Cost of Living Comparison Between Istanbul and Ankara 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Ankara is 11.0% lower than in Istanbul (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Ankara is 17.9% lower than in Istanbul | |
| Rent Prices in Ankara are 33.8% lower than in Istanbul | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ankara are 28.2% lower than in Istanbul | |
| Groceries Prices in Ankara are 6.6% lower than in Istanbul | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ankara is 11.6% higher than in Istanbul | |
Restaurants | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 300.00 TL | 220.00 TL | -26.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,500.00 TL | 900.00 TL | -40.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 225.00 TL | 200.00 TL | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 115.00 TL | 100.00 TL | -13.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 156.85 TL | 120.00 TL | -23.5 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 93.86 TL | 77.04 TL | -17.9 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 40.63 TL | 34.83 TL | -14.3 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 17.63 TL | 13.74 TL | -22.0 % |
Markets | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 141.55 TL | 123.06 TL | -13.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 17.50 TL | 18.60 TL | +6.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 27.77 TL | 24.47 TL | -11.9 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 67.49 TL | 56.74 TL | -15.9 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 124.39 TL | 108.78 TL | -12.6 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 83.01 TL | 84.22 TL | +1.5 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 236.46 TL | 227.84 TL | -3.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 17.70 TL | 15.46 TL | -12.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 26.50 TL | 21.57 TL | -18.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 13.60 TL | 14.87 TL | +9.3 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 18.56 TL | 16.26 TL | -12.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 11.02 TL | 8.91 TL | -19.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 8.53 TL | 6.79 TL | -20.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 31.97 TL | 28.76 TL | -10.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 13.23 TL | 11.70 TL | -11.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 300.00 TL | 300.00 TL | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 59.02 TL | 58.35 TL | -1.1 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 83.60 TL | 82.45 TL | -1.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 60.00 TL | 60.00 TL | 0.0 % |
Transportation | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 17.70 TL | 15.00 TL | -15.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 1,388.00 TL | 250.00 TL | -82.0 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 25.00 TL | 25.00 TL | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 28.36 TL | 32.19 TL | +13.5 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 225.00 TL | 250.00 TL | +11.1 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 151.15 TL | 153.21 TL | +1.4 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,400,000.00 TL | 1,500,000.00 TL | +7.1 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 1,411,984.68 TL | 1,373,712.37 TL | -2.7 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,849.33 TL | 2,234.96 TL | +20.9 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 271.64 TL | 245.82 TL | -9.5 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 352.57 TL | 349.30 TL | -0.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,307.63 TL | 1,182.31 TL | -9.6 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 455.26 TL | 415.38 TL | -8.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 200.00 TL | 150.00 TL | -25.0 % |
Childcare | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 18,069.77 TL | 14,345.65 TL | -20.6 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 369,670.01 TL | 271,315.79 TL | -26.6 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,557.42 TL | 1,551.86 TL | -0.4 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,109.07 TL | 1,415.38 TL | +27.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,822.44 TL | 3,081.25 TL | +9.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,530.64 TL | 2,696.30 TL | +6.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 24,955.97 TL | 17,141.03 TL | -31.3 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 15,956.99 TL | 11,800.00 TL | -26.1 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 48,805.35 TL | 29,304.01 TL | -40.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 29,585.02 TL | 20,697.37 TL | -30.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 9,844.64 TL | 5,310.00 TL | -46.1 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,167.23 TL | 3,553.75 TL | -31.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 25,138.44 TL | 23,026.32 TL | -8.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 43.35 | 41.33 | -4.7 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
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| Cost of Living in Eskisehir | 147.33 miles |
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| Cost of Living in Kayseri | 200.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kocaeli | 225.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bursa | 239.63 miles |