DON'T MOVE TO TÜRKİYE IF...

DON'T MOVE TO TÜRKİYE IF...
Many people have been asking me how easy and convenient is moving to Türkiye, is it really worth it living in Istanbul? How expensive is living in Turkiye? and even, is it easy to find a job in Istanbul or Turkiye as a foreigner, well, in this video I spill the tea! So if you are considering moving to Turkiye soon, then you must watch this video before that!
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[@BeryIstanbulTips]

What else would you like to add? Share your experiences below! ❤️

[@mohdnawas10]

A supermarket visit. A clothing shop. Fish veg fruit markets. Restaurants.

[@mohdnawas10]

Local school college visit.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

We have in mind making that video? Supermarket prices 🎉

[@Aishya476]

I am visiting with my children and there are not a lot of videos that show you where are good places for children to visit or any tips for traveling with children.

[@kd3000]

Bery, I’ve just put up a post asking about what currency to bring.

[@gabriellagirardi4741]

I am really sorry for the bad economical situation that Turkey is going through and I hope things change for the better. Anyway thank you very much for your informative video which focuses on the current situation.

[@anti-narc1343]

I still enjoy Turkey even though it's a litte bit expensive, people are respectful and the country is beautiful in general Çok Teşekkür ederim 🙏🏼

[@ferdinandmutua5573]

A eye opener this one is. Thank you Bery 😊.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

You are so welcome!

[@Aishya476]

Thank you for your honest and informative video Bery! Coming to Turkey in 2 weeks. Your videos and your itinerary that I purchased was so so helpful. Thank you!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy Türkiye! 🇹🇷

[@terealvarez6775]

Thank you for all the information you gave us in this video. I visited Turkey last September and l fell in love with that country, their culture, their food, the hospitality, the sceneries,, the history, l can see your point on what you are saying, we go as visitors, to have a great time and enjoy ourselves but it's totally different than when you stay and live there, like you say, it's in any country, it's an adjustment. I was able to see some of the things you mentioned. Not easy for the locals. I do have a big respect and admiration for the country and their people and l wish things get better economically. I enjoy your videos very much. Thank you.

[@summerwood619]

Another great video, thank you for sharing 😍from Gilbert, Arizona USA

[@talimsulaman2684]

Thank you for your honest advice.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

My pleasure!

[@PearlBerryIslander]

Your video had some really good points and reminders. Thank you Bery! I don’t have any other tips; but I do want to say that it’s nice of you to include your 🐱 in the video. He/she looks so cozy curled up on the sofa.🙂

[@SiyanaIvanova]

Thank you for this informative video and your honesty about the topic. I hope the economy will get better and provides better conditions for natives and foreigners

[@ajfoxw]

I want to send my sincere sympathy to all the Turkish people who lost loved ones and homes in the recent earthquake. Bery I hope you are safe.

[@rahmulbahramzi919]

Very useful information, thank you so much for the update, I always follow you

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

It's my pleasure! Thanks for watching!

[@deborahcarr2077]

You did a great job with the reality of not only moving to Turkey, but to any foreign country. Thanks, Bery!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

I appreciate that!

[@Maria.R]

Thank you, it's a very valuable channel.🙏🍀🍀🍀Greetings from Poland 🙋

[@yolakin8210]

Wise advice!

[@vanessebelt3486]

Very informative vlog. Thanks😍

[@mob8848]

Great video Bery. As a tourist, it’s becoming very expensive. I feel sorry for the locals.

[@emanhhussein]

Thank you for ur honesty.. true I guess some people really need to hear that

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Absolutely! They need to be ready for what’s coming if they decide to move to this country.

[@emanhhussein]

@@BeryIstanbulTips totally agree 👌👌

[@fightthepower4648]

Excellent advice!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nadeemkhan-fu7ov]

Istanbul is far more expensive now than 12 months ago

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Absolutely! Our monthly expenses for 2 have easily tripled almost and we are not buying more than usual, same things, same everything 3x more expensive.

