Fandango2020
American expat in 罢眉谤办颈测别
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American
Speaks English, Arabic
Registration: 17 March 2020
Moving from Canada to Konya with two boys by elapaul
Hello,My husband got a job offer in Konya and we are considering moving there from Canada with our two kids, 9 and 13.Anyone here familiar with Konya?I am looking for information on:immigration (I think since he has a job offer, he can bring his ...
You can get a short term residence with an apartment rental contract ( you pay for the whole year upftont)you need at least 2 bedrooms, make sure the building has a generator, elevator at a minimum.聽 the price per month vary by location and ... Read More
Do I get a permit as dependent of my mother ? by jo 2410
Hi to allMy mother wants to move to Morocco and she wants me to come with her and her granddaughter which we are more than happy to as it鈥檚 a beautiful place. She is already retired and has a pension. I will not have an income as I won鈥檛 ...
you need to a have an apartment rental agreement with bith of all of your names on it. need to have a certified 5 years criminal background report from the country you coming from and need a proof of income. get the details from the closest ... Read More
New members of the Morocco forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Morocco forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@contessacaridad Hi there, hope all is well with you and yours.聽 How's living in Morocco?聽 which Moroccan bank i can use to transfer money from the USA to support my would be living in Morocco? Read More
Strategy for Purchasing Cell Phones When Moving to 罢眉谤办颈测别 by Gino_C
I will hopefully be moving to 罢眉谤办颈测别 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 罢眉谤办颈测别. ...
Well hello there Fellow American. myabe I was confused with someone else. My Bad :0) Read More
Strategy for Purchasing Cell Phones When Moving to 罢眉谤办颈测别 by Gino_C
I will hopefully be moving to 罢眉谤办颈测别 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 罢眉谤办颈测别. ...
@Gino_C Hey Gino,聽 buy a Turkish phone and avoid all these issues.聽 thats what we did. Back thenthe IPHONE taxes was 1000 TLnow , it is outrageous.聽 聽I need my American phone when I am in America, so why make it a Turkish phone ... Read More
Living in 罢眉谤办颈测别 November 2024
Hello All,We all know and feel the high cost of living in 罢眉谤办颈测别 now.聽 Inflation is very bad everywhere in the world.However, Expat couples can still live great for a minimum of $2,000 per month considering they own their apartment (Home) ... Read More
Living in 罢眉谤办颈测别 May 2024 by Fandango2020
Hi There ! Quick update.聽 聽 if you planning to live in 罢眉谤办颈测别...聽 you need at least $1,700 to live comfortably.聽 聽If you have kids, you need at least $2,200.聽 聽If you lucky enough to submitt for a short term ...
@cdw057 We do... that was a must.. thankfully we purchased back in 2019 it was way way cheaper than now. now the Full coverage is around 12,000 plus liabilty another 6000 it is 18,000 per year. it was 1800 TL total full coverage per year as ... Read More
Living in 罢眉谤办颈测别 May 2024 by Fandango2020
Hi There ! Quick update.聽 聽 if you planning to live in 罢眉谤办颈测别...聽 you need at least $1,700 to live comfortably.聽 聽If you have kids, you need at least $2,200.聽 聽If you lucky enough to submitt for a short term ...
@cdw057 here you go. so 1,700 is reasonable for the poor folkes like me :) Thanks cdw Read More
Living in 罢眉谤办颈测别 May 2024 by Fandango2020
Hi There ! Quick update.聽 聽 if you planning to live in 罢眉谤办颈测别...聽 you need at least $1,700 to live comfortably.聽 聽If you have kids, you need at least $2,200.聽 聽If you lucky enough to submitt for a short term ...
@cdw057 thanks ...聽 $ 3,000 per month is way over board.聽 for $ 3,000 per month you live like a king in Turkiye :)聽 聽 聽my suggestions is for those who's pension is between $2,200 and$1,700 per month, they can live great in ... Read More
Living in 罢眉谤办颈测别 May 2024 by Fandango2020
Hi There ! Quick update.聽 聽 if you planning to live in 罢眉谤办颈测别...聽 you need at least $1,700 to live comfortably.聽 聽If you have kids, you need at least $2,200.聽 聽If you lucky enough to submitt for a short term ...
