Turkey vs Turkey · 349 km apart
Turkey
single / month
Cheaper overallTurkey
single / month
| Expense | Ankara | Istanbul | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.76 | $5.85 | Ankara |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $23.04 | $23.40 | Ankara |
| Cappuccino | $1.73 | $1.76 | Ankara |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $131 | $133 | Ankara |
| Monthly public transport pass | $21.12 | $21.45 | Ankara |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $55.68 | $56.55 | Ankara |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $16.13 | $16.38 | Ankara |
| Fitness club membership | $16.13 | $16.38 | Ankara |
| Cinema ticket | $4.22 | $4.29 | Ankara |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $282 | $287 | Ankara |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $196 | $200 | Ankara |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $588 | $600 | Ankara |
| Total single-person budget | $580 | $590 | Ankara |
| Average net salary | $832 | $845 |
Ankara is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ankara runs about $580 versus $590 in Istanbul — a difference of roughly 2%.
Salary-adjusted, Istanbul leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Ankara · Full cost of living in Istanbul