Which place is cheaper, Montreal 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 Montreal?
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 Montreal. 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 Montreal?
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.
Montreal
While Quebec City is the political capital of Quebec Province, Montreal is the economic and cultural capital. It's also the second largest city in Canada, with a population of about 1.9 million and 4 million in the metropolitan area. It's the second largest French speaking city in the world behind Paris.
Montreal is a very trendy and vibrant city with an active nightlife and countless activities to enjoy. It's located on an island in the St. Lawrence River and has a humid continental climate. There are four distinct seasons. Summers are warm or hot and humid. Spring and fall are mild and winters are cold and snowy. You can expect about 2 meters of snow every year, but there are also more than 2,000 hours of sunshine annually.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best Train & Rail Tours in Canada, and The Best Sightseeing Tours in Canada.
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Ankara Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $119Montreal $228
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $119, while the average daily cost in Montreal is $228. 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 Montreal in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $48Montreal $127
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $96Montreal $254
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Montreal
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Montreal? 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 Montreal Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $32Montreal $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$0.03
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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 Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Kizilcahamam Town: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Beypazari Town: $185
- Private Transfers Ankara City or Esenboga Airport to/from Gordion Ancient City: $185
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $110
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $110
- Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $55
- Private Airport Transfer From/To Ankara Airport to Cankaya Hotels: $52
- Ankara Airport & Hotel Transfers : $52
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $52
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $52
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $43
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Montreal
Also for Montreal, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $124
- Departure Private Transfer: Montreal to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $173
- Montréal Airport (YUL) to Montreal hotel or port - Arrival Private Transfer: $67
- Montréal Airport (YUL) to Montreal hotel or port - Round-Trip Private Transfer: $135
- Montreal Best Private Transfer services : $73
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Business Car: $124
- Montreal Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL in Luxury SUV: $173
- Arrival Transfer from International Airport: $79
- Private Departure Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $116
- Private Transfer To Ottawa From YUL Airport: $230
- Private Transfer from Montreal Airport to Ottawa: $213
- Private Transfer to Montreal Airport YUL: $72
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Montreal?
Prices for flights to both Montreal 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 $48Montreal $60
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: $90
Typical Food Prices in Montreal
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Montreal:
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Tim Hortons breakfast and coffee$8.68
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Jean-Talon Market Hidden Gems Guided Food Tour: $69
- No Diet Club: Walking food Tour with many tastings: $71
- Jean-Talon Market & Little Italy Walking Secret Food tour: $78
- Montreal Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours: $78
- Historical Food Tour with 6 Tastings: $80
- Secret Food Tours: Montreal - Jean-Talon & Little Italy: $80
- Beyond the Market Non-Touristy Food Tour by Spade & Palacio: $81
- Montreal Cooking Class - Learn to make Dim Sums: $84
- Guided Happy Hour Brew Tour in Montreal with Dinner: $85
- Old Montreal Food & Drink Tour by Local Montreal Food Tours: $111
- Montréal: 3 or 5-Course Dinner Cruise with DJ & Dancing: $126
- Jewish Neighborhood Food Tour: $129
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $29Montreal $20
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:
- 5 Days Hittite Monuments Tour with Specialist Guide: $2,024
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $35
- Ankara Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $33
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $232
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $34
- Private Tour with a Local: $40
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $33
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
- Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
- Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
- Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
- Private Ankara Sightseeing Tour: $235
Typical Entertainment Prices in Montreal
For Montreal, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Botanical Gardens (family of 4)$51
Tours and Activities in Montreal
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Montreal.
- Montreal Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $8.12
- Culture Tsunami Quest Experience in Montreal Old Town: $9.28
- Prohibition Exploration Game and Tour: $9.28
- APP Self-Guided Tours Montreal with Audioguide: $9.30
- Art Center and Museum Audio Guided Tour: $9.97
- Montreal Golden Square Mile A Self Guided Audio Tour: $9.99
- Old Self-Guided Tour from Place D‘Armes to Old Port: $12
- McCord Stewart Museum Entry Ticket: $14
- Montreal Zipline Adventure: $16
- The Irish Famine in Montreal Walking Tour: $17
- Irish Famine in Montreal Walking Tour: $17
- Montreal Old Port: Urban Zipline Ticket: $18
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $13Montreal $16
Typical Alcohol Prices in Montreal
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for alcohol and nightlife costs in Montreal:
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Vodka$18
Sample the Local Flavors in Montreal
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Montreal:
- Haunted Pub Crawl: $24
- Guided Bar Crawl with Free Shots and Club Entry: $42
- Guided Pub Crawl of the City's Skyline Bars: $86
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Montreal, we can see that Montreal 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 Montreal is in North America, 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 Montreal would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Montreal 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 Montreal Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Montreal?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 8% larger than the population of Montreal. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Montreal, 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.