THE TRUTH why we LEFT TURKEY. Ups and Downs of living in Turkey
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00:00 Intro. Why we are leaving Turkey. Our plans for the future.
02:00 Pros & Cons
02:13 What we liked about living in Turkey #1
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10:12 Why did we decide to leave Turkey #1
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I am a Turkish citizen, the hyper-inflation that has increased recently has made living conditions difficult, I understand you very well. I'm sorry you left us, I wish you a nice healthy day, goodbye 🤗❤
Thank you! I hope it will get better for Turkish people.
@@OlgaProGoingPlaces for everyone all over the world.
Hi, could you help me with some information about Istanbul ?
You should leave to, unless you enjoy inhaling constant cigarettes, and toxic fumes
It is around the world happening because USA is fighting with Russia so we r all paying for it without our money and lives
I live in Istanbul and can tell that Turkey getting very expencive in last 12 months , my rent got up by 300% in last 6 months its just insane 🤯
@@Hannadayflo thank you 😊
It is illegal for your landlord to do this according to Turkish law. Please inform yourself and don't accept this anymore.
I spent $ 30,000 in 3 weeks in Hawaii, $1,000 for a month in Mexico and $1,000 for 3 months in Turkey.
My best times were in Turkey, then Mexico then Hawaii. Odd, isn't it ?
Your story got ridiculous when you got to the part about living for 3 months on $1000. Even locals don’t live on the low amount of money, let alone international tourists who claim the were spending $1000 a week….sounds like an exaggeration to me.
@@jamesbrown9721 you are right its impossible to live 1000dolar for 3months.
@@jamesbrown9721 I was living in an RV at Ulu Deniz when there was nothing to buy there.
No rent. No expenses but local food.
@@jamesbrown9721 $1000 equals to 18.600 TL ÷ 3= 6.200 TL is a good amount to live for a month in a big city and even much better in smaller cities away from tourist areas.
@@angelosliotscos8405 Ölü Deniz is a hot spot tourist destination and it is expensive for local people. You did good with $1000 🤑
I just spent 6-7 weeks in Turkey. Your information (videos) is very good and accurate for people wishing to travel there. It definitely helped with what to expect. I can understand it being a hard decision to leave (for the time being) as it is a wonderful people and culture. Thanks for what you do!
Glad it was helpful!
My family moved to Antalya and we are still living here, it has been 6 months now. I agree with all the positives that you mentioned, and since we bought our home we do not have to face some of the negatives you talked about. Its been very easy settling in here and people in the neighbourhood are very kind and friendly, even though we are the only brown skinned people around this whole area it seems 😅I really enjoyed your videos, especially since you also lived in Antalya it was nice to see videos of what we now consider "our" city. Sad to see you leave, but look forward to your new adventures.
Thank you for your support and we wish you all the best. Rene
6 months is too early to make any kind of conclusion, lets deal with inflation which is hurting everyone day to day life. let the first renewal of your STRP come then after that your views will change. 🤣
@@kelvinkamau9248 I see that you are the kind of person that wishes other people bad luck. I hope you learn to live better.
@@scarletlin3608 better to face the reality, instead of sitting with closed eyes.
read the comment of above racist guy after translation then u will realise whats reality.
Turkey has all what everyone needs. Beaches, sunny , excellent infrastructures & health service.
Yeah for tourists!
Greece have more and better Trust me
@@dimitrakapa4887 Turkey is one of the leading countries in the health sector, even for rich countries it's hard to compete with that. Greece has great islands and food. But you can't find the diversity and the infrastructure in Greece that Turkey has to offer.
@@dimitrakapa4887 cidden mi bütün dünya tıp için buraya geliyor. Bir çok boktan şeyimiz var ama hayır tıp sektörü rakipsiz denecek kadar gelişmiştir
@@dimitrakapa4887 more what ?
Thank you very much for providing your advice and information about living in Turkey as it helped me to plan ahead before going to Turkey. I wish you guys the best with your move.
