cdw057
Dutch expat in Türkiye
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About me
Dutch
Lives in Alanya
Speaks English, Dutch, German, Russian
Registration: 01 November 2017
Expat banking by cdw057
I could not resist, I copied pasted something I posted on another Turkish form.My wife and I are Dutch nationals and live permanently in Türkiye, where we own our home. From a risk‑management perspective, we try to keep bank balances ...
Just a practical caution: if someone is tax resident in Türkiye, the general rule is that residents are taxable on their worldwide income, while non-residents are taxed only on Turkish-source income. So foreign pensions and other income from ... Read More
Sorry I have to leave the forum
After nearly nine years as a member of Expat.com, I feel it is time for me to step away from the forum.Over time, I have come to realise that the discussions here are often quite general in nature and tend to receive limited responses or engagement. ... Read More
Cost of living in Türkiye in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Türkiye, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Türkiye or already living ...
@digitalnomadintrappreciate your view and estimates — I agree Istanbul has many strong points for remote work.That said, I think budgets of USD 1,500–2,000 usually describe basic short‑term living, and tend to exclude several ... Read More
Missing Hungary by cdw057
I’m looking for some practical, experience‑based input and thought this would be the right place to ask.My wife and I lived in Hungary for about seven years and left roughly four years ago, relocating to Türkiye. At the time, there ...
@Marilyn Tassy Keszthely I know quite well, my chess club was there (very welcoming), but Heviz Lake is far away (requires transport, rather than just walking), big shops are outside of the center, the hospital is very old. A the time (when I was ... Read More
Missing Hungary by cdw057
I’m looking for some practical, experience‑based input and thought this would be the right place to ask.My wife and I lived in Hungary for about seven years and left roughly four years ago, relocating to Türkiye. At the time, there ...
@rb421 No thanks. I’m not interested in sales pitches here.I use Ingatlan and my own agent. If I want a property checked, I’ll ask him — end of story. “Greetings from Budapest” is irrelevant when the question is ... Read More
Missing Hungary
I’m looking for some practical, experience‑based input and thought this would be the right place to ask.My wife and I lived in Hungary for about seven years and left roughly four years ago, relocating to Türkiye. At the time, there ... Read More
Health insurance for a retired expat by reedern
Moving to Siofok with my wife in November and need to arrange private health insurance - hoping there are some knowledgeable experts here!Coming from the UK but married to a Hungarian lady, I will be 65 before the year is out. Looking for a basic ...
@fluffy2560 Focusing specifically on the suggestion of creating a company: I actually went down this route myself about 11 years ago.We set up a Kft, with my wife registered as a part‑time employee (20%). At the time this was a bit of a grey ... Read More
Frustration with Forum to the moderator - promoting another website by cdw057
I tried to be a bit active on the Turkish forum, but overall it is very inactive, I will still visit from time to time, but the era of active contributions is largely over. I go to Turkishliving.com as an alternative.
I already described in the 'Raising kids topic', but there is another concern which I think you should raise internally to senior management. I think it’s time to be honest about what’s happening here.Centrally generated, ... Read More
Raising kids the local way in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Raising children as an expat in Türkiye means discovering new parenting habits. School routines, discipline, food habits, independence, social life… many things may work differently in Türkiye compared to your home ...
One observation I would add is that the generic, centrally generated questions tend to create more distance than genuine engagement.I completely understand that these questions are posted globally and meant to spark discussion everywhere. However, ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
If I have to make ranking, Turkish Airlines, Luxair, Air France, Sri Lankan Airlines (business class), Swiss Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways., At the start of my career it was only business class, after they saved on this (rightfully so). Read More
Cost of living in Türkiye in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Türkiye, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Türkiye or already living ...
@cdw057 My wife (she does all the cooking) bought lamb today for an Indian dish we like to prepare at home. She bought 1.5 kg at MMM, and the price was TRY 1,400 per kg, which honestly surprised and shocked us both.I realise MMM has a reputation for ... Read More
Dr mithat topal by FatmaMerve
i wanted to ask if any of you tried dr mithat topal in Istanbul baskshehir and what are your experiences like, do you recommend or not. Im thinking of getting my nose done and would like natural yet functional results.
@cdw057 I want to add a clarification to my earlier comment. My tone was too abrupt, and that wasn’t fair to someone asking a sincere question. I’m not retracting the substance of my view, but I do want to express it more clearly and ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Türkiye, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we invite ...
