Is Turkey cheap to live? What is the poorest part of Turkey?

Turkey is cheap to live in and comes with fairly moderate prices, however, the cost of living in the country varies based on the region.

It is most expensive to live in big cities and business centres of Turkey. The most expensive city in Turkey, Istanbul, is much cheaper than London and New York.

The Turkish Statistical Institute (TUIK) disclosed that the poorest cities in Turkey are in the Kurdish provinces in the east and southeast. Mardin, Batman, Siirt, Urfa, Diyarbakir, Van, Mus, Bitlis and Hakkari are the poorest cities in Turkey.

Turkey, officially the Republic of Türkiye, is a transcontinental country located in both Europe and Asia. It is bordered by eight countries: Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Iran, Iraq, and Syria.

Turkey is among the most visited countries in the world and is known for its beautiful landscapes, including its beaches, mountains, and historical sites such as the ancient city of Ephesus, the Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque.