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Ankara vs Dublin

Side-by-side comparison for digital nomads

Ankara 72% cheaper Dublin +117 Mbps Moderate / Moderate

Ankara

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Dublin

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Nomad Cost

$1,488

Ankara

$5,265

Dublin

Internet

Mbps

173

Mbps

Safety

Moderate

Ankara

Moderate

Dublin

Air Quality

5/5

Ankara

5/5

Dublin

Healthcare

Moderate

Ankara

Moderate

Dublin

Population

4.6m

Ankara

527.6k

Dublin

Ankara (Turkey) and Dublin (Ireland) 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

Budget-conscious nomads take note: Ankara costs $1488/mo, saving 72% compared to Dublin's $5265/mo — that's $45324 per year.

For families, Ankara costs $1134.675259033381/mo compared to Dublin's $8243.993560218401/mo.

Internet & Infrastructure

Remote workers will appreciate Dublin's 173 Mbps (global #50) — considerably faster than Ankara's 56 Mbps (#125).

Quality of Life

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

Healthcare quality is rated similarly in both Ankara and Dublin.

Monthly Weather Comparison

The best time to visit Ankara is June (around 32 degrees, 0mm rain, score 437), while Dublin peaks in September (14 degrees, 1mm rain, score 420). Timing your stay around these months can make a big difference in your experience.

Cost of Living

AnkaraDublin

Nomad$1,488/mo$5,265/mo

Expat$709/mo$3,865/mo

Local$324/mo$2,355/mo

Family$1,135/mo$8,244/mo

Internet & Infrastructure

AnkaraDublin

City Speed

56 Mbps#125

173 Mbps#50

Country Speed0 Mbps148 Mbps

Environment & Health

AnkaraDublin

Air Quality Score5/55/5

PollutionHighModerate

ClimateHighHigh

Humidity3681

Quality of Life

AnkaraDublin

SafetyModerateModerate

HealthcareModerateModerate

Monthly Weather Comparison

Ankara

Dublin

Jan

3°

0mm364

4°

0mm410

Feb

9°

0mm387

7°

1mm358

Mar

10°

0mm383

7°

1mm337

Apr

20°

0mm417

10°

2mm327

May

20°

1mm404

15°

1mm358

Jun

32°

0mm437

15°

0mm401

Jul

32°

0mm437

17°

1mm358

Aug

31°

0mm417

17°

1mm401

Sep

27°

0mm427

14°

1mm420

Oct

16°

0mm397

12°

1mm358

Nov

11°

0mm387

11°

0mm406

Dec

5°

0mm364

7°

0mm417

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 Dublin?

Excellent for video calls and large uploads with 173 Mbps
Clean air with a 5/5 air quality score
Peak season in September — 14 degrees, score 420

Overall Verdict

For the typical digital nomad, Dublin is the stronger pick. At $5265/mo it beats Ankara's $1488/mo by 72%, and the 173 Mbps internet handles video calls without issues.

Granular Price Comparison

Ankara Dublin

ItemAnkaraDublinDiff

🍽️Restaurants8 items

Meal, inexpensive restaurant$3.76$21.07

82%

Meal for 2, mid-range (3-course)$16.1$84.3

81%

McMeal or equivalent combo$3.89$10.01

61%

Cappuccino (regular)$1.68$3.79

56%

Domestic beer (0.5L draught)$2.28$6.32

64%

Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$2.68$6.32

58%

Coke/Pepsi (0.33L)$0.74$2.35

69%

Water (0.33L)$0.31$1.77

82%

🛒Markets19 items

Milk (1L)$0.96$1.27

24%

White bread (500g)$0.45$1.87

76%

White rice (1kg)$1.29$1.5

14%

Eggs (12)$1.68$3.27

49%

Chicken fillets (1kg)$3.89$9.63

60%

Beef round (1kg)$8.54$11.22

24%

Local cheese (1kg)$4.95$9.25

46%

Apples (1kg)$0.75$2.66

72%

Bananas (1kg)$1.55$1.88

18%

Oranges (1kg)$0.74$2.5

70%

Tomatoes (1kg)$0.88$3.15

72%

Potatoes (1kg)$0.55$1.7

68%

Onions (1kg)$0.44$1.11

60%

Lettuce (1 head)$0.65$1.02

36%

Water (1.5L bottle)$0.24$1.44

83%

Wine, mid-range bottle$6.82$12.64

46%

Domestic beer (0.5L bottle)$1.53$2.77

45%

Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$2.07$3.61

43%

Cigarettes (pack of 20)$1.61$15.81

90%

🚌Transport8 items

One-way local transport ticket$0.38$2.11

82%

Monthly transport pass$18.73$126.45

85%

Taxi start (normal tariff)$0.54$4.21

87%

Taxi per 1km$0.32$1.58

80%

Taxi 1hr waiting$2.68$27.4

90%

Gasoline (1L)$1.4$2.14

35%

Volkswagen Golf (new)$34,882.66$31,612.36

Toyota Corolla (new)$31,741.92$31,480.34

⚡Utilities3 items

Utilities, 85m² apartment/mo$51$234.35

78%

Internet 60+ Mbps/mo$8.71$59.14

85%

Mobile prepaid per minute$0.05$0.37

86%

🏋️Sport & Leisure3 items

Fitness club, monthly$19.94$48.43

59%

Tennis court rent (1hr weekend)$10.79$19.27

44%

Cinema, 1 ticket$2.68$13.67

80%

👶Childcare2 items

Preschool, full-day private/mo$199.61$1,280.3

84%

International primary school/yr$4,328.92$9,255.83

53%

👗Clothing4 items

Jeans (Levi's 501 or similar)$35.5$86.95

59%

Summer dress (chain store)$26.72$37.67

29%

Nike running shoes (mid-range)$67.38$91.58

26%

Men's leather business shoes$53.87$101.7

47%

🏠Rent4 items

1-bedroom apartment, city centre$283.17$2,018.71

86%

1-bedroom apartment, outside centre$154.32$1,763.81

91%

3-bedroom apartment, city centre$487.81$3,651.89

87%

3-bedroom apartment, outside centre$340.4$2,922.46

88%

🏗️Buy2 items

Price per m², city centre$755.37$7,746.63

90%

Price per m², outside centre$499.44$4,730.37

89%

💰Finance2 items

Average monthly net salary$371.38$3,177.2

88%

Mortgage interest rate (20yr fixed)$20.98$3.41

84%

Lower is better for all cost items.

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

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