Fedy23
Italian expat in Türkiye
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51
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About me
Italian
Speaks Italian, English
Registration: 21 November 2023
Activity
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 ...
We have noticed that, as expats, we are sometimes treated differently, and on occasion the service can verge on being less than welcoming. There is a perception that we are “made of gold,” which leads to higher prices compared to those ... 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 ...
Prices in Turkiye have definitely gone up. We went to a coffee shop few days and paid 1200TL for 2 slices of cake and 2 teas. Of course we will never go back to that coffee shop but even other restaurants we have been to lately have put their prices ... Read More
Strategy for Purchasing Cell Phones When Moving to Türkiye by Gino_C
I will hopefully be moving to Türkiye within 2 years and intend to replace my 6 year old iPhone during that time. I found several websites that states that a banderol fee is assessed for registering a phone purchased outside of Türkiye. ...
@Gino_C The time limit is not 120 days is 180 days. I have a Oneplus 10 Pro which I bought in the UK and it has two sim slots (dual sim enabled). Thank God for that! Because every six months I switch my SIM card from one slot to the other. And every ... Read More
Moving from England/UK to Turkiye ☺ by Dee Willis
Merhaba, We are planning to move and live in Turkiye from next year. I was wondering if anyone moved their furniture and electrical goods with them. I am a Turkish citizen and my husband is British. I heard that customs might be difficult and ...
Hello, I brought some of my electrical goods and I wish I brought them all. Especially the kitchen gadgets and robots. They are so expensive here and the cheap ones (Turkish made) are of bad quality, they break almost instantly. We did not have to ... 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 ...
Restaurants have two menus in Turkiye. One for the Turkish people and one for the foreigners. We learned the hard way as we have paid almost double the price on many occasions until we were told to ask for the menu for the Turkish people. Also, when ... Read More
More power outages by Fedy23
For the past few weeks, we've been experiencing power outages. It's disheartening really! The temperatures are now in the 30s and we are without water and electricity for hours at the time. Last week, my freezer defrosted and I had to throw away ...
@kzein It's a weird norm then. In 2025, in Turkiye to have some maintenance work done in the main road, the whole county has to be cut off from the electric system! It's almost like a very bad joke. No, I don't live in a bad area or ... Read More
More power outages by Fedy23
For the past few weeks, we've been experiencing power outages. It's disheartening really! The temperatures are now in the 30s and we are without water and electricity for hours at the time. Last week, my freezer defrosted and I had to throw away ...
@Gino_C Thank you Gino, I really appreciate your suggestions and yes it is something we are thinking of suggesting to the management in out next meeting. We are also considering solar panels. However, it is a pricey option but a great investment. ... Read More
More power outages
For the past few weeks, we've been experiencing power outages. It's disheartening really! The temperatures are now in the 30s and we are without water and electricity for hours at the time. Last week, my freezer defrosted and I had to throw away ... 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 ...
I am still dealing with this bad situation. I sent back the phone to the seller who is now refusing to refund me. Who can I contact for help? 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 ...
@kzein Yes, that's correct. At the end of the 12 months the IMEI numbers get unblocked. 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, ...
@Gino_C I would be grateful if you could share the one you have purchased. Mine it's from Hepsiburada and it is called Sonik. This one ... 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 ...
@kzein I don't believe so. My old phone from the UK isn't working anymore. And right now I cannot afford a new one. I am not totally sure why they do this. Could it be down to the fact that they want you to buy Turkish made products? 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, ...
@Gino_C Thank you for your suggestion. That's the gadget I bought when I arrived in Antalya but unfortunately it doesn't always work. For whatever reason it's not as effective. It works on cats! Hardly on dogs. Read More
Dogs problems
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, ... Read More
Mobile Phones
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 ... Read More