Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye) is the country's third largest city. It has a very different feel and atmosphere compared to the other cities we visited in the country. Find out what we like and don't like about Izmir, and find out if we think Izmir is a city where we could live permanently.
Link to our Airbnb in Izmir:
www.airbnb.com/rooms/47154471
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𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗢𝗙 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡:
Here is some more information about prices and the cost of living in Izmir as of Summer 2022. Remember that prices can change quickly here.
If you plan stay in Izmir for a year or longer and plan to rent an apartment then you might want to check out the sahibinden website. We personally would be happy in a small 1 or 2 bedroom about 60 square meters (or 650 square feet). Right now (Summer 2022) these are renting for around 5000 TL or USD$300 per month, but prices vary greatly depending on the neighborhood, age of the building, etc. We suggest adding another $50 to $100 for utilities (higher is summer and winter and lower in spring and autumn). For food we generally eat only two meals a day and eat out a couple of times per week. Based on current food costs, we think $350 per month would be a good food budget for us in Izmir. Our health insurance is US$250 per month, but health care is generally inexpensive here. Here is a budget we think we could live on in Izmir (but everyone's lifestyle is different and it might be higher or lower for you):
$400 Rent and Utilities
$350 Food
$50 Transportation
$100 Activities and Entertainment
$100 Miscellaneous
$300 Health Insurance and Health Care
TOTAL: US$1300 Per Month
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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:50 The Waterfront
2:10 The People
3:23 Public Transportation
5:00 Archeological Sites
5:58 Weather
6:20 Cost Of Living
7:24 Food
8:35 Markets
8:54 Traffic Lights
9:05 Earthquakes
9:22 Conclusion