Which place is cheaper, Seattle 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 Seattle?
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 Seattle. 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 Seattle?
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.
Seattle
Situated on the Puget Sound in the state of Washington, Seattle is the largest city in the United States Pacific Northwest. It's a beautiful city surrounded by the water and mountains and filled with evergreen trees. It's also the home of some famous American institutions including Starbucks Coffee, Amazon, and Microsoft. The population of almost 700,000 continues to grow. As of 2014, the city was considered the fastest growing major city in the United States. The entire metropolitan area has about 3.6 million residents, making it the 15th largest metro area in the US. The natural beauty, growing economy, and educational base give Seattle a youthful vibe that keep the city young and energetic.
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 from New York City, and The Best 2-Week Tours from Anchorage.
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Ankara Prices
Turkey PricesSeattle Prices
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayAnkara $131Seattle $242
The average daily cost (per person) in Ankara is $131, while the average daily cost in Seattle is $242. 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 Seattle in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personAnkara $53Seattle $120
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomAnkara $106Seattle $240
Compare Hotels in Ankara and Seattle
Looking for a hotel in Ankara or Seattle? 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 Seattle Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Ankara $35Seattle $30
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$0.14
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Ankara
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Ankara:
- Private Transfer Ankara Esenboga Airport ESB to Keçiören Ankara: $40
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to City Hotels Transfer: $48
- Ankara Esenboğa Airport From/To City Center Private Transfer: $60
- Ankara Esenboga Airport to Ankara City Hotels Private Arrival Transfer: $65
- Private Transfers Between Ankara Esenboga Airport - Ankara City Centre: $75
- Ankara Private Departure Transfer from City hotels to Airport: $75
- Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers to Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels: $102
- Ankara City Center (Cankaya,Kizilay) Hotels to Ankara Esenboga Airport transfers: $102
- Ankara Private Transfer from central Ankara hotels to Ankara Airport (ESB): $108
- Private Transfer from Ankara Esenboga Airport (ESB) to Central Ankara: $108
- 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
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Seattle
Here are some examples of typical transportation prices from actual travelers in Seattle:
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Lightrail from Airport (for 2)$5.50
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Roundtrip Ferry to Bainbridge Island (for 2)$15
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Seattle
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Seattle:
- Airport Transfer From Seattle Airport to Hotels and Home: $265
- Arrival Private Transfer: Seattle Airport SEA to Seattle in Business Car: $87
- Arrival Private Transfer: Seattle Airport SEA to Seattle in Luxury SUV: $101
- Arrival Private Transfer: Seattle Airport SEA to Seattle in Luxury Van: $113
- Chauffeur Transfer Services: $120
- Departure Private Transfer: Seattle to Seattle Airport SEA in Luxury Van: $113
- From Seattle Airport - Transfer to Hotel & Homes: $265
- From Seattle Hotels - Hotel Transfer to Airport: $175
- From Scenic Seaplane Transfer to Vancouver, BC: $260
- From Snoqualmie Falls and Wineries Tour w/ Transfer: $145
- Private Transfer from Seattle City to Seattle (SEA) Airport: $131
- Private Transfer from Seattle hotels to Smith Cove Terminal : $181
Is it cheaper to fly into Ankara or Seattle?
Prices for flights to both Seattle 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 $52Seattle $88
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$0.33
Typical Food Prices in Seattle
Some typical examples of dining costs in Seattle are as follows:
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Expresso & cookie at Pier 70$7.00
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Cashews at Pike Place Market$6.00
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6 Mini Donuts at Pike Place Market$3.25
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Chinese Lunch in International District (for 2)$21
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Breakfast at Lowel's in Pike Place Market (for 2)$32
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Breakfast at French Cafe (for 2)$37
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Seattle
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Seattle.
- Secret Food Tours Seattle: $62
- Seattle Delicious Donut Adventure & Walking Food Tour: $65
- Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market- 2 Hours: $68
- Pike Place Market Chef-Guided Food Tour: $69
- Secret Food Tours: Seattle Pike Place Market: $78
- Private Pike Place Market Tour and Cooking Class with a Local: $88
- Pike Place Market Food Tour: $99
- Craft Cocktail Gourmet Food Tour: $135
- 3-Course Progressive Dinner with Cocktail Pairings: $135
- Small Group Cooking Class: $138
- Private Seattle Cooking Class with a Chef in Her Home: $198
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Ankara $32Seattle $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 Highlights Walking Tour With A Guide: $31
- Private Walking tour With A Guide (Private Tour): $32
- Ankara : Private Walking Tour With A Guide ( Private Tour ) : $32
- Private Tour with a Local: $37
- Istanbul: Half-Day Tour with Topkapi Palace: $145
- Istanbul: Golden Horn & Bosphorus Day Cruise: $165
- Half Day Private Tour in Ankara: $215
- Ankara Private Walking Tour with a Professional Guide: $215
- Private Tour: Ankara Sightseeing: $235
- Ankara Private Walking Tour: $264
- Private Ankara City Tours by an Archaeologist Tour Guide : $280
- Konya and Cappdocia Tour 3 Days-2 Nights from Ankara: $434
Tours and Activities in Seattle
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Seattle are as follows:
- Seattle Historical Downtown Exploration Game and Tour: $5.59
- Time Travel Exploration Game and Tour: $8.61
- Pike Place Market and Downtown Seattle Highlights Tour: $9.99
- Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Seattle by Crazy Dash: $10
- Downtown Seattle Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour: $13
- Seattle Self-Guided Audio Tour: $14
- National Nordic Museum Entry Ticket: $20
- Seattle Scavenger Hunt Adventure: $21
- Sky View Observatory Admission Tickets: $23
- Seattle Showdown Amazing Race & Tour: $24
- Seattle Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game: $25
- Shaka Guide: Seattle Audio Tour Bundle: $25
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayAnkara $14Seattle $16
Sample the Local Flavors in Seattle
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Seattle:
- Seattle Terrors Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $29
- Seattle Terrors: Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Seattle Terrors Spirits & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Woodinville Wine Country: Downtown Wine Tasting Pass: $65
- Woodinville Wine Country: Artisan Hill Wine Tasting Pass: $65
- Bon Vivant Woodinville Wine Tasting Tour : $120
- All-inclusive Wine Tasting and Lunch Experience: $224
- From Snoqualmie Falls & Woodinville Wine Tasting: $262
- Snoqualmie Falls + Wine Tasting: All-Inclusive Small-Group Tour: $263
- Private Wine Tour on Whidbey Island, WA 7hrs: $288
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Ankara and Seattle, we can see that Seattle 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 Seattle 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 Seattle would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Seattle 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 Seattle Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Ankara or Seattle?
Ankara has a larger population, and is about 6 times larger than the population of Seattle. When comparing the sizes of Ankara and Seattle, 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.