I have been watching your cost of living breakdown year on year. Initially, it was so affordable but it has gone up every year. The inflation right now is crazy. I moved to Istanbul in 2023 and prices keep going up
Yes, spot on. But when my friends tell me Canada has similar grocery prices as Turkiye, much expensive rents and utility costs, it feels like a bit of a consolation. 😅
If you plan to migrate here, do not expect people to be welcoming anymore, especially if you are coming from a developing country. Keep your expectations very low. I might actually even argue that you may get hostile reactions since you may be confused with refugees - the sentiment is terrible.
Thank you!! It's difficult to take time out honestly. After finishing our work and looking after our toddler all day, we're pretty much exhausted. So even though we'd like to make more videos, it automatically gets pushed down our to-do list.
@@SaviorGuru rent $600 for a really nice home, grocery $700 per month, utility + maintenance $50 Minimum $1350 per month. Then add taxi/bus, shopping, eating out, house help etc, $2000 should be comfortable.
@@MahnoZain Salaam, Thank you so much for your reply. We were estimating around £1500 (GBP) per month, which is about US $2000, as you mentioned. Are you currently living in Istanbul? Jazak Allah.
You speak like turkey is a city. It obviously probably varies in village or town to Istanbul… so where are you based? You don’t mention it once for new ppl finding this video.
Thank you for your video. Absolutely good information especially for some of us who are seriously considering making the move. Thank you so much. Just subd.
I need your guidance. We have 8 days for Anytalya and nearby towns. Can you suggest town or island to visit other than Antalya and is there public transport Bus available or we have to rent a car. I heard driving in Turkey is a nightmare. Thanks
@@mahmoodmalik140 This is an excellent question and I think the answer will probably add a lot of value for others too. I'll make a video on this next week. IN SHA ALLAH! But I know that you're traveling soon, so here's a summary: Kas and Fethiye are great cities. They'll take 4 hours to reach by bus. Alanya too, but on the other side of Antalya and will take 2 hours on bus. Search for Antalya Otogar. Buses go to different cities from there. Cheapest way to travel. You can check bus schedules on Obilet app. And book seats online if you want. As for things to see= aspendos, termesos, suluada boat tour (this will be a day trip) and more. There's basically aloooooot to do. 😅 Hope the answer was helpful🤝🏼
I moved to Turkey four years ago, and in the interim, prices have gone through the roof, particularly property prices. What you have to understand, most people in Turkey live in apartments, which is something that's invariably looked down upon in many parts of the world, and priced accordingly. So when anyone gives reference to "Cheap House Prices" in Turkey, it's not actually true. "Houses", in the true sense of the word, cost much more here than in most of Europe, and for the asking price of a "Shabby Apartment" in Antalya, you could buy a very decent "Proper House" in Spain for example.
@@MahnoZain I'm committed to Turkey for many different reasons, and it is what it is, but currently it's way too expensive, and definitely in danger of loosing it's competitive edge.
In Marmaris... Our services of water and power have gone up 150 percent in the last year. A 9kg gas bottle is now 700 Lira... Was 300.....the pazar vegetables are hugely expensive.. The meat is more expensive than anywhere in Europe...
@@williamearnshaw410 oh wow!!!! 🤯 Water and electricity are fine in our region. And we get gas through government services-we don't use the cylinder. As for the meat, you're spot on. We were comparing prices with Canada recently, and Turkiye was definitely more expensive. Can't help but think of how locals living on minimum wage are surviving. It's absolutely crazy here.
@@MahnoZain we don't rent... Own a home... But to rent a 1+1 in Marmaris is, 25000 plus... 2+1 is 30000 to 35000. There is far less tourists and those that do come stay for less time here. Next year... I believe many places will close up shop....
@@williamearnshaw410...Waaah that's crazy 😮 I took 30,000 Lira of a two bedroom apartment and converted it to Kenya shillings it's 138,586. I'm paying 40,000 for a two bedroom apartment in the capital of Kenya Nairobi 😂😂😂
Assalam o Alaikum, We are your channel fans. Our family loves your videos. At last visiting Turkey and hoping to see you guys in Antalya around the second Weekend of Aug. Love to see your little Angel if you guys are not too busy.
Yes I am coming with my family. First we are visiting Istanbul. Second stop Antalya (not booked the accommodation for Antalya Yet. Any idea which area is best for a short trip visit to Antalya for accommodation. We like to visit the beach, old town and easy access to the fruit market. Thank you.
