Places · Turkey
The best places to live in Turkey
Arcadia scores 32 places in Turkey, from Diyarbakir at about $750 a month to Alaçatı at about $1,200. 19 are by the sea, 21 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly mediterranean. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 4/5, healthcare 3/5 and internet 4/5.
The standouts in Turkey
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 32 places Arcadia scores in Turkey, not the whole country.
All 32 places in Turkey
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Turkey?
Across the 32 places Arcadia scores in Turkey the median is about $1,000 a month for one person, from Diyarbakir at around $750 to Alaçatı at around $1,200. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Turkey?
Diyarbakir, at about $750 a month. It is the cheapest of the 32 places Arcadia scores in Turkey, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Turkey has the best internet?
Istanbul, rated 4 out of 5. The typical rating across the 32 places is 4 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Turkey?
The typical safety rating is 4 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Istanbul. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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