Moving to Turkey from Minnesota
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Minnesota to Turkey — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Minnesota to Turkey, you would find that Turkey is 40.1% cheaper than Minnesota. A $75,000 salary in Minnesota would need to be roughly TRY2,694,288 in Turkey to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish.
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What to expect for your wallet after moving from Minnesota to Turkey.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → TRY2,694,288
To maintain the same standard of living in Turkey
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 55.6% less
Groceries
pay 50.5% less
Transportation
pay 4.1% less
Housing
pay 67.7% less
Childcare
pay 56.9% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 47.2% less
Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Minnesota to Turkey, based on official data.
people moved from United States to Turkey · OECD (latest data available)
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Minnesota to Turkey.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Turkey performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Minnesota performs better than Turkey across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Minnesota performs better than Turkey across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Minnesota performs better than Turkey across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Saint Paul | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 32°/16°F (0°/-9°C) | 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 69°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) | 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 43°/27°F (6°/-3°C) | 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) |
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| Month | Saint Paul | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°/9°F (-4.1°/-12.6°C) | 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) |
| Feb | 30°/14°F (-1.3°/-9.9°C) | 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) |
| Mar | 42°/26°F (5.5°/-3.6°C) | 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) |
| Apr | 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) | 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) |
| May | 70°/50°F (21.2°/10.0°C) | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 79°/60°F (26.0°/15.4°C) | 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) |
| Jul | 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.1°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.8°C) | 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 72°/53°F (22.2°/11.7°C) | 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) |
| Oct | 59°/40°F (14.8°/4.7°C) | 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 42°/28°F (5.6°/-2.4°C) | 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 28°/14°F (-2.5°/-10.1°C) | 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Turkish State Meteorological Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.
United States passport holder visiting Turkey
Visa Free
Turkey passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: 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 Minnesota?
Yes — Turkey is on average about 24% cheaper than Minnesota. City-level variation can be significant.
How much money do I need to move to Turkey?
Plan for at least 3 months of living expenses — roughly TRY673,572 in Turkey on a $75,000 comparable salary — plus one-off moving costs (flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees).
Can I work remotely from Turkey?
Usually fine from major cities in Turkey. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
How is healthcare in Turkey compared to Minnesota?
Turkey performs significantly better than Minnesota across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Turkey compared to Minnesota?
The average high temperature in Ankara is 64°F, compared to 56°F in Saint Paul. Ankara receives around 15.0 in of rainfall per year, while Saint Paul gets 28.5 in.
What language do they speak in Turkey?
The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Minnesota, the official language is English.