@Gino_C yes indeed. Believe me 54,500 Lira per ($1,700) is great for a couple. that owns their own apartment, Even, if they rent, they will live above average that is if you think comffie is not good enough word. :) thanks Gino for your input ... Read More
Living in 罢眉谤办颈测别 May 2024
Hi There ! Quick update.聽 聽 if you planning to live in 罢眉谤办颈测别...聽 you need at least $1,700 to live comfortably.聽 聽If you have kids, you need at least $2,200.聽 聽If you lucky enough to submitt for a short term ... Read More
Living cost in Turkey 2024 by Fandango2020
You should know by now that ; ; ; >>>聽 Everything is expesnsive in Turkiyie聽 However, it is still cheaper , safer and affordable to live in Turkiyie than in the USA, Canada or Europe.Here Goes ...聽 To Rent a good apartment in ...
@Gino_C I am concerned too. But, this inflation has nothing to d o with the economy. it is a false flag inflation, (made up) the deep state is ruining the economy on purpose. to get rid or Erogan. They make up rules that destroyed the real ... Read More
Buying a House in Turkey by evelinfree25
To buy a house in turkey , you need to pay full ammount of the house price聽 or you can apply for a聽 morgage ? as a tourist
@alpersezer79 yes you can do that.聽 especially if you don't care about the $200,000 minimum or home buyer visa.聽 if that is the case. you can buy a very nice home or apartment pretty cheap.聽 聽lots of people are selling dirt cheap ... Read More
Living cost in Turkey 2024 by Fandango2020
You should know by now that ; ; ; >>>聽 Everything is expesnsive in Turkiyie聽 However, it is still cheaper , safer and affordable to live in Turkiyie than in the USA, Canada or Europe.Here Goes ...聽 To Rent a good apartment in ...
@Gino_C Welcome back..聽 yup the prices in Turkey is actually more than 300% higher for people living in Turkey..聽 before i used to pay for 1 full bag around 100 lira .... Now one bag聽 with cheese , butter, eggs and bread toast it cost ... Read More
Buying a House in Turkey by evelinfree25
To buy a house in turkey , you need to pay full ammount of the house price聽 or you can apply for a聽 morgage ? as a tourist
if you need to get home owner visa, you need to purchase one house or an apartment appraised by the City that is worth $200,000 and the moeny has to be deposited in a government bank account and it must be in an allowed city.. this means not ... Read More
Living cost in Turkey 2024 by Fandango2020
You should know by now that ; ; ; >>>聽 Everything is expesnsive in Turkiyie聽 However, it is still cheaper , safer and affordable to live in Turkiyie than in the USA, Canada or Europe.Here Goes ...聽 To Rent a good apartment in ...
@cdw057 He was asking for a cheap way to pay without contract and pay only when he is here. the best way is to use ultra internet , pay only for when you use it or for the month you are here. when he is living here permanently then he can get 100 ... Read More
Living cost in Turkey 2024 by Fandango2020
You should know by now that ; ; ; >>>聽 Everything is expesnsive in Turkiyie聽 However, it is still cheaper , safer and affordable to live in Turkiyie than in the USA, Canada or Europe.Here Goes ...聽 To Rent a good apartment in ...
Contact Ultra Internet com tr you own the dish. it is just internet however if you connect your TV to the modem cable or wifi you will also have you tube and if you have a firestick you will have access to movies, hulu netflex etc... Read More
Living cost in Turkey 2024 by Fandango2020
You should know by now that ; ; ; >>>聽 Everything is expesnsive in Turkiyie聽 However, it is still cheaper , safer and affordable to live in Turkiyie than in the USA, Canada or Europe.Here Goes ...聽 To Rent a good apartment in ...
@mnaghbash聽 yes, satelite dish聽 , it is around 5000 lira to install and connect you.. check the price with them..聽 then you pay for the months you are here..聽 it is about 162 Lira per month.. max聽 speed is 16 ... Read More
Living cost in Turkey 2024 by Fandango2020
You should know by now that ; ; ; >>>聽 Everything is expesnsive in Turkiyie聽 However, it is still cheaper , safer and affordable to live in Turkiyie than in the USA, Canada or Europe.Here Goes ...聽 To Rent a good apartment in ...
@cdw057 Indeed, Turkey is still pretty cheap to retire in... when you convert to dollars or euros.聽 聽my whole purpose of posting; so people who are interested to come and live here get a pretty good idea how much money they need to ... Read More
Living cost in Turkey 2024 by Fandango2020
You should know by now that ; ; ; >>>聽 Everything is expesnsive in Turkiyie聽 However, it is still cheaper , safer and affordable to live in Turkiyie than in the USA, Canada or Europe.Here Goes ...聽 To Rent a good apartment in ...
