Cost of living in Mersin (Turkey) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
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Food | + 43% | |||
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Food in Mersin (Turkey) is 43% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Mersin | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 516TL (21,025 Dinar) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 231TL (9,432 Dinar) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 83TL (3,379 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 69% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 54TL (2,203 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 76% | |
12 eggs, large | 110TL (4,491 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 199% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 59TL (2,416 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 383% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 366TL (14,925 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 199% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 44TL (1,811 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 38TL (1,541 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 208% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7TL (268 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48TL (1,958 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 58TL (2,371 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 19% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 43TL (1,761 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 252% | |
Housing | + 8% | |||
Housing in Mersin (Turkey) is 8% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Mersin | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 63,604TL (2,591,556 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 46,189TL (1,881,983 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 7,253TL (295,522 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 491% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 44,024TL (1,793,786 Dinar) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 28,590TL (1,164,914 Dinar) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 4,232TL (172,415 Dinar) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 199TL (8,111 Dinar) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,388TL (504,758 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,756TL (234,546 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 196TL (7,997 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | + 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 249TL (10,129 Dinar) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Mersin (Turkey) is 19% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Mersin | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 2,911TL (118,614 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,224TL (49,860 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 3,591TL (146,332 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 388% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,456TL (100,070 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 300% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Mersin (Turkey) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Mersin | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,357,000TL (55,291,454 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38TL (1,545 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 55% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 94TL (3,826 Dinar) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Mersin (Turkey) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Mersin | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 79TL (3,221 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 225TL (9,148 Dinar) | 6,000 Dinar | + 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,774TL (72,274 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17TL (706 Dinar) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 109TL (4,456 Dinar) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 78TL (3,166 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 45TL (1,827 Dinar) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 116TL (4,708 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 135% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 396TL (16,136 Dinar) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 5% | |||
Entertainment in Mersin (Turkey) is 5% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
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Mersin | Al Mawsil al Jadidah | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 190TL (7,721 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 391TL (15,937 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,192TL (48,588 Dinar) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,542TL (185,067 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 358TL (14,577 Dinar) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 131TL (5,320 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 131TL (5,333 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,857TL (116,398 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60TL (24 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,700TL (69,287 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (2,275 Dinar) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 11% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 56 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2023.
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