ANTALYA - COST OF LIVING IN TURKEY & UPDATED Prices 2023 تكلفة المعيشة في أنطاليا تركيا

Moving to Antalya & living in Turkey is a dream for many, but can you afford the cost of living in Antalya.
Turkey has always been known as a cheap destination. But with the current cost of living in Turkey and the inflation, it is no longer the case.
Living in Antalya, Turkey is no longer affordable as it was before, for the locals and expats, especially the Turkish Lira is loosing its value against USD, Euro and GBP.
Follow me in this video to know how much does it cost to live in Antalya. All about the updated prices of the rentals, transportations, mobile phones, cars, internet, utility bills and supermarket before moving to Antalya, Turkey.
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[@alexsumbati4194]

Thank you for the wonderful work you do in keeping us uptodate with what is actually happening in Antalya with regards to the cost of living. It is all Food For Thought especially for those of us contemplating a permanent move to your part of the world. We cannot thank you enough for your efforts.

[@tiptopturkey]

Thank you for your kind words! We're glad you like our videos. 😊

[@Chino878]

Thank you so much you helped me allot with the videos you make I’m currently in Antalya and been travelling all around and your advice definitely helped me move around Antalya 👍

[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, glad our videos helped you. Enjoy your time! 😊

[@tinaellis2194]

I'm in Antalya and I see exhausted workers every day. Thanks for your honesty in this vid

[@tiptopturkey]

Thank you for your comment!

[@TheStranger0509]

Very nice and informative video , thank you very much !

[@tiptopturkey]

Glad you like it! 😊

[@boblaporte7500]

Thank you for tour information . very good to know. :-)

[@tiptopturkey]

Glad you like it!😊

[@tanyam2701]

This is very detailed and well-organized video. Really comprehensive. Thank you.

[@tiptopturkey]

Glad you like it! 😊

[@prevelbob8159]

Thanks for that video 👍

[@tiptopturkey]

You are welcome!😊

[@Flingafu]

Keeping us future residents in the know😄💜

[@tiptopturkey]

You are welcome!😊

[@Newchampbaby]

Really informative video, thank you! Turkey is starting to get to the EU level regarding costs. I heard a rumour that a sunbed on konyaalti beach is 150lira, which is really absurd.

[@tiptopturkey]

Glad you liked our video! It is not a rumour. It is reaching 250 Turkish Lira at some places during the weekend.

[@Nabighulam1547]

Thank you for your information. I hope you can update it in the future.

[@tiptopturkey]

Welcome! Hopefully, I will do it soon.

[@afzalshaikh2128]

Watching from 🇨🇦 Great video to the point!

[@tiptopturkey]

Glad you liked it! 😊

[@lovehelping456]

Great video informative, you did a good and honest job. Everything is actually cheap except the housing. Best if you buy a small apt. I subscribed, and hope to meet you one day. 😊

[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, glad you liked it!😊 If buying a small apartment, the value should be at least USD 75,000 in the big cities and USD 50,000 in the small cities to be eligible for residence permit.

[@African.Diaspora.InLondonUK]

Very good video & you are funny too. New subscriber.i plan to live in turkey. I cant believe its expensive. I cant live in uk anymore..way too expensive

[@tiptopturkey]

Glad you liked our video! Welcome to our channel!😊

[@lodhi589]

Thanks Man very informative Orlando Florida

[@tiptopturkey]

Glad you liked it!

[@SahramiSaukko]

I love these kind of videos! Thank you. I've been traveling to Turkey for 15 years now. Been to Antalya 3 times and Alanya 4 times. I like Antalya more. I remember traveling in 2009 when 1 euro was less than 3 liras. Last year it was 18 and now 30, just crazy and the locals must be suffering 😢

[@tiptopturkey]

Glad you like our video!😊 Unfortunately, this is the situation in Turkey now.

[@UK7868]

Would love to move to Antalya one day insha'Allah

[@tiptopturkey]

Hopefully! 🙏

[@Errearrea14]

I really like Türkiye, I lived there 1 month recently. It felt like prices had gone up even from last year. Maybe just my observation, there also seemed to be fewer tourists eating in restuarants.

[@tiptopturkey]

You are right. Prices increased a lot from last year, almost double, and they are still increasing. Tourism in Antalya this year is less than before.

