Job Discussion Forums

ezronamo · Joined: 13 Dec 2008 Posts: 12

I love both cities but based on what I am hearing on this board Izmir seems to be a more practical destination to teach in now...is this the case? I like that there is a lot to do in Istanbul and a have enough to to live on for 3 months or so. But Izmir is pretty and cheaper and more managable...is that the case? I am coming from NYC so "expensive" is relative. thanks Wink

Otterman Ollie · Posted: Fri Mar 20, 2009 8:54 am Post subject:

Well Istanbul can't be bothered to reply, so I can give you the Izmirian perspective. Yes it is cheaper and more pretty and warmer and so are the people and the food esp the fish is better and if you like the sea then there really is no other place to be. Sadly the night life is not the same as the other place but then not many places can beat Istanbul for that. But Izmir is an easier place to live in. Hope this helps1

FGT · Joined: 14 Sep 2003 Posts: 762 Location: Turkey

I also chose Izmir to live and work in but disagree with O.O. about the fish - in Istanbul you get lufer, sadly not on the menu in Izmir!

Otterman Ollie · Posted: Mon Mar 30, 2009 10:20 am Post subject:

Hi F.G.T

I think that Lufer is available here, but the locals prefer the usual stuff. I have eaten extensively in Istanbul, to my mind the way it is cooked down South is more suited to my taste.