Cost of Living in Turkey
Cost of living in Turkey.. Wherever in the world we are dreaming of going, the living cost is a driving factor that helps us determine our choices.
All those who are wishing to move to Turkey always wonder exactly what their expenses and budget should be. In this article from Ebla Real Estate, we will talk about the advantages and costs of living in Turkey.
Table of contents:
- Cost of living in Turkey.
- Costs of accommodation in Turkey.
- Monthly bills in Turkey.
- Daily living costs and food in Turkey.
- The cost of transportation in Turkey.
- Health and treatment costs in Turkey.
- Costs of furniture and housewares.
- The cost of studying in Turkey.
- Cost of clothing in Turkey.
Costs of accommodation in Turkey:
For those who want to reside, work, or obtain Turkish citizenship, it is better to buy a house in Turkey. As real estate prices in Turkey are cheap compared to European countries.
Moreover, real estate prices vary according to the city, location, area, age of construction, and other factors.
In general, the prices of apartments in Bursa range on average 50,000 $. However, they vary according to the features of the apartment and the location.
Rental costs in Turkey are also cheap compared to neighboring countries. Moreover, rental prices are subject to several considerations (city – area – importance of location – type of building…, and others).
In general, the average monthly rent in Bursa, for example, ranges from 100 $ to 500 $.
Monthly bills in Turkey:
Household bills are incredibly cheap in Turkey. Monthly fees include electricity, water, sewerage, telephone, internet, gas, and satellite packages.
Electricity: The average value of a regular bill is about 10 $ and up per month.
Water: The water bill is cheap, and the value of the bill ranges between 7 $ to 15 $ per month.
Internet: it ranges between 5 $ to 10 $ per month, depending on the service.
Gas: The bill is estimated according to seasonal use. It varies between winter and summer. In general, the average value of the gas bill ranges from 20 $ to 50 $ per month in winter, and from 5 $ to 10 $ in summer.
Daily living costs and food in Turkey:
Food prices in Turkey are generally cheap and inexpensive. However, the cost of having meals at home is cheaper than in restaurants.
Moreover, the prices of vegetables and fruits in Turkey are affordable. Furthermore, Residents in Turkey can buy what they need from the popular bazaars at a lower cost than the shops.
Cereals, legumes and cans are also available in various parts of Turkey at cheap prices in addition to the availability of the pastries and bread at simple costs.
On average, the cost of food in Turkey ranges between 200-300 dollars per month for families.
The cost of transportation in Turkey:
The price of gasoline is neither as high as in other European countries, nor too low to be considered affordable.
Moreover, the cost of transportation in Turkey varies according to the means of transportation, as there is a bus, metro, taxi and others. Each type of transportation has its own cost.
In general, the transportation expenses in Turkey range from 25 $ to 100 $ per month.
Health and treatment costs in Turkey:
The cost of treatment, examinations, operations, and medicine prices in Turkey are much lower than in Europe and most Arab countries.
Moreover, Turkey provides free health and treatment services to those who have health insurance.
In this regard, there are two options of medical services in Turkey:
General Insurance: It provides free health and treatment services (SGK) that includes all family members in the public hospitals in Turkey. Moreover, it is obtained by officially registered employees, private professionals and companies.
Private insurance: Its cost is estimated at 50 dollars annually. The amount varies according to the type of insurance. Moreover, it provides discounts ranging between 40 – 80% depending on the company and type of insurance.
Costs of furniture and housewares:
There are many local brands of furniture in Turkey of great quality at acceptable prices. The cost of furnishing the house is based on the house area and the quality of furniture.
In general, the average cost of furnishing an apartment in Turkey ranges from 2500 dollars to 5000 dollars.
The cost of studying in Turkey:
As for public schools in Turkey, they are free for everyone while the cost of private schools ranges from 2000 to 8000 dollars annually, depending on the school and the region in Turkey.
As for public universities in Turkey, the average cost ranges between 500 $ to 1,500 $ annually, depending on the university and specialization.
However, the cost of private universities is estimated between 2,500 $ to 25,000 $.
Cost of clothing in Turkey:
Due to the large number of textile factories and local brands in Turkey, the prices of clothes are very low compared to most countries.
Moreover, it is the same for shoe brands in Turkey.
In conclusion, we emphasize that the costs of living may rise and fall according to the city and region in Turkey, and according to the standard of living for each person separately.
Edited by: Ebla Group Real Estate
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