Moving to Izmir

GuestPoster46985 · 2017-12-07T20:34:41+01:00

Discover helpful insights on relocating to Izmir, including accommodation options and tips for expat families from Canada.

GuestPoster46985 Guest

GuestPoster46985Guest07 December 2017 18:34:41

My name is Leia and I will be moving to Izmir summer 2018 from Canada. We have lived in Turkey before, three years ago, but we were in Istanbul. I am a little apprehensive of Izmir because it is such a smaller city with less resources (only one true International school, very few French tutoring options and less expats.). Some of the the expat Canadians choose to live in Urla, this looks very far away. I am eager to arrive in the Spring to look for a home for my family.

spamukoglu New member

Member since 10 September 2014

spamukogluNew member08 December 2017 06:31:28

Hi,
Your concerns are mostly right. Izmir is a nice residential city with warm weather, flexible people, delicious food and close beaches in the summer time. I think you're talking about ACI as the only international school. There might be MEV as well. Sources are limited in every means but people like living here. I'm from Izmir, have lived in Istanbul for 22 years and moved to Izmir 3,5 years ago but still struggle to understand the business mentality of people here which is out of the scope compared to Istanbul.聽 If you're an easy going person, then you might get used to living here quickly otherwise I'd recommend to find opportunities in Istanbul. Difficulties in renting houses ( you see the house, don't expect more and don't bother me... see you next year when it's time to increase the rent), dealing with people, no commitment to punctuality, parking cars on 2 lanes , lots and lots of pecularities which you've never seen elsewhere. Good luck

nihatkoca New member

Member since 07 December 2017

nihatkocaNew member09 December 2017 05:22:55

Izmir is one of the peacefull city of Turkey. Urla is a bit far from center but nice to live. 陌t is up to what you expect actually.

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smgb21 New member

Member since 02 June 2018

smgb21New member02 June 2018 09:47:55

Are there other areas aside from Urla that you might recommend? My husband and I are looking to move to Izmir next year and start a family.

We currently spend half our time in Istanbul where we work, and half in Kent.

Since we will still need to commute to Istanbul 2 days / week, it would be good to be near airport or the new road. But being English, my main priority is lots of space and a garden...