Cost of Living Comparison Between Istanbul and Ankara 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Ankara are 12.3% lower than in Istanbul (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Ankara are 18.7% lower than in Istanbul | |
| Rent Prices in Ankara are 33.3% lower than in Istanbul | |
| Restaurant Prices in Ankara are 33.1% lower than in Istanbul | |
| Groceries Prices in Ankara are 7.3% lower than in Istanbul | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Ankara is 9.3% higher than in Istanbul | |
Restaurants | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 300.00 TL | 200.00 TL | -33.3 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 1,500.00 TL | 800.00 TL | -46.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 225.00 TL | 200.00 TL | -11.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 110.00 TL | 92.50 TL | -15.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 150.00 TL | 120.00 TL | -20.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 93.24 TL | 74.95 TL | -19.6 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 40.11 TL | 33.38 TL | -16.8 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 17.51 TL | 13.36 TL | -23.7 % |
Markets | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 141.10 TL | 120.98 TL | -14.3 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 17.22 TL | 18.26 TL | +6.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 27.46 TL | 24.23 TL | -11.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 68.04 TL | 55.49 TL | -18.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 123.08 TL | 107.92 TL | -12.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 81.43 TL | 83.07 TL | +2.0 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 232.40 TL | 222.54 TL | -4.2 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 17.63 TL | 15.22 TL | -13.7 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 26.16 TL | 21.21 TL | -18.9 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 13.54 TL | 14.76 TL | +9.0 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 18.48 TL | 15.75 TL | -14.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 11.00 TL | 8.87 TL | -19.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 8.40 TL | 6.44 TL | -23.4 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 31.95 TL | 28.50 TL | -10.8 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 13.13 TL | 11.62 TL | -11.5 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 300.00 TL | 300.00 TL | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 58.54 TL | 56.78 TL | -3.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 82.56 TL | 80.94 TL | -2.0 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 60.00 TL | 58.00 TL | -3.3 % |
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 | 275.00 TL | -80.2 % |
| 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) | 150.87 TL | 152.58 TL | +1.1 % |
| 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) | 1,408,933.52 TL | 1,350,423.53 TL | -4.2 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 1,826.09 TL | 2,248.81 TL | +23.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 269.58 TL | 242.04 TL | -10.2 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 351.92 TL | 351.51 TL | -0.1 % |
Sports And Leisure | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,295.04 TL | 1,189.90 TL | -8.1 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 442.11 TL | 415.38 TL | -6.0 % |
| 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 | 17,700.03 TL | 14,352.27 TL | -18.9 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 362,293.44 TL | 256,176.47 TL | -29.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 1,527.12 TL | 1,531.17 TL | +0.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 1,101.57 TL | 1,402.00 TL | +27.3 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,842.47 TL | 2,980.00 TL | +4.8 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 2,573.19 TL | 2,612.00 TL | +1.5 % |
Rent Per Month | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 24,761.23 TL | 17,197.37 TL | -30.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 15,769.91 TL | 11,794.12 TL | -25.2 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 48,703.26 TL | 29,417.92 TL | -39.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 29,347.83 TL | 20,642.86 TL | -29.7 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 9,861.99 TL | 5,310.00 TL | -46.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 5,057.14 TL | 3,554.47 TL | -29.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Istanbul Edit |
Ankara Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 25,387.57 TL | 22,558.82 TL | -11.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 43.20 | 41.33 | -4.3 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 1271 | 477 |
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Cities near Istanbul: | Cost of Living in Esenyurt | 19.48 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kocaeli | 62.63 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bursa | 164.05 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zonguldak | 210.49 miles |
| Cost of Living in Eskisehir | 220.30 miles |
Cities near Ankara: | Cost of Living in Kirikkale | 71.68 miles |
| Cost of Living in Aksaray | 140.95 miles |
| Cost of Living in Eskisehir | 147.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Konya | 162.37 miles |
| Cost of Living in Zonguldak | 163.93 miles |
| Cost of Living in Afyon | 177.74 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kayseri | 200.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Kocaeli | 225.39 miles |
| Cost of Living in Bursa | 239.63 miles |