BIG CHANGES FOR 2024

There's been some big changes for 2024, here in Türkiye, rental prices, inflation and changes to the rules on immigration and residency, that could stop people coming to live here!

[rrandall]

Lived in Turkey myself on an off for 15 years. Mostly in North West and South West. Bearing in mind that Bim and A101 are basically Aldi/Lidl equivalents all those prices in the video are pretty much on par with UK supermarket prices you quickly realise how painful it is for average working person in Turkey.

[yogigardener]

I went to alanya last year thinking turkey was cheap everything was the same price as England which was a disappointment.

[josiejo-fhep]

It was a bad situation last summer and it looks like it is getting worse - so sad, it really put me off returning this year and I am sure I am not alone.

[selamikilic]

Price are almost same with the UK, its really hard for Türkish people, its sad.

[melihyllar]

As a Turkish citizen who has lived in Istanbul for quite some time, I am currently residing in Northern England. I've noticed that prices in the UK, when converted to pounds, are similar to those in Istanbul, which I find ridiculous. The cost of a meal in a restaurant is about the same in both places. Given the devaluation of the Turkish Lira, such a scenario seems inevitable after the election. This is my theory as both a UK resident and a Turkish citizen.

[kevinlorryman]

Hi you two. Love the content you produce.
We owned in Turkiye 2005 to 2019 and loved it but we wont be going back much now as its so expensive.
Currently in spain and everything is more cost effective.
❤ Turkiye but cant justify the cost

[epoelker]

I've just been creating our grocery lists for two supermarkets looking for the best prices of high quality products to make my choices. I'd trade the Turkish prices for ours here in the Denver, Colorado USA region in a heartbeat. Our savings would be quite high at the checkout. It's hard to imagine that they have been even lower in Turkey in the recent past. My heart goes out to the Turkish people who are managing the high rate of inflation. All the best to all.

[mohsanghadari]

Thanks for right information
Deeply sorry for ordinary people suffer most

[Bill]

Not worth it anymore, prices are high and rules change quickly making it an unattractive destination for many.

[batkan]

Its a nightmare for turks. If you have a pension in england mick, which i believe you do then you are safe because of the absurd exchange rate. But if you are a turk earning your salary in lira and not in a foreign currency then its very depressing. I hope more westerners like you guys come and experience this beautiful country of turkiye instead of us turks because we cannot. Love from izmir❤

[borbalabernat]

Dear Mick and Trudy, I love your videos and news from all over Turkiye. Thank you for that! You asked for the comparison: we spend 4-5 weeks travelling around Turkiye every year not only in the well known touristic places. Upon arrival we need to be accustomed to new prices. The market and shop veggies and fruits, most food, public transport, long distance buses are much cheaper than in my country, Hungary, though we also had a 100% inflation since Covid. Lokantas and street food are also much cheaper in Turkiye. I am writing from a country with one of the highest VAT 27% in the world. Accommodation in Türkiye is not always cheap, but as a total of low budget travelling cost is still cheaper than home and in Europe. However attending a Türkçe Dili Okulu I lived at a family in Istanbul last year and experienced how local people struggle to maintain their life.I have my sympathy for Turkish people.

[iffyrafiq]

Hello Mick & Trudie, this video breaks my heart for the working class Turkish people and also for my dreams. God willing I wanted to retire to Turkey in 3 years time, yet the way inflation is going and the property prices it doesn't look like that will happen.

[degunver]

Thanks for including the conversions for US$
My Turkish in-laws live in Fethiye and we try to visit every other year. It’s a VERY LONG flight from California! The dining out prices are shocking!! I’ve been going since the 90’s it’s absolutely amazing the changes we’ve seen.

[spark_]

It's so much cheaper in Turkey to shop groceries or eating out compared to here Los Angeles !! WOW !! I buy all ( almost all always ) organic & organic eggs cost $ 6.99 to $ 8.99 here !! Especially, pastured ones are very expensive, but we do that for chickens ( real free range ) !!

We've got some Turkish people living around here & they're all very friendly !! I've always hear great feed backs from everyone who's visited Turkey. I'd love to visit Turkey someday very soon !! 💜🥁🐉🎤🎶💞

[dhakardhakar]

Prices in Fethiye is 300% more money than even in Istanbul. It has gotten crazy in fethiye

[mehmettemel]

I haven't been back for the last 13 years but I keep following news and channels like this.As far as I'm concerned the hospitality and restaurants are taking people for a ride.It's simply rip off.How can you justify those prices which are equivalent to European US or in this case Australian prices where I live.The workers are not getting paid the equivalent of Euros or Dollars people get paid in other countries.They are shooting themselves in the foot and not knowing by the time they learn it will be too late.There are lot of other destinations people can go for a holiday.

[aaddy]

I love to visit Turkey as a holiday destination. But every time I visit, the prices are always increasing. It puts me off the idea of ever retiring there.

[Masterfisherman]

It's not the prices of food or drink will put people off to go Turkiye but the flight prices will for sure! As a Turk living in the uk i can only go when kids break up from the school - when they do prices range between 300 - 500 pounds each!! Used to go and see family twice a year now i've got no chance paying for 4 people. Just hope the inflation drops and stabiles soon.
Thanks for another great and informative video Mick amca Love from Uk.

[ulmo]

What a great guide! It's very realistic and truthful. As a Turkish citizen who moved to the UK two years ago, I have noticed how prices have incredibly risen. It's not as affordable as it used to be. I am originally from Istanbul, so I can't imagine how high the prices must be there. Usually, southern cities are a bit cheaper, but it seems like the market prices are expensive. It's difficult earning lira and spending pounds for the local cause prices are excatly same for the UK too :)
anyway enjoy your times in Turkey Mick I wanna move back after I hit 45 to spend rest of my life :)

[turhanozturk]

Real disaster hasn't struck yet. As well as price increases governmet increased the salaries on par. But is it sustainable for the upcoming months and years?

We'll see...

Anyway, thanks for the that informative and genuinely effort requiring peace of work as well as your contribution to Turkish tourism.

Despite all negativities Türkiye still is a gem in Europe.