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[@rrandall9274]

Lived in Turkey myself on an off for 15 years. Mostly in North West and South West. Bearing in mind that Bim and A101 are basically Aldi/Lidl equivalents all those prices in the video are pretty much on par with UK supermarket prices you quickly realise how painful it is for average working person in Turkey.

[@Mirabella-t4k]

U.K. food prices are far much higher. For example 10 organic eggs £ 4.25 in Sainsburys, which is 42 pence per egg and in this video 17 pence per egg. The same with the rest. Where do you shop??????????

[@aykuttamer8341]

Bin and A101 is not equivalnt to lidl or aldi. maybe thay are only related because of their relative position in the pricing spectrum. The quality is a lot better in lidl and aldi.

[@mukreminaltuntas1978]

@@Mirabella-t4k asgari ücret 450 dolar

[@batkan5938]

Its a nightmare for turks. If you have a pension in england mick, which i believe you do then you are safe because of the absurd exchange rate. But if you are a turk earning your salary in lira and not in a foreign currency then its very depressing. I hope more westerners like you guys come and experience this beautiful country of turkiye instead of us turks because we cannot. Love from izmir❤

[@jamiecleeves7921]

spot on

[@4BB4S]

Prices seem to be increasing faster then the exchange rate so expensive for all.

[@batkan5938]

@@4BB4S yeah but still it's 30 times less affordable for us compared to those who earn their salary in USD

[@4252applebee]

Wow the prices for Groceries is practically the same as in California but the salaries are high here probably 4 times higher starting salaries than Turkey 🇹🇷

[@4BB4S]

There is a lot more to the equation than that. If you are earning in foreign currency then your wages are not increasing as prices in Turkiye increase. If you are living in Türkiye off your savings then price increase is faster than the exchange rate increase. But if you're a Turkish citizen, any savings in lira have gone to waste but at least you have ongoing increases to minimum wage.

[@yogigardener5219]

I went to alanya last year thinking turkey was cheap everything was the same price as England which was a disappointment.

[@cemalgaygusuz5402]

Özellikle içki fiyatları sağlık gerekçesi ile yükseltiliyor. Selamlar

[@gezyeoku]

Beers and wines are even much more expensive

[@StenellaFr]

but the weather is great, isnt it 😊

[@yogigardener5219]

​@@StenellaFr yes the weather was fantastic and a beautiful country.

[@martinschroder3105]

@@StenellaFr No , the summer in 2023 was too hot and moist.

[@melihyllar9771]

As a Turkish citizen who has lived in Istanbul for quite some time, I am currently residing in Northern England. I've noticed that prices in the UK, when converted to pounds, are similar to those in Istanbul, which I find ridiculous. The cost of a meal in a restaurant is about the same in both places. Given the devaluation of the Turkish Lira, such a scenario seems inevitable after the election. This is my theory as both a UK resident and a Turkish citizen.

[@tugba-kursun]

You're right. It's the same here in Australia, too.

[@omerdogan0738]

Ingiltere de bizi kiskaniyor mu malum almanya kiskancliktan catlamis😅

[@weareinspace]

@@FelixArdLykke doesnt worth it trust me choose another place

[@realis-382]

When did you move to UK

[@lizcain2444]

SYDNEY IS CHEAPER THAN ISTANBUL 🤣🤣🌏🌏🏖

[@mohsanghadari5577]

Thanks for right information Deeply sorry for ordinary people suffer most

[@josiejo-fh4ep]

It was a bad situation last summer and it looks like it is getting worse - so sad, it really put me off returning this year and I am sure I am not alone.

[@Sami-Nasr]

X2

[@Bill123321]

Not worth it anymore, prices are high and rules change quickly making it an unattractive destination for many.

[@martinschroder3105]

Its too expensive in Turkey, the same hotel in Incekum/Side : price with one child : All Inclusive 2022 - 1250 Euro, 2023 - 1560 Euro and in 2024 - 2450 Euro, only for the hotel, flight extra !!! What is this ? Even the canarias are cheaper !

[@furkanuluocak85]

go canarias then

[@Mrmallet777]

​@@furkanuluocak85😂😂😂😂

[@uk1922]

It is still excellent value for us Brits. Shame it's not good for the local people. 🤔

[@MuzluPattes16]

Good value dogsh*t quality products. Just buy a coke and chips from turkey, then but tje same ones from some non 3rd world country market and conpare the taste/ingredients. It applies to every product.

[@afisemenaborevlaka48]

Their government has chosen violence with everyone so it's like a war type economy, therefore the high cost of living for the locals.

[@ugurdemirkapuu]

People couldn't buy coats or jackets. They especially have difficulty purchasing technological devices and household items.

[@TURKSTA19]

@@ugurdemirkapuu Geee I mean I am starting to think that, the Turkish republic is going to need new tender bills going up to like a 10,000 lira

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

Not as much as when I first came here in 2004 though

[@epoelker]

I've just been creating our grocery lists for two supermarkets looking for the best prices of high quality products to make my choices. I'd trade the Turkish prices for ours here in the Denver, Colorado USA region in a heartbeat. Our savings would be quite high at the checkout. It's hard to imagine that they have been even lower in Turkey in the recent past. My heart goes out to the Turkish people who are managing the high rate of inflation. All the best to all.

[@selamikilic2079]

Price are almost same with the UK,its really hard for Türkish people,its sad.

[@kevinlorryman781]

Hi you two. Love the content you produce. We owned in Turkiye 2005 to 2019 and loved it but we wont be going back much now as its so expensive. Currently in spain and everything is more cost effective. ❤ Turkiye but cant justify the cost

[@dhakardhakar2906]

Prices in Fethiye is 300% more money than even in Istanbul. It has gotten crazy in fethiye

[@iffyrafiq6074]

Hello Mick & Trudie, this video breaks my heart for the working class Turkish people and also for my dreams. God willing I wanted to retire to Turkey in 3 years time, yet the way inflation is going and the property prices it doesn't look like that will happen.

