THE TRUTH why we LEFT TURKEY. Ups and Downs of living in Turkey

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?

U should go to Malaysia... Multicultural country.. U will love Msia very much!

Less camera time for you guys, and more videos of Turkey would be better!! You can talk in the background, but show more of Turkyie.

Don't understand why lira inflation is a problem for expats if you're using your dollars, or euros😮

Hi. Lot of Turkey made clothing in Saudi Arabia shops. Good quality. Nice styling. And affordable too.

Just found your channel… ❤ just got back from Turkey… November 2023…. We have been to Turkey about 6 times over many years … it was our first time back in years…. Yes it was very expensive even though it was 35TL to the £… one thing I hated was that you were quoted in euros all the time for taxis etc it was very hyper inflated prices and you would get ripped off that way… we just wanted to use the TL as we are in Turkey not Europe….we Stayed in Antalya…. Couldn’t use our mobiles out there… left it on flight mode.. as to receive text or calls whilst out there would leave you with a hefty bill when you got back home…. Loved the beauty of Antalya we stayed in Lara Beach…Kundu… beach was lovely…we had to go to Antalya to shop… lots of shopping malls there…. we love bazaars not any real bazaars in Antalya…. Antalya is great if you don’t mind staying in 5 star hotels… and doing nothing…. You have to travel one and half hours to get to the city….by bus…. Buses are good and run often and are very cheap…most excursions are too far and expensive to visit…love Turkey. Antalya is beautiful eg mountains and scenic wise…but I wouldn’t visit Antalya again…there’s nothing to do …. Outside of the hotels…

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After local elections Dolar Euro rate will increase. So that time you can afford the apartment and come back :) 31 March 2024. Keep your eye on sahibinden and lira rate in april :)

What a charming young couple,

Buy a house for over 400k and instant citizen! Here I come Turkey!

Do you know if it is possible to find a job as a Native English teacher please? I[ve sent e-mails to a few that I found online, but no replies.

hello how can i reach you ?

And where did u go to that is any better?

Don’t go to Montenegro ,absolutely a joke....we tried and had a luck escape.....good luck guys x

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.😊

You should visit India.... particularly Himachal Pradesh, uttrakhand, shrinagar Kashmir,Jaipur,kerla, mumbai

Where was your Turkish apartment lütfen? I really really liked that neighborhood and want to retire there.

There are so many vegetables and fish that you can have and cook at home

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!!❤❤❤

And where are you in this video? As country I mean

Come to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia sub urban areas particularly Sungei Long area. The rent is very affordable. You can get a whole 1800sqft condo with 3 bedrooms unit for under $800 a month.

Why people want postcards 🙄

We lived in Istanbul for 2 years and loved every part and place we visited. The only black spots were when I had my wallet lifted (my fault I should have known better) and when Erdogan staged his phoney coup in order to cull all the academics (we were there representing Cambridge University) Until then there was always a feeling of safety. I would certainly return to Turkei. The people in the cities are just like people in cities everywhere, the people in the country are maybe a little suspicious of strangers but overall it is a very friendly country

Kom jij toevallig uit het oosten van Nederland!?

Show me a country afordable to live these days turkiye was too cheap for tourıst for years for what its offering

Great information especially about the phone i use for everything, never would have imagined 😮

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!

Why she doesn’t let him talk 😡

Checking in, the things are even worse here in Turkey now. I'm happy for you guys at least. 😂

Your videos are informative and good. I watch a lot of videos like yours. I also visit places from Google map. I like quiet places ... Can you give me idea about Sochi Russia. How are the people social life and economic development.

Good luck in your new adventure. Making dreams

Thanks

Is Turkey considered an Asian country or is it a middle eastern country?

Hello thanks for your video about Turkey. I have only been to the Philippines years ago but I think staying in Japan would be nice yet I heard it may be expensive in the big cities. Another place to visit would be Cambodia or Malaysia. Hope to watch more of your videos thanks!

I think you are in Singapore right now.

Would you live in Turkey again? Any other places, Or does it to be Antalya specifically for you?

Thanks for the Information

as a Vegan who loves cats i am having a hard time making up my mind about visiting Turkey. currently in Thailand and the Vegan options are outstanding.

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.

YOUR INFORMATIONS ARE VERY HONEST TO THE POINT , I WAS PLANNING TO RETIRE IN TURKEY , BUT AFTER WATCHING YOU TALKING ABOUT REASONS YOU ARE LEAVING TURKEY , I WILL HAVE TO LOOK FOR OTHER OPTIONS .❤

I am visiting in May solo and will stay at Ankara. Do you have any suggestions? I am worried after seeing this video on hyper-inflation etc.

No country is Perfect,in live you most have Luck..Take care

We are so friendly of course, our country is amazing, you can live four seasons at the same time, foods, beaches and lots of things.. But as a native, it is getting hard to live in our own country because of the economic problems. You can buy a house easily in Turkiye however Turkish people couldn't even afford rent . For foreigners it can be so cheap country , of course come , visit , enjoy even move but I do not approve of foreigners buying houses in Turkiye anymore . Because at this rate, we will be unable to afford living in our own country.

I also have a flat in Antalya , the people are lovely , weather is good and it's super safe , but due to the bad experience with the Agent and builders and govt ( due to builders mistakes ) , I am thinking of selling it.

Tiny bit too much 😆

I’m from Turkey and living abroad for 6 years for my studies. I can understand you and I agree with you in terms of inflation. Also when you are a foreigner, even the language may seem to be annoying after some years. I can understand that. We are all not racist of course but after some years, you feel that this country did its job and let’s move to another place.

Good that you left Turkey! Massive Earthquake..so sad!

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.

Question to you: why have you not bought a place last year? But you are right, the salmon price "skyrocketing" and gluten are deal breakers. As a gluten intolerant person, it is so hard to find food in Turkey. After cheating on gluten multiple times, I completely cut restaurant food now.