Cost of living in Ankara, Turkey

Summary of cost of living in Ankara

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 113,849TL
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 58,746TL
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Ankara
Current as of Mar 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 523TL
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 372TL
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 154TL
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 48TL
12 eggs, large 95TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 56TL
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 330TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 57TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 25TL
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 90TL
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 634TL
2 liters of coca-cola 57TL
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 17TL
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 48,087TL
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 31,746TL
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 2,742TL
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 32,846TL
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 16,260TL
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 1,675TL
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 463TL
40” flat screen tv 9,738TL
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 4,303TL
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 101TL
Hourly rate for cleaning help 178TL
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 1,430TL
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,382TL
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 3,244TL
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 4,683TL
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 1,353,030TL
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 46TL
Monthly ticket public transport 886TL
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 220TL
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 848TL
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 97TL
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,889TL
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 192TL
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 119TL
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 91TL
4 rolls of toilet paper 29TL
Tube of toothpaste 95TL
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 375TL
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 1,664TL
2 tickets to the movies 296TL
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 1,041TL
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 3,155TL
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 263TL
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 96TL
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 185TL
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 23,574TL
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.73TL
1 month of gym membership in business district 1,303TL
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 79TL
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 340 prices entered by 24 different people.
Latest price update: March 27, 2025

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