[@nadeemkhan-fu7ov]

@@BeryIstanbulTips I am here till Saturday Came with friends from London for a short trip and noticed the rise in prices

[@MartinAristia]

Is that in liras or un USD?

[@theoramcharan8536]

I'm in Istanbul and it's crazy to see the cost of food. I'm from South Africa where our currency is pretty weak ($1 = R18), but this is next level. A meal that costs 200 TRY here costs us R80 back home

[@radenakbar]

I was in Istanbul from Sept 2021 to 2022. Had experience 3-4 different price ranges within a year

[@boodog4023]

Thanks for emphasizing that people that come from other countries are GUEST, and should act as such--be diplomatic, humble, and polite. I just had an interaction with a guy from Ireland whom while in the Southern States of US started dissing our symbols and culture and just thought it was fine. I corrected him as best I could. (as you say all countries have perceived negatives--including his own). I really hope to make it to Turkey some day, it sounds like my kind of place.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

That’s exactly what we are and we should never try to change the mentality and lifestyle of the country that has opened its doors for us, if we don’t like it, is easy, then leave somewhere else where you might feel more comfortable. 🇹🇷 is a beautiful country, you’d love it!

[@guadalupecisneros2457]

Thank you for sharing & telling the truth . Saludos y bendiciones 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Thank you, Guadalupe! Saludos! ❤️

[@johnoneill2084]

One of your best videos. We have a holiday home in Turkey for last 15 years. For us the cost of living is good because we have sufficient UK salaries and pension but my heart break for Turks as there is no doubt prices have risen incredibly. We visit 3-4 per year so not really not the same as moving permanently. We love Türkiye, the people, culture, food and even the language although still a beginner at that. Hope that you still think that you made the right decision to move from your homeland. Love your videos about travel as we also love to travel to a new place every time we go to our apartment in Didim❤.

[@zachkucera3793]

Bery, i hope you are doing okay. The images coming out of Turkiye after the earthquake are heartbreaking.

[@gardezian]

Thank you Bery!!!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

You are so welcome!

[@chinaberg]

Love the picture of the cat at the end.

[@sampsonakabeni6941]

thank you so Mach Bery I really enjoy that. i will be coming to turkey next month for work, please can you tell me something about the agents. the good side and bad side

[@arifkaheri9187]

Good information.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@regatta2k]

Honestly, most, if not all the advice applies to all countries in the world. Still, good work 👍

[@conn720able]

Hello Bery, I subscribed to your channel several years ago, and I find the information that you provide very useful. I'm not looking to move to Turkiye, but I am planning on visiting this spring, insha'allah 🤞. I know you have posted videos on where to stay, but do you think you could post a new video with some hotel/airbnb recommendations (different neighborhoods) in terms of facilities (elevator), easy access to transportation etc. and also compare the pros and cons of staying in each place (flat opposed to steep walks, for e.g). Thank you so much! Please e-mail me if you'd be willing to meet up with me sometime. Thanks!

[@govegan19]

Can i ask are you English teacher? Your diction of English is perfect and clearly for understanding ❤

[@sergebakulu563]

Are you okay hope you're doing fine after the earthquake peace be with you and the people of Turkey

[@mina0398]

Very useful information you present like always :) Can you advice me where to visit if I want to buy affordable hijabs and modest clothing (dresses, pants, two-piece)?

[@yreland]

Türkiye is affordable only as a tourist. But as a citizen /resident, the prices for everything are quite high. I've worked in Türkiye last year and İ agree with you. You have to have some money saved if you want to maintain a bit your confort from your home country.

[@jovanjankov7391]

Can you maybe talk more about phone, what is an email number and what exactly is that registration tax, just for the phone or something more?

[@geetaraju6289]

What are you working as? What is the pay for doctors?

