
Istanbul
Brought: more books, more Mexican food ingredients, walking shoes
Left: carpets, ski jackets, crystalware
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Let the Adventure Begin! is our premium weekly relocation newsletter that guides you step-by-step through your international move. The weekly newsletter begins 8 months before your move and runs through your first 4 months abroad. For US $29.99, you'll receive an e-mail on Wednesday with tips and advice tailored to where you are in the relocation and settling-in process.
Look around the city before deciding on where you want to live. Some people are more comfortable in compounds and others want to live in Turkish neighborhoods. Since the rents vary so much, even within a given area, it is important to take your time in finding a place if possible.
We live in a middle-class Turkish neighborhood. It's mostly apartments in our area. There are very, very few expats in this part of town.
We narrowed down the area we wanted to live in and went to a local real estate agent and gave him the list of what we wanted in an apartment.
William Russell's private medical insurance will cover you and your family wherever you may be. Whether you need primary care or complex surgery, you'll have access to the best hospitals & doctors available. Unlike some insurers, we also include medical evacuation and mental health cover in our plans (except SilverLite). Get a quote from our partner, William Russell.
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Housing costs vary widely here. We don't live in a compound, so we pay much less in rent. Our rent for a 3 bedroom 1-1/2 bath flat with a Bosphorus view and within walking distance of shopping and the ferryboat is $400 US.
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Guide to Living in Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul, Turkey: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Istanbul
Turkey Forum
Join our Turkey forum to meet other people living in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Istanbul.
Expats and global nomads in Istanbul share their experiences with health insurance, healthcare in Turkey, local hospitals and specialists, quality of medical care and more.
Expats offer advice about everything you need to know before moving to Istanbul: what to bring (and what to leave behind), how to find housing and more.
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats and digital nomads have to say about the pros and cons of living in Istanbul, Turkey.
Real estate listings in Istanbul. Plus, advice about renting and buying real estate in Istanbul
Expats share their experiences living in Istanbul, Turkey and offer advice about meeting people, schools and more.
An expat in Istanbul talks about health insurance, emergency medical care and non-emergency care in Istanbul. He has an operation at Baskent University Hospital and was very pleased with the quality of medical care.
A serial expat describes his 51 years of experience as an expatriate and world traveler. While not the longest report, it provides some insight into what drives some people to embrace life as a globe trotter.
Get a quotes for international health insurance from our partner, William Russell.
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Get a quotes for international health insurance from our partner, William Russell.
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If you're moving to Turkey, read this guide to get advice from expats living in Turkey about making the move.
Get a quotes for international health insurance from our partner, William Russell.
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Get a quotes for international health insurance from our partner, William Russell.
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Istanbul, Turkey: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Istanbul
Turkey Forum
Meet other people living in Istanbul.
Expats and global nomads in Istanbul share their experiences with health insurance, healthcare in Turkey, local hospitals and specialists, quality of medical care and more.
Expats offer advice about everything you need to know before moving to Istanbul: what to bring (and what to leave behind), how to find housing and more.
Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats and digital nomads have to say about the pros and cons of living in Istanbul, Turkey.
Real estate listings in Istanbul. Plus, advice about renting and buying real estate in Istanbul
Expats share their experiences living in Istanbul, Turkey and offer advice about meeting people, schools and more.
Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Istanbul.
An expat in Istanbul talks about health insurance, emergency medical care and non-emergency care in Istanbul. He has an operation at Baskent University Hospital and was very pleased with the quality of medical care.
A serial expat describes his 51 years of experience as an expatriate and world traveler. While not the longest report, it provides some insight into what drives some people to embrace life as a globe trotter.
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