@Gino_C We are cash-machines and we are (honestly). Probably we pay much more than locals, but I see it as acceptable, and even comforting in a way. Businessmen are not stupid, probably more clever than we are. It is uncomforting truth that money ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Türkiye, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we invite ...
@Fedy23 As soon as you are considered to be a resident and possibly return they do their very best (considering they know how much competition is around), however tipping is very much (perhaps too much) appreciated. So we pay by card and tipping in ... Read More
Expat banking by cdw057
I could not resist, I copied pasted something I posted on another Turkish form.My wife and I are Dutch nationals and live permanently in Türkiye, where we own our home. From a risk‑management perspective, we try to keep bank balances ...
@kzein Taxation is one of the main factors and also inconvenience and being scrutinized by compliance or even authorities, apologies, I do not understand your point. Read More
Cost of living in Türkiye in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Türkiye, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Türkiye or already living ...
@Fedy23 The total price of TRY 1200 seems to be far out of line, I hope you did not tip (unless these are very special cakes :)) Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
@Marilyn Tassy On the other side, how many people in this world can afford a flight ticket in the first place. All of us are small ants and all of us have (financial) set-backs, but so far we are still alive (mobile or not). Read More
Expat banking
I could not resist, I copied pasted something I posted on another Turkish form.My wife and I are Dutch nationals and live permanently in Türkiye, where we own our home. From a risk‑management perspective, we try to keep bank balances ... Read More
Frustration with Forum to the moderator - promoting another website by cdw057
I tried to be a bit active on the Turkish forum, but overall it is very inactive, I will still visit from time to time, but the era of active contributions is largely over. I go to Turkishliving.com as an alternative.
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Frustration with Forum to the moderator - promoting another website by cdw057
I tried to be a bit active on the Turkish forum, but overall it is very inactive, I will still visit from time to time, but the era of active contributions is largely over. I go to Turkishliving.com as an alternative.
@cdw057 A few more topics, healthcare, how to deal with a funeral, property market, .. Read More
Frustration with Forum to the moderator - promoting another website by cdw057
I tried to be a bit active on the Turkish forum, but overall it is very inactive, I will still visit from time to time, but the era of active contributions is largely over. I go to Turkishliving.com as an alternative.
Thank you for coming back, but I think the expat forum is especiqally meqant for expats. What is important for them in my view:IkametHow to enjoy (especially in the late stage of life), restaurants, shopping, ...Aidat, complex living, sea, Cost of ... Read More
Frustration with Forum to the moderator
I tried to be a bit active on the Turkish forum, but overall it is very inactive, I will still visit from time to time, but the era of active contributions is largely over. I go to Turkishliving.com as an alternative. Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
@Marilyn Tassy Even if I miss our old house in Hungary and even the lifestyle, though I do not intend to come back, over the past few years my mobility has decreased significantly. We now live in a duplex in Mahmutlar (duplex unfortunately), but ... Read More
Cost of living in Türkiye in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Türkiye, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Türkiye or already living ...
@thesurferboy In my mind 10% is normal and indeed staff is almost waiting for us to say/order something. The tea by the way is always on the house. Read More
You Tube and Real estate
You’re not imagining this, and your discomfort is very well‑grounded. What you are seeing on YouTube (slick apartment tours, upbeat music, multiple subtitles, but almost no mention of taxes, residency, rental law, or legal ... Read More
Cost of living in Türkiye in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Türkiye, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Türkiye or already living ...
As mentioned before, prices are increasing rapidly (also in EURO).For lunch we went to a local restaurant (Friends in Mahmutlar). Over the years we usually order almost the same, only changing the main dish. This time we had two fresh orange juices, ... Read More
Balancing act
Admittedly I copied my own text from a different Turkish forum (which you probably know by now).From what I observe, Türkiye has been pursuing a relatively effective balancing act among multiple global powers. Despite the complexity, it ... Read More
Absolutely Anything Else by fluffy2560
Supposedly a thread for blabbing about anything you want and hopefully nothing will be off topic.
@Marilyn Tassy Interesting story.Compliments from Turkiye Read More
Expat.com market share[B] promoting external website by cdw057
I have used expat.com for many, many years, some countries have active contributors (and I think for Turkiye I am one of them (also for Hungary). I have asked co-pilot over the best expat websites for Turkey (and Bulgaria (Burgas)), (we might move ...
