Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 117% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey)
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 193% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 281 (114TL) | 20TL | 460% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 134 (54TL) | 16TL | 232% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 52 (21TL) | 10TL | 109% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 21 (9TL) | 2.99TL | 184% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 35 (14TL) | 9TL | 51% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 28 (12TL) | 5.17TL | 123% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 74 (30TL) | 14TL | 110% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 44 (18TL) | 4.42TL | 301% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 24 (10TL) | 3.96TL | 145% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 26 (10TL) | 9TL | 17% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 257 (104TL) | 44TL | 135% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 30 (12TL) | 3.45TL | 248% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 21 (9TL) | 2.11TL | 304% |
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 179% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 23,720 (9,602TL) | 1,375TL | 598% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 10,293 (4,167TL) | 1,439TL | 189% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,602 (648TL) | 393TL | 65% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 14,661 (5,935TL) | 1,310TL | 353% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 6,276 (2,541TL) | 1,230TL | 107% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 871 (353TL) | 695TL | 49% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 321 (130TL) | 61TL | 112% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 7,155 (2,896TL) | 1,755TL | 65% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 2,529 (1,024TL) | 602TL | 70% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 106 (43TL) | 22TL | 93% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 87 (35TL) | 21TL | 66% |
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 20% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 811 (328TL) | 292TL | 13% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 575 (233TL) | 227TL | 2% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,471 (596TL) | 306TL | 95% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 1,280 (518TL) | 196TL | 165% |
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 93% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 378,330 (153,153TL) | 103,148TL | 48% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 20 (8TL) | 5.38TL | 51% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 795 (322TL) | 103TL | 212% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 100 (40TL) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 38% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 101 (41TL) | 35TL | 16% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 274 (111TL) | 39TL | 187% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 584 (236TL) | 181TL | 31% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 66 (27TL) | 39TL | 31% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 50 (20TL) | 18TL | 12% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 57 (23TL) | 22TL | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 31 (13TL) | 10TL | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 37 (15TL) | 15TL | 1% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 249 (101TL) | 17TL | 476% |
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 90% more expensive than in Tekirdağ (Turkey) | ||
| Monterrey (Mexico) | Tekirdağ (Turkey) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 405 (164TL) | 109TL | 51% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 140 (57TL) | 28TL | 102% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 907 (367TL) | 247TL | 48% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 790 (320TL) | 296TL | 8% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 123 (50TL) | 28TL | 77% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 78 (32TL) | 11TL | 186% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 42 (17TL) | 12TL | 47% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 11,072 (4,482TL) | 2,063TL | 117% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 1.36 (0.55TL) | 0.58TL | 6% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 1,504 (609TL) | 146TL | 316% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 60 (24TL) | 12TL | 94% |
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For example, you would need at least 9,763TL (Mex$ 24,118) in Monterrey to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,500TL in Tekirdağ.