Cost of living in İzmir, Turkey vs Tampico, Mexico
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in İzmir (Turkey) is 29% cheaper than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33TL (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 182 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27TL (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 107 | - 29% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 72 | - 54% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.61TL (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 19 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 12TL (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 30 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.53TL (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 16 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22TL (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 38 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.12TL (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 36 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.57TL (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 21 | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 19 | + 89% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 80TL (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 159 | + 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.25TL (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 27 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.19TL (Mex$ 6) | Mex$ 13 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in İzmir (Turkey) is 13% cheaper than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,791TL (Mex$ 7,843) | Mex$ 6,922 | + 13% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,078TL (Mex$ 5,840) | Mex$ 5,114 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 662TL (Mex$ 1,860) | Mex$ 1,602 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,354TL (Mex$ 6,613) | Mex$ 8,746 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,470TL (Mex$ 4,132) | Mex$ 4,651 | - 11% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 417TL (Mex$ 1,173) | Mex$ 1,742 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 74TL (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 372 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,140TL (Mex$ 6,014) | Mex$ 7,827 | - 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 682TL (Mex$ 1,915) | Mex$ 1,778 | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27TL (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 64 | + 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22TL (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 46 | + 33% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in İzmir (Turkey) is 22% cheaper than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 201TL (Mex$ 566) | Mex$ 682 | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 174TL (Mex$ 490) | Mex$ 716 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 512TL (Mex$ 1,439) | Mex$ 1,291 | + 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374TL (Mex$ 1,052) | Mex$ 1,132 | - 7% | |
Transportation | + 61% | |||
Transportation in İzmir (Turkey) is 61% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 241,814TL (Mex$ 679,426) | Mex$ 211,511 | + 221% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 16 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 227TL (Mex$ 639) | Mex$ 498 | + 28% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 46TL (Mex$ 130) | Mex$ 226 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | + 10% | |||
Personal Care in İzmir (Turkey) is 10% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 15TL (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 52 | - 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31TL (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 106 | - 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 193TL (Mex$ 542) | Mex$ 512 | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19TL (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 79 | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17TL (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 32 | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18TL (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 47 | + 8% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9TL (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15TL (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 22 | + 94% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37TL (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 109 | - 4% | |
Entertainment | + 22% | |||
Entertainment in İzmir (Turkey) is 22% more expensive than in Tampico (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 138TL (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 278 | + 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44TL (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 131 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 137TL (Mex$ 384) | Mex$ 547 | - 30% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225TL (Mex$ 631) | Mex$ 576 | + 10% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 39TL (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 81 | + 36% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16TL (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 45 | - 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22TL (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 28 | + 124% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,493TL (Mex$ 9,815) | Mex$ 7,685 | + 28% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.89TL (Mex$ 2.50) | Mex$ 2.04 | + 23% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 174TL (Mex$ 488) | Mex$ 452 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 17TL (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 51 | - 4% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 20,220 (7,197TL) in İzmir to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 19,000 in Tampico.
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