I'd suggest you look for hotels in the Konyaalti region. Preferably near the Meltem area. That'll be close to Kaleici (old town), the beach, aquarium, museum and cable car. And there are many restaurants in the area too. For fruit market, you'll have to ask around because each area has a different date when the bazaar is set. For example, my bazaar is on Monday. Liman bazaar is on Tuesday. And so on.
Couldn't agree more. You're spot on. Even the museum entry tickets are so expensive 😭 I heard hagia sophia museum is now €25 🤯 even for locals. We used to get discounted rates earlier because of our residence permits, but now we're also charged the same as tourists. Çok pahalı abi 😔
Aoa .. thanks for making good videos and it is really appreciated. But I see that most bloggers or analysts) make and do compared all the things in Istanbul. But Istanbul is not the capital and it is just near to Europe and mostly people visit there . How about life and living costs in other cities that should matter a lot then only showing Istanbul . Kindly make videos from Diyarbakir and other provinces of turkey . Please 🙏
Aslamalaykum brother. Am from UK and I like your channel. I will be staying in Antalya 19-23 July for vacation near Beach road. Would love to meet you for a coffee if you are able to but no problem if you can’t.
@@mirzabaig6767 agent k through 1-2 maheenay k liye ghar lena mushkil hai. Ya to aap ghar Airbnb long-term stay k through le sakte hain ya privately owners k through le sakte hain (Facebook/Whatsapp groups hain, jin mai jo house owners travel kar rahay hote hain, woh apna ghar 1-2 mah k liye rent par de detay hain).
@@keepitshort4208 the country is broke.... No foreign currency reserves left.... The govt taxes the hell out of everything.... They're shaking down foreigners to spend 300 to 500000 euros.... Denying many residency apps or renewals....
Hello ! I got a job offer in Istanbul. And salary per month they are offering is 45,000 TL per month. Is it a good salary in Istanbul? And will I be able to live a decent life in this salary.? I am a bachelor and will be sharing apartment with my colleague. Also I am a Vegetarian. Could you please answer.
@@neerajmore8944 Turkish from Istanbul here. Bro what they offered you is too low to lead a decent life here in istanbul but sharing expenses might let you to get by, in a decent neighborhood your rent will be min 30k for a 2+1 basic flat, your bills will be around 2k in summer 3,5-4k in winter ( due to increased gas consumption) social life is almost vanished since cafe and restaurant prices literally 10x more expensive than they were before pandemic, and groceries are lets say 2-3k per person and entertainment-transportation etc you might have to set aside 5k Don’t expect to save much though.
im turkish live in us looks like ok 45.000 tl not bad it depens where to live in turkiye probsbly nice 1 bedroom apartment 15,000 tl if u are single i dont see any problem istanbul got alot of potential big city and fun
Good job of costing with smile as usual, enjoyed from Toronto Canada ❤
I have been watching your cost of living breakdown year on year. Initially, it was so affordable but it has gone up every year. The inflation right now is crazy. I moved to Istanbul in 2023 and prices keep going up
Yes, spot on. But when my friends tell me Canada has similar grocery prices as Turkiye, much expensive rents and utility costs, it feels like a bit of a consolation. 😅
If you plan to migrate here, do not expect people to be welcoming anymore, especially if you are coming from a developing country. Keep your expectations very low. I might actually even argue that you may get hostile reactions since you may be confused with refugees - the sentiment is terrible.
what about as international student
There are many who went there but I think by 5 years to come they'll regret lol😂😂😂
@@artisthusnatalal3099 why so? is the education not good?
@@SyedAli-qh2ih ...No I meant living there for the rest of their lives
@@artisthusnatalal3099 yeah that isnt the best option… how do u think it is for just undergraduate and then masters elsewhere?
Great video. Need a breakdown of groceries.
Thank you. Will upload the grocery video next week. ✨
Welcome back
Thank you SIR 🫡
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Just use a currency converter 🙄
Zain & Mahno, both of you are amazing... why don't you make more videos?
Thank you!! It's difficult to take time out honestly. After finishing our work and looking after our toddler all day, we're pretty much exhausted. So even though we'd like to make more videos, it automatically gets pushed down our to-do list.
@@MahnoZain That's totally understandable. May I ask how much you think it would cost on average for a family of four in Turkey?
