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Fandango2020
American expat in Türkiye
Forum posts
62
About me
American
Speaks English, Arabic
Registration: 17 March 2020
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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’s a beautiful place. She is already retired and has a pension. I will not have an income as I won’t ...
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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
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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 ...
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@contessacaridad Hi there, hope all is well with you and yours. How's living in Morocco? which Moroccan bank i can use to transfer money from the USA to support my would be living in Morocco? Read More
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Strategy for Purchasing Cell Phones When Moving to Türkiye by Gino_C
I will hopefully be moving to Türkiye 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 Türkiye. ...
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Well hello there Fellow American. myabe I was confused with someone else. My Bad :0) Read More
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Strategy for Purchasing Cell Phones When Moving to Türkiye by Gino_C
I will hopefully be moving to Türkiye 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 Türkiye. ...
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@Gino_C Hey Gino, buy a Turkish phone and avoid all these issues. thats what we did. Back thenthe IPHONE taxes was 1000 TLnow , it is outrageous.  I need my American phone when I am in America, so why make it a Turkish phone ... Read More
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Living in Türkiye November 2024
Hello All,We all know and feel the high cost of living in Türkiye now. 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
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Living in Türkiye May 2024 by Fandango2020
Hi There ! Quick update.  if you planning to live in Türkiye... you need at least $1,700 to live comfortably.  If you have kids, you need at least $2,200.  If you lucky enough to submitt for a short term ...
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@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
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Living in Türkiye May 2024 by Fandango2020
Hi There ! Quick update.  if you planning to live in Türkiye... you need at least $1,700 to live comfortably.  If you have kids, you need at least $2,200.  If you lucky enough to submitt for a short term ...
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@cdw057 here you go. so 1,700 is reasonable for the poor folkes like me :) Thanks cdw Read More
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Living in Türkiye May 2024 by Fandango2020
Hi There ! Quick update.  if you planning to live in Türkiye... you need at least $1,700 to live comfortably.  If you have kids, you need at least $2,200.  If you lucky enough to submitt for a short term ...
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@cdw057 thanks ... $ 3,000 per month is way over board. for $ 3,000 per month you live like a king in Turkiye :)   my suggestions is for those who's pension is between $2,200 and$1,700 per month, they can live great in ... Read More
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Living in Türkiye May 2024 by Fandango2020
Hi There ! Quick update.  if you planning to live in Türkiye... you need at least $1,700 to live comfortably.  If you have kids, you need at least $2,200.  If you lucky enough to submitt for a short term ...
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@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
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Living in Türkiye May 2024
Hi There ! Quick update.  if you planning to live in Türkiye... you need at least $1,700 to live comfortably.  If you have kids, you need at least $2,200.  If you lucky enough to submitt for a short term ... Read More
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Living cost in Turkey 2024 by Fandango2020
You should know by now that ; ; ; >>> Everything is expesnsive in Turkiyie However, it is still cheaper , safer and affordable to live in Turkiyie than in the USA, Canada or Europe.Here Goes ... To Rent a good apartment in ...
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@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
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Buying a House in Turkey by evelinfree25
To buy a house in turkey , you need to pay full ammount of the house price or you can apply for a morgage ? as a tourist
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@alpersezer79 yes you can do that. especially if you don't care about the $200,000 minimum or home buyer visa. if that is the case. you can buy a very nice home or apartment pretty cheap.  lots of people are selling dirt cheap ... Read More
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Living cost in Turkey 2024 by Fandango2020
You should know by now that ; ; ; >>> Everything is expesnsive in Turkiyie However, it is still cheaper , safer and affordable to live in Turkiyie than in the USA, Canada or Europe.Here Goes ... To Rent a good apartment in ...
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@Gino_C Welcome back.. yup the prices in Turkey is actually more than 300% higher for people living in Turkey.. before i used to pay for 1 full bag around 100 lira .... Now one bag with cheese , butter, eggs and bread toast it cost ... Read More
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Buying a House in Turkey by evelinfree25
To buy a house in turkey , you need to pay full ammount of the house price or you can apply for a morgage ? as a tourist
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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
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Living cost in Turkey 2024 by Fandango2020
You should know by now that ; ; ; >>> Everything is expesnsive in Turkiyie However, it is still cheaper , safer and affordable to live in Turkiyie than in the USA, Canada or Europe.Here Goes ... To Rent a good apartment in ...
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@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