Cost of living in Mersin, Turkey

Summary of cost of living in Mersin

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 119,581TL
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 72,305TL
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Mersin
Current as of Dec 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 516TL
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 231TL
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 83TL
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 54TL
12 eggs, large 110TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 59TL
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 366TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 44TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 38TL
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 7TL
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 48TL
2 liters of coca-cola 58TL
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 43TL
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 63,604TL
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 46,189TL
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 7,253TL
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 44,024TL
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 28,590TL
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 4,232TL
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 199TL
40” flat screen tv 12,388TL
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 5,756TL
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 196TL
Hourly rate for cleaning help 249TL
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 2,911TL
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,224TL
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 3,591TL
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 2,456TL
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,357,000TL
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 38TL
Monthly ticket public transport 94TL
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 79TL
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 225TL
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,774TL
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 17TL
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 109TL
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 78TL
4 rolls of toilet paper 45TL
Tube of toothpaste 116TL
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 396TL
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 190TL
2 tickets to the movies 391TL
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 1,192TL
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 4,542TL
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 358TL
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 131TL
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 131TL
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 2,857TL
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.60TL
1 month of gym membership in business district 1,700TL
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 56TL
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 56 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: December 19, 2023

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