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| Expense | Samsun | Ankara | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.13 | $5.76 | Samsun |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.52 | $23.04 | Samsun |
| Cappuccino | $1.54 | $1.73 | Samsun |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $116 | $131 | Samsun |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.81 | $21.12 | Samsun |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.59 | $55.68 | Samsun |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.36 | $16.13 | Samsun |
| Fitness club membership | $14.36 | $16.13 | Samsun |
| Cinema ticket | $3.76 | $4.22 | Samsun |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $244 | $282 | Samsun |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $170 | $196 | Samsun |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $509 | $588 | Samsun |
| Total single-person budget | $512 | $580 | Samsun |
| Average net salary | $741 | $832 |
Samsun is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Samsun runs about $512 versus $580 in Ankara — a difference of roughly 13%.
Salary-adjusted, Ankara 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 Samsun · Full cost of living in Ankara