Hey There ! Hope all is well with you and yours. The expensis i listed is for a family of 4.聽 聽and I stated... It is from low end to high end scale. (Not too high scale ) 聽 so you can only spend 50 lira per month for shower and ... Read More
Living cost in Turkey 2024
You should know by now that ; ; ; >>>聽 Everything is expesnsive in Turkiyie聽 However, it is still cheaper , safer and affordable to live in Turkiyie than in the USA, Canada or Europe.Here Goes ...聽 To Rent a good apartment in ... Read More
Living cost in Turkey 2023 by Fandango2020
Hello ALL,Living in Turkey has been great for the past 5 years.聽For an expat, you don't really feel the local people's hardship making ends meet.聽I was spending 8,000 lira a month and the family living an outstanding life.聽Now we ...
@Gino_C it is true. some cities are closed to new permits in Alanya.. like Mahmutlar, Kestel and Kargicakit is still oepn in OBA and Demirtas. however, to purchase apartment in the open cities the value has to be $75,000 or higher. some low ... Read More
Living cost in Turkey 2023 by Fandango2020
Hello ALL,Living in Turkey has been great for the past 5 years.聽For an expat, you don't really feel the local people's hardship making ends meet.聽I was spending 8,000 lira a month and the family living an outstanding life.聽Now we ...
@cdw057 Yup! expats are waiting for the shoe to drop anytime now. People are selling their houses but no Buyers at the moment. everyone is worried about the uncertainity. Even rentals now is way too high.. 10,000 TL and higher per month . ... Read More
Living cost in Turkey 2023 by Fandango2020
Hello ALL,Living in Turkey has been great for the past 5 years.聽For an expat, you don't really feel the local people's hardship making ends meet.聽I was spending 8,000 lira a month and the family living an outstanding life.聽Now we ...
nothing specific with my situation, it is just what i hear. They do not give residency visa anymore if you don't own an apartment or a house, and if they approve it, if you submitted for 2 years, you might get 1 year visaand if you have kids, ... Read More
Living cost in Turkey 2023 by Fandango2020
Hello ALL,Living in Turkey has been great for the past 5 years.聽For an expat, you don't really feel the local people's hardship making ends meet.聽I was spending 8,000 lira a month and the family living an outstanding life.聽Now we ...
@cdw057 we are thinking to move out of Turkiye.. it does not seem to be a stable living here due to the off the walls rules they come up with and no longer appreciate all the money we bring and spend in here.. Pretty crazy, and I think they are ... Read More
Living cost in Turkey 2023 by Fandango2020
Hello ALL,Living in Turkey has been great for the past 5 years.聽For an expat, you don't really feel the local people's hardship making ends meet.聽I was spending 8,000 lira a month and the family living an outstanding life.聽Now we ...
it is better to ask a Turkish accountant. It does not make sense to pay Turkey taxes on income or pension derived from your original country. This income or pension is already taxed over there. and it was not earned in Turkey. Why would Turkey ... Read More
Your first days in your home in Turkey by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Do you remember the first time you set foot in Turkey? One of your main concerns must have been the settling down process in your new home. Share your experience and tell us what it was like to find your new home in Turkey and ...
@Cheryl the food that was the first attraction. :0) the cleaness of the streets, the people, the weather and best of all it everything was pretty cheap . we rented first, then started to look for buying a home. back then it was pretty ... Read More
大咖福利影院 is looking for advisors/experts in Morocco by Bhavna
Hello everyone, 大咖福利影院 is the leading community platform dedicated to expatriation that aims to help those who live or wish to live abroad, including Morocco. We are currently looking for one or more advisors/experts ( volunteers) with a good ...
@Amal- Belgium Hey there :) i wonder if you can help me decide!which the best city for an American to expat to in Morroco? and how hard is the resident visa and for how long before it renews?Thanks Read More
Living cost in Turkey 2023 by Fandango2020
Hello ALL,Living in Turkey has been great for the past 5 years.聽For an expat, you don't really feel the local people's hardship making ends meet.聽I was spending 8,000 lira a month and the family living an outstanding life.聽Now we ...
