Ankara ranks 6th of 7 priced cities in Turkey on cost — $970 a month in essentials, 99% above Gaziantep, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,132 covers that 1.2×. 100.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at province level. PM2.5 averages 19.7 µg/m³ a year, 4× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 2°C, Aug 26°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $538 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $728 |
| Groceries | $101 |
| Dining out | $214 |
| Utilities | $104 |
| Local transport | $13 |
| Essentials / mo | $970 |
| Avg net salary | $1,132 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $815 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,177 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Ankara, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.03 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $42.25 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.51 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.83 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $4.65 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $5.28 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $1.64 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $0.69 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.17 |
| White bread, 500 g | $0.95 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.34 |
| Eggs, 12 | $2.54 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $10.07 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $5.49 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $2.00 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.24 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $1.54 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.55 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.47 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.65 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.74 |
| Monthly transit pass | $12.67 |
| Taxi start | $1.06 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.71 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.29 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $88.10 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $16.38 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $10.83 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $66.47 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.39 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Ankara has 100.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (province level). That is the 6th-highest of 7 Turkey cities we track. Turkey's national figure is 104, so Ankara runs 4 below the country as a whole.
A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.1°C | -1.4°C | 78% | 60% | 62 mm |
| Feb | 4.9°C | 1.5°C | 71% | 55% | 41 mm |
| Mar | 7.5°C | 4.3°C | 65% | 57% | 59 mm |
| Apr | 12.6°C | 9.9°C | 55% | 47% | 31 mm |
| May | 16.9°C | 15.4°C | 57% | 47% | 55 mm |
| Jun | 21.3°C | 20.9°C | 57% | 36% | 45 mm |
| Jul | 24.9°C | 24.2°C | 45% | 14% | 8 mm |
| Aug | 25.8°C | 25.1°C | 42% | 15% | 9 mm |
| Sep | 21.2°C | 19.6°C | 45% | 21% | 12 mm |
| Oct | 14.6°C | 12.5°C | 58% | 33% | 18 mm |
| Nov | 8.2°C | 5.4°C | 69% | 43% | 38 mm |
| Dec | 4°C | 1°C | 81% | 56% | 47 mm |
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