Thanks!
You two are amazing! Whenever I watched one of your videos, it was always professionally produced. You are informative, humorous at times and extremely generous with your time. I understand your reasons for leaving Turkey. The country is going through a lot economically and politically and that impacts everyone, locals and foreigners. It is a shame because Turkey is a wonderful country. I wish you well in your adventures. Stay safe and in touch. I will remain a faithful supporter of your next journey. All the best!
Thank you so much for your kind words and support! I agree that Turkey indeed is a wonderful country!
@@OlgaProGoingPlaces thank u on provide info;;;
Hey Olga & Rene! Love your videos, made with so much passion, hardwork & transparency. The authenticity makes them special. ☺️
I think you guys are in Vietnam and probably in Da nang. The beach feels similar the ones we saw in Da nang. We visited Vietnam in a May and fell in love with the country after falling in love with Turkey when we visited in 2019. Our two fav countries. You also met Rene in Vietnam and you mentioned in your vlog that you're revisiting your next country so could be Vietnam. ☺️
Kedves Olga és Rene.nagyon sajnálom hogy elhagyjátok ezt a csodálatos országot.Örök szerelmem Törökország nekünk is a férjemmel.a nyugdíjas éveinket mi is itt tervezzük.sok sikert a továbbiakhoz.és sok szuper videót az új lakhelyen ??Thaiföldön??puszi Éva and Jozef from Hungary❤️❤️
@Burçin Bircan Budapesten élek
Outstanding! Very Informative!!
In my opinion, settling in Turkey should be made a little bit more difficult. I respect tourists or expats, but you know that as the demand for real estate increases, housing prices increase, rents increase and agricultural lands become more expensive and open for constructions,which makes arable lands more expensive.
I respect input from locals. I know rental price hike is hurting them.
That's a bummer. Things in the world are changing SO, SO FAST. For example, Turkey's economy has been struggling with 80% inflation and, just everywhere else skyrocketing energy cost. However Turkey just made a FANTASTIC economic arrangement with Russia. And it's a HUGE GAME CHANGER. Turkey will become THE distribution hub for Europe and Asia for Russian gas and oil. This deal has far reaching implications, should enrich turkey and completely turn around it's economy, not to mention reducing energy cost and thus inflation.
and the US will not dare start a war with Turkey. or wil they? hard to tell the crazy don't stop.
We don't need Russian gas anymore
Sorry to see you leave from Turkey. During your travels, you always provided useful insight into this country, thanks for that. And oh yes, my ikamet renewal went without any problems, no need for a certain amount of money to be placed in a bank. What is new though is that they register all fingerprints in the foreigners office. Take care, safe travels.
Thanks for this video. Very informative. Well balanced and nicely presented. 🤗👍
Best of luck. I am sure I will still use your channel as a resource for Antalya!
I live with my daughter in Kadikoy, Istanbul. We just renewed our residency permits for another year and had no problems. I wasn't asked about our plans though I had heard this might happen. The one piece of advice that I took was to deposit 80,000 TL into my Turkish bank account. This was just for me; it wasn't necessary to deposit money for my daughter.
Do we need to have alot of deposit on our bank account?
nice you are lucky
@@anisaendah I don't know if it made a difference in my case, but I think it helped. Once the bank gives you a statement saying how much you have in your account, you can start spending it. You don't have to keep a balance of at least 80,000 lira.
@@rogermichaelwillis6425 oh I see. I was thinking to stay in Istanbul after visited there last July. But l searched that a lot of residency permit request were rejected especially if the visa is visa travel (and for now I only can use it). And after watching Olga’s video I can related to it, because my friend also has similar problems.
As foreigner?
You both are amazing!!! Sure I'll continue following your videos cause they are very useful and you show us the real life in this world. Kisses from Brazil and good luck wherever you go guys!😘🌹
Thank you for the support!