For the moderator, you really have to make the Turkish site more effective. More than enough expats around. On this forum there are only 4 or 5 active contributors, far too few to keep the forum alive. As a side note I do not need the other items, ... Read More
Real estate developments in Turkey
I did some research on property prices and practice around Alanya (and Mahmutlar specifically). We bought December 2021, just before the bubble came (EUR 189 K), around EUR 1.000 per sqm. Than until 2023 prices exploded (the value was estimated to ... Read More
I do not understand why are the xpats not worried about Ikamet by cdw057
I posted a bit in the topic before, very few reactions, nobody seems to worry (I think this is or not good or all of the expats are millioinaires, for us what we have is in Turkey, it is all, we savings, property all. If we were to be refused it is ...
A sad story on extention of Ikamet, we had/have very friendly neighbours from Iraq, a very kind head of the family and very nice (adult) children and wife. The TAPU was in his name, but he died from cancer. The TAPU then transferred to wife and ... Read More
The impact of artificial intelligence on the Türkiye job market by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Artificial intelligence is driving major changes to the job market in Türkiye : task automation, evolving job roles and rise of new skills. For expats and soon-to-be expats, this transformation may raise some key questions on ...
I do not know on the impact on the job-market, I do not have a job and I do not have to intend to have one (semi-retired). What I do know is that AI helps me quite a bit with informing myself on Turkey as a whole (it helps quite a bit). Read More
Dr mithat topal by FatmaMerve
i wanted to ask if any of you tried dr mithat topal in Istanbul baskshehir and what are your experiences like, do you recommend or not. Im thinking of getting my nose done and would like natural yet functional results.
Sorry for me to be so direct, I am ugly and I am not ashamed of it, I am who I am, even if I am disabled and ugly, people should recognize the inside (and they do in general). I heard about mishaps for people who came to Turkey for getting their ... Read More
Healthcare by cdw057
Me and my wife are insured privately, good i have to say, but expensive eur 1000 per month (medical issues)I consider to go to SGK by the end of the year.interesting general youtube reporthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r2W2YgK1LI
I asked AI (Co-Pilot) and he came up with the belowAllianz TSS pricing does NOT work like your current €1,000/month policy.Key differences:No global coverNo lifetime actuarial pricingPre‑existing conditions are mostly handled by SGK, not ... Read More
I do not understand why are the xpats not worried about Ikamet by cdw057
I posted a bit in the topic before, very few reactions, nobody seems to worry (I think this is or not good or all of the expats are millioinaires, for us what we have is in Turkey, it is all, we savings, property all. If we were to be refused it is ...
@azmarina91 Disagreed on the language item, you just have to have support, or buy support. It works for us, I just can say merhaba, my wife can speak many more words. But local support (bought or given is indeed needed). Read More
Ikamet extentions
It seems to be limited data available on Ikamet. I found an interesting site, which you probably already know https://en.goc.gov.tr/residence-permits, but no details can be found how many requests for extention have been accepted or rejected, by ... Read More
Thinking to move to Bulgaria by james1992main
We are seriously considering moving from the uk to Bulgaria and doing research and looking Yambol looks suitable for us. I am from a farming background along with being a Shotblaster/painter and very handy with my hands as far as woodwork goes. ...
@james1992main I am close to retirement, in practice I already am, but some years ago I created an Hungarian Kft and was very easy and much cheaper, there might be a significant diffence in bureacracy because I am Dutch (ie part of the EU). The ... Read More
Thinking to move to Bulgaria by james1992main
We are seriously considering moving from the uk to Bulgaria and doing research and looking Yambol looks suitable for us. I am from a farming background along with being a Shotblaster/painter and very handy with my hands as far as woodwork goes. ...
@james1992main I am close to retirement, in practice I already am, but some years ago I created an Hungarian Kft and was very easy and much cheaper, there might be a significant diffence in bureacracy because I am Dutch (ie part of the EU). The ... Read More
Real estate and moving (Burgas) by cdw057
Me and my wife live in Turkey now for more than 4 years (before living in the Netherlands, UK, Luxembourg and Hungary, but Ikamet (residence permit extention is like a damocles sword on our heads. We consider moving to Bulgaria (Burgas), buying a ...
@JimJ Since three years there is a dip in Alanya/Mahmutlar, driven by cost, residency permit and closed districts. Also the relationship with Russia is also less than a few years ago. I hope the bubble will grow again. Neverhteless we bought at the ... Read More
Real estate and moving (Burgas) by cdw057
Me and my wife live in Turkey now for more than 4 years (before living in the Netherlands, UK, Luxembourg and Hungary, but Ikamet (residence permit extention is like a damocles sword on our heads. We consider moving to Bulgaria (Burgas), buying a ...
