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I’m planning on retiring in Türkiye in the next 7 years. Learning Turkish. Great video ❤

Living in the Middle East , I found the call to prayer the most beautiful sound ❤❤❤

Parque Jaurez is a great park!

Retire in Turkey? Why?

Haha! Funny that you guys mentioned the prayers. Even some locals find it so loud. 😂

TipTopTurkey and Commenters say prices have skyrocketed now, especially for medical assistance, unfortunately.

Do you happen to know does Turkey tax North Americans on their pensions, retirement income, etc?

Where did you get cash, atm ?

I am now looking at Panama. I dislike humidity, but Boquette and mountain areas are less humid. Just have to get pets there.

I am interested in Baja California. Supposedly there are cheap housing options still to be had.

The aggressiveness comes from having to fight to survive in almost any arena. Foreigners born into this would be exactly the same imo 🌸[New Zealander living in Turkey]

I'm American and live in Turkey for 20 years you forgot one thing the Turkish people I have never in 20 years have a Turkish person be rude to me the People Are Awesome and this is very low crime rate in Turkey and the con is the Turkish drivers or a joke very dangerous drivers here😂

In Turkey you can find all kind of vitamins at pharmacies and also food from other countries at big supermarkets like Migros and Macro center. There is also international cusine but you have to know where to go. Especially in Istanbul and Ankara you can find everything.

Okay how much is rent for western style. Is it 1500. 2000? 3000?

It’s probably getting cheaper to live in Italy or Greece

Very low property taxes in Mexico allows larger more opulent homes to be built. Many retirees do not.speak Spanish and if they do, it is what they learned taking Spanish Language lessons. They really can't discuss many subjects in the language. I speak French and some Spanish, but would like living in SM because of my lack of fluent Spanish. Also the health care system in Mexico for private health care is good. If there is less or no crime in SM,, then that is also a win. These are very scary times in Q3 2024. Many move out of USA due to violence, crime and cost of living. I am considering SM as I do not want to be caught in any of France's wars or hate groups.

There is still very affordable housing in Mexico .The issue is if you move to a area with many expats you are going to pay more .Example Ajijic and lake Chapala is a very popular area with Americans and Canadians among other expats so the prices are somewhat high ,just drive about 15 -20 minutes away and your price will drop significantly and you will still be near the lake just at another part of the lake .Mexico is full of great deals you just might have to live along side locals instead of expats.

Same in eastern Europe - smiling and chatting with strangers is not normal. Re: call to prayer - unlike in Malaysia the call to prayer is rather sweet and non-electronic (human). Where I stayed in Kadiikoy, Istanbul, the Adhan was seldom too loud for comfort (though it does blare in nearby Iskandar). Turkey is more secular than many other Muslim countries. Turkey is *not* the Middle East, neither geographically nor culturally. In fact, due to refugee immigration from Syria and for historical reasons, there is some animosity between Arabs and Turks. I spend four months in Turkey in 2021 and am keen to return. But you 'scared' me a bit by hearing that Istanbul is very busy now. During COVID, I found it quiet. Yes, a long and varied history. Regarding vegetarians, lacto-vegetarians will do fine *for breakfast only*. Vegans will have challenges.

Hard… Pass…

The problem is you can't live your life in Mexico like in the USA where you go out to eat anywhere and have no problems with intestinal infections. I lived in Mexico for 3 years and I always had issues with intestinal infections like amoebas, giardia, salmonella, etc. etc. I never went more than a month without getting something. It is sad because I love Mexico. It could be different for other people however I know there are parasite issues with the food and food handling because other people had the same problem. It is not just Montezuma's revenge it is parasites and bacteria. I wanted to retire in Mexico however this problem has stopped me.

What other country you lookin at?

If you have savings in USD and want to settle in Mexico, it makes more sense. Not if you're earning in Mexican Peso's.

