Cost of Living in Istanbul in 2022 (Salaries, Rent, Utilities, Grocery) MONTHLY EXPENSES

[@einsaan]

One more thing foreigners should be aware of before moving to Turkey is the language barrier. Not many people can speak or even understand english and it would be very beneficial to learn a bit of turkish before moving to Turkey 🇹🇷.

[@didierdenice7456]

Yes, I was shocked that even in a touristic sea resort place like Side almost nobody could speak English !!! Even in Hotels ! Just a bit of German... which I don't speak. In 2022 I expected Turkey to be at least as advanced as Thailand... NOPE at all !

[@habib080]

I’m here right now on vacation and I could attest to this. Only very few people know English and it’s pretty difficult to communicate

[@einsaan]

@@didierdenice7456 Well, knowing English doesn't mean one is advanced. I've been to Thailand twice and lived in Turkey for few years and I found Turkey to be more advanced in many areas.

[@edasaydan507]

@@didierdenice7456 No offense, but when Turkish or other language speaking people come to visit your country they don't expect you to speak their language, or they aren't disappointed when you don't speak their language either!

[@HasanTheOutlaw]

Evet

[@acajudi100]

I moved from the USA at 79 to Queretaro, Mexico on 11-2-2021, due to the deadly crimes and the expensive rents, utilities, food etc. I am on a pension, so I could not afford to stay n the USA, where I was born and raised. My pension goes farther here in Mexico. The city is safe, clean and beautiful.

[@rolandpais9181]

You are right Mam. For the past several years, my friends and colleagues had been encouraging me to visit Turkey not only because it is a beautiful country but also the food and shopping are very cheap. Finally, I visited Turkey in November 2022 and found the prices of food and shopping were not as cheap as claimed to be. Perhaps it was then but not anymore. Nonetheless, I truly enjoyed the country, touristic places replete with deep history, the interiors, magnificent infrastructure, etc. Foodwise, it was bland as I am used to spicy food. Nevertheless, I stuck to Turkish food and avoided western fastfood outlets. I wouldn't mind going there again.

[@ayankunleakanbi1650]

You are the best vlogger! So detailed. Straight to the point. No evasion of relevant issues. Please, keep up the good work! 👍🏾

[@sonyal9826]

Preparation is very important when moving to a different country to live. What I did was buy new property many years ago in Turkiye Rent them out, buy another recently as a family home. Spending less in Canada, saving more earnings, built a house in my home country, earning and save in Canada for another two years then move and be all set. Paying no rent, and finally be free of this western b.s.

[@tasnemakhter7169]

this is exactly what im planning for but just cannot for the life of me decide where to buy the home ... do you have any recommendations or advice when looking anythinh would be greatly appreciated thank youu

[@malthus101]

which country is your home country?

[@Justin-xd7zj]

Hey I'm working on doing the same

[@reemkhatib3754]

@@malthus101 he's turkish

[@sbidar5910]

I love Turkey and next week I am moving to Istanbul and I am wondering where are the good and safe area, thank you so much for the video, it was so helpful 🙏🏻

[@userofyoutube123]

You know what they say about istanbul.. look at the animals, cats. İf the cats look healty and are friendly its a good neighbourhood 😀

[@Flowerz__]

How’d it go? Turkish lira is going way down right now

[@yusufkhan-rj7wp]

You are welcome

[@bonnajoyholiday5285]

We left Turkiye 5 days ago, we spent 3 months traveling the country. Now we are in Croatia but missing Turkiye already. Hope to be back after Switzerland.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Enjoy Croatia! Is beautiful there 😍 Turkey welcomes you soon! 🇹🇷

[@bonnajoyholiday5285]

@@BeryIstanbulTips Thank you!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

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[@blancadiaz7125]

OMG!!😱😪

[@istanbulportrait]

Ultra Force 95; 26-02-2022 (KDV'li) 16.77 TL/LT 12-03-2022 (KDV'li) 20.39 TL/LT

[@elyaly11]

Informative and well presented. Can't wait to visit Turkiye! Thanks for putting this video together. It's a wonderful effort 👌.

