Cost of living in Ankara, Turkey vs Tapachula, Mexico
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 17% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47TL (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 65 | + 101% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28TL (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 99 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12TL (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 100 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.54TL (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 14 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 13TL (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 24 | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7TL (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 15 | + 32% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24TL (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 45 | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 6TL (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 40 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.39TL (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 42 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13TL (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 35 | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 64TL (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 130 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7TL (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 21 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.99TL (Mex$ 5.60) | Mex$ 20 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 27% | |||
Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 27% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,438TL (Mex$ 9,660) | Mex$ 13,191 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,887TL (Mex$ 5,303) | Mex$ 4,973 | + 7% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 716TL (Mex$ 2,013) | Mex$ 2,317 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,719TL (Mex$ 7,640) | Mex$ 8,747 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,391TL (Mex$ 3,909) | Mex$ 3,681 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 574TL (Mex$ 1,614) | Mex$ 1,399 | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 75TL (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 750 | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,346TL (Mex$ 6,591) | Mex$ 5,000 | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 652TL (Mex$ 1,833) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 83% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33TL (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 192 | - 52% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26TL (Mex$ 74) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 34% | |||
Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 34% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 266TL (Mex$ 749) | Mex$ 1,340 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 195TL (Mex$ 547) | Mex$ 800 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466TL (Mex$ 1,309) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 333TL (Mex$ 935) | Mex$ 1,000 | - 6% | |
Transportation | + 28% | |||
Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 28% more expensive than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 236,023TL (Mex$ 663,155) | Mex$ 300,000 | + 121% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7TL (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 19 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 133TL (Mex$ 375) | Mex$ 450 | - 17% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 34TL (Mex$ 96) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 37% | |||
Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 37% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 16TL (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 60 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19TL (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 200 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 230TL (Mex$ 646) | Mex$ 500 | + 29% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17TL (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 400 | - 88% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18TL (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 63 | - 17% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17TL (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 80 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10TL (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 44 | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 17TL (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 60 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36TL (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 135 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 9% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 119TL (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 147 | + 128% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41TL (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 140 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 147TL (Mex$ 412) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 268TL (Mex$ 753) | Mex$ 300 | + 151% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52TL (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 115 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15TL (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 80 | - 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22TL (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 55 | + 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,650TL (Mex$ 10,255) | Mex$ 18,000 | - 43% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67TL (Mex$ 1.89) | Mex$ 4.00 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 191TL (Mex$ 536) | Mex$ 417 | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18TL (Mex$ 51) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 11% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ankara (Turkey) is 11% cheaper than in Tapachula (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require Mex$ 40,000 in Tapachula you would need to make just about Mex$ 35,463 (12,622TL) in Ankara.
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