Cost of living in Mersin, Turkey vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | - 34% | |||
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Food in Mersin (Turkey) is 34% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23TL (₨224) | ₨524 | - 57% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24TL (₨232) | ₨232 | - 0% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (₨96) | ₨178 | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.51TL (₨34) | ₨53 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 9TL (₨90) | ₨74 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.99TL (₨39) | ₨38 | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13TL (₨131) | ₨147 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.68TL (₨36) | ₨133 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.80TL (₨28) | ₨19 | + 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10TL (₨95) | ₨109 | - 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49TL (₨481) | ₨819 | - 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.42TL (₨43) | ₨75 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.21TL (₨22) | ₨27 | - 20% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Mersin (Turkey) is 27% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,965TL (₨19,283) | ₨21,065 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,113TL (₨10,928) | ₨15,843 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 419TL (₨4,115) | ₨3,761 | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,375TL (₨13,491) | ₨28,261 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 908TL (₨8,916) | ₨9,442 | - 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 430TL (₨4,222) | ₨3,583 | + 18% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57TL (₨560) | ₨967 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,526TL (₨14,975) | ₨36,957 | - 59% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424TL (₨4,164) | ₨11,203 | - 63% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19TL (₨190) | ₨332 | - 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18TL (₨181) | ₨148 | + 22% | |
Clothes | - 20% | |||
Clothes in Mersin (Turkey) is 20% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 214TL (₨2,101) | ₨2,276 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 165TL (₨1,618) | ₨2,500 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400TL (₨3,922) | ₨3,034 | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 329TL (₨3,229) | ₨2,269 | + 42% | |
Transportation | + 7% | |||
Transportation in Mersin (Turkey) is 7% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 129,763TL (₨1,273,533) | ₨734,341 | + 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.79TL (₨57) | ₨67 | - 15% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96TL (₨945) | ₨1,157 | - 18% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 33TL (₨327) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Mersin (Turkey) is 18% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15TL (₨144) | ₨174 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15TL (₨150) | ₨500 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 170TL (₨1,666) | ₨500 | + 233% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17TL (₨170) | ₨250 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (₨114) | ₨152 | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (₨131) | ₨189 | - 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.83TL (₨57) | ₨106 | - 46% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (₨103) | ₨73 | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19TL (₨191) | ₨190 | + 0% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Mersin (Turkey) is 9% cheaper than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70TL (₨690) | ₨1,199 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 33TL (₨326) | ₨451 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 317TL (₨3,110) | ₨1,423 | + 118% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186TL (₨1,828) | ₨1,473 | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (₨319) | ₨525 | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (₨109) | ₨164 | - 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (₨146) | ₨177 | - 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,038TL (₨20,003) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47TL (₨4.64) | ₨2.83 | + 64% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 199TL (₨1,954) | ₨2,533 | - 23% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16TL (₨156) | ₨187 | - 17% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ₨67,000 in Ghaziabad you would need to make just about ₨56,173 (5,724TL) in Mersin.
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