According to Turprom: In 2022, Turkey became an attractive destination for many Russians to move, but recently the situation has changed dramatically.
We will look at the sad reasons for this mass outflow through the prism of the history of Russian women, as well as analyze the prospects for life in Turkey in the context of the changes taking place in the country. "The streets of Antalya, Alanya, Istanbul and Bursa were filled with Russian-language relocans. But something has changed - refusals for residence permits, soaring prices, relocators are leaving: some to Dubai, some to Thailand, some to Serbia," she said on the air of her Zen channel Nasturtium. So, why Russians are fleeing Turkey, which until recently was a magnet: prices. The cost of living in Turkey has skyrocketed, frustrating those accustomed to the country as an affordable place to live. Inflation does not correspond to changes in the exchange rate, which creates misunderstanding among residents. Even the usual stores have become inaccessible due to high prices.
From the latest news: the Turkish lira has collapsed to a historic low (details here). "I used to be able to go to Migros and buy half a store for 400 lira. Now 400 lira is cheese, 4 ice creams, basturma and bread. To roughly convert it into rubles, multiply by 4," the author complained. Economic situation. The Minister of Finance is fighting inflation, but raising the key rate to 40% may be too high a burden for business, which may affect business activity in the coming year. Tourism and prices. Turkey continues to attract tourists, but the old reputation of cheap holidays is fading. Life has become more expensive, and luxuries that used to be available have become unaffordable. Comparison with other countries. Comparing prices in Turkey with other countries popular with relocators, it becomes clear that the changes are not limited to Turkey. The dynamics of the exchange rate of the local currency against the ruble also plays a role, the author noted. "If you compare Turkey with Turkey a couple of years ago, the prices, of course, are shocking. But all over the world (and especially in countries popular with relocators), prices have risen a lot. And here it is necessary to take into account not only the exchange rate of the local currency, but also the speed of the dynamics of the exchange rate against the ruble," she said. Difficulties with a residence permit. Tourist ikamet (residence permit) has become difficult to obtain, especially after changes in legislation. Property owners face restrictions when obtaining residency, and tourist ikamet has become a rare exception. Uncertainty with real estate. Homeowners are nervous because they are in a "limbo" state about a residence permit. Real estate prices have become a key factor in obtaining a residence permit, and the question of the availability of a tourist ikamet remains open. The current situation raises questions among Russians who consider Turkey as a place of permanent residence. Uncertainty over prices, residence permits, and the country's future economic situation has cast doubt on the republic's attractiveness for relocation. Perhaps, closer to the summer, after the municipal elections, the situation will become clearer, - this is the forecast given by the blogger.
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