Moving to Vermont from Turkey
What to Expect
Considering a move from Turkey to Vermont? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Turkey to Vermont, you would find that Vermont is 2.5 times more expensive than Turkey overall. A TRY3,535,688 salary in Turkey would need to be roughly $105,508 in Vermont to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between Turkey and Vermont.
What does your salary buy?
TRY3,535,688 → $105,508
To maintain the same standard of living in Vermont
Calculate with your salary →How key spending categories compare
Restaurants
pay 2.7 times more
Groceries
pay 3.2 times more
Transportation
pay 59.5% more
Housing
pay 3.6 times more
Childcare
pay 2.6 times more
Entertainment and Sports
pay 2.6 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.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Turkey to Vermont.
people moved from Turkey to United States · OECD (latest data available)
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
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Turkey
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Vermont compared to Turkey.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Vermont performs significantly better than Turkey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Vermont performs significantly 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
Vermont performs significantly better than Turkey across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Vermont performs significantly better than Turkey across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Ankara | Montpelier |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) | 34°/8°F (1°/-13°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) | 67°/42°F (20°/5°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) | 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) | 46°/25°F (8°/-4°C) |
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| Month | Ankara | Montpelier |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) | 28°/3°F (-2.2°/-15.9°C) |
| Feb | 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) | 33°/6°F (0.3°/-14.5°C) |
| Mar | 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) | 42°/16°F (5.4°/-8.9°C) |
| Apr | 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) | 55°/30°F (12.8°/-1.1°C) |
| May | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) | 69°/42°F (20.3°/5.5°C) |
| Jun | 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) | 78°/53°F (25.5°/11.7°C) |
| Jul | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
| Aug | 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) | 81°/55°F (27.4°/13.0°C) |
| Sep | 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) | 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.2°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) | 59°/35°F (15.1°/1.4°C) |
| Nov | 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) | 46°/26°F (7.6°/-3.4°C) |
| Dec | 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) | 32°/13°F (0.2°/-10.8°C) |
Data:
Turkish State Meteorological Service,
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Turkey passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Turkey
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it cheaper to live in Vermont than Turkey?
On average Vermont is around 41% pricier than Turkey, with notable variation by city.
How much money do I need to move to Vermont?
Budget about $26,377 for 3 months in Vermont (based on a TRY3,535,688 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees.
Can I work remotely from Vermont?
From major Vermont cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Turkey and Vermont are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Vermont compared to Turkey?
Vermont performs significantly better than Turkey across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Vermont compared to Turkey?
The average high temperature in Montpelier is 56°F, compared to 64°F in Ankara. Montpelier receives around 42.4 in of rainfall per year, while Ankara gets 15.0 in.
What language do they speak in Vermont?
The official language in Vermont is English. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.
