Cost of living in Ankara, Turkey

Summary of cost of living in Ankara

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 50,254TL
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 22,616TL
    • 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 Jun 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 163TL
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 101TL
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 46TL
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 28TL
12 eggs, large 38TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 29TL
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 94TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 19TL
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 14TL
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 47TL
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 244TL
2 liters of coca-cola 28TL
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 7TL
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 15,874TL
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 10,903TL
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 1,337TL
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 11,776TL
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 8,424TL
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 857TL
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 133TL
40” flat screen tv 3,802TL
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 2,863TL
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 95TL
Hourly rate for cleaning help 70TL
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 1,155TL
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 1,054TL
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 2,205TL
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 2,863TL
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 994,776TL
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 22TL
Monthly ticket public transport 499TL
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 83TL
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 26TL
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 68TL
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 1,043TL
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 49TL
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 55TL
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 57TL
4 rolls of toilet paper 21TL
Tube of toothpaste 46TL
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 103TL
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 731TL
2 tickets to the movies 103TL
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 1,201TL
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,025TL
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 124TL
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 43TL
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 78TL
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 14,162TL
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 0.73TL
1 month of gym membership in business district 592TL
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 36TL
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 459 prices entered by 57 different people.
Latest price update: June 07, 2023

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