Living in Türkiye: How We Spend Just $607 a Month in Izmir

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In this video, Ryan shares the story of why he and his wife, Emily, chose to leave the U.S. for Türkiye, how they adjusted to expat life, and why they’ve come to love living in Izmir. Discover their experiences with the cost of living, public transportation, Turkish hospitality, and more—including the challenges they’ve faced along the way.

What You’ll Learn
➡️ Why Ryan and Emily left the U.S. and chose Türkiye over other countries.
➡️ A breakdown of their cost of living in Izmir.
➡️ How Turkish culture and community have enriched their lives.
➡️ Challenges they’ve encountered, from learning Turkish to navigating immigration.

Read more about their story here:

You can also follow their journey here: @snailtravelers

📌 Time Stamps:
0:01 - Introduction: Why We Moved to Türkiye
0:53 - Leaving the U.S. and Embracing Expat Life
2:25 - How They Chose Türkiye Over Other Countries
3:50 - Exploring Turkish Cities: Why They Chose Izmir
5:45 - Turkish Hospitality: Building Community
7:15 - Food in Türkiye: Fresh, Affordable, and Delicious
9:00 - Cost of Living in Izmir: Breakdown of Expenses
11:50 - Healthcare in Türkiye: Private vs. Public Options
13:20 - Challenges of Living in Türkiye: Language, Bureaucracy, and More
16:00 - Final Thoughts: Why Türkiye is the Right Fit

Let us know in the comments: Would you consider moving to Türkiye?

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