@@OlgaProGoingPlaces you're welcome 🌹😘
Great. Can wait to hear about your new adventures and recommendations on a possible "forever home". Enjoy. Miss you
Thank you!
Another excellent, informative video. I will continue to look forward to hearing about next adventure.
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Thank you both for the contributions of Turkish tourisme, you are always welcome
I am personally so sad to hear your departure from Turkey because you seemed very happy and in a way well settled in it.However,the latter part of your video I found it a bit disturbing,to say the least.As you know,I have been following your videos in Turkey for quite sometime with the aim to educate myself of life in Antalya for a possible relocation and you’ve been an excellent source of information in this regard.
I feel very unsettled in my way of thinking now if it would be a good idea for this move considering the unforeseen legal challenges that one could come against in the future.That is a major consideration to take into account before uprooting and resettling. Anyway,Turkey is a lovely country,friendly people and has delicious food and thanks to you both for bringing it to our attention.
Good Luck in your next adventure.
Thanks for the work you did in Turkiye
We loved having you in Turkey. Hope you come back again
Thank you!
Great information and video series. Thanks!
Thank you for the support!
Thanks for the Information
Great information especially about the phone i use for everything, never would have imagined 😮
Wow! thanks for your detailed video,so informative and helpful...all the best in your discovering of other countries until you find a place to live permanently.Welcome to Malawi (Africa), you will never be disappointed to live here.😊
Hi you guys. I will always follow your adventures. I just came back from 2 weeks in Antalya getting dental implants and I owe so much to you for helping me navigate this city and thank you for all your information and tips. I am back in Canada now and will return to Antalya in April. Good luck and safe travels.
Thanks!
Where did u do yr implant and how much did it cost
I will be there in my hometown in April too after years
@@djkhan6085 many foreigners come to Türkiye for dental, medical and other operations. Just make sure that they are professionals.
@@djkhan6085 2000 dolar mal olur komple
You made a good decision! Congratulations !
Nice video❤ thank you ,,,Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Good luck in your new adventure!
Thank you so much for the honest insights. For someone who has lived abroad and can no longer afford to live in the U.S. and deal with all the crime and social decline what you provide is of great value and much appreciated. Having spent a good bit of time in Asia I look forward to your your upcoming adventures and insights!
Same reasons why I left the US over a year ago, and the inflation and crime has gotten worse
It’s just the energy in America for me that I don’t like. My area doesn’t have crime but its so boring and stressful. Maybe if you want to have fun you can easily spend $ 100,000 a year, but I would rather just save. I like the mentality of Turks and middle easterners better than the mentality of Americans too. People are more free in certain ways.
Social decline? What is that supposed to mean. I don’t see anymore social decline in America than when I was growing up in the 70s and 80s. In fact, the country was a lot more dangerous back then, and the stats prove it. The ones complaining the loudest about crime in the US usually don’t live in the areas and cities where crime is happening. Crime is usually a function of media hype in America. The US is still a very safe country. The problem with the US is the high cost of real-estate It’s great if you’re a homeowner, but not so great if your a renter. Turkey is a better value if you’re not earning local wages. Remember, they have a 100% a year inflation rate. America’s is 8% If you think you have it bad, try being a Turkish wage earner.
@@jamesbrown9721 no foreigner wants to earn turkish wage, I did my summer job there but to own a business is great.
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Very good video. Wish you all the best where you going. Very useful information.🎉
All the best luck to you lovely couple. Really enjoyed all your informative videos. Take care
Thanks so much!
That was the same reason why I moved from Antalya but hope all situation with inflation will be stabilise in this year and I am very wishing to come back in this spring-summer because nevertheless of high raising up prices for rent and permanent living difficulties to live in such a beautiful city with warm weather , nice people and sea 🌊 around it’s amazing ❤
Good luck on your new venture.I enjoyed your Turkey vlogs.Are you in Bulgaria ??I will watch to find out !
Best of luck wherever you go ♥
thanks!
