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Cost of living 2022

6/5/2022 05:24 EST

I have read lots of blogs saying it is possible to live comfortably on $500 of around £400 a month. Is this still the case given the global cost of living increase? I am prepared to live modestly but do not want to be "on the bread line".
Also, I would like to know about clubs and activities where I can meet other expats.
Has anyone got experience of finding teaching work either privately or in a language school in the area?
Are there Turkish language courses and what is the approximate cost. I am using Duolingua at the moment.
Thanks

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Sassylady

6/5/2022 07:15 EST

I have lived in Izmir for almost 2 years now , but it’s almost impossible to live a modest , but comfortable life with that amount of money . Everything has doubled in price since last year .
Duolingo is great for now but then I think you can even attend free classes the cities offer .
Good luck

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