@gwynj I ran your reply through AI and it largely agrees your post and views (thank you again). Read More
Real estate and moving (Burgas) by cdw057
Me and my wife live in Turkey now for more than 4 years (before living in the Netherlands, UK, Luxembourg and Hungary, but Ikamet (residence permit extention is like a damocles sword on our heads. We consider moving to Bulgaria (Burgas), buying a ...
@gwynj My physical condition is so so, and I do not drive a car anymore, hence the preference for centre of Burgas it odes not need to be a penthouse, but minimum 120m2 and a bit modern would be fine, minimum 3 bedrooms. Read More
Quality of customer service in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Türkiye, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we invite ...
@CherylI feel neutral on this, we are treated more as experienced tourists, money making machines, and we are and we indeed spend, I personally do not care as long as approach is not agressive (and locals are definitely not agressive), we are not ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Türkiye, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we invite ...
In my experience (I lived in many countries before (Netherlands, UK, Luxembourg, Hungary) the service in Turkiye is the best, I tip quite well and they know that. -Staff in general very freindly and helpful and accomodating if possible.-We do not ... Read More
Real estate and moving (Burgas) by cdw057
Me and my wife live in Turkey now for more than 4 years (before living in the Netherlands, UK, Luxembourg and Hungary, but Ikamet (residence permit extention is like a damocles sword on our heads. We consider moving to Bulgaria (Burgas), buying a ...
Thanks a lot, I suppose in Turkiye we were just very lucky. Read More
Real estate and moving (Burgas)
Me and my wife live in Turkey now for more than 4 years (before living in the Netherlands, UK, Luxembourg and Hungary, but Ikamet (residence permit extention is like a damocles sword on our heads. We consider moving to Bulgaria (Burgas), buying a ... Read More
Expat.com market share
I have used expat.com for many, many years, some countries have active contributors (and I think for Turkiye I am one of them (also for Hungary). I have asked co-pilot over the best expat websites for Turkey (and Bulgaria (Burgas)), (we might move ... Read More
Cost of living in Türkiye in 2026 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in Türkiye, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Türkiye or already living ...
The lira is relatively stable i have to say, but inflation is stll there, so in EUR things are significantly more expensive then 4 years ago.The biggest expense for us is health insurance, i hate hospitals anyhow, better to die at home. EUR 1000 pm, ... Read More
Healthcare
Me and my wife are insured privately, good i have to say, but expensive eur 1000 per month (medical issues)I consider to go to SGK by the end of the year.interesting general youtube reporthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0r2W2YgK1LI Read More
Health Insurance in Turkey ( Residence Permit ) by Turkey2023
The price of Health insurance is required for residents aged seventy years old. I tried online quotes and find them very expensive from £150,000 to 500,000Can I use live insurance? is it mandatory to have it to apply for residency? Cheers
@Turkey2023 I hate megacities (50.000 or max 100.000 is fine, I lived in London for a few years (job), good things, very close (150m) to Tower Bridge (loads of restaurants which is a good plus). For the rest I do not like the city at all, even go to ... Read More
Road safety in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Navigating roads and experiencing traffic in Türkiye as an expat can be a learning experience. We invite you to share your insights in order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats stay safe on the road in Türkiye, whether ...
Whereas I do have a driving license (Turkish even) I do not have a car (too much hassle). I prefer to take a taxi or transfer if needed (even a bus from time to time). As a pedestrian you have to be careful. Read More
Most common scams in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Türkiye as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
Example, I have to go to hairdresser this morning (my wife wants this), (shaving, but he does also ears, nose, and hairs are nice after (not washing though) .I do not like this at all, but quality is good and even if not as cheap as in past the ... Read More
Most common scams in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Türkiye as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
@Fedy23 If you are resident and people know you, you get a good treatment. Read More
Most common scams in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Türkiye as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
@EllaineTurkey A good real estate agent is sufficient, we are fine and we did not encounter your problems at all. They should arrange something for you, not a lawyer. You have made some bad decisions as it seems. Read More
Most common scams in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Türkiye as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
@Gino_C We have many restaurants in our neighbourhood. Most of them are good and correct and some of them ar a rip off for tourists. I really do not understand that websites can advise to go to these restaurants (money will be a factor (tripadvisor ... Read More
Best retirement destinations Turkiye? by daviddomoney
Hi All,What are the best places to retires in Turkiye?Any places in mountains can recommend?If not open to places by beach.What kind of amount in USD need for a property in Turkiye?Do foreign retirees get free healthcare if not what is the cost for ...