[@khalidrom]

I'm working as an electrical engineer in Saudi Arabia and taking 15600 riyals per month which is equivalent to 61000 lira ,salaries are very less in Turkey, better to move for business and not for job

[@sameeulhuda9114]

OMG This video is a gem! EXACTLY what I was looking for ❤

[@mazzislam]

Inshallah am coming there soon 🥰♥️! Love Istanbul, it will be my first time

[@brennamy]

Moving to Balat in a month! So excited! Just in time for the Tulip Festival. :)

[@mohamedsalem6014]

Just came back from Istanbul and your videos were of huge help to me, from Istanbul card to monuments and street food, thanks a lot for the greatest online travel insight about Turkey, wish if you can give us some insight about apartments prices over there.

[@Nkkn404]

Thank you Bery. Everything got so expensive lately. When you earn in Turkish Lira, it is really difficult to survive.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

It is! Unless your salary is good even earning in liras but unfortunately most Turkish barely earn above the minimum wage 😖 I truly wish the situation changes for good 🙏

[@yusufkhan-rj7wp]

unfortunately, life style of common people are getting down, wish it will improve soon inshaAllah

[@edasaydan507]

@Bery Istanbul Tips, thank you for your video, your comments are very realistic and neutral. I also love the way you pronounce Turkiye the correct way! Keep up the good work and all the best wishes from a Turkish lady who lives in another country :) I miss Istanbul so much!

[@stevegfromnc3482]

With Google Maps, an Istanbul Card and a little Turkish, you can go anywhere in Istanbul using public transport.

[@TravelingSoloLogs]

Great video Bery! thanks for the information!😃

[@johnboynton9029]

thank you so much! great video, very informative and well organized breakdown!!

[@mujahidhussain8815]

Thank you. Wonderful information. I enjoy your program from California.

[@biggim3265]

Thank you so much for this insightful info. Really helpful and so well presented!

[@frankde58]

hello we are american who moved to turkey in2021 both retired,we have a very small condo and no car if we were still living in the us our cost would be about 2500 usd a mo here in istanbul aisa side about 650-750 usd a mo no rent we own the flat

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Turkey is a great place for retirees! How have you felt in Istanbul?

[@frankde58]

@@BeryIstanbulTips wonderfull !the people are great and a lot of people speek english and we dont speek turkish but get things done .i would tell anyone with USD income to come to turkey at the same time i feel bad that the turkish people are hurting with the hig price for everything in TL

[@Bykv78]

How is the health system in Istanbul? I consider retired people would need access to good doctors and clinics.

[@Footballcornerworld]

@@Bykv78 money talks!!

[@finkuchu6421]

Thank you @Frank DeMarco for sharing your experience as well. Can I reach to you for more detail info on other stuffs.

[@market111]

Thanks berry you actually show the real side of Turkey you are awesome

[@khadijakhalid4851]

This is all I wanted to know, like seriously. I am in process of getting into university in istanbul. I did applied for scholarship but I don't know if I get it or how much it will be. So this video was exactly on point and covered everything one needs to know. Perfectly covered. Thank you so much ❤. Remember me in that I get accepted and with scholarship.

[@JunaidSalehHayat]

Which area of Istanbul and what is your room rent?

[@rozellas2210]

wow! which university are you willing to get accepted in? :)

[@radenakbar]

Did you apply for buslari? if yes, undergraduate is around 1000, masters is 1200ish and doctorates are 1800. Edit: Monthly stipend in Liras. It used to be high, but nowadays it's like eating popcorn... But if you get a public government Univ, I believe it would be better.

[@alimashrafi]

Good luck to you in your pursuit.

[@mashalnew4886]

Khadija khalid can you contact with me because if you are at turkey county i get admission in university i find a Pakistani girl who’s living at istambul city if you read my msg please contact with me

[@saleemakhtar87]

Lovely Vlog, good summary of all expenses, am considering moving from Canada...thanks for your information...

