Can you live in Ankara with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,248, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Ankara with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,248, you would have roughly $752 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Ankara with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,248, you would have roughly $1,752 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Ankara with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,248, you would have roughly $3,752 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Ankara with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,248, you would have roughly $6,752 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Ankara, Türkiye

How much does it really cost to live in Ankara? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Asia 👥 5,100,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Large city 💱 TRY

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$ $520 1-bedroom rent / mo

70 Quality of life / 100

70 Safety / 100

78 Internet / 100

80 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$520
Food (moderate)	$320
Transport	$15
Utilities	$60
Internet	$26
Healthcare	$55
Entertainment	$125
Total (moderate)	$1,248

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Ankara.

Shared accommodation	$220
Studio	$400
1-bedroom	$520
2-bedroom	$760
3-bedroom	$1,050

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City Scores

How Ankara rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeLarge
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityAnkara
LanguageTurkish
CurrencyTRY
Time zoneEurope/Istanbul

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Pros and Cons of Ankara

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $822 per month Basic $944 per month Moderate $1,248 per month Comfortable $1,731 per month Premium $2,771 per month

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Can You Live in Ankara on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-248 / month
$ 2,000	Very Comfortable	$752 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,752 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,752 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,752 / month