@daviddomoneyGood properties (unfortunately cheap for me) have been acquired at very low prices. Bottom line, if you have enough budget?If one relocates to Turkey one would like to enjoy life. Read More
Best retirement destinations Turkiye? by daviddomoney
Hi All,What are the best places to retires in Turkiye?Any places in mountains can recommend?If not open to places by beach.What kind of amount in USD need for a property in Turkiye?Do foreign retirees get free healthcare if not what is the cost for ...
@Gino_C Why did you not move already? I went into semi-retirement at 53 (Hungary), it went financially fine, but with my health and profit me and my wife decided to go to Mahmutlar (perhaps Georgia would have been better (financially).Please go ... Read More
Ikamet extention
For real expats (already living here) the extention of the Ikamet should be the concern, I am amazed/shocked that there are no posts on the topic. We live here for almost 4 years, we heard about terrible stories, ourselves I fel comfortable with the ... Read More
Best retirement destinations Turkiye? by daviddomoney
Hi All,What are the best places to retires in Turkiye?Any places in mountains can recommend?If not open to places by beach.What kind of amount in USD need for a property in Turkiye?Do foreign retirees get free healthcare if not what is the cost for ...
Very much depending what you expect from life (renting for me (and my wife) is out of the question. We spend EUR 2250 pm (excluding health insurance (EUR 250 pm).But this includes restaurants, shopping, transport, ...Life is not so cheao nowadays, ... Read More
Health Insurance in Turkey ( Residence Permit ) by Turkey2023
The price of Health insurance is required for residents aged seventy years old. I tried online quotes and find them very expensive from £150,000 to 500,000Can I use live insurance? is it mandatory to have it to apply for residency? Cheers
@Turkey2023 Turkey is a great country to live, but I have to say with your income a comfortable life is not possible. Why did you come here in the first place?Help is difficult, you have to bring your capital/money. Typically your real estate agent ... Read More
Best retirement destinations Turkiye? by daviddomoney
Hi All,What are the best places to retires in Turkiye?Any places in mountains can recommend?If not open to places by beach.What kind of amount in USD need for a property in Turkiye?Do foreign retirees get free healthcare if not what is the cost for ...
@Gino_C Thanks for your comment, but Alanya is 13km or so from Mahmutlar (when I lived in London it was just a 400 m walk to go to restaurants), food is important, but not at all efforts (I am not going to spend so much time in a taxi or ... Read More
Best retirement destinations Turkiye? by daviddomoney
Hi All,What are the best places to retires in Turkiye?Any places in mountains can recommend?If not open to places by beach.What kind of amount in USD need for a property in Turkiye?Do foreign retirees get free healthcare if not what is the cost for ...
@daviddomoneyAs a side note in Turkey I do miss Indonesian, Chinese and Indian kitchen. Turkish kitchen is great, BUT .. Read More
Best retirement destinations Turkiye? by daviddomoney
Hi All,What are the best places to retires in Turkiye?Any places in mountains can recommend?If not open to places by beach.What kind of amount in USD need for a property in Turkiye?Do foreign retirees get free healthcare if not what is the cost for ...
@daviddomoney What is retirement? I went in semi-retirement at 52. Enjoy life when you can, everybody dies, go to restaurants, smoke, drink (beach swimming, swimming pool and sauna (for my wife)). Still it costs, even if basics are also getting more ... Read More
Best retirement destinations Turkiye? by daviddomoney
Hi All,What are the best places to retires in Turkiye?Any places in mountains can recommend?If not open to places by beach.What kind of amount in USD need for a property in Turkiye?Do foreign retirees get free healthcare if not what is the cost for ...
TRY on a relative basis is doing well against EUR and USD, so also in EUR things are more expensive (also in TRY for locals).Turkey is doing quite well, but clearly not as cost-effective as a few years ago, but people are great and so is (in our ... Read More
Best retirement destinations Turkiye? by daviddomoney
Hi All,What are the best places to retires in Turkiye?Any places in mountains can recommend?If not open to places by beach.What kind of amount in USD need for a property in Turkiye?Do foreign retirees get free healthcare if not what is the cost for ...
I do live on the coast (Alanya/Mahmutlar).I gave my views before, Turkey is not so cheap as before, that is fine for me (or I have to accept)Health insurance (we are 63 and 54) is not so cheap, but I have to say very acceptable and with private ... Read More
Chess course or club for kids in Mahmutlar by Kathra Sa
Hi, I was wondering if you know any chess courses or clubs for summer vacation in Mahmutlar for kids from 7 and 10 years and up. Thank you in advance.
