Ankara Renovation Cost Per m² in 2026: Honest Guide

Ankara renovation cost per m² in 2026 reflects both the stabilization in material prices and the continued rise in skilled-labor rates. This article gives you real market figures across every level — from a simple repaint to a full apartment rebuild. Every number below is drawn from projects we have delivered in the past six months in central Ankara districts such as Çankaya, Yenimahalle, Çukurambar, Oran and Kavaklıdere.

Important: every figure on this page is the final consumer price, with Turkey’s 20% VAT included. In a market where some firms quote low and then surprise you with VAT on the invoice, we believe in transparent, all-in numbers.

2026 renovation cost per m² in Ankara — summary table

The ranges below assume the apartment is empty of furniture, elevator access is available, and the building has a standard floor-to-ceiling height of 270–290 cm.

• Interior paint only (over existing walls): 850–1,400 TRY/m²
• Surface renewal (plaster repair + paint): 2,200–3,500 TRY/m²
• Standart package (paint + laminate flooring + interior door renewal): 4,200–5,800 TRY/m²
• Full renovation (kitchen + bath + flooring + electrical + paint): 5,500–9,500 TRY/m²
• Elit Plus level renewal (premium ceramic, built-in appliances, wood cladding): 9,500–14,000 TRY/m²

To put this in concrete terms: a 95 m² apartment in Çukurambar fully renovated with our Standart package runs about 620,000 TRY total. The same unit at Elit Plus level is closer to 1,180,000 TRY.

Package-by-package cost mapping

Ekinoks offers five package tiers, each priced to fit a specific client profile.

Eko package (3,800–4,600 TRY/m²)

Typically chosen by landlords refreshing a rental between tenants. Filli Boya’s entry-tier interior products, economical laminate flooring (8 mm AC4), standard MDF doors. Often selected for first occupation of newly delivered developer apartments.

Eko Plus package (4,600–5,800 TRY/m²)

A noticeable jump in visible quality without stretching the budget. Marshall mid-range products, 10 mm AC5 laminate, Bien’s entry ceramic ranges in bathrooms. See Eco Plus package for the detailed inclusion list.

Standart package (5,800–7,200 TRY/m²)

The most common choice for private homeowners. Filli Momento Mat or Marshall Maxima Plus paint systems, Çanakkale Seramik mid-tier collections, built-in oven and hob combinations.

Elit package (7,200–10,500 TRY/m²)

High-standard residential use. Water-based decorative paint finishes, large-format porcelain tiles from Çanakkale’s Calacatta-style ranges, concealed-hinge interior doors, LED-equipped wardrobe systems.

Elit Plus package (10,500–14,000 TRY/m²)

For ambassadorial residences and ultra high-end private homes. Imported lacquer-finish paints, hardwood flooring, fully integrated wardrobe systems, premium faucet brands, optional smart-home infrastructure. The standards behind this tier are detailed in our piece on diplomatic mission renovation standards.

Paint-only work: honest cost per m²

Interior painting is the most misleading line item in the market. One firm quotes 350 TRY/m², another 1,200 TRY/m² — and technically both can be correct. The difference is hidden in:

• One coat or two: Filli and Marshall mid-to-upper paints can technically cover in a single coat, but professional application is always two. A single-coat estimate means yellowing and patchy shading within a year.
• Is surface prep included: Scraping the old paint, crack filling, plaster repair, fine sanding — each is a separate labor item. A quote that genuinely includes these will land near 1,000 TRY/m².
• Brand and consumption: 100 m² of wall requires roughly 25 liters of Filli Star Royal. A cheap brand needs 35 liters and covers worse. Our paint brand comparison breaks this down in detail.

Practical rule: in Ankara, 2026, for two coats with full surface prep using a professional-grade product, expect 950–1,250 TRY/m². Anything significantly below that means a step is being skipped.

What is “surface renewal” and why is it a separate line?

