Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 118% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey)
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| Food | + 117% | |||
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 117% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 148 kr (471TL) | 218TL | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (322TL) | 215TL | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 79 kr (253TL) | 74TL | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 kr (49TL) | 32TL | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 48 kr (153TL) | 53TL | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 35 kr (113TL) | 33TL | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62 kr (197TL) | 143TL | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 29 kr (92TL) | 25TL | + 262% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 17 kr (55TL) | 20TL | + 176% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (63TL) | 46TL | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 117 kr (374TL) | 342TL | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (80TL) | 49TL | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 kr (70TL) | 19TL | + 265% | |
| Housing | + 210% | |||
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 210% 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 | 26,052 kr (83,112TL) | 27,079TL | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 17,686 kr (56,422TL) | 15,633TL | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,151 kr (3,671TL) | 1,508TL | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,258 kr (51,867TL) | 17,829TL | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 11,465 kr (36,576TL) | 10,456TL | + 250% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 327 kr (1,045TL) | 918TL | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 213 kr (680TL) | 139TL | + 387% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,077 kr (13,007TL) | 3,655TL | + 256% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 959 kr (3,060TL) | 3,958TL | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 97 kr (310TL) | 137TL | + 127% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 266 kr (847TL) | 197TL | + 330% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 7% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Bursa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 804 kr (2,565TL) | 2,618TL | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 433 kr (1,382TL) | 1,398TL | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,021 kr (3,256TL) | 3,603TL | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,547 kr (4,934TL) | 1,790TL | + 176% | |
| Transportation | + 109% | |||
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 109% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 340,649 kr (1,086,765TL) | 1,552,770TL | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (57TL) | 37TL | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,023 kr (3,264TL) | 723TL | + 351% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 399 kr (1,274TL) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 153% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 82 kr (261TL) | 60TL | + 335% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 106 kr (339TL) | 92TL | + 269% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 270 kr (862TL) | 1,187TL | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 53 kr (168TL) | 17TL | + 907% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 kr (132TL) | 43TL | + 205% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 kr (110TL) | 99TL | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 29 kr (92TL) | 18TL | + 407% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 20 kr (64TL) | 34TL | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 382 kr (1,219TL) | 54TL | + 2140% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 72% more expensive than in Bursa (Turkey) | ||||
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| Stockholm | Bursa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 471 kr (1,502TL) | 987TL | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 322 kr (1,027TL) | 397TL | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 759 kr (2,421TL) | 834TL | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,014 kr (3,235TL) | 4,878TL | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 148 kr (473TL) | 95TL | + 395% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 44 kr (139TL) | 44TL | + 217% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 67 kr (215TL) | 116TL | + 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,546 kr (17,693TL) | 2,042TL | + 767% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.73 kr (9TL) | 0.44TL | + 1883% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 537 kr (1,712TL) | 1,177TL | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 72 kr (228TL) | 54TL | + 323% | |
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TOTAL | + 118% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 295 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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