[@yasi-ontherun]

I love turkey buts its insane what they do, specially to their own people...to be honest renting in spain depending where is cheaper right now then antalya..

[@tiptopturkey]

Sadly, it's true.

[@yakari7983]

Thanks for the informative video. Do you see any improvement in the economic situation in Turkey whithin 1 or 2 years ?

[@tiptopturkey]

You are welcome! The government is trying to improve the situation, but one can not tell since local and global events affect the economy.

[@yakari7983]

@@tiptopturkey thank you.

[@tiptopturkey]

You're welcome!

[@damis2372]

Thank you for the video. I will be visiting Antalya in July for a month. Looking to see if it's the right place for me to live permanently. What areas of Antalya do you recommend? Close to the beach but avoiding the floods. LOL I will be alone and looking for 2 bedroom house to eventually purchase.

[@tiptopturkey]

You are welcome! I recommend you check Lara, it will be crowded in the high season while in winter it is nice. Also you can check Konyaalti, but check the eligibility for a foreign to buy a house and apply for residence permit, since they closed some neighbourhoods in Konyaalti.

[@Han_80]

Such an informative video - thank you. Your passion and concern for the welfare of the local Turkish people comes across so strongly. ❤ 1. I imagine that, as with gentrification across the world, less affluent locals are being priced out of the popular areas? 2. Whilst property prices are unlikely to go down, you'd imagine that the cost of living will go down once inflation is hopefully brought under control? 3. Do you think xenophobia is growing in Turkey, and have you witnessed any xenophobia in your time in Antalya? Thanks 🙏

[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, glad you like our video!😊 1. I don't think it is about gentrification. It is more about the mentality of the people. A simple example are cars prices. 2. Well, I have never seen properties prices go down, but it may slow down sometimes. Fighting the inflation is slowing it but not stopping it. The government increased the fuel prices by adding 6 Turkish Lira tax, which lifted the prices of every single thing in the market. 3. I've never seen xenophobia. Sometimes, they complain about the influx that came from the Russian-Ukrianian war and the big numbers of Syrians. Never saw them aggressive in this regard.

[@screamsaeed]

So is it really worth it to move to Turkey? I love visiting there but to be honest with the recent crazy inflation, some of the prices you mentioned can be more expensive than the normal places in the USA like the suburbs of major cities. Even before 5-10 years when converting to US$ Turkey was still cheaper by twice or three times even. I think it isn’t worth it to move anymore to Turkey. Not to mention that income in the USA is much higher. Sadly Turkey is now more expensive than some Arab countries like Egypt and Jordan and Iraq and maybe even Lebanon.

[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, unfortunately this is the situation nowadays in Turkey. Everything they tie it to the USD currency, which makes things hard for the locals and also expensive on the expats where they have to think twice before moving to Antalya. As a Lebanese, I can say Lebanon is much cheaper after the hyperinflation that happened since 2019. This is the strange thing in Turkey, with inflation things are getting more and more expensive even for the local products.

[@TripTipTravel23]

i have recently relocated to Istanbul i agreed with you everything is very high priced for everything.

[@blissfulji]

So Bilal, are you renting or have you bought a property in Antalya? How do you survive this high inflation? What is your source of income?

[@screamsaeed]

To some people this is a private matter. That’s why they don’t answer.

[@Bellatutu1927]

Excellent, informative video but what do you think still worth to live in Antalya ? And can you help or advise me to buy a house and a car?

[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, glad you liked it! It depends on your income since it is no longer cheap as before. Regarding cars, as I mentioned in the video buying a car is an investment in Turkey. Stay tuned, we will be posting a video soon about cars in Turkey. As for the houses, I know that the demand decreased this period.

[@alanx856]

Hallo Abi, i will be in antalya soon. How about the activities like boat tour, safari tour and other activities, where can you book and what are the prices? Do you know that ?

[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, there are plenty of boat tours from Antalya Old Town (Kaleiçi). Also you can book online and they will provide free transfer. Prices starting around 25 USD depending on the tour length. For safari, i am not much familiar, but you can check with agents during your time in Antalya. You will find a lot in the touristic areas. Always check reviews before booking. Enjoy your trip!

[@alanx856]

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[@tiptopturkey]

Rica ederim!

