Cost of living in Mersin, Turkey vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 71% | |||
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Food in Mersin (Turkey) is 71% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23TL (R$ 16) | R$ 35 | - 53% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24TL (R$ 17) | R$ 20 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10TL (R$ 7) | R$ 30 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.51TL (R$ 2.53) | R$ 4.00 | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | 9TL (R$ 7) | R$ 24 | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3.99TL (R$ 2.87) | R$ 9 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13TL (R$ 10) | R$ 30 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.68TL (R$ 2.65) | R$ 9 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.80TL (R$ 2.02) | R$ 10 | - 80% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10TL (R$ 7) | R$ 60 | - 88% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 49TL (R$ 35) | R$ 120 | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.42TL (R$ 3.18) | R$ 6.00 | - 47% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.21TL (R$ 1.59) | R$ 3.00 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Mersin (Turkey) is 4% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,965TL (R$ 1,413) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,113TL (R$ 801) | R$ 1,450 | - 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 419TL (R$ 301) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,375TL (R$ 988) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 908TL (R$ 653) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 430TL (R$ 309) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 57TL (R$ 41) | R$ 70 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,526TL (R$ 1,097) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 424TL (R$ 305) | R$ 300 | + 2% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19TL (R$ 14) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18TL (R$ 13) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Mersin (Turkey) is 30% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 214TL (R$ 154) | R$ 80 | + 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 165TL (R$ 119) | R$ 60 | + 98% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 400TL (R$ 287) | R$ 500 | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 329TL (R$ 237) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Mersin (Turkey) is 25% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 129,763TL (R$ 93,304) | R$ 15,000 | + 522% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.79TL (R$ 4.17) | R$ 4.46 | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96TL (R$ 69) | R$ 227 | - 70% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 33TL (R$ 24) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Mersin (Turkey) is 65% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15TL (R$ 11) | R$ 20 | - 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 15TL (R$ 11) | R$ 50 | - 78% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 170TL (R$ 122) | R$ 300 | - 59% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17TL (R$ 12) | R$ 20 | - 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12TL (R$ 8) | R$ 27 | - 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (R$ 10) | R$ 36 | - 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.83TL (R$ 4.19) | R$ 13 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11TL (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 44% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19TL (R$ 14) | R$ 60 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 37% | |||
Entertainment in Mersin (Turkey) is 37% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70TL (R$ 51) | R$ 200 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 33TL (R$ 24) | R$ 80 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 317TL (R$ 228) | R$ 300 | - 24% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 186TL (R$ 134) | R$ 80 | + 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33TL (R$ 23) | R$ 80 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (R$ 11) | R$ 5.00 | + 114% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,038TL (R$ 1,465) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47TL (R$ 0.34) | R$ 0.50 | - 32% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 199TL (R$ 143) | R$ 300 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16TL (R$ 11) | R$ 5.00 | + 128% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

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 R$ 4,000 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 2,585 (3,595TL) in Mersin.
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