[@Danny-bbsrSingh]

Your information was very helpful although I would like to visit sometime in the near future! Istanbul, Antalya, Cappadocia!!!

[@benkim2016]

Dining out on international food is too expensive. The variety of fruits is limited. Go to small towns for cheaper food but alcohol is hard to find sometimes!!

[@keytyyoso3847]

Thank you bery for the detailed informative video 🤗👍. I have been there last March 2022 and yes it is very comfortable country to live in. I have travel company and starting to send again guests to Turkey from Indonesia. And I was teaching french language for 9 years in my country. I m thinking if one day I move to Turkey (Istanbul), I might find opportunity to teach french there. I m so glad also to know that you are also a foreign language teacher. Love from Indonesia, Bery 🤗🇮🇩

[@Anonymouse166]

Great information. Here’s what I would add or summarize for food needs. Buy your daily basic groceries from BIM/A101/ŞOK. Twice a month Migros/ carrfour for better selection of cheeses/international foods/ wines etc. When possible open produce market especially in warmer months for better quality vegetables and fruits that you may not find in supermarkets. And finally, Never buy your meats from supermarket. Always better quality at butcher shops as they trim extra fat and skin and slice as needed.

[@khalidshaikhmuhammad272]

Wonderful information, and appreciate for deep details, thanks.

[@hgworldtour]

Very informative Bery, love these types of videos. Hope you are both well! :)

[@mertc162]

12 days ago, 1 dollar was 13.82 TL. Currently 14.81 TL. Shoe I bought for 450 TL in December are currently 1000 TL. The laptop I bought 2 months ago for 11000 TL is now 14000 TL. The economy here sucks these days.

[@azizsipahi8332]

Evet hayat pahalandı ama bugünlerde pazar fiyatları yüzde 50 düşmüş.Bugün alışveriş yaptım .Biliyor musun arkadaşım.Paran olupta alamamak daha kötü.Bizde hiç olmazsa pahalı ama çok şükür her şeye ulaşabiliyoruz.

[@MrDeth777]

interesting, seems like you can do some "trading" with the economy... even buying and selling dollars to TL or buying it accordingly the scenario...

[@mancornd.4626]

Great information. Love Istanbul but live in Miami now. Maybe when I retire I can move there .Cheers!

[@kittmiller2212]

you have a very educational channel, and it's fascinating

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Thank you’ 🙏

[@oraclemedia9266]

Salaam alaikum ve merhaba! U are doing great content! Thank u! I really LOVE ESTANBUL very much, so much so that I am thinking about moving to Estanbul, inshAllah!

[@niyilivesinLondon-bm6ds]

Thank you so much for this content, its value and very helpful. Appreciate your kind effort

[@asiy2283]

Thanks for your wonderful information about Turkey. I always visit Istanbul and I was planning to buy an apartment with security but still I don't know which area will be suitable for me.

[@mila4262]

Hola Bery, cómo es la situación laboral en estos momentos? Qué tan fácil o difícil es encontrar trabajo y obtener el permiso? Gracias

[@mariahangolaellen836]

no vengas a Turquia. todo esta dificil ya no quieren dar residencia ni contratos de trabajo a los extranjeros y estan arrestando y deportando a muchos extranjeros, nosotros que estamos en turquia estamos buscando la manera de salir de este infierno. Por favor no vengas😢😪

[@soffsoff6574]

Very interesting video, thank you! I have a question maybe you could help me out: how about renting apartment with a pet? Is this normally allowed or will it restrict your search results a lot? As i have 2 cats, i'm also wondering about the cost of vets there. Do you have any idea about the price of some general treatments like check up, some basic vaccines etc? Many thanks& take care!

