Cost of Living Comparison Between Turkey and Sweden 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Sweden is 69.0% higher than in Turkey (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Sweden is 66.3% higher than in Turkey | |
| Rent Prices in Sweden are 56.8% higher than in Turkey | |
| Restaurant Prices in Sweden are 83.3% higher than in Turkey | |
| Groceries Prices in Sweden are 73.5% higher than in Turkey | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Sweden is 127.9% higher than in Turkey | |
Restaurants | Turkey Edit |
Sweden Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
350.00 TL (78.78 kr) |
621.99 TL (140.00 kr) |
+77.7 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
1,600.00 TL (360.13 kr) |
3,554.23 TL (800.00 kr) |
+122.1 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
350.00 TL (78.78 kr) |
488.71 TL (110.00 kr) |
+39.6 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
148.38 TL (33.40 kr) |
333.21 TL (75.00 kr) |
+124.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
180.00 TL (40.52 kr) |
333.21 TL (75.00 kr) |
+85.1 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
138.72 TL (31.22 kr) |
204.66 TL (46.07 kr) |
+47.5 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
56.01 TL (12.61 kr) |
118.68 TL (26.71 kr) |
+111.9 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
20.31 TL (4.57 kr) |
97.78 TL (22.01 kr) |
+381.5 % |
Markets | Turkey Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
40.62 TL (9.14 kr) |
71.71 TL (16.14 kr) |
+76.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
29.20 TL (6.57 kr) |
115.21 TL (25.93 kr) |
+294.6 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
39.36 TL (8.86 kr) |
72.13 TL (16.24 kr) |
+83.2 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
90.68 TL (20.41 kr) |
186.04 TL (41.87 kr) |
+105.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
175.80 TL (39.57 kr) |
232.66 TL (52.37 kr) |
+32.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
105.46 TL (23.74 kr) |
237.40 TL (53.44 kr) |
+125.1 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
361.41 TL (81.35 kr) |
371.82 TL (83.69 kr) |
+2.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
27.80 TL (6.26 kr) |
61.75 TL (13.90 kr) |
+122.1 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
43.22 TL (9.73 kr) |
52.42 TL (11.80 kr) |
+21.3 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
24.27 TL (5.46 kr) |
59.86 TL (13.47 kr) |
+146.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
25.05 TL (5.64 kr) |
85.32 TL (19.21 kr) |
+240.6 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
12.56 TL (2.83 kr) |
34.61 TL (7.79 kr) |
+175.5 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
10.19 TL (2.29 kr) |
33.16 TL (7.46 kr) |
+225.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
41.02 TL (9.23 kr) |
101.41 TL (22.83 kr) |
+147.2 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
20.66 TL (4.65 kr) |
61.44 TL (13.83 kr) |
+197.4 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
450.00 TL (101.29 kr) |
488.71 TL (110.00 kr) |
+8.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
88.51 TL (19.92 kr) |
85.42 TL (19.23 kr) |
-3.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
118.35 TL (26.64 kr) |
94.01 TL (21.16 kr) |
-20.6 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
90.00 TL (20.26 kr) |
333.21 TL (75.00 kr) |
+270.2 % |
Transportation | Turkey Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
30.00 TL (6.75 kr) |
164.38 TL (37.00 kr) |
+447.9 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
2,000.00 TL (450.17 kr) |
3,820.80 TL (860.00 kr) |
+91.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
45.50 TL (10.24 kr) |
262.12 TL (59.00 kr) |
+476.1 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
51.50 TL (11.59 kr) |
143.00 TL (32.19 kr) |
+177.7 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
350.00 TL (78.78 kr) |
2,621.24 TL (590.00 kr) |
+648.9 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
51.11 TL (11.50 kr) |
82.09 TL (18.48 kr) |
+60.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
2,098,000.00 TL (472,226.14 kr) |
1,372,821.07 TL (309,000.00 kr) |
-34.6 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
1,860,219.61 TL (418,705.59 kr) |
1,457,166.70 TL (327,984.85 kr) |
-21.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Turkey Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
2,795.13 TL (629.14 kr) |
5,483.47 TL (1,234.24 kr) |
+96.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
417.06 TL (93.87 kr) |
1,201.13 TL (270.35 kr) |
+188.0 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
585.05 TL (131.69 kr) |
1,677.26 TL (377.52 kr) |
+186.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Turkey Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
2,082.80 TL (468.81 kr) |
1,755.51 TL (395.14 kr) |
-15.7 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
789.54 TL (177.71 kr) |
1,135.46 TL (255.57 kr) |
+43.8 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
300.00 TL (67.53 kr) |
706.40 TL (159.00 kr) |
+135.5 % |
Childcare | Turkey Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
27,710.32 TL (6,237.15 kr) |
6,475.23 TL (1,457.47 kr) |
-76.6 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
571,821.58 TL (128,707.86 kr) |
136,373.45 TL (30,695.48 kr) |
-76.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Turkey Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
2,218.41 TL (499.33 kr) |
4,013.11 TL (903.29 kr) |
+80.9 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
1,764.51 TL (397.16 kr) |
1,761.87 TL (396.57 kr) |
-0.2 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
4,411.74 TL (993.01 kr) |
4,363.74 TL (982.21 kr) |
-1.1 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
3,886.58 TL (874.81 kr) |
6,306.18 TL (1,419.42 kr) |
+62.3 % |
Rent Per Month | Turkey Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
25,594.51 TL (5,760.91 kr) |
38,709.19 TL (8,712.82 kr) |
+51.2 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
18,285.02 TL (4,115.66 kr) |
31,059.59 TL (6,991.01 kr) |
+69.9 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
45,019.47 TL (10,133.16 kr) |
65,497.87 TL (14,742.52 kr) |
+45.5 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
29,952.11 TL (6,741.74 kr) |
51,039.49 TL (11,488.17 kr) |
+70.4 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Turkey Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
7,652.10 TL (1,722.36 kr) |
24,561.50 TL (5,528.40 kr) |
+221.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
4,444.54 TL (1,000.40 kr) |
15,460.76 TL (3,479.97 kr) |
+247.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Turkey Edit |
Sweden Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
35,793.71 TL (8,056.59 kr) |
135,624.12 TL (30,526.81 kr) |
+278.9 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 43.40 | 4.45 | -89.8 % |
| Last update: | 20 November 2025 | 20 November 2025 | |
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