7 Reasons to live in Turkey

Are you considering moving to Turkey for all or part of the year? An excellent choice, in our opinion. This destination offers many reasons to live there all year round. Of course you don't have to take our word for it: thousands of expats from dozens of countries have already preceded you. These were the main reasons for them to choose to move to Turkey:

Low cost of living

The affordability of life in Turkey is an important reason for many expats to live there. Due to the low lira, expats can spend more on their pension or salary from abroad than ever before. The current rate of the lira can be viewed at xe.com. Although the prices of property for rent and for sale are rising, you benefit from a low cost of living while the value of your home rises. Besides, the local markets not only offer low priced fruits and vegetables, but also fresh produce from the land.

The weather

In a place like Alanya with more than 300 days of sunshine a year, this reason is of course even more valid. Expats who have had enough of the dark weather choose a destination like Alanya and enjoy the extra time they can spend outdoors. In addition, you can swim outside for a much longer period of time and many real estate properties now have an outdoor pool.

Easily obtain a residence permit

Wherever you want to live abroad, you will need a residence permit. Fortunately, the process of applying for a residence permit in Turkey is very simple these days. After various adjustments in the process during the years, now you will often receive your residence permit within a few weeks. Even if you come from a non-European country, you can get a residence permit by making an investment of $400,000 or more.

Turkish cuisine

Turkish cuisine is widely regarded as one of the 5 best world cuisines. On the Mediterranean coast you can enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables, olive oil, fresh fish, local cheeses and much more. Although fast food is also becoming more popular in Turkey and you can eat delicious gözleme and lahmacun, nothing beats a traditional meal. You can read more about this in our blog about Turkish cuisine.

Excellent healthcare

Turkey offers two options when it comes to health insurance: the popular SGK, which is provided by the government, and private health insurance. Both guarantee access to excellent healthcare. In addition, Turkey scores well when it comes to cosmetic procedures such as dental care and hair transplants.

The housing market

One of the reasons Turkey wins over other places to live in after retirement is its excellent housing price index. Where you can easily spend € 120,000 on an apartment in other destinations, Turkey offers apartments for almost half. In addition, there has been reinvestment in the housing market over the past 20 years, resulting in new modern homes with smart home technology and sleek designs. View our real estate in Turkey to get an impression.

Natural beauty and other places of interest

Living in Turkey means living in a beautiful country. If you have a lot of free time, for example during your retirement, expat life can be wonderful. Travel to the capital, Istanbul, once the center of Ottoman and Byzantine settlements and now a tourist hotspot. Or explore the natural beauty of the Antalya province, with beautiful beaches and historical sites. Cappadocia is a sight on itself where you can spend weeks, with a lunar landscape of tuff.