Cost of Living Comparison Between Turkey and Mexico 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Mexico is 5.6% higher than in Turkey (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Mexico is 8.9% higher than in Turkey | |
| Rent Prices in Mexico are 20.5% higher than in Turkey | |
| Restaurant Prices in Mexico are 11.0% higher than in Turkey | |
| Groceries Prices in Mexico are 15.6% higher than in Turkey | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Mexico is 11.0% lower than in Turkey | |
Restaurants | Turkey Edit |
Mexico Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
300.00 TL (160.24 MXN) |
374.45 TL (200.00 MXN) |
+24.8 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
1,300.00 TL (694.36 MXN) |
1,497.79 TL (800.00 MXN) |
+15.2 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
280.00 TL (149.55 MXN) |
280.84 TL (150.00 MXN) |
+0.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
120.00 TL (64.09 MXN) |
84.25 TL (45.00 MXN) |
-29.8 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
150.00 TL (80.12 MXN) |
149.78 TL (80.00 MXN) |
-0.1 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
111.96 TL (59.80 MXN) |
116.90 TL (62.44 MXN) |
+4.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
45.47 TL (24.29 MXN) |
45.15 TL (24.11 MXN) |
-0.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
16.84 TL (9.00 MXN) |
33.22 TL (17.74 MXN) |
+97.2 % |
Markets | Turkey Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
129.57 TL (69.21 MXN) |
199.52 TL (106.57 MXN) |
+54.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
30.85 TL (16.48 MXN) |
83.95 TL (44.84 MXN) |
+172.2 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
29.23 TL (15.61 MXN) |
27.90 TL (14.90 MXN) |
-4.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
63.32 TL (33.82 MXN) |
85.24 TL (45.53 MXN) |
+34.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
161.65 TL (86.34 MXN) |
137.85 TL (73.63 MXN) |
-14.7 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
91.12 TL (48.67 MXN) |
121.84 TL (65.08 MXN) |
+33.7 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
301.83 TL (161.21 MXN) |
172.72 TL (92.25 MXN) |
-42.8 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
16.36 TL (8.74 MXN) |
44.10 TL (23.55 MXN) |
+169.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
32.87 TL (17.56 MXN) |
23.16 TL (12.37 MXN) |
-29.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
16.69 TL (8.91 MXN) |
29.50 TL (15.75 MXN) |
+76.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
20.21 TL (10.80 MXN) |
29.05 TL (15.52 MXN) |
+43.7 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
9.02 TL (4.82 MXN) |
32.04 TL (17.11 MXN) |
+255.3 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
8.41 TL (4.49 MXN) |
31.45 TL (16.80 MXN) |
+274.0 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
36.46 TL (19.47 MXN) |
45.28 TL (24.18 MXN) |
+24.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
13.18 TL (7.04 MXN) |
35.81 TL (19.12 MXN) |
+171.6 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
388.50 TL (207.51 MXN) |
374.45 TL (200.00 MXN) |
-3.6 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
73.15 TL (39.07 MXN) |
56.22 TL (30.03 MXN) |
-23.2 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
98.34 TL (52.53 MXN) |
102.51 TL (54.75 MXN) |
+4.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
77.00 TL (41.13 MXN) |
149.78 TL (80.00 MXN) |
+94.5 % |
Transportation | Turkey Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
22.00 TL (11.75 MXN) |
22.47 TL (12.00 MXN) |
+2.1 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
1,200.00 TL (640.95 MXN) |
936.12 TL (500.00 MXN) |
-22.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
31.92 TL (17.05 MXN) |
93.61 TL (50.00 MXN) |
+193.3 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
36.85 TL (19.68 MXN) |
120.52 TL (64.37 MXN) |
+227.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
254.32 TL (135.84 MXN) |
374.45 TL (200.00 MXN) |
+47.2 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
160.90 TL (85.94 MXN) |
173.14 TL (92.48 MXN) |
+7.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,585,100.00 TL (846,635.21 MXN) |
748,884.60 TL (399,995.00 MXN) |
-52.8 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
1,536,274.79 TL (820,556.64 MXN) |
807,835.29 TL (431,481.80 MXN) |
-47.4 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Turkey Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
2,209.38 TL (1,180.08 MXN) |
2,280.29 TL (1,217.95 MXN) |
+3.2 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
358.34 TL (191.40 MXN) |
827.14 TL (441.79 MXN) |
+130.8 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
463.20 TL (247.41 MXN) |
997.84 TL (532.97 MXN) |
+115.4 % |
Sports And Leisure | Turkey Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
1,518.06 TL (810.83 MXN) |
1,230.92 TL (657.46 MXN) |
-18.9 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
557.84 TL (297.95 MXN) |
654.27 TL (349.46 MXN) |
+17.3 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
220.00 TL (117.51 MXN) |
168.50 TL (90.00 MXN) |
-23.4 % |
Childcare | Turkey Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
18,254.63 TL (9,750.18 MXN) |
8,784.99 TL (4,692.25 MXN) |
-51.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
391,751.12 TL (209,242.51 MXN) |
195,773.10 TL (104,566.52 MXN) |
-50.0 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Turkey Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
1,889.95 TL (1,009.46 MXN) |
1,872.25 TL (1,000.01 MXN) |
-0.9 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
1,491.21 TL (796.48 MXN) |
1,438.59 TL (768.38 MXN) |
-3.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
3,610.29 TL (1,928.33 MXN) |
3,246.09 TL (1,733.81 MXN) |
-10.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
3,169.69 TL (1,693.00 MXN) |
3,061.83 TL (1,635.39 MXN) |
-3.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Turkey Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
20,918.50 TL (11,173.01 MXN) |
23,310.12 TL (12,450.42 MXN) |
+11.4 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
15,011.13 TL (8,017.76 MXN) |
16,344.14 TL (8,729.75 MXN) |
+8.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
35,775.81 TL (19,108.61 MXN) |
44,706.05 TL (23,878.44 MXN) |
+25.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
24,319.17 TL (12,989.38 MXN) |
31,319.67 TL (16,728.49 MXN) |
+28.8 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Turkey Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
6,107.91 TL (3,262.36 MXN) |
6,555.37 TL (3,501.36 MXN) |
+7.3 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
3,655.29 TL (1,952.37 MXN) |
4,596.35 TL (2,455.01 MXN) |
+25.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Turkey Edit |
Mexico Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
26,164.80 TL (13,975.17 MXN) |
25,358.61 TL (13,544.56 MXN) |
-3.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 41.28 | 11.46 | -72.2 % |
| Last update: | April 2025 | April 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1966 | 968 |
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