What can you buy with 1000 TL in 2025? Prices in Istanbul, Turkey Right Now
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01:19 Is now a good time to visit Istanbul, Turkey 2025? Prices at cafes.
02:08 Why Kadikoy neighborhood in Istanbul, Turkey might surprise you
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Ik zie dat veel boodschappen die jullie haalde in de supermarkt in nederland 2x zo duur zijn.
Balat is ook een leuke opkomende wijk om te logeren met leuke betaalbare restaurantjes.
very informative.
3:45
Oh no 🥶🪳
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best explanation
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Tesekkurler pasima thanks..
Literally the rudest and racist city in the world behind tel Aviv
turkey is very expensive at the moment, because of Central Banks' policy to keep Turkish Lira valuable with respect to foreign currencies. Only rent prices are affordable with respect to an European city.
Eartquake danger 👀
Istanbul is a beautiful city to visit; however, it has become quite expensive in comparison with Athens and Sofia from international visitors' perspective. Many alternatives offer better quality at more affordable rates, from the Balkan to the Far East regions.
Thank you for the information. Now, I have some real ideas about prices in Istanbul. From Buenos aires ❤❤❤
Im spending 3months per year in turkiye for the past 3 years, mersin and eskisehir, great quality for the price, dont be scare to explore small cities, big touristy cities will drive you crazy with times
I have stayed in Sulte ahmet many times it's not fair to say everyone is trying to hustle you.
Turkiye is so expensive even for tourists who come from rich countries. I am sorry for my country.
Great video as always, thanks for sharing. Well, speaking of prices, we live in San Fransisco Bay area in California, and prices are way higher this. We are always surprised when we see prices in other cities or countries.
Please open the translation for other languages.
I was there 2 and a half years ago and noticed now the prices tripled the amount it was then for mostly everything back then!😮
Very informative and the prices don't appear too bad but was surprised about the tip now being included in the price. If you get bad service now it doesn't matter you still get charged the tip.
Olga u r great narrator
Thanks for sharing this video with us
Happy to see you in Istanbul! Kadıköy is a perfect place to stay especially if you already know the city as my husband and I also do! I confess not being able to keep away from Istanbul for more than a few months at a time … by the way, love the cat 🐈 🥰who greeted you!!! Enjoy being back in Istanbul! 😌
That fly in the salad dish is an add on??!!😮
Цени, които не отговарят на качеството, което предлагат. Загубиха ме като турист, който посещаваше страната поне два пъти годишно. А Кадъкьой е любимият ми квартал в Истанбул. Благодаря за информацията.
The price rises in Istanbul is mad! It's more expensive than London for a tourist. It was not a price rise over decades but within a few years it went from India prices competing with London
She said, Tavuk şiş (grilled chicken) typical Turkish dish. In late 70s early 80s, there was no such thing, at least in Ankara and Istanbul. Rotisserie chicken, yes. Tavuk şiş, tavuk döner, grilled chicken, etc. no. There might have been places making some sort of chicken kebab, but it wasn’t wide spread and definitely not a typical dish. Great video. Thank you.
The market you visited seems more reasonable than some Turkish YouTubers living in the U.S. comparing prices in Türkiye and the U.S. They seem to focus on expensive Turkish markets vs near wholesale markets such as Costco in the US. Costco, a place, I’ve been to no more than twice in over 40 years in the US. Great prices but mad crowded.
Hi Olga. Are you available between 2nd May –12th May , to show us 1 day in Asia side. How much do you charge? Please let me know. Thanks
Hello, great video, what's the name of this supermarket though?
Excellent and very directional videos , keep it up, it only the contents u way of e, explaning and elegant style and personality ❤
Good pair
Hello
Where is this appartment located ? Can you share the name of it? I am looking for a similar appartment for like a week in Kadikoy with my family (4 members in total)
Is it through airbnb?
Most of these prices are near or the same as where I live in Minnesota USA, where average salary is $52,000. But the typical home value in Minnesota is currently $337,000.
So when you took the Havaist, more than likely, it doesnt take you right to your apartment, so did you get a taxi from there? We are staying in Karakoy, so we are thinking taxi from Taksim Square…thoughts?
Good information my sister!