Side-by-side city decision # Ankara vs Girona. A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit. Share comparison Copy link AnkaraTurkey1/6 VS GironaSpain5/6 $1,140Ankara monthly budget $1,550Girona monthly budget 75 MbpsAnkara internet 360 MbpsGirona internet Decision summary Girona Girona leads on more of the six headline signals. Cost Best budget Ankara Speed Fastest internet Girona Vibe Best nomad vibe Girona Safety Highest safety Girona Air Cleanest air Girona Walk Most walkable Girona Quick read ## Two cities at a glance The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison. [Ankara](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/turkey/ankara.md) Turkey 1/6 Budget$1,140 Internet75 Mbps Vibe7/10 [Girona](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/girona.md) Spain 5/6 Budget$1,550 Internet360 Mbps Vibe8/10 Full comparison ## Compare what matters Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner. Differences only ### Monthly budget and costs 7 signals MetricAnkaraGirona Total estimated budget $1,140 $1,550 1-bed center rent $650 $950 Coworking desk $150 $190 Local meal $8 $15.5 Cappuccino $3.2 $2.1 Gym membership $45 $45 Transport budget $30 $40 ### Work and infrastructure 2 signals MetricAnkaraGirona Internet speed 75 Mbps 360 Mbps Nomad vibe 7/10 8/10 ### Quality of life 5 signals MetricAnkaraGirona Safety index 67/100 78/100 Air quality 55/100 82/100 Walkability 7/10 9/10 Female safety 7/10 8/10 LGBTQ+ friendly 5/10 8/10 ### Culture and climate 4 signals MetricAnkaraGirona Healthcare quality Good Excellent English proficiency Average Average Climate type Continental semi-arid Mediterranean Best time to visit May - Oct Apr - Jun Beyond the numbers ## What each city asks you to trade Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture. [Ankara](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/turkey/ankara.md) Turkey → ### Strengths * Lower living costs than Istanbul and many European capitals * Fast urban transit with metro, buses, and dolmuş connections * Reliable private healthcare at comparatively accessible prices * Large student population supports cafés and affordable dining * Central location for exploring Anatolia by rail or bus * Generally calm, orderly atmosphere in residential districts ### Trade-offs * Winters are cold, dry, and occasionally snowy * English is limited outside international workplaces and central areas * Inflation and exchange-rate swings make prices unpredictable * Social and nightlife scene is quieter than Istanbul * Air quality can worsen during winter heating season * Tourist visa rules are not designed as a dedicated digital-nomad program ### Common visa routes * Visa-free or e-Visa tourist stay, nationality dependent * Short-term residence permit for qualifying renters and applicants * Work permit sponsored by a Turkish employer or registered business [Girona](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/spain/girona.md) Spain → ### Strengths * Beautiful, highly walkable historic center * Generally safe and relaxed daily life * Fast fiber internet is widely available * Excellent Catalan food and produce * Easy rail access to Barcelona and France * Close to the Costa Brava and Pyrenees ### Trade-offs * Long-term rentals are competitive and rising * Smaller nomad scene than Barcelona * English is less common outside tourism and younger circles * Winters can feel damp and quiet * Girona Airport has limited year-round routes * Some services close for afternoon breaks or holidays ### Common visa routes * Spain Digital Nomad Visa * Schengen short-stay visa waiver or visa * Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa Reading the result ## Use this as a planning benchmark The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices. Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.