[@mickandtrudie]

Don’t give up yet, things can change 🤠

[@jaida9254]

Things will NOT get better. It's not just the economy you should worry about when you consider moving abroad - its the social and political aspect too. Crime and corruption are sky high. Earthquakes are imminent (particularly in the east) yet the government does nothing. In fact the president said that only those cities that vote akp will get help. that's the level of evil that is prevalent there. Move somewhere where democracy, human dignity and the rule of law are respected..people telling you it can change live in cloud cuckoo land.

[@Марта-й7е]

@@mickandtrudie Няма как да се променят в положителна насока близките години.

[@Марта-й7е]

@@jaida9254 Турция все повече затъва не само икономически, но и във всички обществени аспекти.

[@barrybarry6592]

You think it's not happening in the UK. Add in shrinkflation

[@dannystoelzaet3318]

Best Trudie and Mick (freinds), As a small, simple man from Belgium, the prices in Turkey are no longer as cheap as they used to be. It also becomes much more difficult to continue living there forever. I hope to win a lot of money on the lotto in Belgium tomorrow and come to live in Fethiye ! ! ! Due to my mobility problems in my knees, I only have a very low social replacement income. Because of these problems I am obliged to buy a heavier scooter to be able to get around. Daily life has also become much more expensive in Belgium and I have to do it much less and less. But I'll survive. Say hello to everyone there from me.

[@mickandtrudie]

Hi Danny the rules and prices may change in the future, but you can always stay in a back street pansiyon for 90 at a time 🤠

[@susan2043]

Seems like you and I are in the same position in age, finances, and dreams of retiring in Türkiye. Beste wense van Zuid-Afrikaner in Kanada

[@denisethegood]

Aren’t your mobility issues even more difficult to deal with over here? I’m less-abled in Istanbul, sure Istanbul is hell for even the healthiest but overall in Turkey there is barely any understanding or respect for mobility aids. My disabled dad was so happy when we spent the summers in Holland. He’d cry in the supermarket because he could finally pick things up himself and pay for them at the cashier. Here the aisles are impossible, so are pavements, roads, public transport etc.

[@dannystoelzaet3318]

@@denisethegood Since I only have a low social replacement income, it is no longer financially feasible to travel to Turkey for two weeks, from Belgium, I will soon have €2.000, flight, accommodation, entertainment, drinks, food, etc.

[@Maria-js9ou]

@@dannystoelzaet3318 I would like you to explain to me how you get these prices. I looked at prices for a 10-day stay in Bodrum, and the hotel alone costs more than 2000. You have to add the plane, the food, etc...

[@huseyinsagdc975]

The goods available in the shop exhibit poor quality, primarily due to the exportation of the first-class vegetables and fruits. Not only are the grammage and portions of the food smaller compared to European countries, but the lack of regulations and inspections also contribute to the excessive application of pesticides on farm products. Additionally, poultry undergoes the use of hormones, antibiotics, and other substances, as evidenced by the chicken breast seen in the video, likely a newborn chick just three weeks ago. Having resided in Liverpool for five months, ( had lived in Aydin since I've moved here) I've observed that my cost of living here is nearly equivalent to what it would be if I were living in İzmir, even without earning GBP. Despite having visited almost ten countries, I find Turkey to be unparalleled in terms of natural beauty and weather however Turkish people have been the most suffering one as an individual and unfortuantely the situation getting worse and worse in socio-economic way.

[@radu-calincondulimazi7876]

I totally agree with you regarding the beauty of your country...

[@wise0owl]

That natural beauty will soon disappear with endless mining operations, destroying protected green belt zones and allowing hotels to be built in olive fields on coastal towns..very upsetting 😕

[@jesuisrobert808]

These prices are the same as in the US. I don't know how Turks can afford to live in Turkey.

[@htas6888]

not true, review again. Where do you buy a loaf of bread for 30 cents and a great fresh one at that. I live in the US as well. Look at his price for 30 eggs, where do you get it for that price in the US? If you convert to dollar, nearly everything is 50 % less or even lower than that.

[@StenellaFr]

bim supermarket is the cheapest one, it's like Aldi and you cant find many products there. in an ordinary supermarket like migros things cost like 25-30% more, but still in acceptable range, I'd say.

[@greatguy2141]

@@htas6888 From what I've seen from the video, the prices at steak restaurants are slightly lower than in the U.S. Also, a commenter wrote above that a gym membership costs $100/month, that's comparable to the U.S. Even the former head of the Turkish Central Bank, who was living in the United States prior to accepting her job,, was amazed at how expensive everything is in Türkiye.

[@TolgaKarlilar]

Migros is good quality but still cheap, it is not Macro or other smaller less-known chains@@StenellaFr

[@zharon7825]

The prices are way cheaper in Turkey. I would say our prices in the US on average 3-5 times more expensive.

[@mehmettemel8725]

I haven't been back for the last 13 years but I keep following news and channels like this.As far as I'm concerned the hospitality and restaurants are taking people for a ride.It's simply rip off.How can you justify those prices which are equivalent to European US or in this case Australian prices where I live.The workers are not getting paid the equivalent of Euros or Dollars people get paid in other countries.They are shooting themselves in the foot and not knowing by the time they learn it will be too late.There are lot of other destinations people can go for a holiday.

[@aaddy5157]

I love to visit Turkey as a holiday destination. But every time I visit, the prices are always increasing. It puts me off the idea of ever retiring there.

[@degunver7672]

Thanks for including the conversions for US$ My Turkish in-laws live in Fethiye and we try to visit every other year. It’s a VERY LONG flight from California! The dining out prices are shocking!! I’ve been going since the 90’s it’s absolutely amazing the changes we’ve seen.

[@mickkidston7344]

you're paying the Fethiye tax, it costs lots to have umbrellas in your select shopping precinct ;) go down the coast or inland and you'll be suprised at the difference

[@turhanozturk1982]

Real disaster hasn't struck yet. As well as price increases governmet increased the salaries on par. But is it sustainable for the upcoming months and years? We'll see... Anyway, thanks for the that informative and genuinely effort requiring peace of work as well as your contribution to Turkish tourism. Despite all negativities Türkiye still is a gem in Europe.