Thanks for the info🛫🛬
Very informative
Living on a income of foreign currency is way easier. I have lived in Türkiye for 9 years now. There are many pluses like you guys mentioned. I agree with almost everything you guys mentioned. Great content. Thanks for the review.
@@CBEACH I have dual citizenship but as for my son who’s 19 now “only United States citizen” it’s the same song and dance just renewing his visa every two years. It’s a hassle every time. So far he has been a student but gave himself a gap year and in fact I have to renew his visa next month.
Wishing you all the best in all your future adventures.
Thank you!
Great summary.
I just left Turkey because my holiday was over and it was hard! I can only imagine how hard it was for you both after so long. We are seriously considering buying a place there though so will be back in spring ;)
are the places ou t there cheap? with or without a mortagge
There are still deals to be had and compared to any western city dead cheap. Prices have been going up a lot though over the past year. We’re going back in September so hope not too much
@@freshnelly im goign there this week any advice im going to stay at etifalia resort
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If you have a monthly income of 3000 dollars, Turkey is heaven.
Very true 🙂
What about 2000$ lol
If you have foreign pension or currency the inflation in Turkey should not be as noticeable if you just exchange your currency once a month into Turkish currency , over time you should be okay
@@JS-jh4cy How do people feel about Americans? The more I am been looking at places to retire the more benefits I have seen in Turkey - Beautiful, Country, good Infrastructure, good Hospitals, Oceans, etc....
Turkiye is indeed a very beautiful country, but in the recent years it became almost impossible to get a residency permit, unless you are married to a local/have a job there
I love your insights to other countries, I was in Tbilissi and right now I am in Antalya. Looks light we have a similar taste. My guess is that you are in Vietnam now.
Spain.
Good luck!🍀
Waiting for your videos.
Thanks!
Yes, I discovered that when, AFTER I wrote you, I looked at you main page and saw where you currently are. An interesting fact that we discovered travelling was we went to Thailand first in 1992 and returned in 2012 to find it completely changed with development. That was interesting enough, but we then went to Cambodia in 2013 and remarked that Cambodia in 2013 was more like Thailand in 1992. We would like to return to Cambodia now and see how much it has changed.
Hope you enjoyed your time.
About residence permit requirements, Turkish people are extremely annoyed because for really short period of time too many foreigners started to relocate into Turkey with easy residence permit and kind of invaded some cities. Rent prices skyrocketed especially in Antalya, Istanbul and Izmır due to foreigners. Approximate number of foreigners including asylum seekers, illegal immigrants and legally long-term residence is 14-15 millions. So that's gigantic number. From now on, I don't think anybody can easily get residence permit except tourist visa.
What you will say about inflation , is it also because of foreigners
In this comment you sound like you are from our country and I don't know if you are Turkish or not, but I will add a few things here.
You said many things such as uncontrolled immigrants etc... Those are the problems which we need to deal with. (I mean our leaders & ministers need to deal.)
These are not foreigners' problems(at least in general for now it is not their problems, but when they become citizens, do business, and start getting affected deeply and feel the way locals feel, then they will jump on the same boat or they will just look for a new destination.)
Some of them cannot buy homes in their countries or some find it so expensive and they look for alternative methods, basically everyone's reasons are different (some buy to live, some buy to invest and so on...) That is why they take advantage of our country's current situation (sad to say even this in here, but that is the unfortunate reality.)
They did the same thing in Asian countries or in Latin America and examples can vary as well.
Yes, they come here and spend their money on things and existing problems grow. (Especially rent and housing prices are at crazy levels in the biggest cities.)
But the main idea, we cannot blame them for coming here and buying places in our country. In the basic concept, they want to have their place and also want to enjoy this wonderful country. I am sure if that was the case for us, some people would move to other countries, take advantage of the strong currency, live and experience other cultures, live in a better climate, and enjoy their life as they wish.
