Turkey
Ankara
#4 Top 5 cities
Ankara is strong for administrative and professional stays, but less appealing for people seeking coastal or relaxed lifestyle benefits.
Country overview
Population
3Β 517Β 182
Year-round temperatures
Day: 5°C aΕΎ 31°C
Night: -1°C aΕΎ 18°C
Climate
More continental inland climate with a hot summer and colder winter.
Distance to the sea
200 km
Social atmosphere
6/10
Costs
Housing cost
6/10
Food cost
7/10
Business friendliness
7/10
Safety
7/10
Ankara is generally manageable in ordinary residential and central districts, though petty crime, traffic, and the possibility of demonstrations require routine urban caution.
Natural disaster resilience
6/10
Ankara has lower direct earthquake exposure than western Turkish cities, but regional seismic activity, flash floods, drought, and occasional severe weather remain practical risks.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
6/10
Internet stability
7/10
Electricity stability
8/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π©πͺGermans
- π¬π§British
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Quality services
- +Good transport links
- +Wide housing options
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βLess peaceful lifestyle
- βNoise
- βLess authentic atmosphere
- βFewer corporate opportunities