No chess clubs as I know, my wife gives lessons, but only for our complex on a voluntary basis. I looked myself for chessclubs (I am a FM), but no success. Alanya/Mahmutlar realy should have a chessclub, sad they do not have. Read More
How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Türkiye can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even greeting ...
@cdw057 My wife is happy, and that is important Read More
How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Türkiye can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even greeting ...
Difficult post, First , I live in Alanya (Mahmutlar), very convenient with restaurants, markets and shops, so very far away from where you live (does not nowadays present communicatuon (expat is easy)).I have to say infrastructure here is ... Read More
How to adapt to the expat challenges of everyday life in Türkiye by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Adapting to everyday life as an expat in Türkiye can be both exciting and overwhelming: different habits, systems, and sometimes even unexpected surprises! Simple things like paying bills, using public transport, or even greeting ...
Me and my wife are semi-retired and have lived in many countries, whereas language is very important, for 60+ it is difficult to master, I did not even try in Hungary, and in Turkey I manage to say meraba and nasisi, I can not even count but sign ... Read More
Thousands of Expats are leaving Türkiye by Fedy23
In this video you look at the new rules in Turkey which are making it difficult for foreigners to live there!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk0_RRn5xTEThings are changing constantly and very fast.
@Fred Who needs poor (not spending) expats, Turkey should be stronger in this respect. Anyhow Turkey is exceeding some of the EU countries. People can come to Hungary/Bulgaria/Romania (EU is a plus).I love the infrastucture, low crime, conveniences, ... Read More
Thousands of Expats are leaving Türkiye by Fedy23
In this video you look at the new rules in Turkey which are making it difficult for foreigners to live there!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk0_RRn5xTEThings are changing constantly and very fast.
@Gino_C Good post, but by the way I have no income whatsoever, just living on capital (I have to wait until I am 65) Read More
Thousands of Expats are leaving Türkiye by Fedy23
In this video you look at the new rules in Turkey which are making it difficult for foreigners to live there!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk0_RRn5xTEThings are changing constantly and very fast.
@azmarina91No real reasons to leave for me and my wife. Please look at the channelhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-OcC6YWrR8I do not believe any of these financial requirements, but she and husband left. Still interesting channel though. Read More
Thousands of Expats are leaving Türkiye by Fedy23
In this video you look at the new rules in Turkey which are making it difficult for foreigners to live there!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk0_RRn5xTEThings are changing constantly and very fast.
@azmarina91 Bottom line Turkey needs people who spend (this can be through renting, but better through buying), why do you not buy (prices are not too bad at all)?Indeed a lawyer is not needed, but support is.They really seem to focus on marriage ... Read More
Thousands of Expats are leaving Türkiye by Fedy23
In this video you look at the new rules in Turkey which are making it difficult for foreigners to live there!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk0_RRn5xTEThings are changing constantly and very fast.
@Gringoes Of course you could do this through internet and in these times likely to be succesful (depending where you come from). But a lot of horror stories and I prefer to have some comfort (support with documentation (it went very fine last time ... Read More
What Turkey needs from expats? by cdw057
I am a bit disappointed with posts complaining 100 EUR here and there. Syrian refugees would be happy to have even EUR 500 pm. For expats from the UK/Germany/....Turkey is getting more expensive (true), in a way that is also good. Poor Germans (many ...
@blabla13 True things are much more expensive (we also feel this), but Turkey reamains great, even if more expensive than for example Hungary (all these increases of minimum salaries in Turkey drive many honest business owners crazy).Nevertheless (I ... Read More
Late payment Aidat
Many of us we live in complexes, some of them good, others not. When a real estate agent offers an appartment or even penthouse I dismiss low Aidat straightaway.However, in our complex (the same around I think), people bought properties hoping to ... Read More
Turkey evolving?
Turkey in my view is doing quite well, better alligning with EU, who knows what happens.What I do not like is (in my area), people (expats) look at money only (not the culture (friendly people (even if some are too commercial), respect, and also the ... Read More
Mobile Phones by Fedy23
Hi all, so I have been living in Antalya since 1 year and 2 months. What a year this has been!?!Anyway, my UK mobile phone IMEI numbers (2 slots) have been blocked. I bought a new mobile phone here in Turkiye from pttavm website from a reputable ...
@Fedy23 write it off, why spending energy? My wife is a bit like you and going back to shop for even TRY 50. Just enjoy life where you can and get support (easy , even my hairdresser will know people)Living in Antalya (I hate Antalya btw) why do you ... Read More
What Turkey needs from expats?
