The cost of living in Turkey is generally considered moderate compared to many Western countries. Essentials such as food, transportation, and housing are reasonably priced, although there can be significant variations between urban and rural areas.

Turkey experiences a variety of climates due to its large geographical area and diverse topography. The coastal regions have a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. The central Anatolian plateau experiences a continental climate with sharp contrasts between seasons, featuring hot summers and cold, snowy winters. The eastern part of the country has more severe climatic conditions, with long, harsh winters and short summers.

The educational system in Turkey is a state-supervised system designed to produce a skillful professional class for the social and economic institutes of the nation. Compulsory education lasts 12 years and is divided into three stages: primary education (ilkokul), middle school (ortaokul), and high school (lise). Children start primary school at the age of 6 and complete it by the age of 10. Middle school continues from age 11 to 14. High school education, which follows, is typically completed by the age of 18. There are various types of high schools in Turkey, including general high schools, vocational and technical high schools, and religious vocational high schools, each catering to different student interests and career paths. The quality of education can vary significantly, with private schools generally offering higher quality education, often with international curricula, but at a higher cost. Public schools are free and widely available, but they may suffer from larger class sizes and fewer resources. The Ministry of National Education oversees the educational system, and the curriculum includes a broad range of subjects, including Turkish language, mathematics, sciences, history, and foreign languages, with an increasing emphasis on English language proficiency.

The healthcare system in Turkey is a mix of public and private healthcare services. The public healthcare system is funded by the government and provides basic healthcare services to all Turkish citizens and residents, including expatriates who have worked in Turkey and made contributions to the Social Security System (SGK). Private healthcare in Turkey offers more advanced and quicker services, with many private hospitals in urban areas providing high-quality care that often meets international standards. The cost of public healthcare is relatively low, especially for those covered by SGK, while private healthcare costs can be higher but still competitive compared to Western countries. Expats and digital nomads can gain access to public healthcare by either making social security contributions through employment, purchasing private health insurance, or by paying directly for services. It is important for expats to have some form of health insurance to cover any healthcare needs, as emergency services are free, but follow-up treatments are not.