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Is very easy finding flats allowing cats since mostly everybody has cats here 😂 The price for the check ups will depend a lot of the area you live and the vet, the more expensive the area is, the more you’ll pay for a check up. In our case, now we are paying about 550-600 TL for our cat’s check up (vaccine, parasite, etc). Also cat’s food has been getting more and more expensive every time, now we are paying for a 10KG bag or Purina Pro Plan almost 800 TL, Royal Canin is almost 1,000 TL, last year for the same we were paying 350-400 TL.

[@tzukhi]

@@BeryIstanbulTips you are so helpful sharing this info! Thanks!

[@sevinjhidayat2977]

@@BeryIstanbulTips 800 TL for 10kg Purina is expensive indeed. We pay $20 CAD (under 300TL) for 8kg Purina. But your vet cost is great.

[@abc8030]

Hello, thanks for your video. Can you also shed some insight on healthcare.

[@khalidrom]

If someone spend all his/her salary for rent and commodities in a country then what is the point to live there, after all saving is very important

[@touringthecitywalking9209]

Just finished watching the whole video, Liked, and Subscribed. Great information and you have covered them very nicely. Now, I am starting to watch your other videos. Thanks.

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Glad it was helpful!

[@River-qm2ue]

I live in CA and your prices in Istanbul definitely much cheaper then CA..I love Istanbul and I wish I can live there

[@nizarnabhan7573]

Not bad $540/Monthly low Budget you don't have live in Istanbul is expensive, with this price I move tomorrow but I doing my home work but thank you very much.

[@finkuchu6421]

Thank you girl! This is very informative 💗

[@juliobrodriguez3919]

Great help!! Thanks!

[@bilalmalik56]

Very Very informative and appreciate your hard work.

[@ayeshamehar]

Your voice is so beautiful

[@mirela4736]

Thank you sooo much for this video.Im planning to move

[@arporntomaino7509]

Good video as always ❤

[@Shobyw]

Very informative! Thanks

[@neelufarhashmi569]

Hi I am visiting Istanbul in September. If you could suggest some good optic stores around sultan hamet. I planned to get a pair of prescription glasses. Thanks

[@yorkhunt1251]

I met some foreign women in Turkey who were doing short-term work there without a work permit.

[@variosworld]

Hi Thank u so much for awasome nd interesting information about cost living in turkey. Please I need to know how it cost classes for Spanish mouthly?.thanks

[@AiNendenTriana]

Gracias, Berry. Useful tips.

[@lodhi589]

Very informative thanks lady from Orlando Florida

[@Torchwoodla]

You forgot to mention about various insurance need. Also another problem with apartment’s many don’t have gas so only form of heating is air conditioner.

[@MrAriish]

Being in mogadishu we already paiying up up to $700 while we own our home because food is out of control and transportation too and we use only US dollar

[@jamilamil6424]

😮

[@MariaJesus-wv5or]

Muy interesante el vídeo!!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼, Y un buen trabajo, Enhorabuena, saludos desde España 🇪🇸

[@JamMaul]

I'm crime rate is low compared to usa which is getting out of hand because of police officers are quite quitting these days and are underfunded in some states.

[@Ukhtmuminah]

Hey Bery, can I buy the blue transportation card for 11 days holiday in istanbul?

[@Okayletsgo24]

Great info Bery my new friend in Istanbul. Cheers

[@emug1724]

Very important information you bring to us.Thanks 🥰🥰🥰🙏🙏🙏🙏🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

[@yusufkhan-rj7wp]

@Bery your video is very informative and to the point.

[@yusufkhan-rj7wp]

expacts are organising Eid get together, would you or other expacts you know, would like to be a part of it, with family.

[@lellapadrona8799]

Merci beaucoup pour tous ces précieux renseignements. J’aimerai vivre en Turquie 6 mois de l’année puisque je suis à la retraite. J’adorais vivre à Bebek et je n’ai aucune idée de combien cela pourrait coûter par mois de loyer. Je recherche un appartement meublé avec un salon et une chambre. Pouvez-vous me dire s’il est facile de trouver ce genre d’habitation et me donner un prix approximatif ? Merci encore pour vos vidéos qui me rendent vraiment service.

