Which place is cheaper, Lisbon 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 Lisbon?
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 Lisbon. 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 Lisbon?
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.
Lisbon
Portugal's capital city of Lisbon continues to grow in popularity as a travel destination. The cultural scene has come to life in recent years and the city itself is stunningly beautiful. It sits on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean and is made up of hills that create a dramatic and scenic layout. The city has many white-bleached limestone buildings, narrow alleyways, and a laidback charm that appeals to visitors.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Portugal, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Portugal.
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Ankara Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $117Lisbon $188
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $117, while the average daily cost in Lisbon is $188. 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 Lisbon in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $48Lisbon $71
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $96Lisbon $142
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Lisbon
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Lisbon? 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 Lisbon Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $31Lisbon $28
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$0.13
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $51
- Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
- Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $51
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $51
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $108
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $108
- Ankara Airport & Hotel Transfers : $57
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Lisbon
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Lisbon:
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Taxi Ride$7.30
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Lisbon
Also for Lisbon, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Lisbon Airport (LIS) to Lisbon Cruise Port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $80
- Airport Private Transfer to Óbidos | Caldas da Rainha: $108
- Airport Private Transfer to Cascais - Sintra - Estoril: $54
- Airport Private Transfer to Costa da Caparica | Almada | Aroeira: $57
- Airport Transfer | Cruise Port - Estoril | Cascais | Sintra: $77
- Airport Transfer: Lisbon Airport LIS to Lisbon in Business Car: $73
- Airport transfer to Lisbon (metropolitan area).: $57
- Airport transfer to any destination: $124
- Airport transfers: $45
- Algarve to Lisbon Airport Transfer: $452
- Arrábida Snorkeling Adventure with Transfer from Lisbon: $91
- Arrábida: Boat Tour Experience / Lisbon Transfer available: $79
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Lisbon?
Prices for flights to both Lisbon 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 $47Lisbon $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$0.30
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
Typical Food Prices in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.81
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Food Tour: Portuguese wine & Tapas with Ginjinha Tasting: $40
- Alfama Tour and Live Fado with Traditional Dinner: $56
- Fado Show and Portuguese Dinner: $56
- Lisbon Fado Experience: Walking Tour, Dinner and Live Music Show: $56
- 2-Hour Pastel de Nata Cooking Class: $57
- Portuguese street food cooking class with Drinks: $57
- Fado Night with Dinner with Live Performance: $57
- Legendary Beer Dinner: $57
- Associação: Dinner in Lisbon–Portuguese live music–Fado Show: $57
- Pastel de Nata Cooking Class in Lisbon: $57
- Portuguese street food cooking class with Drinks: $57
- Erotic Cabaret Show and Dinner: $62
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $29Lisbon $27
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$0.21
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $34
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $228
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
- Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
- Private Ankara Sightseeing Tour: $235
Tours and Activities in Lisbon
For Lisbon, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Historic Walking Tour Through Lisbon’s Oldest Neighborhood: $0.50
- Alfama Walking Tour Lisbon: $0.50
- Lisbon Walking Tour - The Perfect Introduction to the City: $1.17
- Lisbon City Center Tour - The Unmissable Lisbon: $3.40
- Alfama Tour in Lisbon Old Town: $3.40
- Lisbon Walking Tour - Discover Belém and the Discoveries Age: $3.40
- Óbidos Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.27
- Lisbon (Belém) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.27
- Lisbon (Chiado-Baixa) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $4.27
- A Self-Guided Audio Tour From Príncipe Real to Downtown Lisbon: $5.53
- Lisbon Cathedral Entry Ticket: $5.65
- Flexible Walking Tour of Alfama: $6.77
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $13Lisbon $21
Sample the Local Flavors in Lisbon
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Lisbon:
- 1-Hour Portuguese Wine Tasting Session: $21
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar and VIP Club Entry: $23
- Lisbon Pub Crawl: Unlimited Drinks, Shots & V.I.P Club Entry: $23
- Pub Crawl with Open Bar, Shots, & VIP Club Entry: $23
- Lisbon Wild Pub Crawl : $23
- Pub Crawl Lisbon - 1 Hour of Unlimited Beer and Sangria and more!: $23
- Portuguese Wine Tasting: $24
- Guided Port Wine Tasting Apéritif/Digestif: $27
- Port Wine Tasting Apéritif/Digestif at Portuguese Wine Bar: $27
- Beer Tasting in a Classic Brewery: $28
- Lisbon Wine Tasting: $28
- Brewery Experience with 5 Craft Beer Tastings: $28
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Lisbon, we can see that Lisbon 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 Lisbon would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Lisbon 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 Lisbon Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Lisbon?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Lisbon. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Lisbon, 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.