Which place is cheaper, New York City or Ankara?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Ankara or New York City?
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 New York City. 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 New York City?
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.
New York City
The most populated city in the United States, New York City, sits at the mouth of the Hudson River and encompasses both the island of Manhattan as well as the surrounding land on Long Island, most of which is known as Brooklyn. It's a cultural, culinary, theatrical, and art center that has much to offer domestic and international travelers alike. The city covers an area of 305 square miles and has a population of about 8.2 million people in the city proper with 18.7 million in the metropolitan area.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Adventure Tours to Turkey, The Best Sightseeing Tours in Turkey, The Best Luxury Tours to United States of America, and The Best Tours for Seniors to United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $111New York City $326
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $111, while the average daily cost in New York City is $326. 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 New York City in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $54New York City $175
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $108New York City $350
Compare Hotels in Ankara and New York City
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or New York City? 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 New York City Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $35New York City $49
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: $113
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $113
- 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 New York City
Some typical examples of transportation costs in New York City are as follows:
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Subway$4.50
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Taxi Ride$8.00
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Subway$2.50
Hired Cars and Shuttles in New York City
Also for New York City, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- Private Transfer To From at Newark Liberty International Airport: $250
- (EWR) Airport: Private Transfer to New York City: $325
- 1 Day-Private Tour New York Highlights with Private Transfer: $1,200
- 10-Minute Helicopter Transfer from Manhattan to JFK : $245
- 10-Minute Helicopter Transfer from Manhattan to Newark Airport: $245
- Airport Limousine Transfer one-way - LaGuardia Airport - Lincoln MKT: $275
- Arrival Transfer from LaGuardia Airport LGA to Manhattan by Car: $130
- Arrival Transfer: Newark Airport EWR to New York by Luxury SUV: $158
- Bronx - LGA: Private Airport Departure Transfers: $100
- Bronx to JFK: Private Airport Departure Transfers: $108
- Central Park Private Walking Tour with Transfers : $171
- Central Park Zoo Skip the line Tickets and Private Transfers : $291
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or New York City?
Prices for flights to both New York City 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 $31New York City $50
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 New York City
For New York City, here are some examples of average food and meal prices for travelers:
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Gelato$7.50
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Snacks for Two at Yankees Game$34
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Coffee$6.53
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Smoothie$6.95
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in New York City
For New York City, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- The Satin Dollz at Brooklyn Deli Times Square Live Show & Dinner: $22
- Lower East Side and Essex Market Multicultural Food Tour: $39
- Half-Day Private Pizza Crawl in Manhattan: $40
- Union Square Donut Adventure and Walking Food Tour: $55
- Pizza Walking Tour of Downtown Brooklyn: $59
- Greenwich Village Walking Food Tour: Sweets and Slices: $59
- West Village Pizza Walk: $65
- Greenwich Village Pizza Walk: $65
- East Village NYC Pizza Walking Tour: $65
- Downtown Brooklyn Pizza Walking Tour: $65
- Greenwich Village NYC Pizza Walking Tour: $65
- East Village Pizza Walk: $65
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $32New York City $180
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$0.24
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: $277
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $227
- Private Tour with a Local: $39
- Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $33
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
- Istanbul, Ankara and Cappadocia 6 Nights 7 Days Tour: $1,275
- Konya and Cappdocia Tour 3 Days-2 Nights from Ankara: $456
- Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
- Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
Typical Entertainment Prices in New York City
Below are a few sample prices from actual travelers for New York City's activities, tours, and tickets:
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Comedy Show Tickets$56
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City Map$8.00
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Broadway Musical$111
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Broadway Show Program$10
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Magazine$6.99
Tours and Activities in New York City
For New York City, here are a few prices for actual activities, tours, and tickets provided by various companies:
- Central Park NYC: First Discovery Walk and Reading Tour: $3.33
- Central Park Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self-Guided Tour: $4.51
- NYC Guide App with 1,000+ Stories, Landmarks, Tours : $4.69
- Self-Guided Tour of Roosevelt Island's Tramway to FDR State Park: $5.00
- Brooklyn Bridge Self-Guided Bike or Walking Tour Application: $5.00
- New York City's Financial District: A Self-Guided Audio Tour: $5.34
- New York World's Fair Site: Explore its utopian future on an audio tour: $5.39
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in New York: $5.64
- Central Park Shakespeare Quest Experience in New York: $6.20
- Central Park Famous Movies Quest Experience in New York: $6.22
- Self Guided "Central Park Movie Tour" Solo Walking Tour in New York City: $6.75
- Private Haunted and Historic Audio Tour in Greenwich Village: $6.95
For more ideas for your next trip, check out The Best Things to do in New York City with Kids, Things to Do in Central Park in NYC, and The Best Museums in New York City.
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $14New York City $29
Sample the Local Flavors in New York City
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in New York City:
- New York Rooftop Pub Crawl: $1.00
- NYC West Village Pub Crawl: $20
- NYC West Village Pub Crawl: $24
- New York Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $28
- NYC: Boos & Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $28
- NYC Pub Crawl and Rooftop Clubbing Experience: $29
- NYC Pub Crawl with Rooftop Clubbing Experience: $31
- Williamsburg Definitive Dive Bar Crawl with the Bar Buds: $48
- Brooklyn Literary Pub Crawl: $49
- Greenwich Village Literary Pub Crawl: $49
- East Village Gangster Ghost Pub Crawl: $64
- Little Italy Prohibition Pub Crawl: $64
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and New York City, we can see that New York City 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 New York City 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 New York City would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in New York City 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 New York City Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or New York City?
New York City has a larger population, and is about 2 times larger than the population of Ankara. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and New York City, 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.