[@izrelli]

Un placer ver tus videos. Saludos desde España

[@wz2994]

Hi I m considering migrating to Turkey. I would be very grateful if you ket me know of the asian areas to live in Turkey plus where there ia more asian markets to visit pls.

[@vanhalen45]

Like the other commenters here I want to thank Bery (is that her name?) for a wonderfully detailed cost of living video. Excellent work and very informative. I have a question, ...how are things going now in terms of costs in 2023 ?

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

Hi! Thank you so much! Here is the video for 2023 :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKuQqImHbbxpptU

[@likedontcostmoney5595]

Cheap affordable tailor for shirts/suite possible to get recommendation also area is good enough

[@gif24gt60]

Which is cheaper Istanbul or Buenos Aires?

[@zakariyakanny4489]

You are good in explanation 👍🏿

[@leyvincastillo6635]

Great information!

[@Monayem-Clips]

Thank you for this valuable video ♥️

[@testingaccount5867]

I live in ankara and own a house. Family of 4. No car, monthly experience 900 dollars.

[@oliverturk3068]

your accent is sooooo cuuutteee

[@bluebloodsarah]

great video, thank you for the effort ❤️

[@theobstacleisthepath]

thanks for the informative video. How do you find a good realtor?

[@footballfirst7512]

If I come to turkey in a tourist visa can I change that to work visa ?..pls reply

[@MUHBEEN]

Hi. Good video. You did not mention cost of healthcare

[@robertbl7500]

Hi 👋 Great information! Thanks!

[@hashimfinancials]

Good And informative Video, IF any one is doing online work like he his freelancer and if he live in Turkey what is the rate of tax for his income from online work to outside countries of turkey

[@awildahernandez129]

Berys 4000 Turkish lira is about $300 US dollars a month for rent?

[@Toetagman]

You didn't mention whether the salaries you stated are weekly, monthly or yearly?

[@sniri786]

JazakAllah 🎉

[@AbdulRehman-rc3hd]

THANKS. FOR. GOOD. INFORMATION

[@zakariyakanny4489]

How to convert the housing App to English please

[@syedsabir1234]

Excellent dear👍

[@Spiderhip]

As a Citizen of Istanbul. I would recommend only the districs that she suggested. Not just beceause of the transportation. Actually, there is public transportation is almost anywhere in Istanbul. And still there is 4-5 metro lines are in progress. Bus lines in everwhere. So I don't agree with that part. I'm talking about social-economical levels of the districs. For example, there is Esenyurt district. Almost become an Arabic district. All the low level refrugees from Syria went to there. Even half of the signs turned into arabic. And you would most likely get robbed or stabbed in a year maximum.(not joking, everyday it's on the news, people get stabbed, killed, shops getting robbed. But for example the Kadiköy, is one of the safest, highly educated, cultered, rich districts in the city. You can't probably even find a district like this in europe easily. There are bicycle roads, roller skaters, high tech scooters or stuff like that. Lots of billard, bowling, tennis, basketball, ice skating, cinemas, well known brands for shopping etc places. But ofc it's more expensive than other districts. A 3+1 around 90m2 furnished rent flat in a central position in Kadiköy 750$. And you can live medicore with another 750$. With just 1500$ you can live in a very highly educated, high class district for your whole life. If you would like a better, bigger home, there is no end ofc. You can find a flat for 1500$, or even if you'd prefer to see the sea from your big living room on your flat, than prices go up to 3000$ for rent in Kadıköy. If you're planning to spend your time in luxurious restorants, cafes, bars everyday, than you would need 3000$ more ofc. But in total with 1500$ you can have a life and oppurtunities that you can't have in most of the europe or usa. If you have money, you can even hire a good personel translator for 500$ per month. Like an asistant.