If that is the only problem, then selling any property to foreigners should be banned. The other things should be dealing with inner problems such as the economy, education systems, uncontrolled immigrant problem & uncontrolled/unregistered war escapers, and many more to add in here....
But still when we think of the country's current situation, selling any property to foreigners should be forbidden as soon as possible by the rulers of the country. (One major example, Canada banned foreigners from buying residential property for 2 years.)
On the other hand, I hope all the visiting people, and who are living for short or long term (new possible locals) here can enjoy their time as much as possible and have a wonderful experience in our country. Greetings!
Can I still purchase and hold on to the property for 5 years to get residency? Can it be any price property? Does it need to be 100% paid up front or can I have a mortgage?
@@selahattinsongur9620 Selling property and citizenship must be banned and cancelled. Another is thing residence permit via renting a place, that's the dumbest thing for sure. Which other country gives residence permit just by renting a place?
We can blame foreigners for sure. Coming here illegal ways that's not I can tolerate. Coming here for purpose of saving money and crowding cities like hell, taking advantages of bad economic situation and make people's life harder is not acceptable. That's colonialism in individual level.
@@IowaLanguages No.
I understand the reasoning why you guys left.. A full years rent is insane .. Good to be fluid and flexible in the world today. Thinking either Thailand or Malaysia? Look forward to seeing your next adventure. 🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍
Thank you for the support! It is always (a) good (feeling) indeed to be able to be fluid and adaptive 🙂
I feel sad you have to leave turkey and i pray you come back soon and purchase your own apartment best of good luck for your future God bless you thanks a lot for your all wounderful videos💐💐💐💐💐💐
Look forward to hear about your Asia travels, best of luck 😜👍👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
I think you're in Vietnam right now. I love to see your adventures in South East Asia. Loved to see your video's from Turkeye. We've been to Antalya this year, but only for a few days. We hope to return there, but want to explore more of the world as wel.
Hey Olga & Rene! I had earlier commented that I think you guys are in Da nang but after seeing today's community post, I am pretty sure you are in Danang. The picture is most likely from Linh Ung Pagoda (monkey mountain) or Marble Mountain.
I love your videos :)
Have watched every video and some multiple times as they are so relaxing. Eagerly waiting for the next video!! :)
Thanks for the support!!
bro prices in Turkey regardless the inflation if you are earning USD IT DOES NOT MATTER.. IT WILL BE CHEAPER
How come? All the rents in Antalya doubled in USD in one year
Total crap! Cheese. Milk. Electronics. Alcohol. Even Eggs and much more are more expensive than many parts of Europe.
Then you can go you can be sure we wont miss you
@@fgdgdg7201 and there lies the problem with Turkiye. Greed!
I totally agree with you about inflation,. I live in Mexico and I live on the peso now. You can't help but compare the difference.
The agents and especially the landlords have started to ask full year rent that's because the landlords had many issues related to the foreigners about even though they agreed to rent an apartment for like 3 months, the foreigners just began to disappear and neither they paid nor they stayed in the apartments as they agreed in their contracts.That's why the local people had to bring protection measures for themselves and they started to ask the rent as an up front and for a long term. We also have de facto but unnamed housing crisis for a few years. The demand is really high and the supply can't catch up to it due to the currency crisis. Because the construction costs also became unreasonable prices.
Thank you for explaining, since this is unfamiliar Inthe USA to pay 1 year in advance.
I was asked for $7000 up front and he said if I don’t get the permit, the money is non refundable.
I own my own home in America, what they landlords are asking is MORE than my mortgage and bills.
It would be INSANE to stay in Turkey and pay $2000 USD a month in rent.
