Diyarbakır vs Adana
How to read the comparison chart
The grouped bars score each city 0–100 on cost, climate and safety — taller is better. Diyarbakır leads on any axis where its bar is higher, Adana where its is. The cost bar uses a higher-is-cheaper scale, so Adana's taller cost bar reflects its lower cost of living, not a higher price.
| Axis | Diyarbakır | Adana |
|---|---|---|
| Livability | 57 | 64 |
| Cost (higher=cheaper) | 49 | 49 |
| Climate | 58 | 82 |
| Safety | 64 | 65 |
| Summer °C | 30.5 | 27.7 |
| Winter °C | 1.8 | 9.4 |
| Top disaster risk | wildfire | wildfire |
Diyarbakır vs Adana: the short answer
Adana comes out ahead on overall livability (64/100), modestly above Diyarbakır (57/100). The two cities diverge most on climate. On affordability Adana is the cheaper base — nearly identical prices on our cost index (Diyarbakır 49 vs Adana 49, where a higher score means a lower cost of living, normalised from World Bank price levels). For climate, Diyarbakır runs warmer in summer (about 30.5°C peak vs 27.7°C in Adana), while winter lows sit near 1.8°C in Diyarbakır and 9.4°C in Adana. On natural-disaster exposure Adana is the safer choice (safety 65/100); the dominant modelled hazard is wildfire for Diyarbakır and wildfire for Adana.
Which city should you choose?
- On a tight budget → Adana — lower everyday costs..
- You want warmth → Diyarbakır — hotter summers.
- Safety is the priority → Adana — lower disaster risk.
- Best all-rounder → Adana — 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 Diyarbakır or Adana better to live in?
Adana scores higher overall — 64 vs 57 on our 0–100 livability index, which weights cost, climate and safety.
Which is cheaper, Diyarbakır or Adana?
Adana has the lower cost of living (cost index 49 vs 49; higher = cheaper, from World Bank price levels).
Which is warmer, Diyarbakır or Adana?
Diyarbakır — summer highs reach about 30.5°C versus 27.7°C in Adana.
Which is safer from natural disasters, Diyarbakır or Adana?
Adana (disaster-safety 65/100). Main hazard: wildfire in Diyarbakır, wildfire in Adana.
What is the main natural-disaster risk in Diyarbakır?
wildfire is the dominant modelled hazard for Diyarbakır on our risk index.
How is the Diyarbakır vs Adana 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.