Cost of living in Ankara, Turkey vs Tampico, Mexico
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Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 21% cheaper than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47TL (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 182 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28TL (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 107 | - 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 72 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.54TL (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | 13TL (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7TL (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 16 | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 38 | + 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6TL (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 36 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39TL (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 21 | - 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 19 | + 94% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64TL (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 159 | + 13% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 27 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.99TL (Mex$ 5.59) | Mex$ 13 | - 58% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is about the same as in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,438TL (Mex$ 9,640) | Mex$ 6,922 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,887TL (Mex$ 5,293) | Mex$ 5,114 | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 716TL (Mex$ 2,009) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,719TL (Mex$ 7,624) | Mex$ 8,746 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,391TL (Mex$ 3,901) | Mex$ 4,651 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 574TL (Mex$ 1,611) | Mex$ 1,742 | - 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75TL (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 372 | - 44% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,346TL (Mex$ 6,578) | Mex$ 7,827 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 652TL (Mex$ 1,829) | Mex$ 1,778 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33TL (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 64 | + 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26TL (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 46 | + 59% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 15% cheaper than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 266TL (Mex$ 747) | Mex$ 682 | + 10% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195TL (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 716 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466TL (Mex$ 1,307) | Mex$ 1,291 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333TL (Mex$ 933) | Mex$ 1,132 | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 32% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 236,023TL (Mex$ 661,822) | Mex$ 211,511 | + 213% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 16 | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 133TL (Mex$ 374) | Mex$ 498 | - 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34TL (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 226 | - 57% | |
Personal Care | + 14% | |||
Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 14% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 52 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19TL (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 106 | - 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 230TL (Mex$ 645) | Mex$ 512 | + 26% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17TL (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 79 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 32 | + 63% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 47 | - 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17TL (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 22 | + 112% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36TL (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 109 | - 9% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 22% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 119TL (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 278 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41TL (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 131 | - 13% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147TL (Mex$ 411) | Mex$ 547 | - 25% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 268TL (Mex$ 752) | Mex$ 576 | + 31% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52TL (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 81 | + 80% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15TL (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 45 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22TL (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 28 | + 123% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,650TL (Mex$ 10,235) | Mex$ 7,685 | + 33% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (Mex$ 1.89) | Mex$ 2.04 | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 191TL (Mex$ 535) | Mex$ 452 | + 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 51 | - 0% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ankara (Turkey) is 4% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 22,983 (8,196TL) in Ankara to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 22,000 in Tampico.
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