Cost of living in Monterrey, Mexico vs Elazığ, Turkey
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Food | + 267% | |||
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Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 267% more expensive than in Elazığ (Turkey) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 281 (115TL) | 10TL | + 1048% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 134 (55TL) | 14TL | + 301% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 52 (21TL) | 12TL | + 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 21 (9TL) | 4.62TL | + 85% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (14TL) | 13TL | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (12TL) | 3.00TL | + 288% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 73 (30TL) | 10TL | + 212% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 45 (18TL) | 2.65TL | + 593% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (10TL) | 2.71TL | + 262% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (10TL) | 8TL | + 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 251 (103TL) | 12TL | + 791% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 30 (12TL) | 2.73TL | + 348% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (9TL) | 1.39TL | + 531% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 42% more expensive than in Elazığ (Turkey) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 23,720 (9,700TL) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 10,293 (4,209TL) | 300TL | + 1303% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,602 (655TL) | 72TL | + 814% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 14,661 (5,996TL) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 6,276 (2,567TL) | 272TL | + 845% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 871 (356TL) | 146TL | + 144% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 321 (131TL) | 59TL | + 124% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 7,155 (2,926TL) | 1,291TL | + 127% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,529 (1,034TL) | 187TL | + 454% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 106 (43TL) | 15TL | + 185% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 87 (35TL) | 6TL | + 453% | |
Clothes | + 273% | |||
Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 273% more expensive than in Elazığ (Turkey) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 811 (332TL) | 90TL | + 270% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 575 (235TL) | 59TL | + 300% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,471 (602TL) | 187TL | + 222% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,280 (524TL) | 158TL | + 231% | |
Transportation | + 123% | |||
Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 123% more expensive than in Elazığ (Turkey) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 378,330 (154,718TL) | 90,000TL | + 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (8TL) | 5.78TL | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 816 (334TL) | 75TL | + 345% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 100 (41TL) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 202% | |||
Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 202% more expensive than in Elazığ (Turkey) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 101 (41TL) | 13TL | + 214% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 274 (112TL) | 16TL | + 609% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 584 (239TL) | 50TL | + 377% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 66 (27TL) | 8TL | + 228% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 50 (20TL) | 13TL | + 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (23TL) | 9TL | + 170% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (13TL) | 5.25TL | + 143% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 37 (15TL) | 7TL | + 115% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 249 (102TL) | 16TL | + 517% | |
Entertainment | + 212% | |||
Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 212% more expensive than in Elazığ (Turkey) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 405 (166TL) | 54TL | + 205% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 145 (59TL) | 24TL | + 143% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 907 (371TL) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 790 (323TL) | 83TL | + 291% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 123 (50TL) | 20TL | + 156% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 78 (32TL) | 12TL | + 163% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 42 (17TL) | 8TL | + 120% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 11,072 (4,528TL) | 650TL | + 597% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.36 (0.56TL) | 0.37TL | + 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,504 (615TL) | 144TL | + 327% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 60 (24TL) | 12TL | + 109% | |
TOTAL | + 124% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 124% more expensive than in Elazığ (Turkey)
For example, you would need at least 60,610TL (Mex$ 148,209) in Monterrey to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 27,000TL in Elazığ.
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