Moving to Turkey from Armenia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Armenia to Turkey? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Armenia to Turkey, you would find that Turkey is 7.0% cheaper than Armenia overall. A AMD27,000,000 salary in Armenia would need to be roughly TRY3,410,000 in Turkey to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Armenia and Turkey.
What does your salary buy?
AMD27,000,000 → TRY3,410,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Turkey
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Restaurants
pay 23.5% less
Groceries
pay 10.7% less
Transportation
pay 9.9% more
Housing
pay 17.7% less
Childcare
pay 61.2% more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 17.8% more
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
Cost of living by city
Cost of living varies a lot by city. Each figure is a city's overall cost of living as a percentage of New York City (the priciest, = 100%).
On average, cities in Turkey cost about 1% less than cities in Armenia.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Armenia to Turkey.
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Turkey compared to Armenia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Armenia generally does better on safety, though Turkey leads in road traffic deaths.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Armenia generally does better on environment, though Turkey leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Turkey performs significantly better than Armenia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Turkey performs significantly better than Armenia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Armenia generally does better on family life, though Turkey leads in infant mortality.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Tax Service of Republic of Armenia (2016), Revenue Administration, Government of Turkey (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Yerevan | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 42°/24°F (5°/-5°C) | 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/50°F (24°/10°C) | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/60°F (31°/15°C) | 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 54°/35°F (12°/1°C) | 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) |
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| Month | Yerevan | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°/18°F (1.0°/-8.0°C) | 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) |
| Feb | 39°/21°F (4.0°/-6.0°C) | 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) |
| Mar | 52°/32°F (11.0°/0.0°C) | 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) |
| Apr | 66°/43°F (19.0°/6.0°C) | 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) |
| May | 75°/50°F (24.0°/10.0°C) | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 84°/57°F (29.0°/14.0°C) | 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) |
| Jul | 91°/63°F (33.0°/17.0°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 90°/63°F (32.0°/17.0°C) | 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 82°/54°F (28.0°/12.0°C) | 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) |
| Oct | 70°/45°F (21.0°/7.0°C) | 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 54°/34°F (12.0°/1.0°C) | 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 39°/25°F (4.0°/-4.0°C) | 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) |
Turkish State Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Armenia and Turkey. To live, work, or study long-term in Turkey, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Turkey's immigration authority.
Armenia passport holder visiting Turkey
Visa on Arrival
Turkey passport holder visiting Armenia
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Turkey than Armenia?
On average Turkey is about 7% less expensive than Armenia, with major cities narrowing the gap.
How much money do I need to move to Turkey?
Budget about TRY852,500 for 3 months in Turkey (based on a AMD27,000,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Turkey?
Connectivity is usually fine (Turkey: 23.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Turkey offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Turkey safe for expats?
Armenia generally does better on safety, though Turkey leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Turkey is 3.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.2 in Armenia.
How is healthcare in Turkey compared to Armenia?
Armenia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Turkey leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 33.6 in Armenia. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Armenia: 68).
What's the weather like in Turkey compared to Armenia?
The average high temperature in Ankara is 64°F, compared to 65°F in Yerevan. Ankara receives around 15.0 in of rainfall per year, while Yerevan gets 10.9 in.
What language do they speak in Turkey?
The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Armenia, the official language is Armenian.