[@mickandtrudie]

Thanks much appreciated

[@MrJx4000]

The same thing happened in Mexico starting in 2020. The prices for permanent residency started going up, accommodation, food costs, etc. The locals have always been struggling but it's become even more difficult for them.

[@tyeferlsan7040]

Thanks Sam Amca You are the best eyes and ears for Turkish people who lives abroad !

[@greatguy2141]

His name is Mick amca. Sam amca is Unlce Sam.

[@tyeferlsan7040]

@@greatguy2141 I Stand Corrected Touché

[@borbalabernat2490]

Dear Mick and Trudy, I love your videos and news from all over Turkiye. Thank you for that! You asked for the comparison: we spend 4-5 weeks travelling around Turkiye every year not only in the well known touristic places. Upon arrival we need to be accustomed to new prices. The market and shop veggies and fruits, most food, public transport, long distance buses are much cheaper than in my country, Hungary, though we also had a 100% inflation since Covid. Lokantas and street food are also much cheaper in Turkiye. I am writing from a country with one of the highest VAT 27% in the world. Accommodation in Türkiye is not always cheap, but as a total of low budget travelling cost is still cheaper than home and in Europe. However attending a Türkçe Dili Okulu I lived at a family in Istanbul last year and experienced how local people struggle to maintain their life.I have my sympathy for Turkish people.

[@ComedyGold-ml8wc]

I live in alanya, and every gym here charges almost 100 dollars for a monthly membership. It's insane how grimey business owners are here

[@Rose_333_Buds]

GREED is ruining everything everywhere

[@salihkaya4739]

I pay £26 in UK full membership. As a Turk I agree with you. I was going to move back to Türkiye this year but chsgmed my mind

[@ComedyGold-ml8wc]

I was paying 20 dollars a month in california 🤣 for a gym with indoor pools, tennis courts, basketball court, and boxing ring. I just don't get it

[@ChiFlow-pe2tw]

Get yourself trx and workout outside if they dont get clients they will get the idea

[@ComedyGold-ml8wc]

@ChiFlow-pe2tw I plan on buying a squat rack, bench press, and some free weights and putting them in the common area of my apartment building. I used to workout at the beach every day. I was getting shredded but losing muscle mass. I might even open up my own gym and charge 20 dollars a month but the other gym owners might hire some goons to burn it down. It's really corrupt in turkey

[@travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

I Love Türkiye but this will gradually drive tourism away as the prices are becoming more in line with Europe, so this will make things even worse!??

[@istanbulportrait]

Actually it is not like that, Türkiye does not care about tourism revenues anymore. Because the profits started to be higher from products with high added value, such as gas and oil. This development happened thanks to you. Thank you. and the new generation doesn’t want to work in tourism because many of them have bachelor's degrees and are skilled.

[@travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

@@istanbulportraitGood to hear, the Turkish population is ok then!

[@advent3774]

@@istanbulportrait That’s ok for the professionals as they are earning a lot more , but the ordinary working man and woman who rely on tourism, whether they are chefs, waiters, gardeners, managers etc , etc and of course all the companies supplying the hotels , restaurants, bars etc . When this dries up it will hit everyone! Not many people are going to fly for 4 and a half hours to Turkey and get ripped off in your Airports, when they can visit beautiful places in Spain , Croatia which is much cheaper and beautiful scenery, with only around 2 hours flight time .

[@istanbulportrait]

@@advent3774 I guess this theory didn't work, hotel reservation slots are already full.

[@itfaiyecisam1899]

@@travel_and_explore_with_BIP This guy is lying, there is no gas or anything.

[@eprzepiora]

These prices are very high, I remember being in Türkiye about 20 years ago the prices were about 20% what was in London, now it is approx. 60-80%

[@frederickmuhlbauer9477]

American retired married to a beautiful Turkish girl and living in Marmaris It is getting more expensive even for us foreigners

[@travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

Woww, things have changed a lot only since I was in Türkiye last year! So How can Turkish people afford food shopping now with these prices?? Coming from the Uk, most things are still a bit cheaper, but not like it used to be!

[@TolgaKarlilar]

Wages have gone up too. The minimum wage was 380-400 dollars last year, now it is about 575 USD.

[@travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

@@TolgaKarlilar Doesn’t seem enough though?

[@mehmettemel8725]

@@TolgaKarlilar That doesn't mean anything,you need to compare what equivalent of $400 was buying back then compared to now which is actually $551 US.What that means is they were better of back then compared to they are now.Increase in wages is about 30% when real inflation is above 100%.

[@erenkur3832]

Well, one must eat something. There are some news some people in big cities are commiting suicide because of the poverty, and some areas started to look like the old russian novels about the poor people of Moscow etc. But we are still doing ok I guess. In countryside away from big cities and touristical areas prices are more agreable, rent etc is cheaper and people help each other. In big cities etc life became harder and quality of life getting worse. Like, red meat was always a luxury but it was kind of affordable, now in most households meat and dairy consumption is decreasing and meat is replaced with cheaper chicken meat. Eggs and vegatables were a kind of poor food (a kind of) and now they became valuable too. Like, in old times especially vegatables were cheap and people would buy them in bulk and eat more. Now they reduced their consumption and to avoid spoilage etc they buy in small quantities. And the quality of products changed, the cheese he had shown was named pide peyniri (pide cheese). There is no such cheese in Turkey, it is just a Marketing approach. They can't name it Kaşar cheese since it is a mixture of old cheeses and chemicals to re mold the cheese in Kaşar shape. Fraud was ever existed in Turkey but today that kind of cheeses are everywhere. A Juice is not a juice, it is Nektar since they can't name sugary water with aromas as Juice. But with marketing, they became the common item on shelves. Quality reduced and many people have to buy those bad quality foods. They reduced their meat and dairy, and vegatable consumption and simple bread or pasta etc they are eating. Well, Turkey was always like that however, the life became harder. Especially the rent made everything worse. People are driven off from centers to the outer areas of the cities for cheaper rent, are replaced by touristical areas etc. And since Gas and autos are very expensive for Turks, they spend hours in commute

[@travel_and_explore_with_BIP]

@@erenkur3832 Very informative, very interesting indeed Sir! When I was in Istanbul twice in 2022, I marvelled at how Cheap everything was! But people were telling me things had already changed for the worse by then. Then I was in Izmir last year, noticed some further changes in prices but things were still “Ok”! Could sit down at a Turkish restaurant eating well for £3.50. Would cost min £25 for the same meal in the UK. I had the same Turkish meal here to try! But Now…….! Imagine just earning 575 $ per Month!! With current Turkish pricing! It just doesn’t add up!!

