Moving to Turkey from Nepal
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Nepal to Turkey — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Nepal to Turkey, you would find that Turkey is 2.7 times more expensive than Nepal overall. A NPR11,000,000 salary in Nepal would need to be roughly TRY9,780,000 in Turkey to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Istanbul averages 65°F vs 77°F in Kathmandu, making it significantly cooler.
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The biggest cost differences at a glance
Restaurants
pay 2.5 times more
Groceries
pay 43.0% more
Transportation
pay 60.3% more
Housing
pay 4.6 times more
Childcare
pay 8.1 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.1 times 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.
What salary do you need in Turkey?
What does your salary buy?
NPR11,000,000 → TRY9,780,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Turkey
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Nepal to Turkey, and how the trend has changed.
Key Indicator Comparison
How Nepal and Turkey stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Nepal 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
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal 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
Nepal 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 generally does better on infrastructure, though Nepal leads in water stress level.
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
Turkey performs significantly better than Nepal 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
Turkey generally does better on family life, though Nepal leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this
Weather in Turkey vs Nepal
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Kathmandu | Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) | 49°/38°F (10°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) | 71°/54°F (21°/12°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) | 81°/64°F (27°/18°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) | 60°/48°F (16°/9°C) |
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| Month | Kathmandu | Istanbul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) | 48°/37°F (8.7°/2.9°C) |
| Feb | 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) | 48°/37°F (9.1°/2.8°C) |
| Mar | 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) | 52°/39°F (11.2°/3.9°C) |
| Apr | 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) | 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.7°C) |
| May | 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) | 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.0°C) |
| Jun | 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) | 79°/61°F (26.0°/16.0°C) |
| Jul | 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.5°C) |
| Aug | 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) | 83°/66°F (28.5°/18.7°C) |
| Sep | 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.5°C) |
| Oct | 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) | 68°/54°F (20.1°/12.0°C) |
| Nov | 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) | 60°/47°F (15.3°/8.5°C) |
| Dec | 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) | 52°/42°F (11.1°/5.3°C) |
Data:
Department of Hydrology and meteorology,
Turkish State Meteorological Service
Can you move from Nepal to Turkey?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Nepal 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.
Nepal passport holder visiting Turkey
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Turkey passport holder visiting Nepal
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 Nepal?
Day-to-day costs in Turkey run about 170% higher than Nepal on average; specific cities can swing further.
How much money do I need to move to Turkey?
A safe rule of thumb is 3 months of local expenses plus relocation costs. On a NPR11,000,000 comparable salary, that's around TRY2,445,000 in Turkey for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Turkey?
With 23.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Turkey can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Nepal and Turkey.
Is Turkey safe for expats?
Nepal 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 2.1 in Nepal.
How is healthcare in Turkey compared to Nepal?
Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Nepal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 10.1 in Nepal. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Nepal: 54).
What's the weather like in Turkey compared to Nepal?
The average high temperature in Istanbul is 65°F, compared to 77°F in Kathmandu. Istanbul receives around 26.7 in of rainfall per year, while Kathmandu gets 56.1 in.
What language do they speak in Turkey?
The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Nepal, the official language is Nepali.
