Ankara
capital of Turkey
Live & travel in Ankara
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jun 8, 2026
Climate by month
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 67%
Embassies & consulates in Ankara
152 missions from 145 countries
Embassy 139
Apostolic Nunciature 1
Consulate 4
Liaison office 1
Where to eat in Ankara
- Kırık OklavaBudget
Cemal Gürsel Cd 16
- Tarihi Çiçek LokantasıMid-range
Necatibey Cd 15
- Cafe des CafesMid-range
Tunalı Hilmi Cd 83/A, Kavaklıdere
- Quick ChinaSplurge
Uğur Mumcu Sk 64/B, Çankaya
- KıtırMid-range
Tunali Hilmi Cd 114
- Göksu LokantasıMid-range
Bayındır-1 Sk 22, off Ziya Gökalp Cd
- Uludağ KebapçısıMid-range
Denizciler Cd 54
- Kınacızade KonağıMid-range
Kale Kapısı Sk 28
- Urumchi Uyghur RestaurantMid-range
Ziya Gökalp Cd 76
- Ward Restaurant and café مطعم وردBudget
Bayındır-1 Sk
- Zelal CafeBudget
Yüksel Cd 24
- Nado'sBudget
Ataç-1 Sk 26
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Ankara · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Ankara?
The travel guide to Ankara lists Kırık Oklava, Tarihi Çiçek Lokantası, Cafe des Cafes, Quick China, and Kıtır.
Is Ankara safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Türkiye at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 3.2 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Ankara?
Roughly $2,000 per month for a remote worker, based on Türkiye price levels (45% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Ankara in November?
In November Ankara averages a high of 24°C, a low of -11°C and about 32 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Ankara?
152 diplomatic missions, including Afghanistan (Embassy), Albania (Embassy), Algeria (Embassy), Angola (Embassy), Argentina (Embassy), Australia (Embassy), Austria (Embassy), and Azerbaijan (Embassy).
Cities in Türkiye
Istanbul
$2,000/mo · 12°C
İzmir
$2,000/mo · 14°C
3.6 / 5Antalya
$2,000/mo · 14°C
Adana
$2,000/mo · 15°C
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.