[@bahenbihen]

Hi, very informative video! I'll be moving to Antalya in 2 months time, so this is very useful. It seems however that while living in any expat area, one cannot really live on much less than 1000EUR: - rent 16000tl - utilities + internet 2000tl - food 4500tl - car insurance + fuel 1000tl - alcohol +other 1500tl = 25 bin TL Would you say this estimate sounds realistic? I know an average person earns much less in Turkiye, but my salary should allow me to maintain a similar living standard coming from a western country.

[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, glad you found our video helpful. Your calculations are right. You can save a bit more in the utilities based on how much you use air conditioning and heating. Moreover, the prices are always increasing. Good luck with your move!

[@bahenbihen]

@@tiptopturkey Thank you! All the best

[@neolynxer]

I lived in Antalya for half a year from September to February. I miss the beauty of nature, hence why i watch videos like this, but it was a nightmare to live here. Very cold rainy winter, price of power is insane, mostly bad restaurants (i guess they expect tourists to visit just once), a lot of opportunistic people, very bad and expensive internet service, expensive digital devices. I guess it was good for a 10 days of vacation in a hotel when the price offers were good. But i would not consider it for permanent residence again. It was a relief to leave this place.

[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, thanks for sharing your experience with us. I agree with you the nature is beautiful in Antalya, but things are getting more expensive.

[@TolgaKarlilar]

Antalya does not even have its own local cuisine and because of those all-inclusive resorts all around it, there is not much of a restaurant or cafe culture. I find food in Antalya much worse than other parts of Turkiye, especially the cities in the southeast, starting with Adana.

[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, you are right! We had better food outside Antalya.

[@yanare3381]

I believe cost and quality of food is much better than in the USA. So tired of hiking for expensive organic or good quality food in US. Vegetables and meats even organic taste awful. Moreover food is industry in US owned by those who control what’s in it. I think I need a break from constant driving and malnutrition in US 😅

[@klajdipiro3069]

Hi, how much has gone a Heineken in turkey

[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, the 50 cl Heineken can is for 72,50 TL.

[@alexracoon4513]

Thanks, goodbye Turkey, no more holidays there, go to Thailand

[@lovehelping456]

I wonder if I can find a job as a business manager? I would move there for my mom indefinitely. ❤

[@tiptopturkey]

Well, it is not impossible, but it is very very hard to get a job as a foreigner. Unless you are coming with an international company. Second, the language is a big barrier since many Turks don't speak English, even some doctors, bank managers etc.

[@magorzatakozak8942]

If you could let me know, how, as a tourist, I can get from Belek to Cyprus.

[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, I don't think there are ferries. I guess you should fly to Cyprus via Antalya Airport.

[@magorzatakozak8942]

@@tiptopturkey I thought there must have been sth because there is a Turkish part so people shoud have a quite easy transportation to the land from the island🤔

[@rafatsharqi3105]

I hope we don’t have to drop the idea of investing in Antalya and settling there as retirees🧐 just an year back it was possible to survive in this coty in around USD 500.00 excluding rent/house ownership but it looks like it has more than doubled up. So is it goodbye Antalya or the President is planning something for the betterment of economy ☹️

[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, until now it is still doable for USD 500 excluding the rent. You have to be on a tight budget for outings.

[@christopherblade5984]

Are you anywhere near Side sir? We can meet.

[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, sorry, Side is far from us. Enjoy your trip!

[@foodlover1211]

Very Very informative and turkeya is very expensive then South Africa may Sam one make money from out side turkeya and stay in turkeya how is possible

[@tiptopturkey]

Glad you liked it! Some people they work online.