[@spark_6710]

It's so much cheaper in Turkey to shop groceries or eating out compared to here Los Angeles !! WOW !! I buy all ( almost all always ) organic & organic eggs cost $ 6.99 to $ 8.99 here !! Especially, pastured ones are very expensive, but we do that for chickens ( real free range ) !! We've got some Turkish people living around here & they're all very friendly !! I've always hear great feed backs from everyone who's visited Turkey. I'd love to visit Turkey someday very soon !! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[@brnb91]

Well it is cheap if you earn dollars or euros, it is a nightmare for the average turkish citizen who earns turkish liras 🥲

[@beyondatom]

Tesekkurler Mick Amca. Ben England Leamington SPA`da yasiyorum, BIM fiyatlari buradaki Sainsbury's fiyatlari ile ayni seviyeye gelmis nerdeyse. Bizde burda neredeyse ayni fiyatlar ile alisveris yapiyoruz ama Turkiye`deki insanlardan 10 kat fazla kazaniyoruz. Malesef Turkiye`de insanlar TL olarak kazanip Pound olarak harciyorlar, cok uzgunum onlar icin...

[@ezgiandicylmaz1959]

Leamington Spa’dan okuyan biri olarak selam edeyim dedim. Fiyatların ve ekonominin en kısa zamanda eski haline dönmesini temenni ediyorum

[@beyondatom]

@@ezgiandicylmaz1959 Selamlar :)

[@jeihka1]

I found the car prices very high. Which surprised me because they have manufacturer in 🇹🇷 and other comes via road. Is supposed to be cheaper. And im talking before inflation

[@mickandtrudie]

It’s the huge tax which is added to the sale of A Car

[@Masterfisherman]

It's not the prices of food or drink will put people off to go Turkiye but the flight prices will for sure! As a Turk living in the uk i can only go when kids break up from the school - when they do prices range between 300 - 500 pounds each!! Used to go and see family twice a year now i've got no chance paying for 4 people. Just hope the inflation drops and stabiles soon. Thanks for another great and informative video Mick amca Love from Uk.

[@Basman59]

Glad I stumbled upon this thank you. Right Fairy here in Australia 42 tabs $22 or 11.41 GBP more than double. Did the same exercise and in 100% of items we were double the price. Truly shocking! As for the visa issues, clearly they don't want western retirees au revoir Turkiye.

[@ulmo17]

What a great guide! It's very realistic and truthful. As a Turkish citizen who moved to the UK two years ago, I have noticed how prices have incredibly risen. It's not as affordable as it used to be. I am originally from Istanbul, so I can't imagine how high the prices must be there. Usually, southern cities are a bit cheaper, but it seems like the market prices are expensive. It's difficult earning lira and spending pounds for the local cause prices are excatly same for the UK too :) anyway enjoy your times in Turkey Mick I wanna move back after I hit 45 to spend rest of my life :)

[@mrsporty9669]

I follow this channel regularly and learn a lot about my tourist destination beautiful Türkiye 🍎

[@cemalbasaran2648]

Grocery prices are very similar to at Aldi's in the USA. [Ofcourse Not including in NYC, LA, SF]

[@nickburton100]

Returned from Tunisia recently and now the exchange rate has gone up, prices for the same items there, are only marginally higher. I was comparing with Turkish prices.

[@maccybear8093]

Meat is far more expensive than the UK. When I'm in Fethiye, I avoid supermarkets as much as I can, too expensive for me, and I'm from the UK. A country that produces everything, how can prices be so high? Doesn't make sense.

[@erenkur3832]

For meat, Turkey has a mediterranean climate, cattle can't be pasture raised here except the Black sea coast and north eastern highlands. It needs to be fed with maize and soybeans. Turkey produces maize but almost no soy beans. Cottonseed meal, sunflower seed meal etc are used in place of soy beans but Turkey import the most cattle fodder raw materials and consume the meat domestically. Feed prices depend on foreign exchange, so the meat. Goats and sheeps were the natural animals here, and the meat was always precious in mediterranean Region. The problem with sheep and goats are, they lived in steppes and mountains. No one wants to live in those wilderness anymore to be a shepherd. In Turkey pastures are not fenced, they are wild and wolfs still exist in mountains. Many villages are either emptied or only the elderly living there. The number of livestock reduced. Turkey still producing a lot of meat but that meat depends on imported fodder. And as for vegatables, they are produced in Turkey but they exported, when one can sell it for 1 Dollars in global market, why should they sell it for 0.5 Dollars in domestic market. And if they (as the government tried once) forced not to Export, or keep the prices artificially low, then they stop producing. Since vegatables need greenhouses, or trellises, and ploughing, fertilising and spraying, which all depend on imports (gasoline, raw materials, and insecticides etc) they need to be able to sell their products near the global prices, otherwise they can't survive. Also, unfortunutelly Turkey is a corrupted and exploitative country. A farmer sells their product for example for 10 liras, and at the market it became 30 liras. Some of the price increase is just, since the product needed to be transported to cities(which depend on gasoline prices, which depends on foreign exchange), be stored and the risk of spoilage etc should be compensated, and the one who took that risk should have their cuts. But, sometimes prices are increasing beyond the logical level during the travel from farm to table. There are some people profitting those bussiness, abusing it. Turkey, geographically a meat poor country but for grain and vegatable prices, unfortunutelly the balance in foreign exchange is the one to be blamed. We are sad too

[@troymoody2014]

hadi lenn :D iyi sallamışsın. Your long write-up is just an excuse. They did not support the producers either, they bring imported meat and food. @@erenkur3832

[@MOALI886]

without regulations

[@MrSuperG]

@@erenkur3832I though cows eat grass ? Turkey don’t have grass ?

