Turkey
Turkey's modern political capital, often overshadowed by Istanbul but offering excellent museums, a university-town energy, and authentic Anatolian cuisine.
#204 of 250
74% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 393
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Ankara is the 204. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 393 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is healthcare, 97% below the median: cold medicine (6 days) $ 0.85, antibiotics (12 doses) $ 1. You also get off lightly on utilities, restaurants.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
35 prices on this page come from live scrapers (5 sources, observed September 28, 2026 to October 13, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Ankara, Turkey. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/ankara. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast (1kg) | 4.51 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Beef (1kg) | 19.00 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Migros |
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 14.87 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Deli Meat / Ham (1kg) | 16.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Migros |
| Milk (1 liter) | 1.25 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Yogurt (150g) | 0.24 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Cheese (1kg) | 6.66 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Butter (200g) | 3.83 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Migros |
| Eggs (12) | 2.12 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Bread (500g) | 1.88 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Bread Roll (1pc) | 1.05 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Migros |
| Pasta (500g) | 0.63 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Rice (1kg) | 2.57 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Oats (500g) | 2.15 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Migros |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 1.39 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 1.67 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Bell Peppers (1kg) | 2.34 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Migros |
| Carrots (1kg) | 1.39 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Migros |
| Onions (1kg) | 0.65 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Garlic (1kg) | 4.24 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 1.39 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Migros |
| Apples (1kg) | 1.26 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Banana (1kg) | 2.34 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Oranges (1kg) | 1.50 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Lentils (1kg) | 2.26 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.15 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Migros |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.12 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.18 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Sugar (1kg) | 0.86 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.93 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Migros, WFP food prices |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.56 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Migros |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 4.29 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Migros |
| Cappuccino | 4.75 / item | 1 | 2026-09-28 | Café Menus (Named Venues) |
| One-way Ticket | 0.81 / trip | 1 | 2026-10-13 | City Transit Fares |
| Business Shoes (Leather) | 50.25 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-05 | Asia-Pacific & ME Local Fashion Stores |
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