Cost of living in Ankara (Turkey) is 24% cheaper than in Chihuahua (Mexico)
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| Food | - 41% | |||
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| Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 41% cheaper than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Ankara | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 295TL (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 525 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100TL (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 160 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50TL (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 69 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21TL (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 29 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43TL (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 40 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24TL (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 35 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 128TL (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 101 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 40 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11TL (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 39 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 42TL (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 58 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 199TL (Mex$ 196) | Mex$ 340 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22TL (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 34 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7TL (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 24 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 42% cheaper than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Ankara | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,291TL (Mex$ 8,168) | Mex$ 16,344 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,100TL (Mex$ 5,024) | Mex$ 7,592 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,401TL (Mex$ 1,380) | Mex$ 733 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,876TL (Mex$ 3,818) | Mex$ 10,867 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,086TL (Mex$ 3,040) | Mex$ 4,640 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 999TL (Mex$ 984) | Mex$ 414 | + 138% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 147TL (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 347 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,588TL (Mex$ 6,489) | Mex$ 6,089 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,616TL (Mex$ 1,592) | Mex$ 2,024 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 113TL (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 87 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 82TL (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 119 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 20% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Ankara | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,122TL (Mex$ 1,105) | Mex$ 891 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 673TL (Mex$ 663) | Mex$ 662 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,282TL (Mex$ 2,248) | Mex$ 1,828 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,809TL (Mex$ 2,767) | Mex$ 1,213 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 17% cheaper than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 843,838TL (Mex$ 831,257) | Mex$ 280,549 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21TL (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162TL (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 807 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53TL (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 211 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 8% cheaper than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Ankara | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26TL (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 84 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 68TL (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 128 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,130TL (Mex$ 1,113) | Mex$ 471 | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 49TL (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 92 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63TL (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 61 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 51TL (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 55 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26TL (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 39 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 44TL (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 35 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 119TL (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 351 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 8% more expensive than in Chihuahua (Mexico) | ||||
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| Ankara | Chihuahua | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 538TL (Mex$ 530) | Mex$ 320 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 124TL (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 137 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 813TL (Mex$ 801) | Mex$ 996 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 665TL (Mex$ 655) | Mex$ 636 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 149TL (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 107 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 41TL (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 73 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 76TL (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 31 | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,162TL (Mex$ 13,950) | Mex$ 9,917 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (Mex$ 0.72) | Mex$ 2.53 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 871TL (Mex$ 858) | Mex$ 662 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35TL (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 68 | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 796 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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