Cost of Living in Mersin
Summary of cost of living in Mersin, Turkey:
- Rent in Mersin is, on average, 84.7% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 250.00 TL | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 1,300.00 TL | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 300.00 TL | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 110.00 TL | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 175.00 TL | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 133.33 TL | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 52.00 TL | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 13.57 TL | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 40.99 TL | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 33.57 TL | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 35.99 TL | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 85.20 TL | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 204.00 TL | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 108.85 TL | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 359.09 TL | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 20.86 TL | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 36.46 TL | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 16.32 TL | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 21.16 TL | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 14.21 TL | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 9.59 TL | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 32.48 TL | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 22.50 TL | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 400.00 TL | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 96.25 TL | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 131.67 TL | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 95.00 TL | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 30.00 TL | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 600.00 TL | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 TL | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 38.62 TL | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 500.00 TL | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 53.52 TL | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 2,098,000.00 TL | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 1,904,214.29 TL | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 4,712.12 TL | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 452.50 TL | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 560.00 TL | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 2,250.00 TL | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 666.67 TL | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 375.00 TL | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 20,333.33 TL | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 250,000.00 TL | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,600.00 TL | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 1,525.00 TL | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 6,000.00 TL | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | ? | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 18,125.00 TL | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 13,375.00 TL | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 26,250.00 TL | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 23,000.00 TL | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 6,052.23 TL | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 4,655.56 TL | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 42,368.00 TL | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 37.33 |
Prices in Mersin
This city had 324 entries in the past 12 months by 31 different contributors.
Last update: 1 December 2025
Last update: 1 December 2025
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