I will stay my 3 months and depart
Good luck in your new adventure. Making dreams
Thanks! We made this video back in October, travelled through Asia and now staying in Vietnam
You guys are fun
Thanks guys, good stuff. Looking fwd to asia
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Enjoy SEAsia. Did you find a cheap flight from Istanbul to Bangkok? What airline did you fly with to Thailand? Thx
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I have traveled to about 20 different countries and lived in many different places. A friend of mine suggested I visit Colombia, and now I am here permanently. I still travel occasionally, but Colombia is home. I am constantly investigating other countries (that's how I found your videos) but I cannot find a place I prefer to Colombia. Everybody has different criteria, but it seems that Colombia has something for everyone. I wish you all the best in your travels and your search.
Thank you! One day we will find our own “Colombia”. Who knows, maybe it is actual Colombia! Let’s see what the future will bring :)
Isn't safety an issue there? Are you able to go out at night by urself?
@@arandomhandsomeman7725 He cannot answer because he was kidnapped and held for ransom.
His family paid... but that was the end of it.
Interesting comment. how do you earn money in colombia? I would also like to come to Colombia. I like South America very much
I m now living in eskisehir since Dec 21 last year and for personal reason I hv to leave Turkey with no choice and my last month leaving in Dec. In order to apply for a resident visa I hv purchased an apartment then on the day of appointment with immigration I was told that the property price is not upto their standard, should be 75000 USD or more
Your video is informative, honest,and " real"!
Im visiting turkey in the fall for first time. Ive lived in mexico for four years, and rent, inflation on a similar track. If i were younger id chase the best cost of living! But know that costs never stsy fixed anywhere. Just live below your means as much as possible,and youll protect yourself!!❤❤❤
Have a great time in Turkey!
I was in Antalya for a month(middle of May to Middle of June). I enjoyed it. Then I visited Ukraine, Moldova and Albania for several months. Now I am in the Philippines. I am looking forward to visiting Vietnam, Cambodia and Thailand.
Thats great, comparing all countries, which country is the best with less cost of living?
@@Number1Contendor India is the best
Je crois que l’inflation est pour le monde 🌎 entier la situation n’est facile nulle part merci pour votre partage ❤🍀🌎🇧🇪
Bonsoir chéri, j’espère que tu vas bien ? Je pensais à toi je me demandais si tu avais fini ta journée ? Je t’aime 🫶 et j’ai mauvais pour toi je me sens inutile maintenant je vais écrire moins sur les réseaux sociaux tu te fais agresser par des gens mauvais qui te tirent vers le bas mais je ne répond pas même si je suis en colère on ne s’attaque pas à ceux que j’aime 🫶 moi c’est plus pour dire ce que je ressens dans l’amour inconditionnel maintenant je vais faire dodo je t’adore 😍 mon bébé d’amour c’est tout les jours la même chose je garde confiance tu me connais mieux que quiconque je t’envoie plein d’amour d’espoir de la tendresse du réconfort et courage je suis heureuse d’être dans ton cœur ♥️ et t’as vie virtuelle bisous et câlins 🫂 Isabelle y love you m’y love ! Merci 🙏 🫶♥️♥️♥️♥️💋💋💋💋😍🥰🦋😘💘💘🧲🔥❤️🔥🧲🇧🇪🇬🇧🇹🇷🫂♥️💋
Bonjour David chéri, tu vas bien ? Cela fait 2 ans hier que tu ne me donnes plus de tes nouvelles 📰 j’aimerais beaucoup que tu me dises la vérité, je t’aime et je veux savoir et comprendre ta situation ? Merci de partager avec moi tu me réconfortes et tu me manques beaucoup mais je souffre en silence. Comment est-ce que je peux changer les choses entre nous deux ? Je ne veux pas te perdre je ne veux que toi dans ma vie est-ce que tu peux comprendre ça ? Je reste positive et confiante dans l’avenir bébé d’amour je t’adore 😍 je t’embrasse bisous câlins d’amour j’aimerais que ce soit concret et quotidien tendresse réconfort mon cœur ♥️ je pense à toi y love You darling This is promis you ! Merci 🙏 🌸🍀🐞🫂🕊️🫶♥️♥️♥️♥️💋💋💋💋🔥😘😍👨☀️🇧🇪🌎🇬🇧🇹🇷🥰😊🌟👍
Comments for reason #5 I am also Vegan & Glüten Free….Istanbul, Antayla, and Izmir have the best options for that diet. You just have to search for Glütensiz. There are quite a few options surprisingly. In the smaller towns in Turkey there are limited options.