@@SaviorGuru rent $600 for a really nice home, grocery $700 per month, utility + maintenance $50
Minimum $1350 per month. Then add taxi/bus, shopping, eating out, house help etc, $2000 should be comfortable.
@@MahnoZain Salaam, Thank you so much for your reply. We were estimating around £1500 (GBP) per month, which is about US $2000, as you mentioned. Are you currently living in Istanbul? Jazak Allah.
@@SaviorGuru no problem! We live in Antalya :)
No one would understand your vlog because you are quoting cost in Liras
@@samba2498 haven't you heard of currency converter apps?
Is the rent amount for per month or year?
i thought you went back for good
Still here 🫡
We are awaiting our residence permit applications as we speak😰
You speak like turkey is a city. It obviously probably varies in village or town to Istanbul… so where are you based? You don’t mention it once for new ppl finding this video.
The prices have gone higher not only in Turkey, but in all countries in the World (I'm just saying).
Thank you for your video. Absolutely good information especially for some of us who are seriously considering making the move. Thank you so much.
Just subd.
I need your guidance. We have 8 days for Anytalya and nearby towns. Can you suggest town or island to visit other than Antalya and is there public transport Bus available or we have to rent a car. I heard driving in Turkey is a nightmare. Thanks
@@mahmoodmalik140
This is an excellent question and I think the answer will probably add a lot of value for others too. I'll make a video on this next week. IN SHA ALLAH!
But I know that you're traveling soon, so here's a summary:
Kas and Fethiye are great cities. They'll take 4 hours to reach by bus. Alanya too, but on the other side of Antalya and will take 2 hours on bus.
Search for Antalya Otogar. Buses go to different cities from there. Cheapest way to travel. You can check bus schedules on Obilet app. And book seats online if you want.
As for things to see= aspendos, termesos, suluada boat tour (this will be a day trip) and more. There's basically aloooooot to do. 😅 Hope the answer was helpful🤝🏼
@@mahmoodmalik140 driving in turkey is a nightmare if youre coming from the West. But if you're coming from Pakistan, it's nothing. 😅
@@MahnoZain Excellent tour tips. Thanks a lot.
Thank you for the breakdown. Should one of these every couple of months for updates.. thanks again
I moved to Turkey four years ago, and in the interim, prices have gone through the roof, particularly property prices. What you have to understand, most people in Turkey live in apartments, which is something that's invariably looked down upon in many parts of the world, and priced accordingly. So when anyone gives reference to "Cheap House Prices" in Turkey, it's not actually true. "Houses", in the true sense of the word, cost much more here than in most of Europe, and for the asking price of a "Shabby Apartment" in Antalya, you could buy a very decent "Proper House" in Spain for example.
Spot on! Unbelievably expensive now. Will you be continuing your stay here or are you considering to move away?
@@MahnoZain I'm committed to Turkey for many different reasons, and it is what it is, but currently it's way too expensive, and definitely in danger of loosing it's competitive edge.
In Marmaris... Our services of water and power have gone up 150 percent in the last year. A 9kg gas bottle is now 700 Lira... Was 300.....the pazar vegetables are hugely expensive.. The meat is more expensive than anywhere in Europe...
@@williamearnshaw410 oh wow!!!! 🤯
Water and electricity are fine in our region. And we get gas through government services-we don't use the cylinder. As for the meat, you're spot on. We were comparing prices with Canada recently, and Turkiye was definitely more expensive.
Can't help but think of how locals living on minimum wage are surviving. It's absolutely crazy here.
@@MahnoZain we don't rent... Own a home... But to rent a 1+1 in Marmaris is, 25000 plus... 2+1 is 30000 to 35000. There is far less tourists and those that do come stay for less time here. Next year... I believe many places will close up shop....
@@williamearnshaw410...Waaah that's crazy 😮 I took 30,000 Lira of a two bedroom apartment and converted it to Kenya shillings it's 138,586. I'm paying 40,000 for a two bedroom apartment in the capital of Kenya Nairobi 😂😂😂
that amount for rent is annually paid? right?
Great breakdown
salam, amazing video. can you add more details about this topic?
Seems like Turkey become very expensive now..
Very expensive! Spare a thought for people earning minimum wage here. It's literally impossible to survive on that kinda money.
@@MahnoZain It is doable if two people are working in the house. The average wage is around 30k in Istanbul.
Assalam o Alaikum,
We are your channel fans. Our family loves your videos. At last visiting Turkey and hoping to see you guys in Antalya around the second Weekend of Aug. Love to see your little Angel if you guys are not too busy.
