Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 96% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | + 51% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 51% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 158 kr (626TL) | 523TL | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 112 kr (443TL) | 377TL | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 75 kr (300TL) | 161TL | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (63TL) | 48TL | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 kr (197TL) | 101TL | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 44 kr (175TL) | 56TL | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 kr (269TL) | 351TL | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (122TL) | 60TL | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (75TL) | 29TL | + 161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (78TL) | 90TL | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 136 kr (539TL) | 613TL | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 kr (104TL) | 58TL | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 kr (79TL) | 16TL | + 397% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 150% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 28,362 kr (112,616TL) | 40,831TL | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,027 kr (75,550TL) | 31,746TL | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,261 kr (5,008TL) | 2,742TL | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 17,031 kr (67,625TL) | 32,846TL | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 13,284 kr (52,749TL) | 11,585TL | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 329 kr (1,307TL) | 1,675TL | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 220 kr (873TL) | 463TL | + 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,248 kr (16,868TL) | 9,738TL | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,003 kr (3,982TL) | 4,303TL | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 108 kr (429TL) | 101TL | + 325% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 277 kr (1,099TL) | 239TL | + 359% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 22% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 902 kr (3,582TL) | 2,449TL | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 434 kr (1,724TL) | 1,382TL | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,157 kr (4,594TL) | 5,909TL | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,659 kr (6,586TL) | 4,683TL | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 153% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 153% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 311,125 kr (1,235,391TL) | 1,353,030TL | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (71TL) | 46TL | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,040 kr (4,128TL) | 1,061TL | + 289% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 407 kr (1,614TL) | 192TL | + 741% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 88 kr (349TL) | 104TL | + 236% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 117 kr (464TL) | 113TL | + 313% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 299 kr (1,189TL) | 6,423TL | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 51 kr (202TL) | 192TL | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr (176TL) | 119TL | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36 kr (141TL) | 89TL | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 33 kr (130TL) | 36TL | + 264% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 kr (86TL) | 73TL | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 387 kr (1,536TL) | 352TL | + 336% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 67% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 449 kr (1,784TL) | 1,919TL | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 342 kr (1,357TL) | 349TL | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,020 kr (4,048TL) | 2,431TL | + 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,129 kr (4,485TL) | 3,249TL | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 154 kr (610TL) | 274TL | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 52 kr (206TL) | 106TL | + 95% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 73 kr (289TL) | 203TL | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,489 kr (21,797TL) | 23,574TL | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.75 kr (11TL) | 0.73TL | + 1394% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 564 kr (2,241TL) | 1,303TL | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 72 kr (284TL) | 81TL | + 253% | |
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TOTAL | + 96% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 586 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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