Cost of living in Turkey compared to Sweden
Currency:
Food | - 44% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 44% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 332TL (106 kr) | 141 kr | - 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 188TL (60 kr) | 101 kr | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100TL (32 kr) | 67 kr | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (12 kr) | 16 kr | - 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 83TL (27 kr) | 44 kr | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (11 kr) | 42 kr | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167TL (53 kr) | 55 kr | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36TL (12 kr) | 33 kr | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (8 kr) | 16 kr | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (16 kr) | 20 kr | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270TL (87 kr) | 118 kr | - 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (15 kr) | 24 kr | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13TL (4.01 kr) | 18 kr | - 77% | |
Housing | - 55% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 55% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,837TL (10,517 kr) | 21,387 kr | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,774TL (6,333 kr) | 15,255 kr | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779TL (890 kr) | 2,449 kr | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,261TL (7,130 kr) | 14,014 kr | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,297TL (4,579 kr) | 9,732 kr | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,908TL (932 kr) | 410 kr | + 127% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (86 kr) | 324 kr | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,523TL (3,691 kr) | 4,699 kr | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,442TL (1,423 kr) | 1,233 kr | + 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188TL (60 kr) | 109 kr | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150TL (48 kr) | 288 kr | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 28% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,545TL (495 kr) | 879 kr | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,207TL (387 kr) | 453 kr | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,575TL (825 kr) | 1,017 kr | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323TL (744 kr) | 1,481 kr | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 38% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,476,380TL (472,867 kr) | 348,489 kr | + 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (12 kr) | 20 kr | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163TL (373 kr) | 917 kr | - 59% | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 37% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (31 kr) | 56 kr | - 44% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (51 kr) | 259 kr | - 80% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,388TL (445 kr) | 277 kr | + 60% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (73 kr) | 40 kr | + 82% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 121TL (39 kr) | 36 kr | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113TL (36 kr) | 36 kr | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (18 kr) | 41 kr | - 56% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 76TL (24 kr) | 20 kr | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207TL (66 kr) | 316 kr | - 79% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 54% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
Turkey | Sweden | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,323TL (424 kr) | 488 kr | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (114 kr) | 317 kr | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (337 kr) | 944 kr | - 64% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,624TL (520 kr) | 904 kr | - 42% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (100 kr) | 147 kr | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78TL (25 kr) | 44 kr | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (34 kr) | 72 kr | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (7,284 kr) | 6,541 kr | + 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (0.42 kr) | 8 kr | - 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,608TL (515 kr) | 439 kr | + 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (18 kr) | 70 kr | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,641 prices entered by 474 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 46% cheaper than in Sweden
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