Capital city, Turkey
Cost of living in Ankara
How much a month costs in Ankara
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,120–1,730 (₺55,000–85,000).
Prices in Ankara
Typical 2026 ranges in TRY, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | TRY | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | ₺18,000–35,000 | $366–712 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | ₺12,000–22,000 | $244–448 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ₺600–1,100 | $12–22 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ₺2,500–5,000 | $51–102 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ₺250–450 | $5.1–9.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ₺800–1,500 | $16–31 |
| Cappuccino | ₺140–240 | $2.8–4.9 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ₺180–320 | $3.7–6.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | ₺30–45 | $0.61–0.92 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | ₺250–400 | $5.1–8.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | ₺1,500–3,500 | $31–71 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ₺400–800 | $8.1–16.3 |
Value for money: 65/100
A value score of 65/100 means Ankara gives more quality of life per dollar than 64% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 61/100. It's the 11th most affordable of 24 places we cover in Turkey.
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Cost of living across Turkey
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Gaziantep | $692–1,020 | 88/100 |
| Selçuk | $814–1,180 | 86/100 |
| Trabzon | $855–1,380 | 79/100 |
| Pamukkale | $916–1,420 | 78/100 |
| Didim | $977–1,380 | 76/100 |
| Bursa | $936–1,530 | 73/100 |
| Dalyan | $977–1,590 | 73/100 |
| Kuşadası | $1,020–1,630 | 70/100 |
| Side | $1,020–1,630 | 72/100 |
| Kemer | $1,120–1,630 | 68/100 |
| Ankara | $1,120–1,730 | 65/100 |
| Çeşme | $1,120–1,830 | 63/100 |
| Kalkan | $1,220–2,040 | 59/100 |
| Belek | $1,420–2,240 | 45/100 |
| Alanya | $1,530–2,440 | 40/100 |
| Kaş | $1,530–2,440 | 53/100 |
| Cappadocia | $1,630–2,650 | 33/100 |
| Izmir | $1,630–2,650 | 36/100 |
| Ölüdeniz | $1,630–2,650 | 33/100 |
| Marmaris | $1,630–2,650 | 33/100 |
| Antalya | $1,830–2,850 | 28/100 |
| Fethiye | $1,830–2,850 | 27/100 |
| Bodrum | $2,140–3,460 | 17/100 |
| Istanbul | $2,240–3,460 | 9/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Ankara
Similar safety, lower cost, in Middle East.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Pamukkale | Turkey | $916–1,420 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Ankara?
About $570–814 on a lean budget, $1,120–1,730 for a comfortable month and $2,650–4,480 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Ankara?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs ₺18,000–35,000 ($366–712) a month in the center and ₺12,000–22,000 ($244–448) outside it.
How much does food cost in Ankara?
A local meal is ₺250–450 ($5.1–9.2); a mid-range restaurant is ₺800–1,500 ($16–31) per person.
Is Turkey expensive?
Prices in Turkey are about 41% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- EGO Genel Müdürlüğü (Ankara transit)
- Esenboğa Airport (DHMI)
- TCDD Taşımacılık
- Go Türkiye
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.