Cost of living in Turkey compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 36TL (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 154 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23TL (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 106 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 59 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.54TL (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 20 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11TL (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 32 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.33TL (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 22 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18TL (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 67 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.76TL (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 40 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.18TL (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 24 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 11TL (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 21 | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64TL (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 216 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.06TL (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 28 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.03TL (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 19 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 30% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,223TL (Mex$ 10,171) | Mex$ 19,052 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,934TL (Mex$ 6,103) | Mex$ 8,926 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 522TL (Mex$ 1,648) | Mex$ 1,269 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,242TL (Mex$ 7,075) | Mex$ 10,671 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,416TL (Mex$ 4,468) | Mex$ 5,897 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 392TL (Mex$ 1,238) | Mex$ 937 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 63TL (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 388 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,298TL (Mex$ 7,251) | Mex$ 7,514 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 561TL (Mex$ 1,771) | Mex$ 1,954 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 29TL (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 100 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25TL (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 88 | - 10% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 242TL (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 854 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 156TL (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 636 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 394TL (Mex$ 1,243) | Mex$ 1,507 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 319TL (Mex$ 1,006) | Mex$ 1,213 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Turkey is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 165,147TL (Mex$ 521,204) | Mex$ 326,151 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177TL (Mex$ 558) | Mex$ 496 | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 78 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 27TL (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 228 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 196TL (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 552 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21TL (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 68 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 49 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 58 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 30 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 30 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34TL (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 175 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 104TL (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 348 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 45TL (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 140 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 163TL (Mex$ 515) | Mex$ 942 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 212TL (Mex$ 669) | Mex$ 663 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 42TL (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 110 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14TL (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 59 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 20TL (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 41 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,990TL (Mex$ 9,438) | Mex$ 9,893 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.75TL (Mex$ 2.38) | Mex$ 1.57 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186TL (Mex$ 587) | Mex$ 848 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16TL (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 55 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 10% cheaper than in Mexico
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