Which place is cheaper, Melbourne or Ankara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ankara or Melbourne?
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 Melbourne. 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 Melbourne?
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.
Melbourne
Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia, after Sydney. It is also the capital city of the state of Victoria, in southeastern Australia. Melbourne is arguably the best city to experience culture and the arts in Australia. There is a friendly rivalry between Melbourne and Sydney over livability and popularity and Melbourne is definitely the city to visit for its parks, shopping, restaurants, galleries and theaters. Like Sydney, it is situated on the water, at the head of Port Phillip Bay. It's a beautiful city, and although it lacks the major sights that you'll find in Sydney such as the Sydney Opera House or the Harbour Bridge, you will never find yourself lacking for entertainment. It is also a wonderful base for exploring many of the nearby highlights, including Grampians National Park, The Great Ocean Road, and Phillip Island where you can view the penguin parade.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Romantic Tours for Couples in Turkey, The Best Luxury Tours to Turkey, The Best 10-Day Tours in Australia, and The Best 2-Week Tours in Australia.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $110Melbourne $182
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $110, while the average daily cost in Melbourne is $182. 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 Melbourne in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $54Melbourne $122
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $108Melbourne $244
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Melbourne
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Melbourne? 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 Melbourne Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $35Melbourne $20
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:
- Private transfer: Ankara to Ankara Airport (ESB): $41
- Private transfer: Ankara Airport (ESB) to Ankara: $41
- 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: $114
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $114
- Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $61
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $108
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ankara City Hotels Private Arrival Transfer: $68
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Melbourne
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for transportation costs in Melbourne:
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Airport Bus$11
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Tram Ride$2.55
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Melbourne
Also for Melbourne, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Airport Transfers - Chauffeur Car & Limo Services of Melbourne: $98
- Avalon Airport Transfers: $175
- Ballarat - Melbourne Airport Transfers: $187
- Chauffeur Services with Baby Seat - Luxury Airport Transfer : $154
- Departure Transfer from Melbourne to Melbourne Airport MEL in Van: $170
- From Melbourne Airport: 1-Way Private Transfer to Melbourne: $40
- From Lake Mountain Ski Resort Tour with Transfers: $1,001
- Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne hotels - Arrival Private Transfer: $61
- Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Melbourne hotels - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $123
- Melbourne Airport (MEL): Private Transfer to Melbourne: $333
- Melbourne Airport MEL Private Transfer to Melbourne in Luxury Car: $196
- Melbourne Airport To CBD Transfers Sedan (Audi A8, BMW 7 & Mercedes S-Class): $104
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Melbourne?
Prices for flights to both Melbourne 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 $31Melbourne $31
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 Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Coffee$2.69
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Pizza$4.70
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Street Food Tour in Melbourne's Inner North: $28
- Multicultural Food Tour in Melbourne Markets: $53
- Queen Victoria Market: 'Flavours of Australia' Food Tour: $55
- Queen Victoria Market Early Access Food Tour: $55
- Eynesbury Homestead Dinner and Ghost Tour: $56
- Sunset Kayak Tour with Dinner: $83
- Melbourne Private Multicultural Markets Food Tour: $89
- Chinese Dumpling Cooking Class with a Drink: $103
- Secret Food Tour: $116
- Choose Your Asian Cuisine Cooking Masterclass: $136
- Spirit of Melbourne Dinner Cruise: $136
- Street Food of Asia Cooking Class: $138
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $32Melbourne $28
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: $279
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $228
- Private Tour with a Local: $39
- 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: $459
- Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
- Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
Tours and Activities in Melbourne
For Melbourne, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Melbourne (St Kilda) Scavenger Hunt and Sights Self-Guided Tour: $6.04
- Marvellous A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $8.99
- Melbourne Museum Entry Ticket: $10
- Melbourne Gardens Explorer Minibus Tour: $10
- Scienceworks Entry Ticket: $10
- Immigration Museum Entry Ticket: $10
- Melbourne Sports Walking Tour: $13
- Melbourne Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- Upside Down House Photo Experience in Australia: $15
- Explore Self-Guided Audio Tour: $16
- Self-Guided Street Art Tour in Melbourne with Fun Cryptic Clues: $17
- Melbourne Scavenger Hunt - Arts & Culture Adventure: $17
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $14Melbourne $17
Typical Alcohol Prices in Melbourne
Here are a few samples of the prices for alcohol and nightlife in Melbourne from other travelers:
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Bottle of Wine$5.20
Sample the Local Flavors in Melbourne
Also in Melbourne, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
- Melbourne Pub Crawl: $18
- Weekly Bar Crawl: 5 Free shots, Club Entry: $20
- Spirits and Ales Haunted Pub Walking Tour: $27
- Distillery Tour & Tasting: $41
- Yarra Valley Food and Wine Tour with Lunch: $57
- Epic Melbourne Brewery Tour Northside Edition: $76
- Laid back,Small-Group Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Gin and Cider: $83
- Yarra Valley Day Trip with Local Wine Tastings from Melbourne: $108
- Yarra Valley Wine Tasting Day Tour from Melbourne: $111
- Mornington Peninsula Winery Tour Including Wine Tastings and 2-Course Lunch: $166
- Mornington Peninsula Premium Tour with Wine Tasting at Yabby Lake : $182
- Yarra Valley Full Day Private Wine Tour : $259
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Melbourne, we can see that Melbourne is more expensive. And not only is Ankara much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Ankara is in Europe and Melbourne is in Pacific, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. 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 Melbourne would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Melbourne 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 Melbourne Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Melbourne?
Melbourne has a larger population, and is about 6% larger than the population of Ankara. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Melbourne, 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.