This is what happens when lazy people who don't want to work come at realization.They can't afford to live unless they work! If you can't afford to live in Mexico.Good luck living anywhere else in the world. I guess you could go to Thailand or somewhere like that.Where it's a little cheaper than mexico a good luck with that. I suggest a wife.Stop being a so-called artist and go get a damn job.Maybe then you could afford to live...

I just saw another CZcams post and people talking about how cheap it is to live there? Is there another San Miguel there are talking about?

Thank you so much for sharing your perspective!! Great information. :)

There are cheap places to live in Mexico.

Can you go to Mexico for 180 days?

Turkey - ay ?? Call to prayer being annoying - playing white noise . Ha ha Hidden culture -- oh yes .

❤❤❤❤❤. Gua guau guau qué. Hermozas. Sandalias. Tenia. Unas. Iguales. Ha. Las. Tuyas y. Le. Gustaron. Ha. Mi. Es novia 👰‍♀️. Y. Se. Las. Regale. Y. Se. Lee. Ven. Geniales. Tiene. Unos pies descalzos 🦶 🦶🦶🦶🦶🦶🦶🦶🦶👍👍👍👍👍

It is expensive, used to be cheaper and cheap less than 10 years ago

Turkey our favourite place of all. Lived in US, London, Asia, travelled everywhere but it is now our favourite place. A few things you missed out: (a) infrastructure (b) affordable quality health and dental care (c) hair transplants and orthodontics! Apart from Turkey, you two are a credit to Canada. Big thumbs up to Turkey and Canada!

I experienced very little Turkish hospitality after living in Antalya for over two months. There was no eye contact and no respect for your personal space as they rushed by acting like you were not even there. The grocery store workers acted like I was bothering them instead of welcoming. Nobody ever said thank you after purchases. Nobody ever said excuse me as they nearly knock you over on the sidewalks filled with motorized vehicles, pedestrians, dogs, cats, baby buggies - you name it traveling on the sidewalks like a free for all. My overall impression was the public was not welcoming except for the aggressive shop and restaurant workers/owners.

Thanks for your honest review.

Mas bien deben de pensar retirarse en su país de origen y no irse a un país que no es suyo solo por tomar ventaja financiera. Son muy criticones pero nunca veo que juzguen de la misma forma todas cosas malas que su país de origen tiene. Quédense en su casita (país)

Unfortunately, it feels like many countries don't want expats working there or being involved in society. It's more like they want you paying to sit on a beach.

ever tried Puebla? 2 hours out of Mexico city. or Cuernavaca? San Miquel de Allende? Cd. Victoria? we love Mexico & the food.

So one person can live there with 35 k tl ?

I’m an artist and my husband keeps telling me how much I’ll love it and how vibrant the art scene is. He lived there like 20 years ago and loved it. You clinched for me. Thank u🙏🙏🙏✅👍🏻

Retirement to Turkey was my plan, then Erdogan was elected, I put the plan on hold. Now, in my view, the Erdogan regime has taken 2 generation of work off the Turkish people. I have cancelled my plan to retire to Turkey.

Gut micro biome-different for everyone.

Things changed July 2023 as other countries offer resident visas if you buy property etc. I lived in Bolu and previously, you just needed an apartment lease, health insurance and proof you could support yourself. It was easy, but, like all countries, you need to 'invest' in the country you move to and cant go as an economic refugee and stay long term. The planet is a crazy place, folks. Yes, I found the bread and produce to be much healthier in Turkiye too. If they could get a better leader who thinks about the economy with his head rather than goofing up and using his strong man / strong armed nationalism to grab votes, Turkiye could be the best place on earth. And I do miss it.

Just watch your wallet I was pickpocketed

How hard is it to get to live or enjoy living there legally for little money money

Turkish hospitality is shown to light-skinned people. They are more racist than in America.

The first prayer is on sun rise 😂. Buying a property to live in Turkiye is $200,000.

Mo mo

Unfortunately the prices in many areas has really gone up. I do think you are right and it is going to spread. The Mexico economy is strong these days and the strong peso ultimately makes it a deal breaker

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Have you found another "artsy" locale that is more your style?