Ikamet first time may require a travel plan (very likely). But it doesn't state being needed on renewal on their website - nor have I seen any renewal being asked for it locally (I am in Kadıköy).
I ve lived in the US quite some time..there is no place on earth like Turkey especially for the past 20 years. Love you Turkey
I bought an appartment in Izmir in early February of 2022. This was just days before the Ukraine war started. It was at a very decent price. Prices have since then skyrocketed and my investment has at a minimum doubled in value. I will be visiting Turkey in July of this year with family including our little baby. It will be very interesting to see what the vibes are in Turkey.
Good luck for your next adventure .. i am sure you ll be back in Turkey soon :) 🙋🏻♂️
Thank you!
I look forward to living in Turkey for next 2 years! I’ll be in Ankara…I like hiking in mountains and hills with my sons, hope there’s some nice hikes around.
Also I’m learning to speak a little Turkish…hope I can get around with English tho.
Hi, thanks for your video, can you tell me, will my smartphone also get locked, if I use my German sim card with my German smartphone? Or only when you put a Turkish sim card in the smartphone? Greetings and good luck!
Good luck with your new journey, my guess is that you are in Indonesia 💙💙
i lived here from 3 years, now prices of commodities are changing tremendously, every week, we have to face new price of stuff,
u can't make any kind of budget at all.
petrol prices are too high, property prices are shooting like a bubble, which is going to burst any time.
the price of which apartment last year was 200,000 TL now within a year same apartment becomes 1 million, 5 times higher, within a year.
but no foreign buyers are available for properties around 1 million price tag, because govt only allowing RP for 1,400,000 TL.
very disastrous situation if you want to sell property.
u guys made a very smart move that u moved out of here, because of this inflation.
God bless you from BALI INDONESIA..🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩
Thankyou for your informational video and appreciate all the honesty and the transparency of what it might be to live in a place like Turkey specially for people like us who are maybe thinking of retiring there being that my husband is as well Dutch and myself from Dubai and now settled in the USA. But like everyone we are looking for a country that will help take our dollar further and give us more value for our money in a country that is good to expats and is safe with a neutral culture that is welcoming to all who visits and reside there. Wishing you both the best in your future endeavors!
Thanks! We made this video back in October, travelled through Asia and now staying in Vietnam (check out the new videos). Good luck finding your new home 🤗
Thanks guys .I am new to the channel..From where you are originally?
Just so I understand one of your comments about rental. Did I hear it correctly that you have to pay upfront for the entire year plus commissions but will loose all the money if rejected? Is that correct? You’re in Thailand
I was told that last week by a landlord. He asked for commission and taxes and $7000 upfront and then an additional $1600. He told me it’s NON REFUNDABLE
Good luck wherever you go
Very true analysis about turkey
Turkyie is an amazing country. I love it. I have been there a lot, just recently in September. I also have studied turkish a bit. :) However the world is big so I very much understand your decision. South east asia is on my next stravel plan. I think you two are in Vietnam. :)
Turkiye indeed is amazing and so beautiful! We are in indeed in Vietnam right now 🙂 thank you for the support!
Hey Olga how are you?
Please can you tell me the name of the restaurant where you sit ( 0:43 ). Amazing view
I don’t remember the name unfortunately, it’s at the beginning of Konyaalti beach
@@OlgaProGoingPlaces thanks a lot
Hi Mr & Mrs Olga, I think you guys are in the Batumi, Georgia 🇬🇪 I’m sorry if I am not guessing correctly 🤔 kindly let me know where you’re? Thanks
Hello Olga
I’m aware your no longer in Antalya
Question about apartments, condo etc are you required to have a credit report? Like in USA peoples credit report is a major consideration, 1st & deposit is required. Unsure what we should be prepared to present when we start apartment housing?
I don’t know anything about a credit report unfortunately.
This was our experience renting an apartment olgapronkina.com/travel/antalya-turkey-how-to-rent-an-apartment-long-term/
But things might be different now in 2024
Time for change👍
Thank you so much for sharing your insights and experiences in Turkey . I have gained a lot of information from your largely objective views and relevant subjective opinions for the benefit of the viewers. I must also commend you and your husband in stating your status as foreigners living in a country and not as most bloggers describe themselves as EXPACTS. Using such a terminology of the being Expact promotes the individual as above and more privileged than the citizens of a country . Smacks of hangover if the colonialism. Let’s face it we are all foreigners when we go to another country. We don’t need to set ourselves aside from the local citizens, so congratulations in calling yourselves as foreigners in another country. Best wishes for your travels and look forward to your views on other countries .
Big Thank You for mentioning "accessibility" for the disabled - ★★★★★
♡♡♡Love & Respect♡♡♡
If things settle down in the next 3 or 4 years, would you consider going back to Turkey? Would it have been better/easier if you had bought an apartment instead of renting? If I'm moving to Turkey (2026 maybe) would buying be a better option?
Prices for housing going up at a fast rate also. A friend of mine sold a house in Kusadasi 3yrs ago New owners did renovations. It sold for three & a half times more than she sold it for. I know there is a world priblem but I was there in Apr. The prices then had gone up from before Pandemic. I was there again in September & was shocked at the difference again in prices. I spent a month there & they were rising continually. The restaurants to my mind are exploiting the situation.The basics in shops & the markets have not gone up to the same extent. For instance I paid 200 lira for fish & chips which is not much cheaper than I would pay in my own country which is the 3rd most expensive in Europe. I love Turkey & its people who have a great sense of humour but I fear for them that what is happening there will adversely affect their tourist industry. People were complaining & some services & shops charge in euros which benefits them immensely at present. The workers there are suffering enough without their tourist industry collapsing.
it will all depend on our personal circumstances :)
nice! u remind me of myself and ex dutch husband, lovers of travels..Had great travels and adventures but during the 90's, it was another era..barely had emails.,a but I think it was a more free, true and easy going world.. Am ever grateful I chose to do it then in my 20-30 ish.. All the best to ya, enjoy every minute of it!
Good luck at the life
Hello iam going antalya turkey and id love to know whats best to take lira or euros althou we get more for our pound via lira than we would euros
Thank u
More and more areas are closing to foreigners. If you want a visa, forget about Konyaalti
Southeast problem is the humidity hot weather all year around
I highly appreciate your honesty and transparency. I suffered exactly the same conditions even though I own an apartment in Istanbul for my retirement plans . But the astronomical inflation rate made me back up with my retirement plan to retire in Turkey. Most probably I will sell the apartment. Turkey is a beautiful country but unfortunately it has lost its privileges and the positive sides . Too sad .😢 . Anyway I started following you now and will watch your videos , wishing you good luck wherever you go. Last question: what country do you recommend for me and my family to retire at ? Kindest regards 🌹
Thank you! We feel the same about Turkiye. Beautiful country, and we wish we could stay there longer. Sorry to hear you have to sell your apartment in Istanbul.
Right now we are in Da Nang, Vietnam. You can check out here what kind of lifestyle you can have there 👉 th-cam.com/video/tdwogTx6uEc/w-d-xo.html
At the moment there are only 3 month visas (that you can re-apply for endlessly), but I hear the government is planning to introduce a retirement visa in the coming years. And with a bit of money you can get a business/language course residency permit.
Ik begrijp is nou goed vakantie of wat?
I am sad that you left Turkey...best of luck to you in your new destination hope everything goes well...Hopefully you'll come visit again
Thank you!