[@kd3000]

Bery, thank you for your videos, they’re very enjoyable and informative. We are from the UK and will be holidaying in Istanbul send April/beginning May, please could you advise us what currency we should bring with us? Thank you

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Hi!! I suggest exchanging your currency in Istanbul and use only our local currency, Turkish Lira. You can also pay almost in every establishment with your cards and your bank will exchange the currency accordingly, or you can also withdraw Turkish Liras from an ATM. If you want to exchange cash you have with you, is better inside the Grand Bazaar.

[@kd3000]

Thank you Bery x

[@MKhan-ef2kx]

Plz guide us for schools, colldges and universities for english langauge internatinal students.

[@sw2de3fr4gt]

Heard about the earthquake. Hope you're doing ok!

[@eduardogomesgomes2034]

Hi! Como estás em Turquia depois do terremoto?

[@charlesstanfa3969]

Hi,I hope you and your family are well, I am a new subscriber, great information, you are very professional, I have a question, I would like to come for 90 days, how do I transfer money from my bank in the usa to here,thank you very much

[@hakimboxing6672]

The price of some food items etc are the same as america. A good pizza is damn near $10 now. More than america. Crazy part? Turkey has all the resources to stop importing food items.

[@slovelyyx7718]

Got a job offer in uae and Turkey, should I just go to uae based on this video?

[@vaishnaviayyar8199]

Is everything ok after earthquake? How are you?

[@mohdnawas10]

I want to see Hayat ☺️🥰

[@Shobyw]

How are the people?

[@evaputi37]

Szia Bery Sajnálom hogy a videókhoz nincs magyar nyelvű fordítás😢 Kérlek gondolj ránk magyarokra🙏🏼 Nagyon kedves videóid vannak csak nem beszélem túl jól az angol nyelvet🙏🏼👍🏽 Köszönöm ha lesz magyar fordítás is

[@lkspor5626]

Finally you are realizing the facts about the economy :) i think less than a year, i'll see a video from you about 'why i'm moving back to Mexico' lol. I also see many tiktok videos from americans in Istanbul and i don't think they are lying because they have usd and working remotely. If we 'turkish citizens' can earn Usd or Euro salary then i'm sure %90 of the people who wants to move and live in abroad will change their minds and stay in Turkey. For Americans everything in Turkey is cheap. For example they pay $300-500 usd rent for a luxury apt in Turkey which the same apartment in Usa costs $2000-3000 or more. Food is also same topic if you wanna eat kebap in Turkey costs around $10 usd and very delicious but you can eat kebap in Usa costs $15-20 maybe more and less tasty. So what i mean is these people are really lucky and smart who earns usd or euro and living in Istanbul :)

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

The fact that I haven’t shared a video before about this topic is because I have tried to keep the channel exclusively about traveling but since many people keep asking me on my social media about this specific topic I instead made a video answering the most common questions I get asked the most. Is not that I’m “blind” or I’m barely “realizing” the situation, I’ve been living here for almost 8 yrs and during this time ofc I’m aware of the situation and the changes the country is going through day by day. And no, not going back to Mexico since my life is here, I’m married to a Turk and we have many future plans in this country. And yeah, I know exactly what you mean about Americans saying everything is cheap here, as I said, that’s only for them, not for the majority of people living here especially Turkish or those foreigners earning in TL, the way they want to romanticize the inflation in 🇹🇷 and devaluation of TL is extremely tone deaf, that’s what I tried to mean with that comment, is not a lie that indeed is cheap, FOR THEM, not for 99% of people living here, maalesef.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Also I want to add that thanks to those TikToks many people really believe life here is extremely cheap for everybody, some decide to come and give it a try but once they realize the real situation the end up going back to their home countries, so at some point those TikToks are also misleading others, what I say is, yes, share that life is cheap for you because you have usd/euros, work remotely, and the devaluation of TL against USD and Euro is giving you advantage.

[@lkspor5626]

@@BeryIstanbulTips i was joking for you move back to Mexico,we talked that before and ik you have a turkish husband :) i didn't know some people moved to Istanbul only from watching tiktok videos ,they must felt really disappointed then lol.

