- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Turkey
- Hermosillo
- Istanbul
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Hermosillo (Mexico) and Istanbul (Turkey)
| Food | 6% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 6% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 116 (16.96TL) | 16.81TL | 1% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 56 (8.15TL) | 11.84TL | 31% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 38 (5.62TL) | 5.59TL | 0% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 23 (3.41TL) | 2.20TL | 55% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 (3.90TL) | 4.30TL | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 19 (2.78TL) | 3.07TL | 10% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 39 (5.72TL) | 7.98TL | 28% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 29 (4.17TL) | 3.10TL | 34% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 26 (3.84TL) | 2.48TL | 55% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 12.67 (1.85TL) | 4.00TL | 54% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 96 (13.99TL) | 29TL | 52% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 17.25 (2.52TL) | 2.63TL | 4% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 18.75 (2.74TL) | 1.47TL | 86% |
| Housing | 37% | ||
| Housing in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 5,571 (815TL) | 1,953TL | 58% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,556 (227TL) | 263TL | 13% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 608 (89TL) | 53TL | 68% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 12,833 (1,877TL) | 1,208TL | 55% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 3,500 (512TL) | 207TL | 147% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 54 (7.95TL) | 14.18TL | 44% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 64 (9.36TL) | 15.64TL | 40% |
| Clothes | 2% | ||
| Clothes in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 2% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 910 (133TL) | 149TL | 11% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 683 (100TL) | 95TL | 6% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,020 (149TL) | 146TL | 2% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 675 (99TL) | 134TL | 26% |
| Transportation | 58% | ||
| Transportation in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 58% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 197,500 (28,883TL) | 56,125TL | 49% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 15.33 (2.24TL) | 4.64TL | 52% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 313 (46TL) | 129TL | 64% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 18.84TL | - |
| Personal Care | 13% | ||
| Personal Care in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 102 (14.87TL) | 8.61TL | 73% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 60 (8.77TL) | 10.98TL | 20% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 30 (4.39TL) | 6.53TL | 33% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 80 (11.70TL) | 7.60TL | 54% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 39 (5.70TL) | 3.99TL | 43% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 26 (3.86TL) | 7TL | 45% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 125 (18.28TL) | 24TL | 23% |
| Entertainment | 36% | ||
| Entertainment in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 36% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 250 (37TL) | 54TL | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 87 (12.70TL) | 30TL | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 700 (102TL) | 58TL | 78% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 575 (84TL) | 150TL | 44% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 60 (8.77TL) | 22TL | 59% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 34 (4.94TL) | 7.21TL | 32% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 27 (3.97TL) | 8.62TL | 54% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,325 (340TL) | 501TL | 32% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.39 (0.50TL) | 0.43TL | 16% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 700 (102TL) | 202TL | 49% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 36 (5.26TL) | 8.68TL | 39% |
| TOTAL | 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,187 prices entered by 488 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2013.
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Cost of living in Hermosillo (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Istanbul (Turkey)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
2,500TL
in Istanbul
you would need to make just about 1,635TL
(Mex$ 11,177)
in Hermosillo.