
Last updated on Feb 10, 2022
Summary: Expats, digital nomads and retirees talk about what it is really like living in Izmir, Turkey. They offer advice about meeting people, cost of living, finding a home and more.
When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Izmir, they said:
"If a friend of mine was thinking of moving here I would be delighted! I think it's a great city. I would advise them to learn some Turkish beforehand (it'll make things a little smoother) and not to forget their winter stuff (even though Izmir is on the Aegean and has hot summers it gets cold here in the winter)," mentioned another expat in Izmir.
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Guide to Living in Izmir, Turkey
Izmir, Turkey: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Izmir
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Expats offer advice about everything you need to know before moving to Izmir: what to bring (and what to leave behind), how to find housing and more.
Expats talk about what it's like living in Izmir, Turkey: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What Newcomers to Izmir Should Know
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Izmir, Turkey: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What to Know About Living in Izmir
Turkey Forum
Meet other people living in Izmir.
An overview of healthcare in Turkey. Topics include: health insurance requirement for residence permit, hospitals in Turkey, quality of medical care and more.
Expats offer advice about everything you need to know before moving to Izmir: what to bring (and what to leave behind), how to find housing and more.
Expats talk about what it's like living in Izmir, Turkey: Cost of Living, Healthcare and What Newcomers to Izmir Should Know
Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Izmir.
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