Cost of living in Mersin, Turkey vs Verona, Italy
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| Food | - 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mersin (Turkey) is 65% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23TL (€3.45) | €13 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21TL (€3.15) | €8 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11TL (€1.59) | €4.32 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.02TL (€0.46) | €1.42 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8TL (€1.28) | €4.15 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.33TL (€0.66) | €1.94 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12TL (€1.81) | €5.62 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.42TL (€0.52) | €1.75 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.76TL (€0.42) | €1.56 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9TL (€1.41) | €1.58 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 50TL (€8) | €7 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 3.88TL (€0.59) | €2.26 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.09TL (€0.32) | €1.49 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Mersin (Turkey) is 68% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,928TL (€292) | €1,114 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,134TL (€172) | €675 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 411TL (€62) | €191 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,291TL (€196) | €638 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 877TL (€133) | €484 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 359TL (€54) | €100 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 52TL (€8) | €24 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,436TL (€218) | €438 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 392TL (€59) | €122 | - 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19TL (€2.86) | €4.73 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19TL (€2.95) | €9 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Mersin (Turkey) is 52% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 191TL (€29) | €94 | - 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 143TL (€22) | €34 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299TL (€45) | €89 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 292TL (€44) | €127 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Mersin (Turkey) is 43% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,713TL (€19,213) | €20,908 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.52TL (€0.84) | €1.52 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 92TL (€14) | €33 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 41TL (€6) | €20 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Mersin (Turkey) is 65% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15TL (€2.23) | €8 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17TL (€2.52) | €8 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 154TL (€23) | €99 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 16TL (€2.39) | €5.09 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11TL (€1.60) | €3.61 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13TL (€1.93) | €3.88 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.47TL (€0.83) | €1.61 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9TL (€1.39) | €2.34 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18TL (€2.75) | €19 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Mersin (Turkey) is 57% cheaper than in Verona (Italy) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57TL (€9) | €41 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 31TL (€4.70) | €16 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 296TL (€45) | €94 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150TL (€23) | €57 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 34TL (€5.09) | €8 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11TL (€1.62) | €1.41 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15TL (€2.24) | €4.40 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,794TL (€272) | €444 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42TL (€0.06) | €0.18 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 195TL (€30) | €50 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14TL (€2.15) | €5.26 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 170 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Mersin (Turkey) is 59% cheaper than in Verona (Italy)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Verona you would need to make just about €1,402 (9,246TL) in Mersin.
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