WHY STAY IN Izmir
Coastal Turkey with city comfort
Izmir offers a rare mix of coastal lifestyle, affordability and urban comfort.
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Remote work reality
Tax reality
Hidden considerations
Healthcare notes
Visa Reality
COST OF LIVING
Monthly Budget Min.
Monthly Budget Max.
Average Rent (1BR)
Food Cost
Transport Cost
Coworking Cost
Utilites Cost
Gym Cost
$1200
$2200
$700
$350
$80
$120
$120
$45
Real cost breakdown
CLIMATE
Avg. Summer Temp.
Avg. Winter Temp.
Humidity
Rain
Sunshine
34
8
Medium
Low
High
Climate Notes
VISA
Visa Status
Visa Type
Long Stay Possible
No Visa Required 90
Residence Permit, Work Visa, Student Visa, Business Visa
yes
Visa requirements may vary depending on your nationality. The information provided here reflects the general visa conditions of the country.
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Izmir is one of Turkey’s strongest lifestyle cities for long-stay foreigners: coastal, relaxed, relatively affordable and more modern-liberal in feel than many alternatives. It is not as global as Istanbul, but it is easier to live in day to day.
Izmir
Türkiye / Southern Europe
7.76
BEST FOR
Budget, Lifestyle, Beach
Lifestyle & Environment
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Safety
Internet
Tax
Visa
Climate
Healthcare
: Safe
: Very Fast
: Moderate
: No Visa Required
: Warm
: Good
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