Cost of Living in Mersin

Prices in Mersin (First-Level Administrative Unit in Turkey)

Restaurants	Edit	Range
Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant	₺359.64	200.00-688.57
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks)	₺1,402.88	1,000.00-2,295.23
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal)	₺361.50	300.00-450.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint)	₺130.38	85.00-200.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	₺157.50	120.00-250.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size)	₺153.72	90.00-200.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle)	₺56.11	45.00-100.00
Bottled Water (12 oz)	₺14.58	10.00-44.49
Markets	Edit
Milk (Regular, 1 Liter)	₺50.58	33.95-95.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf)	₺37.46	13.61-54.43
White Rice (1 lb)	₺43.37	22.68-55.34
Eggs (12, Large Size)	₺86.50	46.08-120.00
Local Cheese (1 lb)	₺217.07	136.08-446.34
Chicken Fillets (1 lb)	₺95.00	63.46-167.83
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb)	₺389.62	249.48-453.59
Apples (1 lb)	₺36.58	13.61-45.36
Bananas (1 lb)	₺42.68	27.22-56.70
Oranges (1 lb)	₺20.40	11.34-43.55
Tomatoes (1 lb)	₺31.73	9.07-63.50
Potatoes (1 lb)	₺12.73	4.54-18.14
Onions (1 lb)	₺8.85	6.30-15.88
Lettuce (1 Head)	₺41.53	30.00-64.00
Bottled Water (50 oz)	₺29.51	15.00-44.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)	₺550.00	250.00-800.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle)	₺105.00	80.00-150.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle)	₺139.17	110.00-200.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro)	₺101.43	90.00-110.00
Transportation	Edit
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)	₺31.43	25.00-35.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price)	₺1,237.50	600.00-2,000.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff)	₺43.33	30.00-50.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff)	₺60.62	40.23-96.56
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff)	₺510.00	500.00-540.00
Gasoline (1 Liter)	₺58.50	50.00-65.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car)	₺2,077,272.73	2,022,000.00-2,098,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car)	₺1,924,333.33	1,890,000.00-2,000,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)	Edit
Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage)	₺4,534.09	4,000.00-5,000.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data)	₺458.57	300.00-600.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher)	₺570.00	500.00-750.00
Sports And Leisure	Edit
Monthly Fitness Club Membership	₺2,625.00	1,500.00-3,500.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)	₺714.29	500.00-714.29
Cinema Ticket (International Release)	₺350.00	250.00-500.00
Childcare	Edit
Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child	₺18,500.00	15,000.00-30,000.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child	₺350,000.00	250,000.00-500,000.00
Clothing And Shoes	Edit
Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar)	₺2,300.00	1,000.00-3,500.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M)	₺1,450.00	550.00-1,800.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)	₺5,642.86	3,500.00-6,000.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes	₺5,314.29	3,000.00-6,000.00
Rent Per Month	Edit
1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	₺21,608.02	17,500.00-30,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	₺16,125.51	12,500.00-20,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre	₺33,333.33	25,000.00-40,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre	₺25,428.57	23,000.00-30,000.00
Buy Apartment Price	Edit
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre	₺5,522.23	3,483.84-6,483.36
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre	₺4,222.85	2,601.26-4,987.20
Salaries And Financing	Edit
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)	₺38,000.00
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %)	36.00	25.00-48.00

Over the last 12 months, 505 data points were contributed by 54 people of this region.
Last update: 4 June 2026
Figures represent aggregated data from all cities within this administrative unit.