Which place is cheaper, Paris 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 Paris?
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 Paris. 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 Paris?
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.
Paris
Paris is a dream destination for many people. It's location on the river Seine contributes to its stunning beauty and you can spend many days wandering through its wonderfully diverse neighborhoods. It's known as a city of culture, fashion, food and fun. There is never a shortage of entertainment and activities around town and a highlight of many people's trips to Paris is to explore the city at night, when it truly comes to life. It is not hard to see why this city has received the nickname as the "City of Lights."
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Budget Tours to Turkey, The Best Tours for Seniors to Turkey, The Best Historical Tours in France, and The Best 10-Day Tours in France.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $95Paris $302
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $95, while the average daily cost in Paris is $302. 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 Paris in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $39Paris $175
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $78Paris $350
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Paris
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Paris? 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 Paris Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $25Paris $25
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$0.11
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- 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 Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $111
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $111
- Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Ankara Airport Transfer: Ankara by Private Luxury Vehicle: $63
- Ankara Airport & Hotel Transfers: $56
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $53
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $53
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $50
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $46
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Paris are as follows:
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Metro$7.30
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Train from Airport$10
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Metro tickets$7.75
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Train$23
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Paris
Also for Paris, here are a few examples of actual transportation services:
- 2-Way Transfer to Disneyland from Paris: $172
- Airport Transfer Paris - Disneyland - Minivan 1-8 Passengers: $141
- Airport Transfer at Paris (Mercedes E), From/to Paris-CDG: $211
- Airport Transfer: Paris Airport CDG to Paris City by Business Car: $108
- Airport Transfer: Paris City to Paris Airport CDG by Business Car: $110
- Airport transfer from Paris to Disneyland Paris/Parc Asterix (8pax): $233
- Airport transfer of Charles de Gaulle or Orly to or from Disney: $61
- Airport transfer station visit Paris: $170
- Arrival Private Transfer Paris Airport CDG to Paris by Sedan: $108
- Arrival Transfer from CDG Airport to Disneyland París by Van: $154
- Arrival Transfer from Paris Airport CDG to Paris in Private Car: $108
- Arrival Transfer from Paris Airport CDG to Paris in Private Van: $115
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Paris?
Prices for flights to both Paris 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 $38Paris $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$0.24
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Ankara
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Ankara.
- Baklava Cooking Class: $61
- Turkish Cuisine Cooking Class at Local Home with Family: $70
- Sustainable Home Cooking Class in Ankara: $85
Typical Food Prices in Paris
Here are some examples of typical meal expenses from previous travelers to Paris:
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Ice Cream$9.12
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Breakfast$7.98
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Breakfast for 2$34
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Dinner on River Cruise$98
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Dinner$65
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Cheese$15
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Paris
For Paris, here are some samples of tours and activities related to meals and dining experiences:
- Paris Marais Walking Food Tour with Audioguide on Your Smartphone: $12
- Paris Capitaine Fracasse 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $67
- Paris Seine River dinner cruise from Alexandre III bridge: $69
- Seine River Cruise and Dinner at Traditional Parisian Restaurant: $75
- Paris Vegan Street Food Tour: $76
- Paris en Scene 3 Course Seine River Dinner Cruise: $76
- Authentic Indian Dinner in Paris: $76
- Paris Food Tour: $81
- Seine River Sightseeing Cruise and Dinner at Le Bistro Parisien: $84
- Award Winning Local Paris Food Tour with Cheeses, Wines & Secrets: $88
- 2 Hour Express Paris Centre Food Tour with 4 Tastings & Fine Wine: $88
- Paris Guided Food Tour by Bike - Ile de la Cité and Marais: $93
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $23Paris $87
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$0.17
Tours and Activities in Ankara
Here are a few actual costs in Ankara for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Ankara : Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $34
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ): $35
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Local: $27
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $235
- Ankara Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems: $39
- 6-Hour Private Tour with Guide, Car, and Lunch: $175
- Private Guided Walking Tour: $35
- Private Walking Tour with a Local: $41
- Best of Private Walking Tour with a Local: $66
- Full Day Cappadocia Private Tour: $300
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $225
- Private Ankara Sightseeing Tour: $300
Typical Entertainment Prices in Paris
For Paris, here are some examples of average entertainment and activity prices from previous travelers:
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Louvre Entry for Two$21
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Admission to Pantheon$5.70
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Catacombs (2)$26
Tours and Activities in Paris
Also, here are some specific examples of entertainment, tickets, and activities for Paris.
- Paris Montmartre Scavenger Hunt and Self Guided Walking Tour: $2.45
- Paris City Center Free Walking Tour (Tip-Based): $2.80
- Free Perfume Museum & Opera District Tour in English: $2.80
- Paris Montmartre Self-Guided Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt: $2.82
- Paris Le Marais Self Guided Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt: $2.82
- Paris - Latin Quarter Free Tour in English (Tip-Based): $3.28
- Paris Hidden Gems: Self Guided Secret Spots Tour: $3.51
- Paris Notre-Dame Tour with Scheduled Group Access: $3.52
- Free Tour of the Historic Center of Paris in Spanish: $3.52
- Rude Bastards Tour of Paris: $4.68
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Paris: $4.68
- Paris Time Machine: Hidden Gems Walking Tour (Tips-Based): $4.69
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $10Paris $28
Typical Alcohol Prices in Paris
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Paris are as follows:
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Wine$16
Sample the Local Flavors in Paris
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Paris:
- The Original Pub Crawl + Free Shots + VIP Club Entry: $20
- Paris International Pub Crawl with Free Shots & Fun Games: $29
- Paris Montmartre Cheese Charcuterie Wine Tasting with Audio Tour: $29
- Paris Guided Pub Crawl with Bars Shots and Club Entry: $32
- Visit and tasting at the distillery L'Alambic Parisien: $33
- Paris Gin Craft Distillery Tour and Tasting: $35
- Guided Tour of Montmartre with Cheese and Wine Tasting: $38
- Vineyard tour and wine tasting in Davron: $41
- Wine tasting Paris Saint Germain des Pres: $55
- Paris Wine Tasting & French Cheese Pairing with Sommelier: $70
- Cheese & Wine Tasting in Montmartre with a Local Cheesemonger: $81
- Paris Art of Pairing Cheese and Wine Tasting in a Cheese Cellar: $82
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Paris, we can see that Paris 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 Paris would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Paris 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 Paris Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Paris?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 64% larger than the population of Paris. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Paris, 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.
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