Turkey
Digital Nomad Life in Turkey
Summary: Turkey is a popular destination for digital nomads. The most popular cities for digital nomads in Turkey are Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir. Digital nomads like living in Turkey because of its low cost of living, vibrant culture, and beautiful scenery. A digital nomad can live on a monthly budget of around $1,000 in Turkey. The culture of Turkey is a mix of Eastern and Western influences. It is a secular country with a majority Muslim population. Turkish culture is known for its hospitality, and the people are very friendly and welcoming. Foods popular in Turkey include kebabs, mezes, baklava, and Turkish coffee. Turkish cuisine is known for its use of fresh ingredients and spices, and it is very flavorful.
How do I meet people in Turkey?
When we asked people living in Turkey about club and activities where newcomers can meet others, they responded:
"There are many activities in which you can meet new people, like dance lessons, sport clubs, etc. The university has a lot of programs and many european students on erasmus exchanges. They are always eager to meet new people and share experiences," remarked one foreigner who made the move to Antalya.
"Istanbul is a great expat post in many ways - it has the diversity of an active cosmopolitan city but also has a very nice group of expat population. There are associations here such as IWI (Intl. Women of Istanbul), AWI(American women), French group, Latino group, Die Brucke (Germans), Italian group and many others," explained one person living in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Betsy Burlingame is one of the founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and the Founder and President of Expat Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
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