[@erenkur3832]

@@MrSuperGYes cow eat grass, corn, legumes, byproducts etc. And in short, Turkey has grass, but not enough I assume. I was in germany and saw their pastures. Almost flat and evergreen lands. Turkey is a mountainous country, circled by mountain chains by north and south. And the centre is a Plateau. Centre is a relativaly flat but very high and arid land. That Plateau used to be a wast steppe that sheeps are herded, today the good soils in that Plateau converted to agricultural lands, and irrigated to grow maize and sugar beets or cultivated with low yielding wheat if there is no irrigation water. Mostly groundwater is used, along with the water from dams to irrigate, but especially the groundwater usage highly depend on energy, hence the exchange rates. From high mountains rivers originate and carve their path to the sea, and creating deep irrigable aluvial walleys and coastal plains. Those coastal plains were used to host water buffalo and seasonal nomadic animal keepers, but today the land converted into farmland and those lands are the best farmlands of Turkey, but cities are expanding towards those lands. In northwest there is Thracian plains, a windy plain with a Continental climate but kind of sufficient rainfall. There people grow good yielding wheats and sunflowers. East is mostly too rugged to farm, but there are very high plateaus in north east that potatoes and some wheat, barley can be grown but since the summer rainfall is kind of sufficient there, cattle were traditionally, and also today, kept and grazed there. In southeast, there are some aluvial plains and arid plateaus too. GAP project built dams on Euphrates and Tigris, and used its water to irrigate the land, but irrigation depends on energy there too. Without irrigation only some sesame, low yielding wheat etc can be grown or sheep can be grazed there. So, places that suitable to grow enough grass in Turkey are first class farmlands and they are farmed except the northeastern highlands(since those lands are too cold, and rugged), so there is not enough grass in Turkey for cows. The badlands are still standing as pastures, but those lands are suitable for sheeps and goats(because they are too cold, or hot, or arid and rugged) and there are not enough people left in those lands to herd livestock in wilderness. Wheat is used to ground into flour and make pasta, bread etc to feed people or export. Maize is mostly used as animal feed but it require irrigation in most parts of Turkey, and the production is not enough if I remember correctly. There is a good amount of byproducts such as sugarbeet bagasse and molasses, sunflower and cottonseed meal, and flour industry byproducts. But probably it is not enough for Turkeys demand and Turkey imports soybean meal too. There were some projects to increase the soybean production but, the population is increasing ever, there is a high touristical seasonal demand for food too, and farmlands are ever shrinking to make place for housing. Only way to decrease the prices are somehow solving the Import Export balance and reduce the exchange rate. The yields are low in Turkey, even in irrigated lands, because intensive farming is an expensive bussiness and it depend on imported raw materials, energy, machinery, Equipment and chemicals. Turkey can boost its yields by applying more drip irrigation, fertilisers and technology but it is very expensive. Also, importing animal fodder or meat is expensive too. If Turkey was a closed economy like north Korea, than instead of turning wheat into pasta and exporting it, they could feed the wheat to cows but Turkey is not, and it is more profitable to make pasta from wheat.

[@mitp2514]

As a foreigner living in Turkiye for 7 years now decided to sell my home and move. It's cheap in some ways but not as cheap.. With inflation rising almost every week this is not going to stop just getting worse.. 2024 will bring headaches for Turkiye.

[@Jack14432]

Turkish government got huge loans and can’t get out of the mess they have created.

[@BOZ_11]

@@Jack14432 specifically, how do you think the Turkish Govt caused this inflation, because Govt spending is never higher than ~30% of GDP

[@troymoody2014]

printing money more and more and more ... that's the inflation ! they can not manage the economy. corrupted all the way management. @@BOZ_11

[@Jack14432]

@@BOZ_11 how do u know they spending is 30% of the GDP?

[@BOZ_11]

@@Jack14432 Economics websites. TradingEconomics aggregates data from IMF and World Bank, and the Federal Reserve Website collates data on foreign countries too

[@jimbrewer2730]

Unfortunately if prices keep increasing people will start to holiday elsewhere. Türkiye used to be a magnet to holidaymakers as it was very cheap to eat and dine out, not so much now 😢

[@taniayager3361]

Yep they will. My local family travel agents said that people who once went to Turkey are now going to Bulgaria because it's cheaper!

[@stevenhull5025]

Head for Asia. Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Indonesia. Cheap as chips.

[@advent3774]

Spain and Portugal , sunshine 300 plus days per year, beer really cheap , to eat out is cheap as well , and only a 2 hour flight ! as opposed to 4 hours 30 minutes flight to Turkey, and then probably a 90 minute coach ride to hotel . Plus Croatia is a beautiful country with very cheap cost of living .

[@matthewodonnell7427]

Keep up the cracking videos guys! I love and really appreciate your hard work you guys put into your videos! Have fun Mick and Trudie! 🙏🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@AM-STM]

I am 62 years old Canadian from Turkish descent from my mother’s side. and will never retire in any country but Canada. It is nice to visit Turkey and see the beauty of Turkey . My life is settled in Canada but when I retire in about five years, I like to spend at least three months every year in Turkey, especially in the south of Turkey.

[@theguy4355]

Thanks from your South African follower. June i will be in Izmir then we go to Fethiye

[@tiyes94]

I am in South Africa during the winter months (in Europe) now, great country! Just get understand why many places especially in Cape Town close so early. V&A Waterfront is different though...

[@theguy4355]

@@tiyes94 . Covid has played a big part, it changed us on how things are done and just our minds. many places are also closing early because of crime.

[@GrahamDiamond888]

We are off to Cyprus this year, just got back from our 1st all inclusive holiday in Fuertaventura . Cyprus is not cheap either, we are going Half Board to save some pennies. thanks for the Videos Mick and Trudie.

[@holdfast453]

Shall I be locked in prison if I say Turkey instead? Turkey 🦃 Turkey 🦃 Turkey 🦃 Have it!

[@KAYTARO-84]

I have a suggestion for those who want to have a holiday in Turkey: Choose small hostels instead of big resorts, as long as they are 40 minutes away from the big tourist centers, prices may vary.

