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Ankara vs Baku

Side-by-side comparison for digital nomads

Ankara 11% cheaper Baku +13 Mbps Moderate / Moderate

Ankara

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Baku

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Nomad Cost

$1,488

Ankara

$1,672

Baku

Internet

Mbps

Safety

Moderate

Ankara

Moderate

Baku

Air Quality

5/5

Ankara

5/5

Baku

Healthcare

Moderate

Ankara

High

Baku

Population

4.6m

Ankara

2.2m

Baku

Ankara (Turkey) and Baku (Azerbaijan) are both in Europe, offering different takes on the nomad lifestyle. Here is how they compare across the metrics that matter most.

Cost of Living

The cost difference is noticeable: Ankara at $1488/mo is 11% cheaper than Baku at $1672/mo, worth considering for extended stays.

For families, Ankara costs $1134.675259033381/mo compared to Baku's $2009.529411764706/mo.

Internet & Infrastructure

Internet speeds are comparable: Baku at 69 Mbps (#114) slightly outpaces Ankara's 56 Mbps (#125).

Quality of Life

Both Ankara and Baku share the same safety rating — travelers can feel equally comfortable in either city.

Baku offers better healthcare infrastructure than Ankara — an important consideration for longer stays.

Monthly Weather Comparison

The best time to visit Ankara is June (around 32 degrees, 0mm rain, score 437), while Baku peaks in June (31 degrees, 0mm rain, score 448). Timing your stay around these months can make a big difference in your experience.

Cost of Living

AnkaraBaku

Nomad$1,488/mo$1,672/mo

Expat$709/mo$1,139/mo

Local$324/mo$574/mo

Family$1,135/mo$2,010/mo

Internet & Infrastructure

AnkaraBaku

City Speed

56 Mbps#125

69 Mbps#114

Country Speed0 Mbps69 Mbps

Environment & Health

AnkaraBaku

Air Quality Score5/55/5

PollutionHighHigh

ClimateHighHigh

Humidity3645

Quality of Life

AnkaraBaku

SafetyModerateModerate

HealthcareModerateHigh

Monthly Weather Comparison

Ankara

Baku

Jan

3°

0mm364

4°

0mm388

Feb

9°

0mm387

4°

0mm388

Mar

10°

0mm383

7°

0mm398

Apr

20°

0mm417

18°

0mm408

May

20°

1mm404

20°

0mm428

Jun

32°

0mm437

31°

0mm448

Jul

32°

0mm437

33°

0mm448

Aug

31°

0mm417

32°

0mm448

Sep

27°

0mm427

26°

0mm448

Oct

16°

0mm397

17°

0mm405

Nov

11°

0mm387

11°

0mm395

Dec

5°

0mm364

7°

0mm374

Who Should Choose Ankara?

Great for budget nomads — monthly costs around $1488
Clean air with a 5/5 air quality score
Family-friendly at $1134.675259033381/mo for families
Major city energy with 4.6m residents
Peak season in June — 32 degrees, score 437

Who Should Choose Baku?

Clean air with a 5/5 air quality score
Family-friendly at $2009.529411764706/mo for families
Major city energy with 2.2m residents
Peak season in June — 31 degrees, score 448

Overall Verdict

For the typical digital nomad, Baku is the stronger pick. At $1672/mo it beats Ankara's $1488/mo by 11%, and the 69 Mbps internet handles video calls without issues.

Granular Price Comparison

Ankara Baku

ItemAnkaraBakuDiff

🍽️Restaurants8 items

Meal, inexpensive restaurant$3.76$5.88

36%

Meal for 2, mid-range (3-course)$16.1$29.41

45%

McMeal or equivalent combo$3.89$5.74

32%

Cappuccino (regular)$1.68$2.86

41%

Domestic beer (0.5L draught)$2.28$1.18

48%

Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$2.68$2.35

12%

Coke/Pepsi (0.33L)$0.74$0.54

27%

Water (0.33L)$0.31$0.32

🛒Markets19 items

Milk (1L)$0.96$1.24

23%

White bread (500g)$0.45$0.41

White rice (1kg)$1.29$1.86

31%

Eggs (12)$1.68$1.31

22%

Chicken fillets (1kg)$3.89$3.94

Beef round (1kg)$8.54$7.37

14%

Local cheese (1kg)$4.95$4.24

14%

Apples (1kg)$0.75$0.88

15%

Bananas (1kg)$1.55$1.5

Oranges (1kg)$0.74$1.49

50%

Tomatoes (1kg)$0.88$1.3

32%

Potatoes (1kg)$0.55$0.65

15%

Onions (1kg)$0.44$0.44

Lettuce (1 head)$0.65$0.48

26%

Water (1.5L bottle)$0.24$0.53

55%

Wine, mid-range bottle$6.82$5.88

14%

Domestic beer (0.5L bottle)$1.53$1.24

19%

Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$2.07$2.25

Cigarettes (pack of 20)$1.61$2.94

45%

🚌Transport8 items

One-way local transport ticket$0.38$0.18

53%

Monthly transport pass$18.73$11.76

37%

Taxi start (normal tariff)$0.54$0.94

43%

Taxi per 1km$0.32$0.59

46%

Taxi 1hr waiting$2.68$3.53

24%

Gasoline (1L)$1.4$0.64

54%

Volkswagen Golf (new)$34,882.66$20,588.24

41%

Toyota Corolla (new)$31,741.92$21,504.29

32%

⚡Utilities3 items

Utilities, 85m² apartment/mo$51$50.18

Internet 60+ Mbps/mo$8.71$14.73

41%

Mobile prepaid per minute$0.05$0.04

20%

🏋️Sport & Leisure3 items

Fitness club, monthly$19.94$32.43

39%

Tennis court rent (1hr weekend)$10.79$20.99

49%

Cinema, 1 ticket$2.68$4.71

43%

👶Childcare2 items

Preschool, full-day private/mo$199.61$205.19

International primary school/yr$4,328.92$5,035.64

14%

👗Clothing4 items

Jeans (Levi's 501 or similar)$35.5$43.8

19%

Summer dress (chain store)$26.72$41.5

36%

Nike running shoes (mid-range)$67.38$96.04

30%

Men's leather business shoes$53.87$68.41

21%

🏠Rent4 items

1-bedroom apartment, city centre$283.17$321.86

12%

1-bedroom apartment, outside centre$154.32$181.7

15%

3-bedroom apartment, city centre$487.81$627.73

22%

3-bedroom apartment, outside centre$340.4$333.51

🏗️Buy2 items

Price per m², city centre$755.37$1,548.48

51%

Price per m², outside centre$499.44$724.24

31%

💰Finance2 items

Average monthly net salary$371.38$405.72

Mortgage interest rate (20yr fixed)$20.98$9.15

56%

Lower is better for all cost items.

Data from Open-Meteo (weather) and global internet speed rankings. Updated monthly.

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