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Is Turkey a Good Place to Live? 10 Reasons Why You May Want to Move Here

By Turkey Residence Agency advisory team · Updated · 2 min read

10 reasons that makes Turkey a GREAT country

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This guide explains 10 reasons that make Turkey a great country and why a foreigner might consider moving here:

Reason 1: Relatively Affordable Cost of Living in Turkey:

  • Affordable price level for high quality life
  • Property prices and rents in Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir and Antalya vary widely by district and have risen sharply in recent years, so check current local listings
  • Tuition and education costs are low in Turkey
  • Affordable healthcare and medical treatment

Reason 2: Turkey Is a Very Safe Country:

  • Efficient Police Force
  • Strong Administration
  • Safe Streets
  • Strong gun control regulation and policy in Turkey
  • Very low crime rate

Reason 3: There Are Many Profitable Business Opportunities in Turkey:

  • Strong domestic consumer market
  • Istanbul is a global hub for business, commerce, trade and conferences
  • Turkey is very close to European countries, Russia and Middle East
  • Turkish financial system and banks are well integrated with the rest of the world

Reason 4: Turkey Has a Great Climate:

  • You can see 4 seasons in Turkey (summer, autumn, winter and spring)
  • Mild weather
  • Each part of Turkey has different climate and weather

Reason 5: Turkey Has Developed Infrastructure:

  • Turkish roads are very modern
  • There are airports in all major cities of Turkey
  • High-speed train is available

Reason 6: High-Quality Healthcare System at Affordable Rates:

  • Turkish doctors are experienced and well-educated
  • Turkish hospitals are ideal for surgical operations and dental operations
  • Public hospital care costs little for people covered by the state health insurance (SGK), who pay small co-payments; patients without this cover pay the public tariff

Reason 7: Turkey Has a Rich History and There Are Many Historical Landmarks:

  • Turkey is the home of early civilizations
  • Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque are very famous in Istanbul
  • There are ancient Greek and Roman cities in the west part of Turkey, such as Ephesus

Reason 8: Fabulous Nature of Turkey:

  • Mountain areas in the eastern part of Turkey
  • Mediterranean Sea and amazing beaches in the southern part of Turkey
  • In the north of Turkey, there are forests
  • You should definitely see Cappadocia

Reason 9: Astonishing Social Life:

  • Turkish cuisine is very diverse and tasty
  • Expat community in Turkey
  • Lots of social events

Reason 10: Turkey Is Located in The Center of the World:

  • There are many direct flights from Istanbul International Airport to major airports worldwide
  • Istanbul is a great choice for international travelers
  • You can use Istanbul Airport as your hub for your flights

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