[@hkaltay]

Unfortunately, prices have also doubled in foreign currency too. Previously, 1 cup of coffee in cafe-restaurants was around 1 Gbp, but now it starts from 2 Gbp. Living became more difficult for the locals. That's why everyone is trying to leave the country.

[@Maria-js9ou]

1GBP a coffee ? WHAT ?

[@stevenhull5025]

Lucky they did not get EU membership then don't you think.

[@rondar2]

I have moved to UK last year after my 37 years of life in Türkiye. When you live there you obviously know how bad the situation is but going out gives you a broader perspective. I now know that in Türkiye people basically earn in Liras but spend in Pounds. Even living in London I can say that going out here is actually cheaper than going out in Istanbul.

[@geraldmoore4001]

hello two of you, many thanks for vid, I have visited turkey 🇹🇷 now 13, times, lovely country, lovely people! shocked by the huge increases in prices, take care!

[@TerevezdenZaddan]

As far as the rentals are concerned, the whole thing got messed up as Russian and Ukranian immigration influx started in the middle of 2022. Many homeowners ( especially in Antalya ) exploited the situation and asked for astronomical prices to rent their units. Since the people had not much choice, appartments were rented out within a very short period of time.! With the devaluation of turkish lira and never ending inflation making the matter even worse, this dilemma very rapidly spread to rest of the country.! Then the turkish government has imposed a limit of % 25 for rent hikes which, hurt many honest homeowners because this time the tenants exploited the law for their own benefits by taking it simply granted...! If Türkiye wants to stay attractive for tourists or expats with decent income then she has to find a reasonable and sustainable solution for this problem as soon as possible before it is too late..! Once again thank you Micky and Trudie.! 🙏 I keep watching your channel and enjoying it very much.! ❤❤

[@sumitomoO0O]

Turkish lira is most over valued ever...It needs a devaluation such that 1 USD should equal to 60-65TL. Central Bank has minus 55Billion in reserves, meaning they sold USD by using borrowed money, that's why lira is so over valued. A lousy apartment in a small city is more expensive than similar apartments in USA

[@Jaikah]

Here in Estonia, prices in grocery stores are 2-3 times higher than in Turkey. Prices in restaurants are about 1.5-2x more expensive. Apartment rental prices are about the same. Sale prices, about 1.5x higher. The minimum wage is 2x higher than in Turkey.

[@songulsuer]

It is ridiculous expensive to what it was. It the same as the uk

[@stevenhull5025]

My food bill in the UK is £32 per WEEK. I live on £600 per MONTH. And I am HAPPY.

[@carlsimpson4875]

Greece has gone crazy price wise i have a place on Crete a loaf of local bread is 1 Euro so your getting it far cheaper in Turkey. The price of fuel here is through the roof which is causing all kinds of knock on effects to the locals and making the resorts expensive if your a tourist.

[@jamiecleeves7921]

mick your imformation is brilliant thankyou

[@Kblwa]

In the last two years, we went to Istanbul with our family for summer vacation, unfortunately, due to the increase in these prices, going to Turkey now makes the cost much higher as these prices in Türkiye are almost the same as here in Britain.

[@kwffm]

And more and more tourists are being ripped off. Last october I went to a cafe in Kalkan harbour. I had a simple black coffee and a piece of cheesecake. I paid 305 Lira. In October that was more than 11 Euro. That's more then in Germany where minimum salary is about 3 or 4 times as high.

[@mesutozsen903]

Mick Amca Eline emeğine sağlık bu güzel vlog ve video için kolay gelsin hayirli işler bol bereketli kazançların olsun 👍👍👍👍

[@aliendestranger]

In the last 3 years I have been living in Antalya, I have witnessed Turkiye from being one of the most affordable & livable place to becoming pretty much unreasonable in terms of prices. A lot of things nowadays cost similar or even higher than many parts of Europe. Prices go up almost every other week. If Lira drops 2% against USD, the prices go up 3-5% or more. Restaurants now costs 1.5-3 times higher in USD compared to 3 year ago. Don't even want to mention price increases in Lira. If anyone's planning to move here, only consider moving if you already hold at least USD 500k+ or have a job that pays 90%+ in USD/EUR/GBP.

[@tlgyg8964]

I was born in 92 in a upper-middle class family in Istanbul. Now there is no middle class in Turkiye you are rich or poor, cant belive how my country lost his economic and cultural freedom in last 20 years. I really wanna talk more but scared to talk. Thanks for the video Mick Amca be safe and have fun.

[@zharon7825]

I see your point, however; I visited Turkey back in 1990’s. 2000’s and last year, the infrastructure in Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir have improved tremendously, I can even claim better than Chicago and other big US cities. It’s a mixed bag.

[@stevenhull5025]

Rich or poor?? Reminds me of the UK

[@laurencemerritt6915]

been watching your vids on you tube fab. Visiting istanbul in november 2024.need to educacte myself per East & west

[@chrismramor8316]

Thanks >Erdogadan!

[@plonss]

The key question is of course how prices can be so high with such low salaries.

[@mickandtrudie]

I think it’s the companies that buy products from abroad and wholesale deal, only in dollars, so everything is index linked to the dollar 🙈

[@Nokta830]

@@mickandtrudie And we have a president who says "if they have dollars we have god!"

[@advent3774]

Because all the businesses couldn’t care less about their employees/staff , they charge Sky high prices (. EU , western prices ) yet only pay their staff about one fifth of the average western/ EU wage , Out to make a quick Buck only .

[@NuriYilmaz15]

Video must be update every day because prices exactly wrong. Many prices more than video.

[@mickandtrudie]

All the shops vary in price, but yes are are rising every week

[@peachimpeached]

Actually now, the eggs are almost the half of the price than 3 months ago. Then it was 109 and now is 69. Same market, same 30 eggs´ brand. That´s something really difficult to see in UK or the States, prices going down drastically.

[@j2shoes288]

I went to Turkey a few years ago, and the Lira was about 4 to a £1. A loaf of bread was 1 Lira ( 25p ).

