Which place is cheaper, Catania or Ankara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations. These travel costs come from the actual spending of real travelers.
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Should you visit Ankara or Catania?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Ankara and Catania. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.
Where Should I go: Ankara or Catania?
Ankara
Located at the heart of Turkey near Central Anatolia, Ankara is the capital city and second largest city in the country after Istanbul. Formerly known for its long-haired goats and textiles, the city has since developed into a metropolitan mix of modern cultures with historic landmarks.
Catania
Located on the east coast of Sicily, Catania is at the base of Mount Etna, which is the largest volcano in Europe. It's also the island's second largest city and a major transportation center for the area. With almost one million residents in the metropolitan area, the city serves as an important economic base and university town for Sicily. It's a vibrant city with a young population, a lively downtown, and an excellent nightlife. The city has an abundance of Sicilian Baroque architecture and the downtown area, where much of it is this architecture is concentrated, has been declared a World Heritage Site.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Italy, and The Best Walking Tours in Italy.
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Ankara Prices
Turkey PricesCatania Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $110Catania $176
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $110, while the average daily cost in Catania is $176. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Ankara and Catania in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $45Catania $76
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $90Catania $152
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Catania
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Catania? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Ankara Hotel Prices and Catania Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $29Catania $24
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Ankara
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Ankara:
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Metro Ride$0.03
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Short Taxi Ride$0.12
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
- Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $42
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $47
- Ankara Airport & Hotel Transfers : $48
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $50
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $54
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $54
- Turkey Ankara Airport Private VIP Transfer Service ESB: $69
- Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $114
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $114
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Catania
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Catania:
- Catania Airport (CTA) to Palermo Cruise Port - Arrival Private Transfer: $257
- Catania Airport CTA Arrival Private Transfer to Syracuse by Sedan: $89
- Catania Airport Transfer To Syracuse or roundtrip : $155
- Catania Airport(CTA) to Siracusa Port-Round Trip Private Transfer: $226
- Catania Private Transfer (Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, Messina, Naxos, Etna, etc): $77
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to CEFALU' (or VICEVERSA): $215
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to MILAZZO (or VICEVERSA): $159
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to NOTO (or VICEVERSA): $111
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to PALERMO (or VICEVERSA): $255
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to Ragusa or Modica (or VICEVERSA): $127
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to SIRACUSA (or VICEVERSA): $76
- PRIVATE TRANSFER from CATANIA to TAORMINA (or VICEVERSA): $76
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Catania?
Prices for flights to both Catania and Ankara change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayAnkara $44Catania $82
Typical Food Prices in Ankara
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Ankara:
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A Quick Lunch$0.28
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ankara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ankara.
- Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family: $49
- Baklava Cooking Class: $61
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Catania
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Catania.
- Catania Sicilian Street Food Tour: Small Group by Do Eat Better: $74
- Street food tour of Catania by night: $82
- Cooking lesson in Catania with lunch or dinner: $113
- Cesarine: Home Cooking Class & Meal with a Local in Catania: $173
- Cooking Class in Taormina with Lunch Included: $184
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $27Catania $23
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ankara
Here are a few typical costs in Ankara for activities, ticket prices, and tours that come from previous visitors:
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Underground City$0.19
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $35
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $36
- Private Walking Tour with a Local: $41
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $67
- Private Ankara Sightseeing Tour: $235
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $240
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $249
- Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
Tours and Activities in Catania
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Catania are as follows:
- Catania Walking Tour with Audio and Written Guide by a Local: $6.55
- Catania : Private Custom Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $54
- Half Day Catania Gastronomic and Cultural Tour from Taormina: $60
- Etna Morning Jeep Tour: $68
- CATANIA : Etna Sunset Tour with Free Pick-Up from Catania: $70
- Mt. Etna Sunset Experience - Breathtaking Adventure from Catania: $71
- Etna Morning Tour from Catania: $71
- Typical Pottery Experience with local Artisans in Catania: $75
- Catania Street Food Walking Tour and Market Adventure: $76
- Etna Morning Experience: $76
- Discover Your Sicilian Roots: Personalized Tour: $82
- Etna Tour in 4x4: $89
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $12Catania $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Catania
Also in Catania, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Mt Etna and Wine tasting tour from Catania: $127
- Castelmola and Etna Wine Tasting Tour from Messina: $167
- Tour Etna & Wine Tasting: $173
- Etna trekking and wine tasting: $184
- Private visit to the cellars of Etna with wine tasting: $221
- Etna private tour with wine cellar gambino lunch and wine tasting: $281
- Private Etna tour with wine tasting and lunch: $292
- Etna Tour and Lunch in a Winery with Wine Tasting: $298
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Catania, we can see that Catania is more expensive. And not only is Ankara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Ankara would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Ankara and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Catania would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Catania than you might in Ankara.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ankara Expensive? and Is Catania Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Catania?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Catania. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Catania, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Budget Your Trip is all about finding out how much everything costs so that you can travel cheaper and longer. Created by avid travelers Laurie and Bryan, our goal is to help you plan your next trip on the right budget. With average daily travel costs that are calculated from the budgets of real travelers, plus an analysis of hotel and tour prices, you can find out how much money you need to plan your next adventure. We also have plenty of travel advice, accommodation reviews, and activity suggestions.