Ankara vs Bursa
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Ankara leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Bursa where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Bursa's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Ankara | Bursa |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 60 | 61 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 42 | 42 |
| Climate | 84 | 88 |
| Safety | 58 | 56 |
| Summer °C | 21.9 | 18.1 |
| Winter °C | -1.2 | 0.5 |
| Top disaster risk | wildfire | wildfire |
Ankara vs Bursa: the short answer
Bursa comes out ahead on overall livability (61/100), only marginally above Ankara (60/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Bursa is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Ankara 42 vs Bursa 42, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Ankara runs warmer in summer (about 21.9°C peak vs 18.1°C in Bursa), while winter lows sit near -1.2°C in Ankara and 0.5°C in Bursa. On natural-disaster exposure Ankara is the safer choice (safety 58/100); the dominant modelled hazard is wildfire for Ankara and wildfire for Bursa.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Bursa — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Ankara — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Ankara — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Bursa — highest overall livability.
Data & methodology
Cost scores are normalised from World Bank price-level data. Climate figures (summer highs, winter lows) are drawn from 1991–2020 climate normals. Disaster-safety blends USGS earthquake history (magnitude 4.5+ within 300 km since 1980), tropical-cyclone basin position, flood/elevation exposure and Köppen climate zone. The livability score is the weighted composite of cost, climate and safety. All figures are planning indicators for 2026, not guarantees — verify specifics before relocating.
FAQ
Is Ankara or Bursa better to live in?
Bursa scores higher overall — 61 vs 60 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Ankara or Bursa?
Bursa has the lower cost of living (cost index 42 vs 42; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Ankara or Bursa?
Ankara — summer highs reach about 21.9°C versus 18.1°C in Bursa.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Ankara or Bursa?
Ankara (disaster-safety 58/100). Main hazard: wildfire in Ankara, wildfire in Bursa.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Ankara?
wildfire is the dominant modelled hazard for Ankara on our risk index.
How is the Ankara vs Bursa comparison calculated?
Cost comes from World Bank price levels, climate from 1991–2020 normals, and disaster risk from USGS earthquake data, cyclone-basin position and flood exposure; livability is their weighted composite.