[@lambertwfunction]

now its 40 to 1 and a loaf of bread costs around 8-10 liras

[@4BB4S]

Almost exactly the same

[@sw8398]

4 to the pound a few years ago...hasn't been 4 since 2016...

[@anneivan1518]

Hi guys - thank you again for your informative video - travelling to Turkiye in May this year (so looking forward to this holiday) the prices are very similar to here in Australia maybe in some cases cheaper but hey it is what it is so I intend to enjoy 🤗💖🇦🇺

[@mickandtrudie]

Yes, there is much more to Turkey than price increases. I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful holiday

[@fistephenson4004]

We're from Australia and went for 7 weeks - we averaged $100 AUD per day ($50pp) and that was absolutely everything. Eating out at least 1 meal every day, groceries, alcohol (my husband loves a beer or 10), gifts and souvenirs, entry to many many tourist attractions/archaeological sites/museums, public transport, petrol (we drove 5,000km), tolls, wet weather gear and so on. This includes in 1 day alone when in Goreme we spent $800 on hot air ballooning and a dinner/drinks/turkish dance show. We stayed on the Asian side when in Istanbul and for the rest of our holiday, never in the tourist hot spots - always about 30-60mins away. When in Istanbul we got the ferry to the European side many times and the prices for food and drinks were at least double what we were paying around Kadikoy/Uskudar. We are going back next year for another 5 weeks as we absolutely loved our time there, the people were so friendly and warm, a wonderful country. It's very sad to see what is happening for those living there, we chose to eat at small family restaurants to try and support them.

[@_Here_and_Now_1]

“Don't let any of these let you off coming over here ……” Ok 😂😂😂

[@truthful2434]

I want to move there from Canada. I don't know which city to move to.

[@johnz7239]

Much cheaper than where I live, Toronto Canada... Although I was surprized by the fish prices, especially being a fish country.

[@Captain_Kebap]

How much is the minimum wage in canada? Could you live with 743 CAD?

[@johnz7239]

@@Captain_Kebap My point was it is still a good deal for people from Canada to visit or live. I am aware of the economic situation in Turkey.

[@janewicks9740]

Thank you Mick and Trudie, very interesting video. So difficult for many here xx

[@LawlietRyuzaki1]

It's never been easy, but lately it's gotten harder. Even as a 32-year-old couple working in good jobs, we sometimes have to compromise on some things. Most people cannot afford to buy a simple fruit, half a kilo of meat, or 1 kilo of chicken. Exactly 2 years ago, I was paying 1,600 TL rent, but now I am paying 15,000 TL rent and we are happy about it. because similar houses cost around 25000-30000. In places where the minimum wage is 17000 TL, people go hungry, cannot eat healthy and cannot engage in any social activities. All of our conscious young people are struggling with high depression. Although I am only 32 years old, if a miracle happened today and everything started to get better, my life would not be enough to see those days. Maybe even my child won't be enough. We are in an evil situation that will last for a long time. I would like to thank our foreign friends who came to our country before, experienced its beauties and worried about us. I hope we will see good days! My life is not enough, but at least my child can see it.

[@mickandtrudie]

It’s very sad that you and your family are having to suffer because of the economic situation here into Turkey, let’s hope that things will improve in the next few years 🙈

[@tanura5830]

yav kardesim kimse sormadı. Bu video yabancılar için yapıldı siz araya girmeyin

[@rabiasmith9969]

Wow, it seems that some of those prices are the same as the UK. I say seems because I haven't lived in the UK for a long time. Meat is very expensive here in Türkiye. Also cheese is quite pricey. Very useful content by the way. The guy at the end cleared up my confusion on that rule for foreigners not being able to buy and renti houses in certain areas. I have to wonder, however , if there is a certain amount of corruption going on with prices rising so much. And also, it's not fair on locals who can't even afford to rent houses in normal areas.

[@Artforall100]

I like your Türkiye videos .Thank you very much for sharing them with us

[@jamieboy14]

Far to expensive now

[@sbring00able]

Thanks so much. I might have a job opportunity in Turkey from September, so it's good to know this

[@peachimpeached]

Steve could I ask you in what area you are applying to? How did you find the position? Online research? Thank you.

[@pingdingdongpong]

For those who rightly think that these prices are high even for foreigners, the Turkish government is artificially boosting the Turkish lira compared to the inflation. After the local elections, there will likely be a serious devaluation of the lira which will make these prices more in line with expectations.

[@Марта-й7е]

Въпреки че турската лира непрекъснато девалвира, цените се покачват безумно.

[@LeoCruz-v5b]

I was planning to come to Fethiye & Antalya to spend a month there to see if I like it or not before I make the decision to move there. Maybe I need to change the plan.

[@advent3774]

I would consider either Spain or Portugal, as the cost of living much cheaper and more sunny days per year , plus the beaches are better.

[@tommywalker9437]

I think their playing a dangerous game, most brits and irish go because it's cheap ? A beautiful country but if they don't pass the increase profit to the local workforce there doomed.

[@StenellaFr]

yes, more brits will go to spain and portugal if the price advantage is not there anymore

[@JamesKerwin]

I am not sure that Brits are the target audience anymore.

[@Maria-js9ou]

@@StenellaFr Not to Greece, or Croatia ?

[@stewartwilson1209]

Türkiye is loaded with Russians.

[@Alg007]

Away from tourism, Türkiye has been under constant financial attacks from the international monetary institutions to delay its development. In fact, the country lives under continued barrage of economic hybrid wars from the collective West, specifically the US. Hopefully, once the $ collapses later this year, Turks can enjoy life once again.

[@umitagis9508]

Hi Mick and Trudie, As always a great, informative video. I am astounded by the rapidity with which everything is going up in Turkiye. I cannot believe the house prices. Who can afford them. I looked at a villa in July, out of interest, and it was 8 million tl. I looked at the same property, not onlywas it still not sold but the price went up by another 2 million tl. That is a whopping 200,000 dollars in AUD. Usually if yoi can't offload a property the pricecis reduced. It goes to show the crazy economics in Turkiye. Please both of you keep up the good work.

