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Nicosia vs Mersin

CY Cyprus TR Turkey

Nicosia, Cyprus compared with Mersin, Turkey: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Country Cyprus Turkey
Nomad score 6.7 / 10 6.0 / 10
Cost of living $2,567 / mo $1,715 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 29° / 15°C 28° / 18°C
Air quality (AQI) 44 Good 58 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Average high 26.9°C 24.8°C
Average low 14.8°C 15.5°C
Precipitation 21 mm / mo 48 mm / mo
Sunshine 329 h / mo 322 h / mo
Humidity 61% 60%
Rain days 4 / mo 5.3 / mo
Wind speed 14.4 km/h 15.5 km/h

CY Nicosia · average high by month

TR Mersin · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
US AQI 44 58
PM2.5 6.4 µg/m³ 13.7 µg/m³
PM10 10.2 µg/m³ 17.9 µg/m³
Ozone 64 µg/m³ 53 µg/m³
UV index 1.1 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 6.7 5.5
Local Payment Services 8.1 6.5
Startup Scene 6.2 3.6

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Air Conditioning 8.4 7.6
Green Spaces 5.2 5.4
Natural Disaster Risk 7.7 5.0
Noise Pollution 5.5 5.2
Seasonal Variety 5.6 5.4
Weather 6.2 7.2

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Mobile Network Coverage 8.6 8.0
Power Grid Reliability 8.3 7.5
Public WiFi Availability 6.0 5.0
VPN Reliability 8.6 7.2

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Accommodation Cost 5.5 7.2
Cost of Living 5.4 7.7
Currency Stability 9.1 2.6
Entertainment Cost 5.9 7.3
Food & Groceries 6.3 7.8
Gym Membership Cost 5.6 6.8
Transportation Cost 6.4 7.6

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Culture 7.5 6.8
Indoors Fun 6.6 5.3
Language Learning Opportunities 5.5 5.0
Local Experiences & Tours 7.0 7.0
Nightlife 6.0 5.6
Outdoors & Nature 6.3 8.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Nomad Events & Meetups 4.6 2.7
Nomad Friendly 6.0 4.9
Online Community Presence 4.9 3.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Cafes with WiFi 7.3 6.3
Coworking Spaces Availability 6.8 3.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 6.5 4.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 5.2 3.2
Internet Speed 8.3 7.2
Local SIM Card Availability 8.2 8.1

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Fitness Facilities 6.9 6.5
Food Scene 7.4 7.2
Healthy Food Options 7.3 6.4
Yoga Studios 6.1 4.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Healthcare 7.5 7.5
Healthcare Affordability 7.1 8.5
Healthcare Quality 7.9 6.9

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 8.0 4.1
Ease of Business Registration 6.9 4.4
Ease of Opening Bank Account 4.8 4.4
Freedom of Speech 8.1 3.7
Political Stability 7.5 5.2
Tax Friendliness 8.0 4.8
Visa Ease 7.1 6.4

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Air Quality 7.0 5.4
Cleanliness 7.3 5.6
Environmental Quality 6.8 6.2
Family Friendly 7.6 7.0
Language Barrier 8.0 3.9
Work-Life Balance 7.5 7.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Female Friendly 7.9 6.7
Racial Tolerance 7.0 6.2
Safety 8.5 7.2

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Airport Connectivity 5.9 6.4
Cycling 4.1 4.3
Intercity Travel Options 5.4 6.8
Public Transit 4.7 5.4
Ride-sharing Services 4.8 5.8
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 4.5 3.6
Walkability 6.3 5.9

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Coworking Quality 6.0 3.6
Freelance Ecosystem 4.9 3.8
Networking Opportunities 5.1 3.7
Remote Job Opportunities 5.1 3.6
Time Zone Favorability 7.9 7.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Jeans $75 per pair $43 per pair
Summer Dress $46 per dress $32 per dress
Running Shoes $93 per pair $95 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Dining Out $173 per month $79 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Cinema Ticket $12 per ticket $6.32 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Coffee $4.05 per cup $2.60 per cup
Beer $5.20 per pint $3.16 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $14 per meal $7.22 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $64 per meal $36 per meal
Fast Food Combo $8.10 per meal $8.58 per meal
Apples $3.24 per kg $1.02 per kg
Bread $1.73 per loaf $0.34 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.39 per bottle $0.41 per bottle
Milk $1.62 per liter $1.08 per liter
Rice $2.54 per kg $1.69 per kg
Chicken Fillets $9.83 per kg $7.67 per kg
Beef $16 per kg $17 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $14 per bottle $15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Groceries $289 per month $169 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Health Insurance $58 per month $0.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Doctor Visit (GP) $46 per visit $34 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $12 per purchase $5.64 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Housing $636 per month $282 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $752 per month $418 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $1,388 per month $790 per month
Coworking Space $173 per month $95 per month
Coliving Space $578 per month $497 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Internet & Mobile $69 per month $10 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Leisure Activities $93 per month $34 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Haircut $17 per visit $10 per visit
Laundry $9.25 per kg $9.03 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Mobile Plan $23 per month $10 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $40 per month $12 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $12 one-time $25 one-time
Gym Membership $52 per month $41 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $23 per hour $15 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Transportation $46 per month $27 per month
Taxi Start $4.63 per trip $1.02 per trip
Taxi per km $1.39 per km $0.79 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $49 per month $14 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $10 per trip $4.97 per trip
Gasoline $1.68 per liter $1.41 per liter
Scooter Rental $29 per month $2.71 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
CY Nicosia TR Mersin
Utilities $139 per month $41 per month
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