[@foodlover1211]

@@tiptopturkey good sir I got turksh citizen I want to open business in turkeya your video is very informative plz keep it up tnx

[@monikawaldhauser8192]

Hun, in Canada a 12 egg pack -large- is 6$ (xchange is 20tl to 1$), organic large eggs 10-12$ ! 12 eggs, not 30. Tiny sized mangos, 4 of for 6$ ! Prices for us have doubled or tripled or worse. Min wage here is 16$/hour Average yealy salaried worker is 68,000 net Utilities (gas electric water etc ) for a small home 300/month (12 months averaged) property tax 1x per year is 3500-5000 Car insurance(s) yearly 2000 per car. Gas is 2.10/ litre (87 octane/low grade) Sales taxes 12% after price on shelf Preschool per child per month 1500-2000 - so mom can work. (Age .6 to 4 years old)...pay that every month. 5 year olds' natural fibre outfit 90$ Housing for renters 1 bedroom 1350 (a dump) -2100 per month (modern-ish) Average mortgage payment is 3000$/month but can go as high as 6000. Day pass for parking a car downtown 25(6block walk)-35$ Hourly rate parking on downtown street 7$ ! Our healthcare (in our '1st' world country) is not free.... Paid by our taxes and things like casts crutches slings etc & eye exams (150$) are extra costs. Ambulance (if deemed not strict emergency) 250$ to hospital extra fee. We are drowning !

[@monikawaldhauser8192]

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[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, thank you for sharing these details with us. Nowadays, everywhere life is not easy anymore. But if you compare an apple for apple, it is much harder here in Turkey. You included house mortgages and cars etc. Here, it is harder to own them nowadays. One-third of the people earn USD 422 per month, so they can not pay the installment of a used small family car with a value of USD 10,000. A minimum house price is USD 100,000 so the monthly payment is gonna eat all the salary and needs more, that is if someone manages to get a mortgage, which is very hard with such a salary. Rentals went up like crazy times 3 or 4 at least within 2 years. The Turkish Lira lost 85% of its value against USD and is still losing. Even renting a house in a rural area doubled or tripled. Although Turkey is an agricultural and industrial country, prices are expensive with respect to local products and small salaries. Let's hope things and living conditions get better for everyone in the world. 😊

[@malina5268]

The taxi app what is the exact name plz, is it like uber ? So i wont scammed

[@tiptopturkey]

It is called Bitaksi, but I think it won't work from a foreign country.

[@malina5268]

@@tiptopturkey it works i tried

[@dragasan]

I bought an apartment in Mahmutlar Türkiye in 2021, but I can't live there for more than 6 months because of the residence permit laws. It's really crazy.

[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, yes that is too bad, and it is not logical. The law should bypass all the people who bought before it was issued.

[@dagmarott7878]

Hi there, if you bought your property in Mahmutlar before the area was closed for residency, you are entitled to get your Ikamet. The amount in the tapu of your property would have to be $ 75k or higher. If this is not the case, you still have the option to get the tapu adjusted to the minimum amount. You than have to pay the tax difference and you will definitely get your Ikamet. There are people who can help you with that. For instance Mete or take a lawyer, they are really not expensive. Good luck

[@dagmarott7878]

His name is Mete Karaduma. He also speaks English, has a KZbin channel and I know a number of people he rescued.

[@debzmontgomery2648]

Thank you so very much for this helpful video. I will be earning $700 US dollars per month is this enough ?

[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, glad it is helpful! For a single person, you should expect around half of the salary for rent and utilities. I believe you will be tight on budget. Also, you have to take into consideration the income tax.

[@debzmontgomery2648]

@@tiptopturkey Thank you so much. $1200 USA dollars should be enough then?

[@tiptopturkey]

You are welcome! Yes, USD 1200 are good.

[@gabrielstorm3536]

What the hell is going on in this world? Is there no where we can live in peace and comfort?? This is too depressing

[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, unfortunately, it is a hard time everywhere.

[@cathrynbozdag3032]

Can't believe bread has gone up in price why? I bet the finance minister will blame the Ukraine war not so I'm in the UK prices are slowly coming down for bread. My family have sold alo t of wheat plus others to the government this year it's very disappointing that the price has gone up and families are struggling!!

[@tiptopturkey]

Unfortunately, it is the hyperinflation. The government didn't approve the 12 TL and it is 7.5 Turkish Lira now for 200gr. bread.

[@michaelkalinski5061]

Don't you know that it is a Russian war against Ukraine?

[@FLAC2023]

Good place for a single middle aged American man to retire?

[@tiptopturkey]

Hi, yes it is, especially if your income is in USD. You can first come like 2 to 3 months to see if the culture suits you and you are comfortable, then make your decision.

[@FLAC2023]

@@tiptopturkey Ty sir!;)

[@tiptopturkey]

You're welcome! 😊