Moving from to
Complete relocation analysis: taxes, real prices, quality of life, and what salary to ask for.
The verdict
Turkey is 52% cheaper to live in. Quality of life drops by 7 points.
France significantly outperforms Turkey in overall quality of life, scoring 62/100 against Turkey's 55/100. The most substantial disparity is in healthcare, where France's score of 67 vastly exceeds Turkey's 39, a 28-point gap that highlights a critical difference in service quality and access. Internet quality also heavily favors France (81 vs. 56), ensuring a more connected experience. While Turkey offers a more favorable taxation score (43 vs. 24) and a generally warmer climate (68 vs. 55 with 13°C vs 12.5°C average temperature), France maintains a considerable lead in safety (82 vs. 68). Turkey's much lower price level (38 vs. 96) makes it far more affordable.
France is the clear winner, with superior scores in healthcare, internet infrastructure, and safety offsetting Turkey's advantages in taxation and affordability.
What Things Actually Cost
Price Index: France = 94, Turkey = 45 (US = 100)
Big Mac
Starbucks Tall Latte
Beer 500ml (bar)
iPhone 16 128GB
Netflix Standard (monthly)
1L Gasoline (95)
Single Transit Ticket
Airbnb Studio (city center)
Quality of Life
France: 62/100 vs Turkey: 55/100
Moving to Turkey: Practicalities
Visa Openness
65/100
English Level
40/100
Expat Community
7.2%
Digital Nomad Visa
No