[@Spiderhip]

By the way I can help you, if you have any questions. Cuz choosing a city is easy. Choosing a district is the hard part. For example in the future I'm planning to move to Antalya. Even as a Turkish citizen I didn't know where to live in Antalya. I had been there for holidays a lot of time but being in there and living in there are totally different things. So I searched more and learnt that there is only Fener district in Antalya which is comparable to Kadiköy. So I put my target to there.

[@arifkaheri9187]

So Commendable video🌹👍. Me too planning to shift to Istanbul . May God help me. Ameen

[@KennyLamTravel]

Hi, Thanks for all the videos you made.. I plan to come back and visit Istanbul in May... seems like the hotel prices are up! Is it because of the inflation caused by the value of Lira? Thanks.

[@KrazyKittyTailz]

Thank you, very informative video.

[@miantanveer8939]

Hello! I really like your video. Thank you very much I would like my daughter to go to a medical university in Turkey. Could you expand on how expensive that would be? There’s Hacettepe Uni in Ankara and the tuition numbers are very confusing online.

[@JamMaul]

I had a question can you live comfortably in 500 usd for food n utilities not rent. Because I'll probably consider buying.

[@jayeakintola6372]

Excellent content! Just what I wanted. I am planning of moving to Turkey to live for a couple of years and I have a 4 year old son. Please can you advise on the cost of child care like nanny in Istanbul? Thanks!

[@editakovacheva412]

Thanks for your work! Very helpful! What about the taxi transportation? Are they safe for a solo traveler woman? Can you recomend a taxi comp., please?! TIA

[@Largo5441]

Safe no problem , but taxi be careful

[@yusufkhan-rj7wp]

safe, no problem.

[@annush3880]

Thank you for taking time for us and give an informed and very valuable advice. I have question ; my husband and I have 5 dogs, old and gentle and well educated. I^ve heard that the People of Turkey are extremely kind to dogs, but I've also heard that the governmnent has recently set up a very agressive "no dogs" and stray dog killing policy. Please, could you tell me more about the situation for dogs in Turkey and Istanbul ? Thank you very very much ! Anushka

[@BeryIstanbulTips]

That policy as far as I know and according to what was shown on TV news, people owning a dog of certain races (pitbulls, etc) need to be registered to keep control of them in case of any accident. This is because some dogs without a leash attacked some people in the street. Unfortunately thanks to irresponsible and stu** people walking their pets without a leash others are paying for that specially stray doggies :( As long as your beautiful doggies aren’t pit-bull or any similar race, you won’t have to register them or anything but to be more sure, once you arrive here, you can ask any vet near your place, there they’ll be able to help you and update you with the necessary procedures. 🙏

[@annush3880]

@@BeryIstanbulTips Thank you very much for your kind answer. I do agree with you, stray dogs, these "innocents of the innocents" shouldn't have to pay for the stupidity of some irresponsible humans. My dogs are all rescued from Romania streets and deadly dog pound and they are lovely guys... I just fear to bring them in a place where people or authorities are not kind to them. Thank you very much again and take good care .

[@istanbulportrait]

@@annush3880 Stray dogs in Turkey can be two meters tall. unfortunately this week a 10 year old girl lost her leg, kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYiwXql8qLWaptE and a university student died in the same week because of stray dogs! kzbin.info/www/bejne/anmumYeebr2Sma8 And finally, people are very angry and are looking for the responsible of these events!

[@djib77]

Thank you for your wonderful video. Very informative and realistic. I was thinking visiting Turkey to get some dental work. I live in the US and am torn to move between Malaysia and Brazil. Seeing your video you added one country dilemma to my bucket list. I heard that Turkey was cheap but the cost of living you mentioned is unbelievable barato. Gracias usted.

[@muhammadsajid5898]

Thank you so much, very well explained… me and my fiancé are from london and would like to move to Turkey, our biggest problem is job and accommodation..?

[@DarkSideOfTheGame22]

It’s a good plan for retiree’s it is cheap for some of us

[@sideshow00]

Great breakdown