@@mahmoodmalik140 wallaikum Salam! Would love to meet your family too. ✨
Yes I am coming with my family. First we are visiting Istanbul. Second stop Antalya (not booked the accommodation for Antalya
Yet. Any idea which area is best for a short trip visit to Antalya for accommodation. We like to visit the beach, old town and easy access to the fruit market.
Thank you.
I'd suggest you look for hotels in the Konyaalti region. Preferably near the Meltem area. That'll be close to Kaleici (old town), the beach, aquarium, museum and cable car. And there are many restaurants in the area too.
For fruit market, you'll have to ask around because each area has a different date when the bazaar is set. For example, my bazaar is on Monday. Liman bazaar is on Tuesday. And so on.
Thank you very much. You are amazing!
For tourist is very expensive, the excursion know are ridiculously expensive, jet sking in more expensive then UK
Couldn't agree more. You're spot on. Even the museum entry tickets are so expensive 😭 I heard hagia sophia museum is now €25 🤯 even for locals.
We used to get discounted rates earlier because of our residence permits, but now we're also charged the same as tourists. Çok pahalı abi 😔
Aoa .. thanks for making good videos and it is really appreciated. But I see that most bloggers or analysts) make and do compared all the things in Istanbul. But Istanbul is not the capital and it is just near to Europe and mostly people visit there . How about life and living costs in other cities that should matter a lot then only showing Istanbul . Kindly make videos from Diyarbakir and other provinces of turkey . Please 🙏
Aslamalaykum brother. Am from UK and I like your channel. I will be staying in Antalya 19-23 July for vacation near Beach road. Would love to meet you for a coffee if you are able to but no problem if you can’t.
good to see you back Zain bhai
Thank you! 🤩
Brother if 2 person move from Pakistan to turkey so what will be monthly me minimum monthly expense for family of 2
hi love your videos can we have a break down of food prices .
Hi thank you!! And yes definitely. Will upload it next week. 🤝🏼
زین بھائی ایک یا دو ماہ کیلئے گھر کرائے پر کیسے اور کہاں سے لیا جائے۔ I meant furnished 3+1
@@mirzabaig6767 agent k through 1-2 maheenay k liye ghar lena mushkil hai. Ya to aap ghar Airbnb long-term stay k through le sakte hain ya privately owners k through le sakte hain (Facebook/Whatsapp groups hain, jin mai jo house owners travel kar rahay hote hain, woh apna ghar 1-2 mah k liye rent par de detay hain).
@MahnoZain can u mention any face book or WhatsApp groups if possible
Please share some detail about Ankara
Brother take love and pray for BD
I can visit "Hagia Sophia" 5 times a day for absolutely FREE - Do you know how?
You go there to pray?✨
Wanted to ask if it is expensive to live with a family of 4 in turkey through investment for citizenship ?
@@keepitshort4208 the country is broke.... No foreign currency reserves left.... The govt taxes the hell out of everything.... They're shaking down foreigners to spend 300 to 500000 euros.... Denying many residency apps or renewals....
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Hello !
I got a job offer in Istanbul.
And salary per month they are offering is 45,000 TL per month.
Is it a good salary in Istanbul? And will I be able to live a decent life in this salary.?
I am a bachelor and will be sharing apartment with my colleague.
Also I am a Vegetarian.
Could you please answer.
Please reply
@@neerajmore8944 Turkish from Istanbul here. Bro what they offered you is too low to lead a decent life here in istanbul but sharing expenses might let you to get by, in a decent neighborhood your rent will be min 30k for a 2+1 basic flat, your bills will be around 2k in summer 3,5-4k in winter ( due to increased gas consumption) social life is almost vanished since cafe and restaurant prices literally 10x more expensive than they were before pandemic, and groceries are lets say 2-3k per person and entertainment-transportation etc you might have to set aside 5k
Don’t expect to save much though.
im turkish live in us looks like ok 45.000 tl not bad it depens where to live in turkiye probsbly nice 1 bedroom apartment 15,000 tl if u are single i dont see any problem istanbul got alot of potential big city and fun
@@sinaneken3601 Thank you! 😊
can you break down major groceries with prices if you can like last videos plus healthcare costs , insurance etc
Yes definitely! Great shout. Will upload the video next week
@@UkUkBDIndia can't give prices.... They go up everyday!!