🇹🇷Turkey
Asia and Europe
Information
Capital
Ankara
Population
86,090,000
Currency
Turkish Lira (TRY ₺)
Languages
Turc, Kurde
Continent
Asia and Europe
Calling code
+90
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Area
783,562 km²
Government
Presidential republic
National day
October 29 - Republic Day
Internet domain
.tr
About
Turkey is a transcontinental country located in Anatolia and Eastern Thrace. It is a presidential republic with a population exceeding 86 million. Istanbul is its largest city with 15.75 million inhabitants.
Safety
Risk level :Niveau de sécurité global moyen, comparable aux grandes capitales européennes, mais vigilance requise dans certaines zones.
Risk areas
Frontière sud-est (Syrie, Irak) - Terrorisme et tensionsIstanbul et grandes villes - Criminalité petty et manifestations
Crime(medium)
- Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
- Rester vigilant dans les zones touristiques
Terrorism(medium)
- Suivre les avis des autorités locales
- Éviter les rassemblements et zones frontalières
Transport
- Utiliser des taxis officiels ou applications
- Porter la ceinture
Natural risks(Risques sismiques élevés en raison de failles actives)
- Vérifier les bâtiments antisismiques
- Suivre les alertes
Health(Système de santé correct mais surcharge possible)
- Vaccins standards recommandés (hépatite, tétanos)
- Assurance voyage obligatoire
Practical tips
- Inscription au registre des voyageurs
- Respecter les coutumes locales
- Avoir des espèces en TRY
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city center1,200
1-bedroom apartment in city center885
1-bedroom apartment in suburb568
3-bedroom apartment in city center1,652
3-bedroom apartment in suburb945
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal10.22
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant20
McDonald's menu8
Local beer (0.5L)3
Cappuccino2
Water (1.5L)0.50
Bread (500g)0.50
Milk (1L)1
Eggs (12)1.50
Chicken (1kg)5
Apples (1kg)2
Bananas (1kg)1
Transport
Public transport ticket0.40
Monthly transport subscription12.41
Taxi ride (start)1
Taxi (per km)0.50
Gasoline (1L)1.20
Leisure
Fitness membership (monthly)30
Tennis court (1h weekend)10
Cinema5
Theater15
Health
General practitioner consultation10
Dentist consultation20
Antibiotic medications5
Cold medications (6 days)10
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)15
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)10
Public services for 85m² apartment56.89
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)40
Nike sports shoes60
International primary school (monthly)1,171
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage220V
Frequency50Hz
Plug typesType C, Type F
Emergency numbers
Police155
Ambulance112
Fire department110
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
10-15% in restaurants