Moving to Turkey from Wisconsin
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Wisconsin to Turkey — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Wisconsin to Turkey, you would find that Turkey is 48.9% cheaper than Wisconsin. A $75,000 salary in Wisconsin would need to be roughly TRY1,890,000 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 Wisconsin to Turkey.
What does your salary buy?
$75,000 → TRY1,890,000
To maintain the same standard of living in Turkey
Calculate with your salary →Where you'll feel the difference day-to-day
Restaurants
pay 47.4% less
Groceries
pay 57.4% less
Transportation
pay 3.1% more
Housing
pay 64.5% less
Childcare
pay 52.7% less
Entertainment and Sports
pay 37.0% 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.
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 23% less than cities in Wisconsin.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin to Turkey.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Turkey performs significantly better than Wisconsin across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Turkey performs significantly better than Wisconsin 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
Wisconsin performs better than Turkey across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Wisconsin performs better than Turkey across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2024–2025), US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) (2023), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES) (2022), World Health Organization (2024), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025), Bureau of Economic Analysis (2024), OECD Regional Demography (2020). 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 | Madison | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 33°/17°F (1°/-8°C) | 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 68°/46°F (20°/8°C) | 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 78°/57°F (25°/14°C) | 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 44°/28°F (7°/-2°C) | 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) |
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| Month | Madison | Ankara |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°/11°F (-3.1°/-11.6°C) | 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) |
| Feb | 31°/15°F (-0.5°/-9.4°C) | 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) |
| Mar | 43°/25°F (6.2°/-4.0°C) | 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) |
| Apr | 57°/36°F (14.1°/2.1°C) | 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) |
| May | 68°/46°F (20.2°/7.8°C) | 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) |
| Jun | 78°/56°F (25.5°/13.4°C) | 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) |
| Jul | 82°/61°F (27.6°/16.1°C) | 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) |
| Aug | 79°/59°F (26.3°/15.0°C) | 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 72°/50°F (22.1°/10.1°C) | 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) |
| Oct | 59°/39°F (14.9°/3.8°C) | 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) |
| Nov | 44°/28°F (6.7°/-2.1°C) | 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) |
| Dec | 30°/16°F (-1.0°/-8.9°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 Wisconsin?
Yes — Turkey is on average about 49% cheaper than Wisconsin. 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 TRY472,500 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 Wisconsin?
Turkey performs significantly better than Wisconsin across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Turkey compared to Wisconsin?
The average high temperature in Ankara is 64°F, compared to 56°F in Madison. Ankara receives around 15.0 in of rainfall per year, while Madison gets 34.5 in.
What language do they speak in Turkey?
The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Wisconsin, the official language is English.
