Moving to Turkey from New Hampshire

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from New Hampshire to Turkey — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from New Hampshire to Turkey, you would find that Turkey is 58.3% cheaper than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly TRY1,550,000 in Turkey to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish.

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Is Turkey cheaper than New Hampshire?

The biggest cost differences at a glance

Restaurants

pay 52.7% less

Groceries

pay 65.6% less

Transportation

pay 4.0% less

Housing

pay 76.1% less

Childcare

pay 45.5% less

Entertainment and Sports

pay 45.0% less

See full cost of living breakdown
Exchange rate: 1 USD = 49.51 TRY (October 2026)

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?

$75,000 → TRY1,550,000

To maintain the same standard of living in Turkey

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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 31% less than cities in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire

Nashua 60%

Turkey

Fethiye 59%
Istanbul 53%
Antalya 43%
Izmir 42%

Compare cities head-to-head

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from New Hampshire to Turkey, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
1,728 ↓ 44% vs 2022

people moved from United States to Turkey · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Turkey?

Top countries of origin for Turkey's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How New Hampshire and Turkey stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2024

share of adults with obesity

NH
31.1%
TR
28.8%

Turkey performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2025

share of households with internet

NH
92.0%
TR
89.8%

New Hampshire performs better than Turkey across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NH
3.0%
TR
8.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

NH
$67,069
TR
$18,599

New Hampshire performs better than Turkey across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2024

average years of life at birth

NH
79.0 yrs
TR
77.4 yrs

New Hampshire performs better than Turkey across all family life metrics.

Weather in Turkey vs New Hampshire

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manchester Rain: 44.6 in/yr (1132 mm)
59° / 40°F

Avg. annual high / low

Istanbul Rain: 26.7 in/yr (678 mm)
65° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manchester Istanbul
Jan–Mar 38°/21°F (4°/-6°C) 49°/38°F (10°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/47°F (20°/8°C) 71°/54°F (21°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 81°/64°F (27°/18°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/32°F (10°/0°C) 60°/48°F (16°/9°C)
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Month Manchester Istanbul
Jan 33°/16°F (0.6°/-9.1°C) 48°/37°F (8.7°/2.9°C)
Feb 37°/19°F (2.7°/-7.2°C) 48°/37°F (9.1°/2.8°C)
Mar 45°/27°F (7.2°/-2.7°C) 52°/39°F (11.2°/3.9°C)
Apr 58°/37°F (14.2°/2.8°C) 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.7°C)
May 69°/47°F (20.4°/8.6°C) 71°/54°F (21.4°/12.0°C)
Jun 78°/57°F (25.3°/13.7°C) 79°/61°F (26.0°/16.0°C)
Jul 82°/63°F (28.0°/17.1°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.5°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C) 83°/66°F (28.5°/18.7°C)
Sep 73°/53°F (22.6°/11.4°C) 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.5°C)
Oct 61°/41°F (16.1°/4.8°C) 68°/54°F (20.1°/12.0°C)
Nov 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.6°C) 60°/47°F (15.3°/8.5°C)
Dec 38°/22°F (3.4°/-5.3°C) 52°/42°F (11.1°/5.3°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Turkish State Meteorological Service Turkish State Meteorological Service

Can you move from New Hampshire to Turkey?

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

United States passport holder visiting Turkey

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Turkey without a visa.
Turkey passport

Turkey passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Turkey passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: 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 New Hampshire?

Generally yes: Turkey runs about 58% cheaper than New Hampshire on average, though it depends heavily on the city.

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 $75,000 comparable salary, that's around TRY387,500 in Turkey for everyday spending, before flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.

Can I work remotely from Turkey?

Working remotely from Turkey's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Hampshire and Turkey.

How is healthcare in Turkey compared to New Hampshire?

Turkey performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Turkey compared to New Hampshire?

The average high temperature in Istanbul is 65°F, compared to 59°F in Manchester. Istanbul receives around 26.7 in of rainfall per year, while Manchester gets 44.6 in.

What language do they speak in Turkey?

The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In New Hampshire, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

TR
Population 1,415,342 85,878,556
Currency United States Dollar ($) Turkish Lira (TRY)
Languages English Turkish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +90
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 112