I am a bit disappointed with posts complaining 100 EUR here and there. Syrian refugees would be happy to have even EUR 500 pm. For expats from the UK/Germany/....Turkey is getting more expensive (true), in a way that is also good. Poor Germans (many ... Read More
Mobile Phones by Fedy23
Hi all, so I have been living in Antalya since 1 year and 2 months. What a year this has been!?!Anyway, my UK mobile phone IMEI numbers (2 slots) have been blocked. I bought a new mobile phone here in Turkiye from pttavm website from a reputable ...
@Fedy23 Support you can get from your real estate agent (if he is good) or from the manco of a complex (everybody wants to have additional income).Our experiences are very positive so far. You need a good wife, good support from providers, good ... Read More
Cost of living in Türkiye in 2025 by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Every year, we invite you to share your experiences with the cost of living in in Türkiye, especially in the region or city you live in. Your insights will greatly help members planning their move to Türkiye or already living ...
Turkey is big and prices can vary quite a bit depending on the area, we are a semi-retired couple, for Alanya area we count EUR 3000 pm (too much I know, EUR 2000 is possibly also fine).Biggest expenses-Restaurants (we go 3 or 4 x pw), getting more ... Read More
visa violation office by primopanama
hellowhen you overstay in turkey will have to pay a fine at the visa violation office, which i have read on internet they are at the international airports of turkeyanyone knows if they are also at the borders with greece and bulgaria or only at the ...
@primopanama Why overstay and ask for problems and challenges. rules are rule, you have to abide. Read More
Mobile Phones by Fedy23
Hi all, so I have been living in Antalya since 1 year and 2 months. What a year this has been!?!Anyway, my UK mobile phone IMEI numbers (2 slots) have been blocked. I bought a new mobile phone here in Turkiye from pttavm website from a reputable ...
@Fedy23 What is your monthly budget? Turkey has now a minimum salary exceeding Hungary. me and my wife just would it write it off and avoid stress on smaller things. Our concerns are on rules in Turkey (in general (renting or buying a property), ... Read More
Obtaining a registration certificate as a freelancer by amber77
Hello all,I'm a Norwegian citizen who recently moved to Budapest to live with my partner (non-EU citizen with work permit).As I'm approaching 90 days, I'm planning to apply for a registration certificate through the enterhungary website, and I'm ...
@cdw057 By the way I was no freelancer per say, just a company which gave advice. Read More
Obtaining a registration certificate as a freelancer by amber77
Hello all,I'm a Norwegian citizen who recently moved to Budapest to live with my partner (non-EU citizen with work permit).As I'm approaching 90 days, I'm planning to apply for a registration certificate through the enterhungary website, and I'm ...
@amber77 I do not know what freelancer you are, but when I came to Hungary I just created a KfT (my wife as employee), I maintained for the 7 years in Hungary and there are some real big tax advantages, company car, health insurance (for the part ... Read More
Living in Turkey/Alanya/Mahmutlar
We (me and my wife) lived in many countries (The Netherlands, UK, Luxembourg, Hungary and ow Turkey)Many experiences and many good, also the memory from Hungary (huge house and huge garden) was very good. But living in a small town in Turkey is ... Read More
Emlak complaint by Geraldinegregory8
Is it possible to make a governmental complaint against an emlak in turkey without using a lawyer.
@Gino_C I hate lawyers (we do not even one), we live now for quite some years in Turkey (happily), having said that support is needed (we do not speak Turkish) and you have to pay (but we speak between us we cover quite a bit (Dutch, German, ... Read More
Internet speed by cdw057
In any case where I live Internet is quite fine (with my provider anyhow), right now we have a speed of 100 MB (not too bad and quite stable), but they offer also 1000 MB (which we subscribed to) for this upcoming year. |the price of TRY 10.000 per ...
@Gino_C Cost is important, but quality of life perhaps even more. A message for possible expats in general, you need some income/capital to live comfortably (even if not smoking, drinking, visiting restaurants if we do)I feel safe outside and ... Read More
Thousands of Expats are leaving Türkiye by Fedy23
In this video you look at the new rules in Turkey which are making it difficult for foreigners to live there!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk0_RRn5xTEThings are changing constantly and very fast.
