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cmann · Joined: 01 Jan 2009 Posts: 24 Location: Canada

I have just been offered ajob in Izmir at YTL 4500 pm. with no benifits such as housing etc. is this a fair salary to get by on. Thanks in advance for any info on the cost of living.

canaduck · Joined: 02 Feb 2009 Posts: 26 Location: Canada

From what I have read in various job ads, 4500 TL is QUITE handsome!
Go for it!

Is this with a Ministry of Education school or private?

ossie39 · Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 105

This amount is far too little. You would need at least basic furnished apartment. The bare minimum for this I think would be 4,500 YTL per month. You would need the same amount again for covering your bills and basic monthly eating. In finding your accommodation, you would like pay a deposit (the sum of your normal rent) and more than likely the equivalent 1 month sum to an estate agent as an administrative fee. Of course you could stay in a cheap pansiyon. Good luck. Smile

canaduck · Joined: 02 Feb 2009 Posts: 26 Location: Canada

Ossie, how much is rent in Izmir (furnished)?

ossie39 · Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 105

Well canaduck that is a little difficult. Most homes come unfurnished. This then presents you with an immediate starting up cost on furniture and fittings. Usually Turks know where to get stuff cheap but if you are starting up in Turkey for the first time, you will need time to get some Turks to help you. If Turks go with you when you buy, you usually get things a little cheaper. Turks don't usually buy second hand furniture that much so there isn't much hope of selling it when you move on.
Unfurnished could be 400,00 - 600,000 YTL. If furnished then 500,000 - 850,000. A cheaper area might be Buca. Smile

Barnicles · Joined: 06 Jan 2009 Posts: 4

I also thought 4500 YTL was very handsome, although dependent on the hours you're going to be working per week.

tanzania · Joined: 29 May 2006 Posts: 22 Location: TURKEY

4.500 is an extremely high salary for izmir. I'd look at the contract very carefully if I were u.

cmann · Joined: 01 Jan 2009 Posts: 24 Location: Canada

Thanks for the help, I was a little confused by ozzi39's forst reply, but it looks like YTL 4500 is a reasonable salary. Might even be saving a bit.

Thanks again

ossie39 · Joined: 18 Jan 2009 Posts: 105

My apologies to everyone, especially cmann. Arithmatic was never my strong point. Deduct the 0 on my figures. A 2 bedroom apartment is possible for 450 YTL per month, possibly basically furnished. Karsiyaka is a nice place to live if you have that kind of pay for your job, maybe 800 YTL furnished. Bornova may have its attractions. Laughing

Otterman Ollie · Posted: Tue Feb 10, 2009 8:09 am Post subject:

I have lived and worked in this city for more than a decade, the salary quoted can only come from one place, the M.E.F. school in Gazemir. A partly furnished place in that area will start at about 550-650 tl per month. The school should provide you with a service bus and a mid day meal. Unless you prefer to eat out a lot and need to buy a lot of imported goods you could save at least 30% of your salary.
If you need help with finding a place to buy cheap second hand goods pm me. good luck!

Ollie

beets · Joined: 15 Dec 2008 Posts: 17

Hello!

I've been following a few of these threads - and am curious about working in Izmir Turkey.

I am 25 (a dual citizen - Canadian/Turkish) have a BA in English Literature and a B.ed (Bachelor of Education) and am currently a highschool teacher in Canada.

I was wondering if I could possibly get a position working at a highschool for a decent monthly wage. Is this possible with my credentials?

Cheers!