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Ankara vs Lviv

Side-by-side comparison for digital nomads

Lviv +28 Mbps Moderate / Moderate

Ankara

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Lviv

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Nomad Cost

$1,488

Ankara

$1,495

Lviv

Internet

Mbps

Safety

Moderate

Ankara

Moderate

Lviv

Air Quality

5/5

Ankara

5/5

Lviv

Healthcare

Moderate

Ankara

Moderate

Lviv

Population

4.6m

Ankara

721.3k

Lviv

Ankara (Turkey) and Lviv (Ukraine) 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

Both cities sit in a similar price range — Ankara at $1488/mo and Lviv at $1495/mo — so cost alone is not a deciding factor here.

For families, Ankara costs $1134.675259033381/mo compared to Lviv's $1794.663700046771/mo.

Internet & Infrastructure

For bandwidth-intensive work, Lviv has a clear edge at 84 Mbps (#0 globally) compared to Ankara's 56 Mbps (#125).

Quality of Life

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

Healthcare quality is rated similarly in both Ankara and Lviv.

Monthly Weather Comparison

The best time to visit Ankara is June (around 32 degrees, 0mm rain, score 437), while Lviv peaks in August (28 degrees, 0mm rain, score 448). Timing your stay around these months can make a big difference in your experience.

Cost of Living

AnkaraLviv

Nomad$1,488/mo$1,495/mo

Expat$709/mo$964/mo

Local$324/mo$513/mo

Family$1,135/mo$1,795/mo

Internet & Infrastructure

AnkaraLviv

City Speed

56 Mbps#125

84 Mbps

Country Speed0 Mbps84 Mbps

Environment & Health

AnkaraLviv

Air Quality Score5/55/5

PollutionHighModerate

ClimateHighModerate

Humidity3662

Quality of Life

AnkaraLviv

SafetyModerateModerate

HealthcareModerateModerate

Monthly Weather Comparison

Ankara

Lviv

Jan

3°

0mm364

-3°

0mm298

Feb

9°

0mm387

4°

1mm329

Mar

10°

0mm383

5°

0mm372

Apr

20°

0mm417

13°

0mm406

May

20°

1mm404

20°

0mm430

Jun

32°

0mm437

24°

1mm412

Jul

32°

0mm437

28°

1mm436

Aug

31°

0mm417

28°

0mm448

Sep

27°

0mm427

21°

0mm428

Oct

16°

0mm397

11°

0mm388

Nov

11°

0mm387

3°

0mm390

Dec

5°

0mm364

-1°

0mm388

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 Lviv?

Great for budget nomads — monthly costs around $1495
Clean air with a 5/5 air quality score
Family-friendly at $1794.663700046771/mo for families
Peak season in August — 28 degrees, score 448

Overall Verdict

The data favors Lviv as the more well-rounded choice. At $1495/mo versus Ankara's $1488/mo, that is a 0% saving that adds up significantly on an extended stay.

Granular Price Comparison

Ankara Lviv

ItemAnkaraLvivDiff

🍽️Restaurants8 items

Meal, inexpensive restaurant$3.76$4.49

16%

Meal for 2, mid-range (3-course)$16.1$20.4

21%

McMeal or equivalent combo$3.89$4.08

Cappuccino (regular)$1.68$1.23

27%

Domestic beer (0.5L draught)$2.28$1.09

52%

Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$2.68$1.63

39%

Coke/Pepsi (0.33L)$0.74$0.55

26%

Water (0.33L)$0.31$0.42

26%

🛒Markets19 items

Milk (1L)$0.96$0.91

White bread (500g)$0.45$0.6

25%

White rice (1kg)$1.29$1.35

Eggs (12)$1.68$1.23

27%

Chicken fillets (1kg)$3.89$3.59

Beef round (1kg)$8.54$5.48

36%

Local cheese (1kg)$4.95$6.19

20%

Apples (1kg)$0.75$0.48

36%

Bananas (1kg)$1.55$0.99

36%

Oranges (1kg)$0.74$1.17

37%

Tomatoes (1kg)$0.88$1.48

41%

Potatoes (1kg)$0.55$0.37

33%

Onions (1kg)$0.44$0.43

Lettuce (1 head)$0.65$0.91

29%

Water (1.5L bottle)$0.24$0.47

49%

Wine, mid-range bottle$6.82$4.08

40%

Domestic beer (0.5L bottle)$1.53$0.75

51%

Imported beer (0.33L bottle)$2.07$1.18

43%

Cigarettes (pack of 20)$1.61$1.9

15%

🚌Transport8 items

One-way local transport ticket$0.38$0.41

Monthly transport pass$18.73$6.26

67%

Taxi start (normal tariff)$0.54$1.36

60%

Taxi per 1km$0.32$0.24

25%

Taxi 1hr waiting$2.68$2.18

19%

Gasoline (1L)$1.4$1.34

Volkswagen Golf (new)$34,882.66$23,198.53

33%

Toyota Corolla (new)$31,741.92$17,818.73

44%

⚡Utilities3 items

Utilities, 85m² apartment/mo$51$69.13

26%

Internet 60+ Mbps/mo$8.71$4.73

46%

Mobile prepaid per minute$0.05$0.02

60%

🏋️Sport & Leisure3 items

Fitness club, monthly$19.94$20.52

Tennis court rent (1hr weekend)$10.79$8.79

19%

Cinema, 1 ticket$2.68$4.08

34%

👶Childcare2 items

Preschool, full-day private/mo$199.61$210.77

International primary school/yr$4,328.92$3,145.72

27%

👗Clothing4 items

Jeans (Levi's 501 or similar)$35.5$51.87

32%

Summer dress (chain store)$26.72$31.09

14%

Nike running shoes (mid-range)$67.38$61.98

Men's leather business shoes$53.87$71.89

25%

🏠Rent4 items

1-bedroom apartment, city centre$283.17$380.95

26%

1-bedroom apartment, outside centre$154.32$260.24

41%

3-bedroom apartment, city centre$487.81$594.65

18%

3-bedroom apartment, outside centre$340.4$400.48

15%

🏗️Buy2 items

Price per m², city centre$755.37$1,303.25

42%

Price per m², outside centre$499.44$806.4

38%

💰Finance2 items

Average monthly net salary$371.38$454.48

18%

Mortgage interest rate (20yr fixed)$20.98$13.86

34%

Lower is better for all cost items.

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

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