Paint alone doesn’t fix an older apartment. Cracks, traces of old wiring, door-frame edges, ceiling joints — none of these go away under fresh paint without proper prep. The surface renewal package covers:

• Removal of failing old paint and weak areas
• Crack filling with plaster compound
• 2–3 coats of satin plaster with sanding
• Primer application
• Two finish coats of paint

Done properly, this takes 7–10 working days for a 90 m² apartment. The 2026 average sits at 2,200–3,500 TRY/m².

Full renovation: anything below 5,500 TRY/m² is suspect

A “full renovation” should genuinely include:

• Complete floor strip-out and new laminate or ceramic installation
• Kitchen and bathroom counters, cabinets and faucets
• Electrical system inspection and reinforcement where needed
• Plumbing revision (especially in buildings over 15 years old)
• Surface prep + paint across all walls
• Interior door and baseboard renewal
• Bathroom waterproofing

Any quote covering all of this at under 5,500 TRY/m² has either hidden an item or used very low-tier materials. For the bathroom specifics, see our bathroom renovation guide.

What drives the price up

Even within the same package on the same square meterage, quotes can vary. The reasons:

1. Existing condition

A 15-year-old apartment in Yenimahalle is not the same as a two-year-old unit in Çukurambar. Older apartments often mean aged plaster, possibly asbestos-bearing insulation, aluminum wiring, iron plumbing — all of which add hours and cost. Adding 15–25% per m² for older properties is normal.

2. Deadline pressure

The ideal schedule for a 100 m² apartment is 25–30 working days. Compressing that to 18 working days requires a larger crew, weekend work, expedited material sourcing. Add 10–15% for compressed schedules.

3. Brand tier

Filli Star Royal and Filli Momento Mat are the same brand, different segments. Çanakkale’s XL Coast range and Calacatta Premium are the same brand, different worlds. Brand tier alone can swing the m² price by 20–40%.

4. Floor and elevator situation

In a building without an elevator, hauling 200–400 kg of material per day up to the 5th floor adds 80–150 TRY/m². Buildings with elevators but narrow cabins also slow down large-format ceramic work.

5. Furnished vs empty

There is a 10–20% delta between work on an empty apartment versus a furnished one. Covering, moving, and protecting furniture are real labor items.

The VAT reality: 20% and transparent pricing

Turkey’s 2026 VAT rate on renovation services is 20%. Some firms publish “low” prices that exclude VAT and add it later. At Ekinoks every quote lists VAT as a clearly marked line, and every figure in this article is VAT-inclusive.

Stay away from firms working without invoices or “partly invoiced.” It’s not even an option for embassy and public-institution work; for private clients, it puts warranty, insurance and follow-up service at risk.

Typical project budgets

A few real scenarios to anchor the numbers:

• 70 m² rental apartment, Eko package, pre-tenant refresh: ~290,000 TRY (4,150 TRY/m²)
• 110 m² private home, Standart package, full renovation: ~700,000 TRY (6,360 TRY/m²)
• 140 m² residence, Elit package, kitchen + bath + floors: ~1,250,000 TRY (8,930 TRY/m²)
• 220 m² embassy residence, Elit Plus, full scope: ~2,850,000 TRY (12,950 TRY/m²)

These ranges are for orientation only. Every project receives a fixed written quote after on-site survey. For how the project itself unfolds and how timelines are set, see apartment renovation step-by-step.

5 questions to ask when collecting quotes

1. “Is VAT included in this price?”
2. “Which brands and which segments are being used?”
3. “Are surface prep, demolition and debris removal included?”
4. “What delivery date are you committing to, and what happens if it slips?”
5. “What is the warranty period and scope after completion?”

A firm that can’t answer all five clearly will either invoice you for extras later or leave you with quality issues.

Conclusion and next step

Realistic Ankara renovation costs per m² in 2026 now span a clear range: from 3,800 TRY/m² at entry level to 14,000 TRY/m² at the top. Where you fall depends on your apartment’s condition, the quality tier you expect, and your timeline.

To see where your specific apartment lands, you can request a survey from our contact page. Survey visits are free, quotes are issued in writing, and prices are VAT-inclusive. Ekinoks operates across every tier — from embassy residences to private homes — and we’ll help you settle on the right package after seeing your space.