[@sammayet9002]

😢😢😢😢, it will come right soon

[@Guzel_Ph]

You talk about citizens, but this is should be about expats. If i came from US or any European country i can live here in Turkie spending less then 1/3 of my income there. It's super affordable for foreigners

[@alizaidi9829]

Did your friend apply for the first time? I want to call my father here and apply his residence permit, is their any chances to get the approval for the first time applicant without purchasing any property?

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

She lived here done years ago, then left the country and came back once again. Is unpredictable nowadays if one can get approved or denied as first-time applicant.

[@b3arwithm3]

With the lira losing value causing inflation to rise sharply, are salaries for locals going up at the same pace?

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Hell no! Salaries only increase once a year but by the time they increase it everything increases too and at the end of the day people still cannot cover even the basic expenses. Here’s a video about the current cost of living (2023) and the actual monthly salary, it might help you understanding more the situation: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKuQqImHbbxpptU

[@sayedmuhammadwaqarshah237]

​@@BeryIstanbulTips tell me about hotel jobs

[@TheTaasien]

You mentioned about you Colombian friend. How did she get residency approved? I thought that is only possible if you are 1) married a turk. 2) work/study. 3) buy real estate $75k

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

I can only say that she has good reasons yo stay :)

[@TheTaasien]

@@BeryIstanbulTips so she went to the normal route of applying for residency? Because I heard since last year, everybody's residency had been revoked cause of the elections ongoing

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Normal route as everyone else, I cannot disclose her personal reasons but I can just say that she has good reasons to get approved and stay here.

[@TheTaasien]

@@BeryIstanbulTips ok thank you. What would you advice right now, what's the best way to get approved residency? And is there a way to contact you to ask more questions?

[@longfellowhouse6594]

I know you are “Bery İstanbul,” but do you think life is easier in other smaller cities in Türkiye?

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Hi! Absolutely! Life is a bit easier and way less expensive than in bigger metropolis like Istanbul, I live some years ago in a very small city in the Black Sea region and my expenses back then were literally half of what I was spending in Istanbul. Rents are more affordable and even eating out.

[@Asdfhjkl998]

Omg I love Mexico omg , Guadalajara is much better than turkey …..what do you think living in Mexcio is Better than Turkey economically ? Plsssss can you answer me

[@tonyztiger75]

Have you been in istanbul?

[@lbunnygordon1133]

Sadly this is so... I believe they are still better than Uk as at least can live with family in many cases. Here it s also divebombed into real poverty too 2 classes rich and poor now .

[@anasalaya992]

Hi How are you? Is it the Filipino people are happy there? i just want to know about it. I'm from the philippines

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Hi Anas! Unfortunately I cannot answer that question, happiness is subjective, maybe some are happy maybe others aren’t ❤️

[@anti-narc1343]

If you're RICH you would be happy ANYWHERE lol

[@anasalaya992]

@@BeryIstanbulTips Thank you

[@lkspor5626]

Am i the only person who use google and youtube search bar for my questions? if i can not find then i'll ask to someone. If you type on youtube 'filipino living in Istanbul' you can see there is a channel about that.I already saw 2-3 videos.

[@NM-ru2qj]

To that comment below, are you kidding me? Do NOT come to Turkey! There’s no chance of opportunity here and you’ll be stuck making the same wage for years even if you have a foreign passport. Turkey is a beautiful place to visit but if I were you I’d take the job offer in uae & come visit Turkey , do not live here.

[@asimmubeen9371]

Turkey economy is good

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Is great 💀

[@urmicca7283]

I live in Turkey. The economy is in shambles

[@Asdfhjkl998]

Why I feel your sound is like Latino( I thought you are Turkish 😃😃😃) ………which country is cheep now days , in toronto normal Apartman start 2500 dolar , car insurance 700 dolar , ( Phon , internet , tv comes 250 Atlist ) ………………

[@mehmetcengiz3583]

ı am trying to get away from turkey :D