Antalya, Turkey

By Betsy Burlingame

Last updated on Sep 24, 2021

Summary: Expats, digital nomads and retirees talk about what it is really like living in Antalya, Turkey. They offer advice about meeting people, cost of living, finding a home and more.

What do I need to know about living in Antalya?

When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Antalya, they said:

"I would say, come to Antalya! It is a great city full of places to visit in the sorroundins. People are very warm and open. Life is easy in Antalya, the streets are safe, the weather is great and there are many activities to do. But not all is good, of course. You have to get used to the Turkish way of living. The "problem yok" (no problem) philosophy, where everything is ok, never seeing problems, is sometimes comforting and sometimes frustrating. Things are slower than in Europe or USA. You will need patience and adaptation to their culture and way of living. All in all, Antalya is a great place to live," added another person living in Antalya.

How do I meet people in Antalya?