Cost of living in Turkey compared to Mexico
Currency:
Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Turkey is 40% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Turkey | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 332TL (Mex$ 173) | Mex$ 307 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 188TL (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 160 | - 39% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 100TL (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 70 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 36TL (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 28 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 83TL (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 47 | - 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36TL (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 30 | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 167TL (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 94 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 36TL (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 50 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 26TL (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 35 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 51TL (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 11% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 270TL (Mex$ 141) | Mex$ 280 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 46TL (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 36 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13TL (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 25 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 21% | |||
Housing in Turkey is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Turkey | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 32,837TL (Mex$ 17,104) | Mex$ 22,547 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 19,774TL (Mex$ 10,299) | Mex$ 11,524 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,779TL (Mex$ 1,448) | Mex$ 1,261 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,261TL (Mex$ 11,595) | Mex$ 13,624 | - 15% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 14,297TL (Mex$ 7,447) | Mex$ 7,661 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,908TL (Mex$ 1,515) | Mex$ 888 | + 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 269TL (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 432 | - 68% | |
40” flat screen tv | 11,523TL (Mex$ 6,002) | Mex$ 6,272 | - 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,442TL (Mex$ 2,313) | Mex$ 2,714 | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 188TL (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 115 | - 15% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150TL (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 119 | - 35% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Turkey is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Turkey | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,545TL (Mex$ 805) | Mex$ 979 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,207TL (Mex$ 629) | Mex$ 692 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,575TL (Mex$ 1,341) | Mex$ 1,751 | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,323TL (Mex$ 1,210) | Mex$ 1,375 | - 12% | |
Transportation | + 22% | |||
Transportation in Turkey is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Turkey | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,476,380TL (Mex$ 768,984) | Mex$ 375,809 | + 105% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 37TL (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 1,163TL (Mex$ 606) | Mex$ 583 | + 4% | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Turkey is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Turkey | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 98TL (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 93 | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 159TL (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 218 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 1,388TL (Mex$ 723) | Mex$ 696 | + 4% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 229TL (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 79 | + 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 121TL (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 63 | + 0% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 113TL (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 69 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 56TL (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 35 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 76TL (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 34 | + 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 207TL (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 260 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Turkey is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Turkey | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 1,323TL (Mex$ 689) | Mex$ 396 | + 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 357TL (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 164 | + 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,053TL (Mex$ 548) | Mex$ 829 | - 34% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,624TL (Mex$ 846) | Mex$ 904 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 312TL (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 179 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 78TL (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 81 | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 107TL (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 49 | + 15% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 22,742TL (Mex$ 11,845) | Mex$ 11,173 | + 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.30TL (Mex$ 0.68) | Mex$ 2.44 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,608TL (Mex$ 837) | Mex$ 888 | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56TL (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 74 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 12,061 prices entered by 1,209 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Turkey is 13% cheaper than in Mexico
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