@Gino_C Healthcare in America I paid $1500 a month because I make too much money and do not qualify for the Obama Care Robbery . And still have to pay $2,500 deductabile per year per person before they the insurance pays % 80 / % 20 .... it is a ... Read More
Living cost in Turkey 2023 by Fandango2020
Hello ALL,Living in Turkey has been great for the past 5 years.聽For an expat, you don't really feel the local people's hardship making ends meet.聽I was spending 8,000 lira a month and the family living an outstanding life.聽Now we ...
@cdw057 LOL,, ,yeah ours is cheaper.. we save the 500 because we don't drink :) Read More
Living cost in Turkey 2023
Hello ALL,Living in Turkey has been great for the past 5 years.聽For an expat, you don't really feel the local people's hardship making ends meet.聽I was spending 8,000 lira a month and the family living an outstanding life.聽Now we ... Read More
Price of Rent in alanya by Guest8978
People I need help Can somebody tell me how much it is price for rent in Alanya for daire or apartment 1+0 or maximum 1+1. Nothing luxury, normally one for one person. And if u know how much it is price of bills in this case for little km2 ...
@JelenaPekic聽Rent for 1 Bedroom , depending on the area and the Apartment condition in Alanya聽 , is between between 3,500 and 7,000 LIRA聽 per month plus monthly services between 150 to 1,000 lira per month.聽 聽 聽food ... Read More
I want a residence permit in turkey by adumelukerry2020
How can I start the process
@cdw057聽this applies to new comers only.. if you been here before 2022 then you should be okay .. cheers :) Read More
I want a residence permit in turkey by adumelukerry2020
How can I start the process
@Fandango2020聽Sorry New Comers. for this Bad and Sad news.... As of June 2022, vistors to Turkey will be granted Tourist Visa without any issues. However, Turkey is no longer granting 1 or 2 years Tourist residence visa, your application ... Read More
I want a residence permit in turkey by adumelukerry2020
How can I start the process
Inflation is high all over and around the world now.聽 same here now in Turkey... my聽 shopping per month for 4 people,聽 jumped from 2,000 lira back in 2018聽 to 8,000 LIRA per month in June 2022.聽聽 Read More
I want a residence permit in turkey by adumelukerry2020
How can I start the process
Sorry New Comers.聽 聽for this Bad and Sad news....As of June 2022,聽 vistors to Turkey will be granted Tourist Visa without any issues.聽 聽However, Turkey is no longer granting 1 or 2 years Tourist residence visa, your ... Read More
Turkey Cost of Living 2022 by Fandango2020
This is an update to my previous post back in 2020 .. reasons why to move or retire in Turkey. Well, things changed world wide :( The Covid disastor, the lack of available truck drivers, the high delays and cost of international shipping, ...
@avvuralgokhan聽陌ndeed,Especially if you're single 鈽猴笍 Read More
I want a residence permit in turkey by adumelukerry2020
How can I start the process
THIS MAY HELPThis is an update to my previous post back in 2020 .. reasons why to move or retire in Turkey. Well, things changed world wide :( The Covid disastor, the lack of available truck drivers, the high delays and cost of international ... Read More
Turkey Cost of Living 2022 by Fandango2020
This is an update to my previous post back in 2020 .. reasons why to move or retire in Turkey. Well, things changed world wide :( The Covid disastor, the lack of available truck drivers, the high delays and cost of international shipping, ...
correction -聽 9000 lira per month if you eat out everyday.聽 that is $620 per month.聽 we dont eat out every day.聽 聽thats why my calcualtion was off :)聽 聽 so i guess if you plan to eat out every day.. then you will ... Read More
Turkey Cost of Living 2022 by Fandango2020
This is an update to my previous post back in 2020 .. reasons why to move or retire in Turkey. Well, things changed world wide :( The Covid disastor, the lack of available truck drivers, the high delays and cost of international shipping, ...
I appreciate your feedback :) indeed .... Restaurants were very cheap.. this no longer the case.. if you want to eat out every day ...it used to be 2500 lira.. now it is around 5000 lira a month for 2 people.聽 good lunch or dinner may cost 250 ... Read More
Living in Turkey? 大咖福利影院 needs you! by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Hope you are doing well. We are currently looking for volunteers to help the expat community in Turkey. If you are interested in helping the other members in your spare time, answering their queries and sharing useful ...