@azmarina91 Bottom line, no reason to leave Turkey, life is different but not bad at all and in my experience you can trust people (and virtually no crime). Expenses have skyrocketed, but Turkey do not expat people who do not want to spend.It is ... Read More
Dogs problems by Fedy23
So, since living in Antalya my family and I have been attacked by dogs few times. I am a runner and as I am out for my run I often meet dogs in the streets. Sometimes, packs of dogs have attacked without biting me or my family but lately, ...
As a side note I hate Antalya (too big, I even hate Alanya (too much crime) Read More
Dogs problems by Fedy23
So, since living in Antalya my family and I have been attacked by dogs few times. I am a runner and as I am out for my run I often meet dogs in the streets. Sometimes, packs of dogs have attacked without biting me or my family but lately, ...
@Fedy23 I do not know where you live, but dogs around here are very friendly (we had a few big dogs in the past ourselves), my wife even plays the stray dogs on the beach. Never in my 60+ years i have been ever been attacked by dogs. Read More
Mobile Phones by Fedy23
Hi all, so I have been living in Antalya since 1 year and 2 months. What a year this has been!?!Anyway, my UK mobile phone IMEI numbers (2 slots) have been blocked. I bought a new mobile phone here in Turkiye from pttavm website from a reputable ...
@Fedy23 Turkey is also getting more and more expensive (minimum wage higher than in Hungary)Local help or contacts are useful we used eigher manco of our complex or real estate agent for phones, TV, ....Having said that if on a very limited budget ... Read More
Internet speed
In any case where I live Internet is quite fine (with my provider anyhow), right now we have a speed of 100 MB (not too bad and quite stable), but they offer also 1000 MB (which we subscribed to) for this upcoming year. |the price of TRY 10.000 per ... Read More
Best rate of return (risk free) by amnajaffri
HelloI have a current account in alBaraka and have saved about 100,000 TRY (TL) but the lira is losing its value very quickly!Is there anywhere I can invest (not in stocks or property.. need something risk free and ideally shariah compliant). I ...
@amnajaffri The TRY is actually doing quite well, still I am very reluctant to invest too much in Turkey, I am quite happy with may bank, but investments are from my home country (ratings in Turkey is not too good and only limited incusrance in case ... Read More
Using a Container for Turkey by Robina682
Does anyone have information about using a container to take possessions to Turkey,Antalya.
@Gino_C Admittedly we took personal items (paintings, some books, PC's., clothes (stilll underestimating winter in Turkey) ..) Probably far too little, I regret not taken some things. Still even from Hungary things can become expensive (custom ... Read More
Using a Container for Turkey by Robina682
Does anyone have information about using a container to take possessions to Turkey,Antalya.
@Gino_C I do not know about containers, we did not bother to bringing our car, but moving from Hungary we had to declare things (fine), the company we hired in Hungary was very fine, but a lot of bureaucracy to deal with (and some taxes)The moving ... Read More
Pensions (or not) in Hungary by cdw057
Whereas pensions in Hungary are low (very low), I have seen that in our village, still quite lot of things are done for elderly people (gift packages, concerts, free transport, no taxes, or social contributions (health)...), in a way I am ...
@Angolhapsi A bubble is nice, no matter the country, we saved a little bit, so we can choose our bubble until we die, we lived in Hungary for 7 years (before Luxembourg, UK and Netherlands).Indeed now in Turkey (changing village life for a small ... Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Turkey? Is the public postal ...
Sorry Fedy, I have to strongly disagree, service can be good (by the way I have no car (we take bus or taxi)).Service in restaurants and shops are in my view excellent (and prices reasonable), a few times per day the city takes the garbage.Internet ... Read More
Sending and receiving packages in Turkey by Priscilla
Hello, As an expat, there are inevitably certain items you might want or need from back home, and around the holiday period, many people like to send gift packages. How easy is it to send and receive packages in Turkey? Is the public postal ...
I tried to order some items (Blair Sauce) through Amazon Germany ( i have active account) but no success (Blairs Sauce not available through Amazon Turkey btw)Rules change rapidly (I do not care too much on additional taxes, it is more availability) Read More
We are expats (the moderator please give comments)
Interesting developments in the world and also in Turkey, personal life for me is more important though, how to maintain a good life (by the way we have no issues).Minimum salary is increasing ( even in EUR), fine for me, but Turkey over Hungary ... Read More
What is good in Hungary? by cdw057
We lived in a village (certainly not Budapest), as for services we are very happy (probably meant for elderly people, but still). Every year for elderly there was a package around Chrstmas and also Easter, there is a bus stop which can you bring ...
@Marilyn Tassy Apologies, I meant to write lung emboly Read More