[@maan7358]

closer to 500000AUD

[@umitagis9508]

@@maan7358 I was referring to the increase in price in 6 months not the total.

[@patrickdocherty5839]

great and informmative Vid frome the trudles Co, god bless

[@happyhobby411]

Good job Mick,Thank you.

[@thepeoplesbroker]

Thanks for sharing. Very helpful. Love ❤️ Turkiye

[@vilmagul7607]

I was last October in Fethiye and I get some Pocas from Esila Bakery, the best of Fethiye. They’re 3 generations working there: grandma (lovely lady, she is from Rize) kids and grandchildren. I went to get the fresh delicious bread everyday of my stay. Afiyet olsun😊

[@ecosseclan]

This video was very helpful to me, thank you :)

[@carylaglobal2110]

I am Indian and except for meat most items are cheaper than Indian prices, bread is especially very cheap in Turkey and that bakery is lovely. In India bread is very expensive and awful quality. The first restaurant is very very expensive, restaurants you dined at are reasonably priced. Starbucks is okay.

[@شايمهيل-د2ط]

I just stumbled upon this video and it is quite helpful! I have been thinking recently to find a more affordable place to live in as prices keep rising in the United States even rents, homeownerships and insurances are climbing up like crazy, thank you so much for the information!! I have visited Turkey in the past and fell in love with the architecture and tourist attractions. Thanks again for the information!

[@MLMrevealer]

Been going for last 10 years and this year the restaurant prices in Marmaris especially are clearly based on greed and half of the time it looks like they make up the prices as they go along, more inland away from the busy areas the prices are reasonable so it's clear as day they target the tourists. Unfortunately, it'll lead to people going elsewhere as Bulgaria, Egypt, Morocco and even Spain are cheaper

[@gillkite6476]

WE totally agree thats why will not be going back!

[@yildirimilker]

I want to thank Mick and Trudie that you show what the reality in Türkiye. As a citizen in this beautiful country, it's really sad not to benefit from all these things here. Pensioners were able to buy a flat in coastline cities. Now, it's more than a dream.

[@simondreyer6682]

i watched some of your videos and decided on ten days half board although i only had breakfast and ate out the rest of the time prices comparable to UK but shop around had a great time, late feb 3rd march 2024 had a great time great food and felt welcome so thank you for taking the time to do the vids Side half board (small hotel ten paces from beach ) 560 quid including airport parking, baggage, and transfers plus 21 degrees

[@j2shoes288]

Mick Dundee , no worries, mate!

[@sweetjane6506]

Prices are about three times as high in Canada. Local people in both places I'm sure struggle with the prices.

[@sweetjane6506]

Except for bread. I saw some for $9 a loaf today, and it didn't look as nice as the Turkish one.

[@oldandgrumpy6284]

Turkey 🇹🇷 is a beautiful country but you two are also beautiful and nice too. It was a great video. I know Fethiye is a touristic place so it would be more expensive than other areas like central turkey. Thank you so much for great video

[@mohammadamin7473]

I am watching from USA : still very very cheap in Turkey. I am retired and thinking to settle there, the lovely country of Turkiye.

[@chrismarko9957]

Prices in the grocery stores look to be less than half the costs in Canada, with the exception of beef and alcohol. At restaurants, Canada will cost 3x as much to eat out.

[@stevenhull5025]

Nobody forces people to eat out and pay extortionate prices.

[@ekinizatleonard8574]

Of course these prices are from Bim which would be Aldi/Lidl in the UK and in Fethiye, not in İstanbul. When my sister, living in a western town in Türkiye and I, living in a small town in England go to the shops and compare the prices, they are the same! She earns around one sixth of what I get. She mainly shops at Carrefour, I shop usually at Asda or Tesco. Eating out with two teens is only for special days for them now as it is ridiculously expensive :(

[@Reza16888]

Visiting Turkey twice a year, I see Turkish homes are getting more expensive dollar-wise every year, people are always eating out in Izmir, everyone is smoking cigarettes like it's free, hanging out in the cafes and restaurants all the time, and saying we can't afford it. They are so rich now that they don't want any foreigners to come and spend money to buy their homes anymore. They keep making it difficult for the foreigners to bring money there. It's because Turks are getting richer, and they don't even want to realize it.

[@vincenzocherubini2424]

How times change. Up until a few years back, i'd been a regular visitor to Turkey. Love the country, people & food. Prices were seriously low back then. Even at a resort like Marmaris, a beer was approx 25p x 1/2 ltr. Remember me & my mates booking 3 double rooms, hotel right on sea-front, only 10 tl each for the rooms. And another time, stayed at one of the 5* hotels, up at the top end of the resort, and even that only cost us 32€ each = €64 for a double room. No comparison to today!

[@thebaltazar6029]

Great video Mike, i am from Edirne and lived in Europe last 20 Plus years. I was in Poland more than 20 years and USA and last 3 years I am in Germany and working in Luxembourg. I do make very good money I have a good life here and I am really unhappy for my local country man who are indeed struggling to buy a loaf of bread is breaking my heart. I hope it will change someday but I do not think that it will change so easy..

[@bayxman2]

sonra o köylü gider kendini bu duruma düşürenlere tekrar oy verir..

[@margimcfaul9995]

@@bayxman2 haklısın 100%

[@danielmoriarty5444]

Hello Mick & Trudie. I follow your channel with a number of years and love your videos, they are brilliant. I have been going on holiday to Turkey now for a lot of years and love it, its my favourite country. Love Fethyie and all that area, also been to many other parts and ill keep coming back every year, i also love the people they are so nice. Thanks again for all the info over the years. Danny Ireland. 😀😀

[@YunusKurucay]

These lands are the land of beer and wine. These taxes are such a shame

[@WonderfulSwordfish-jc4rg]

Same thing with Australia, a bottle of Smirnoff is 42 dollars, tax on alcohol in Australia goes up every 6 months. A beer costs 7 dollars plus now

[@toddaron]

Prices still a fraction of here in Pittsburgh, which is comparatively very livable. Ove lived in NYC, SFO, Boston, Baltimore, several other places and those prices are great. See ya end-of-march!