Beware of CON Artists...聽 do not give money to anyone.. lots of cons in here..聽 聽book a flight, hotel and a car.聽 come to Antalya, or Istanbul..聽 look around... most likely you will love it..聽it very easy to get a ... Read More
Any fellow Americans in Alanya? by Fandango2020
Alanya has everthing you need, however, I hardly know or met any fellow Americans in Alanya. would like to know if there are any living in here
@raregems11聽 聽Hi James, just visiting or staying for good? Read More
Any fellow Americans in Alanya? by Fandango2020
Alanya has everthing you need, however, I hardly know or met any fellow Americans in Alanya. would like to know if there are any living in here
@ESS Worldwide聽 Hi Sharon, yes still here since 2019 :)聽 聽how about you ? Read More
Turkey Cost of Living 2022
This is an update to my previous post back in 2020 .. reasons why to move or retire in Turkey. Well, things changed world wide :( The Covid disastor, the lack of available truck drivers, the high delays and cost of international shipping, ... Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2022
This is an update to my previous post back in 2020 .. reasons why to move or retire in Turkey. Well, things changed world wide :( The Covid disastor, the lack of available truck drivers, the high delays and cost of international shipping, ... Read More
Reasons why you should Move or Retire in Turkey in 2020 by Fandango2020
Reasons why you should Move or Retire in Turkey in 2020 Cost of living is very cheap and the country is very clean with all the services like in America are available in Turkey at low cost. Very safe to walk the streets, very low crime rate Free ...
By the way, even if you spend $3000 per month in Turkey.. it is still way cheaper than living anywhere in the Western world.. I used to spend $6000 per month in the USA to live comfortable. on the otherhand, i would spend around 7,500 Euro if I ... Read More
Moving to Fethiye from California by Ftoloui
Hello all! I am moving to Fethiye in the middle of December from California. I am a 30 year old single male and I intend on purchasing a small one bedroom by the marina. I will rent first for a month or two and see if I like the area before ...
you need a miniumum of $1000 per month to have a great living. if you planning to preach christianity using a charity, Don't. Turks are Muslims and they know about God and Jesus more than you think. so please don't create issues to all ... Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
If you do not speak and write Turkish, you will not be able to work for a good Turkish company. Plus, you will have to change your visa to working visa and that is not easy. My advice to to all, is keep working remote via VPN with the company you ... Read More
Reasons why you should Move or Retire in Turkey in 2020
Reasons why you should Move or Retire in Turkey in 2020 Cost of living is very cheap and the country is very clean with all the services like in America are available in Turkey at low cost. Very safe to walk the streets, very low crime rate Free ... Read More
Tax for no-residents in Turkey by bachir123
Hi, I am living in Lebanon and I would like to open an account in Turkey because banks in Lebanon could go to bankrupt. My question is : why do I need to have a tax number in TurKey if I am not living nor working in TurKey ? Does this tax number ...
you need a Turkish resident visa, Turkish tax number, a utility bill as a proof of address in Turkey and a passport to open a bank account in Turkey. Period. Read More
Is Alanya safe? by Isabellasemino
Love you input about how life in analya is and is it safe with all the things going on. Thx
Yup 100% Cost of living From low to high per month as follows: - One time 1 year Resident Visa= one person 1000 or up to 3000 Lira for the whole family Apartment Rent= 1000 to 2700 lira Apartment services fees= 50 to 300 Lira Monthly Food shopping ... Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
it is great in Turkey. come to Alanya stay away from big cities. too crowded Expensis From low to high per month as follows:- One time 1 year Resident Visa= one person 1000 or up to 3000 Lira for the whole family Apartment Rent= 1000 to 2700 ... Read More
Hi from Alanya by olesiaturkey
You can ask all question about Alanya ...
Mahmutlar, Alanya. is quiet and tiny town with all you need, yet close to Alanya about 4.5 Kilometers Read More
Is Alanya safe? by Isabellasemino
Love you input about how life in analya is and is it safe with all the things going on. Thx
Alanya is the best City all around in Turkey. Safe, with easy transportations,cheaper than Istanbul and you have everything you need within 5 kilometers. Avoid riding taxi it starts at 30 Liras not like Istanbul which it starts at 4 Liras Read More
Any fellow Americans in Alanya?
Alanya has everthing you need, however, I hardly know or met any fellow Americans in Alanya. would like to know if there are any living in here Read More
English Speaking Practice
I am available. i only know some turkish words Read More
New members of the Turkey forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Turkey forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Come to Alanya.. it is the best. small town has everything. been all over Turkey. but Alanya is the best, in my opinion :) Read More