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Ankara vs Barcelona

Side-by-side comparison for digital nomads

Ankara 67% cheaper Barcelona +195 Mbps Moderate / Moderate

Ankara

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Barcelona

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Nomad Cost

$1,488

Ankara

$4,503

Barcelona

Internet

Mbps

251

Mbps

Safety

Moderate

Ankara

Moderate

Barcelona

Air Quality

5/5

Ankara

5/5

Barcelona

Healthcare

Moderate

Ankara

Moderate

Barcelona

Population

4.6m

Ankara

1.6m

Barcelona

Ankara (Turkey) and Barcelona (Spain) 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

Ankara is significantly cheaper for digital nomads at $1488/mo — 67% less than Barcelona's $4503/mo. Over 12 months, the difference adds up to $36180.

For families, Ankara costs $1134.675259033381/mo compared to Barcelona's $6203.791891074196/mo.

Internet & Infrastructure

Barcelona leads on internet connectivity at 251 Mbps (ranked #18 globally) versus Ankara's 56 Mbps (#125). The speed gap is notable for video-heavy remote work.

Quality of Life

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

Healthcare quality is rated similarly in both Ankara and Barcelona.

Monthly Weather Comparison

The best time to visit Ankara is June (around 32 degrees, 0mm rain, score 437), while Barcelona peaks in July (32 degrees, 0mm rain, score 481). Timing your stay around these months can make a big difference in your experience.

Cost of Living

AnkaraBarcelona

Nomad$1,488/mo$4,503/mo

Expat$709/mo$2,756/mo

Local$324/mo$1,773/mo

Family$1,135/mo$6,204/mo

Internet & Infrastructure

AnkaraBarcelona

City Speed

56 Mbps#125

251 Mbps#18

Country Speed0 Mbps247 Mbps

Environment & Health

AnkaraBarcelona

Air Quality Score5/55/5

PollutionHighHigh

ClimateHighHigh

Humidity3669

Quality of Life

AnkaraBarcelona

SafetyModerateModerate

HealthcareModerateModerate

Monthly Weather Comparison

Ankara

Barcelona

Jan

3°

0mm364

14°

0mm441

Feb

9°

0mm387

16°

0mm441

Mar

10°

0mm383

15°

0mm439

Apr

20°

0mm417

17°

0mm441

May

20°

1mm404

22°

0mm459

Jun

32°

0mm437

26°

0mm478

Jul

32°

0mm437

32°

0mm481

Aug

31°

0mm417

33°

0mm481

Sep

27°

0mm427

26°

1mm455

Oct

16°

0mm397

22°

0mm457

Nov

11°

0mm387

18°

0mm438

Dec

5°

0mm364

13°

0mm431

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 Barcelona?

Excellent for video calls and large uploads with 251 Mbps
Clean air with a 5/5 air quality score
Peak season in July — 32 degrees, score 481

Overall Verdict

Overall, Barcelona edges ahead for most digital nomads — at $4503/mo it runs 67% cheaper than Ankara's $1488/mo, with 251 Mbps internet for reliable remote work.

Granular Price Comparison

Ankara Barcelona

ItemAnkaraBarcelonaDiff

🍽️Restaurants8 items

Meal, inexpensive restaurant$3.76$14.75

75%

Meal for 2, mid-range (3-course)$16.1$63.22

75%

McMeal or equivalent combo$3.89$9.48

59%

Cappuccino (regular)$1.68$2.35

29%

Domestic beer (0.5L draught)$2.28$3.16

28%

Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$2.68$3.69

27%

Coke/Pepsi (0.33L)$0.74$2.2

66%

Water (0.33L)$0.31$1.52

80%

🛒Markets19 items

Milk (1L)$0.96$1

White bread (500g)$0.45$1.5

70%

White rice (1kg)$1.29$1.35

Eggs (12)$1.68$2.62

36%

Chicken fillets (1kg)$3.89$7.45

48%

Beef round (1kg)$8.54$12

29%

Local cheese (1kg)$4.95$12.32

60%

Apples (1kg)$0.75$2.07

64%

Bananas (1kg)$1.55$1.99

22%

Oranges (1kg)$0.74$1.82

59%

Tomatoes (1kg)$0.88$2.31

62%

Potatoes (1kg)$0.55$1.4

61%

Onions (1kg)$0.44$1.53

71%

Lettuce (1 head)$0.65$1.07

39%

Water (1.5L bottle)$0.24$0.81

70%

Wine, mid-range bottle$6.82$6.32

Domestic beer (0.5L bottle)$1.53$1.16

24%

Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$2.07$1.71

17%

Cigarettes (pack of 20)$1.61$5.27

69%

🚌Transport8 items

One-way local transport ticket$0.38$2.53

85%

Monthly transport pass$18.73$42.15

56%

Taxi start (normal tariff)$0.54$3.16

83%

Taxi per 1km$0.32$2.11

85%

Taxi 1hr waiting$2.68$25.29

89%

Gasoline (1L)$1.4$2.05

32%

Volkswagen Golf (new)$34,882.66$26,342.58

24%

Toyota Corolla (new)$31,741.92$26,830.67

15%

⚡Utilities3 items

Utilities, 85m² apartment/mo$51$170.85

70%

Internet 60+ Mbps/mo$8.71$40.15

78%

Mobile prepaid per minute$0.05$0.23

78%

🏋️Sport & Leisure3 items

Fitness club, monthly$19.94$45.78

56%

Tennis court rent (1hr weekend)$10.79$24.49

56%

Cinema, 1 ticket$2.68$9.48

72%

👶Childcare2 items

Preschool, full-day private/mo$199.61$518.09

61%

International primary school/yr$4,328.92$11,404.25

62%

👗Clothing4 items

Jeans (Levi's 501 or similar)$35.5$77.21

54%

Summer dress (chain store)$26.72$32.81

19%

Nike running shoes (mid-range)$67.38$82.67

18%

Men's leather business shoes$53.87$106.58

49%

🏠Rent4 items

1-bedroom apartment, city centre$283.17$1,083.72

74%

1-bedroom apartment, outside centre$154.32$851.11

82%

3-bedroom apartment, city centre$487.81$1,798.22

73%

3-bedroom apartment, outside centre$340.4$1,381.31

75%

🏗️Buy2 items

Price per m², city centre$755.37$5,103.12

85%

Price per m², outside centre$499.44$3,180.1

84%

💰Finance2 items

Average monthly net salary$371.38$1,978.23

81%

Mortgage interest rate (20yr fixed)$20.98$2.11

90%

Lower is better for all cost items.

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

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