Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 119% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey)
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| Food | + 89% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 89% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 144 kr (397TL) | 218TL | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 kr (276TL) | 215TL | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 71 kr (195TL) | 90TL | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 kr (47TL) | 25TL | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 kr (137TL) | 39TL | + 249% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 kr (117TL) | 29TL | + 298% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (153TL) | 268TL | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (84TL) | 27TL | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 kr (39TL) | 20TL | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 kr (58TL) | 48TL | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 kr (324TL) | 342TL | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 kr (65TL) | 49TL | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (62TL) | 12TL | + 403% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 165% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,742 kr (65,570TL) | 26,926TL | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 16,364 kr (45,194TL) | 15,553TL | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,670 kr (4,611TL) | 1,508TL | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 15,014 kr (41,467TL) | 17,829TL | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,270 kr (28,362TL) | 10,456TL | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 389 kr (1,074TL) | 918TL | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 340 kr (940TL) | 139TL | + 574% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,079 kr (11,267TL) | 3,655TL | + 208% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 966 kr (2,667TL) | 3,958TL | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97 kr (269TL) | 137TL | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 286 kr (789TL) | 197TL | + 300% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 11% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Bursa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 859 kr (2,373TL) | 2,789TL | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 431 kr (1,189TL) | 1,102TL | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,004 kr (2,772TL) | 2,051TL | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,509 kr (4,167TL) | 1,790TL | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 158% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,042 kr (966,749TL) | 1,392,630TL | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 kr (56TL) | 40TL | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 969 kr (2,677TL) | 274TL | + 877% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 283 kr (781TL) | 61TL | + 1184% | |
| Personal Care | + 194% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 194% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 78 kr (214TL) | 11TL | + 1799% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 102 kr (283TL) | 60TL | + 370% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 236 kr (652TL) | 446TL | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 36 kr (99TL) | 17TL | + 493% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 36 kr (100TL) | 43TL | + 130% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (96TL) | 99TL | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 kr (75TL) | 18TL | + 310% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 kr (46TL) | 34TL | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 356 kr (982TL) | 54TL | + 1705% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 70% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 583 kr (1,609TL) | 161TL | + 900% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 314 kr (867TL) | 397TL | + 119% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,090 kr (3,010TL) | 1,000TL | + 201% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 928 kr (2,562TL) | 4,878TL | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 144 kr (398TL) | 95TL | + 316% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (120TL) | 44TL | + 174% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 75 kr (207TL) | 79TL | + 162% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,767 kr (15,928TL) | 2,042TL | + 680% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.86 kr (5.12TL) | 0.44TL | + 1068% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 450 kr (1,242TL) | 1,177TL | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 kr (191TL) | 54TL | + 254% | |
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TOTAL | + 119% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 511 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 01, 2023.
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