Cost of living in Turkey compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Turkey is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 40TL (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 213 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 118 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13TL (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 53 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.42TL (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 21 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13TL (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 35 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.60TL (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 25 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23TL (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 72 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.60TL (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 40 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.23TL (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 24 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 24 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 78TL (Mex$ 205) | Mex$ 233 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6TL (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 30 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.40TL (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 20 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Turkey is 31% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,656TL (Mex$ 9,645) | Mex$ 18,962 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,214TL (Mex$ 5,841) | Mex$ 8,614 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 566TL (Mex$ 1,494) | Mex$ 1,034 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,609TL (Mex$ 6,884) | Mex$ 10,152 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,446TL (Mex$ 3,814) | Mex$ 4,898 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 451TL (Mex$ 1,189) | Mex$ 718 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 72TL (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 381 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,427TL (Mex$ 6,402) | Mex$ 7,000 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 674TL (Mex$ 1,778) | Mex$ 2,031 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32TL (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 101 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27TL (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 91 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Turkey is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 235TL (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 845 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187TL (Mex$ 493) | Mex$ 650 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 456TL (Mex$ 1,202) | Mex$ 1,496 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 320TL (Mex$ 845) | Mex$ 1,106 | - 24% | |
| 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 | 224,078TL (Mex$ 591,162) | Mex$ 341,309 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 19 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223TL (Mex$ 589) | Mex$ 530 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Turkey is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19TL (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 82 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29TL (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 174 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 214TL (Mex$ 565) | Mex$ 518 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28TL (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 82 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21TL (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 50 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20TL (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 56 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 29 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 18TL (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 29 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36TL (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 190 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 114TL (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 311 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47TL (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 146 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 175TL (Mex$ 462) | Mex$ 836 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 315TL (Mex$ 830) | Mex$ 680 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54TL (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 121 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 71 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 23TL (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 39 | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,813TL (Mex$ 10,059) | Mex$ 9,977 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.78TL (Mex$ 2.05) | Mex$ 2.61 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 172TL (Mex$ 453) | Mex$ 991 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 61 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Turkey is 16% cheaper than in Mexico
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