Cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey vs Mazatlán, Mexico
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Food | - 30% | |||
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Food in Istanbul (Turkey) is 30% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38TL (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 183 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28TL (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 100 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15TL (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 48 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.86TL (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 27% | |
12 eggs, large | 14TL (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 36 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.64TL (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 17 | - 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 26TL (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 64 | + 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6TL (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 39 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.37TL (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 21 | - 60% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 24 | + 34% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89TL (Mex$ 219) | Mex$ 244 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 27 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.59TL (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 14 | - 55% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Istanbul (Turkey) is 13% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,326TL (Mex$ 10,689) | Mex$ 14,843 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,749TL (Mex$ 6,791) | Mex$ 6,999 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 544TL (Mex$ 1,343) | Mex$ 1,222 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,655TL (Mex$ 9,030) | Mex$ 8,735 | + 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,990TL (Mex$ 4,916) | Mex$ 4,635 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 401TL (Mex$ 990) | Mex$ 770 | + 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72TL (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 351 | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,525TL (Mex$ 6,237) | Mex$ 8,035 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 736TL (Mex$ 1,820) | Mex$ 1,699 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35TL (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 88 | - 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29TL (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 54 | + 34% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Istanbul (Turkey) is 16% cheaper than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 252TL (Mex$ 623) | Mex$ 848 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 203TL (Mex$ 502) | Mex$ 552 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461TL (Mex$ 1,139) | Mex$ 1,345 | - 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 351TL (Mex$ 868) | Mex$ 1,227 | - 29% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Istanbul (Turkey) is 30% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 219,546TL (Mex$ 542,420) | Mex$ 255,638 | + 112% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6TL (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 20 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 243TL (Mex$ 600) | Mex$ 424 | + 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38TL (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 283 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Istanbul (Turkey) is about the same as in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18TL (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 105 | - 57% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 137 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 206TL (Mex$ 510) | Mex$ 517 | - 1% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 58 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 43 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 36 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 20TL (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 19 | + 150% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46TL (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 87 | + 31% | |
Entertainment | + 6% | |||
Entertainment in Istanbul (Turkey) is 6% more expensive than in Mazatlán (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 133TL (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 298 | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56TL (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 109 | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199TL (Mex$ 491) | Mex$ 675 | - 27% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 342TL (Mex$ 845) | Mex$ 605 | + 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 60TL (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 110 | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17TL (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 54 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 24TL (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 36 | + 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,950TL (Mex$ 9,760) | Mex$ 8,697 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.70TL (Mex$ 1.74) | Mex$ 2.78 | - 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 212TL (Mex$ 524) | Mex$ 522 | + 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19TL (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 53 | - 11% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 41,000 in Mazatlán you would need to make just about Mex$ 39,443 (15,965TL) in Istanbul.
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