Which place is cheaper, Ljubljana or Ankara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ankara or Ljubljana?
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 Ljubljana. 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 Ljubljana?
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.
Ljubljana
Most people don't travel to Ljubljana to see specific sights, as there aren't many famous attractions around town. Instead, this is a city that is about atmosphere. It's a city that you explore and immerse yourself in completely. You meet the people, you go to the clubs, you find the interesting restaurants. That is the best way to learn about Ljubljana.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best 2-Week Tours in Slovenia, and The Best Bicycle Tours in Slovenia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $110Ljubljana $96
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $110, while the average daily cost in Ljubljana is $96. 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 Ljubljana in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $54Ljubljana $60
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $108Ljubljana $120
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Ljubljana
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Ljubljana? 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 Ljubljana Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $35Ljubljana $23
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$0.04
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Short Taxi Ride$0.15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Ankara - Cappadocia Private Transfer (Mercedes Vito): $373
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $112
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $112
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $107
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $107
- Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
- Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ankara City Hotels Private Arrival Transfer: $68
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $61
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ljubljana
Also for Ljubljana, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- CO2-Offset Arrival Transfer Ljubljana Airport to Ljubljana City : $67
- Airport Transfer to/from Ljubljana Station: $14
- Guided Truffle Hunting Tour with Hotel Transfers: $384
- Private Transfer from Brnik Airport to Ljubljana Centre: $28
- Private Transfer from Budapest to Ljubljana: $538
- Private Transfer from Kranj to Ljubljana Airport (LJU): $56
- Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Bled: $101
- Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Bohinj: $171
- Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Celje: $223
- Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Koper Port: $69
- Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Kranjska Gora: $161
- Private Transfer from Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Ljubljana City: $47
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Ljubljana?
Prices for flights to both Ljubljana 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 $31Ljubljana $19
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$0.34
Typical Food Prices in Ljubljana
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Ljubljana:
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Horsemeat Hot Dog$2.23
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Slovenia: Belokranjska Pogača Cooking Class: $55
- Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Show: $65
- Cooking class; Traditional sLOVEnian štrukelj: $66
- Traditional Slovenian Dinner and Show: $66
- Flavour of Slovenia: Very Small Group Food Tour in Ljubljana: $84
- 3-Hour Food Tour: $93
- Dinner in the Dark: $109
- Cooking Class Ljubljana: $123
- Šmarna Gora: Hiking and Food Tour from Ljubljana: $132
- Medieval coast and romantic fish dinner in Piran from Ljubljana at 16:00: $134
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $32Ljubljana $16
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$0.23
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 Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $32
- Ankara Private Walking Tour: $274
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $225
- Private Tour with a Local: $38
- Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $33
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
- Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
- Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
- Konya and Cappdocia Tour 3 Days-2 Nights from Ankara: $451
- Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
- Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
Typical Entertainment Prices in Ljubljana
For Ljubljana, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Castle Tower Entrance (for 2)$8.93
Tours and Activities in Ljubljana
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Ljubljana.
- Romantic Old Town Guided Discovery Tour: $11
- Castle Entry Ticket with Optional Funicular Ride: $13
- Ljubljana Castle: Entrance Ticket: $13
- Self-Guided Walking Tour: $14
- House of Illusions Entrance Ticket: $14
- House of Illusions Ljubljana Entrance Ticket: $15
- Virtual Reality Gaming Experience Ljubljana: $18
- Tour stupenda divertente esperienza tempo/storia.: $19
- Tour of the Festive Decorations: $19
- 2.5h walking tour with local guide: $22
- 2.5h walking tour with local guide: $28
- Ljubljana boat cruise and walking tour: $32
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $14Ljubljana $12
Typical Alcohol Prices in Ljubljana
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Ljubljana are as follows:
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Drinks at a Sidewalk Cafe (for 2)$6.70
Sample the Local Flavors in Ljubljana
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Ljubljana:
- Ljubljana Pub Crawl: $25
- BEER WAY Craft Brewery Visit & Tastings: $28
- Wine Tasting with Pairing Snacks in Vipava Valley: $28
- Craft brewery tour and beer tasting, Tour the Brew, Tekotnik : $29
- Wine Tasting, Slovenian Wine Story: $55
- Wine Tasting Ljubljana: $60
- 2-Hour Interactive Wine Tasting Experience in Ljubljana: $65
- Food & Wine tour with a Sommelier: $96
- Food & Wine Tour Ljubljana - Local Foodie Adventure in Slovenia: $100
- Food and Wine Tasting with a Sommelier: $107
- Private Family-Owned Vineyard Wine Tasting Trip: $148
- From Wine Tasting Paired with Art Creation: $179
When comparing the travel costs between Ankara and Ljubljana, we can see that Ankara is more expensive. However, the two cities are actually relatively comparable in price, as the difference is somewhat minimal. Generally, this means that you could travel with generally the same travel style and level of luxury in each place. Since both cities are in Europe, it's no surprise that their costs are relatively close, as many destinations here have somewhat similar travel prices overall.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Ankara Expensive? and Is Ljubljana Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Ljubljana?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 10 times larger than the population of Ljubljana. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Ljubljana, 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.