 kr | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72TL (81 kr) | 180 kr | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,427TL (2,723 kr) | 4,457 kr | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 674TL (756 kr) | 1,172 kr | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32TL (36 kr) | 62 kr | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27TL (31 kr) | 238 kr | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 60% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 60% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 235TL (264 kr) | 989 kr | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187TL (210 kr) | 401 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 456TL (511 kr) | 1,099 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320TL (359 kr) | 1,372 kr | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 47% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 224,078TL (251,442 kr) | 252,598 kr | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (7 kr) | 14 kr | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223TL (251 kr) | 743 kr | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 45% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19TL (22 kr) | 53 kr | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (33 kr) | 116 kr | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (240 kr) | 242 kr | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (32 kr) | 42 kr | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (24 kr) | 31 kr | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (22 kr) | 27 kr | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (11 kr) | 27 kr | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL (21 kr) | 18 kr | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36TL (41 kr) | 284 kr | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 58% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 114TL (128 kr) | 371 kr | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (53 kr) | 258 kr | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 175TL (197 kr) | 937 kr | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315TL (353 kr) | 638 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54TL (61 kr) | 133 kr | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (18 kr) | 42 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (26 kr) | 63 kr | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,813TL (4,278 kr) | 5,277 kr | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (0.87 kr) | 3.65 kr | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 172TL (192 kr) | 366 kr | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (21 kr) | 63 kr | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 60% cheaper than in Sweden
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