Turkey
Izmir
#2 Top 5 cities
Izmir is a balanced option between city life, a relatively open atmosphere, and coastal access.
Country overview
Population
2Β 938Β 292
Year-round temperatures
Day: 12°C aΕΎ 33°C
Night: 6°C aΕΎ 24°C
Climate
Mediterranean climate with a hot dry summer and mild winter.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
6/10
Food cost
7/10
Business friendliness
6/10
Safety
7/10
Izmir is generally comfortable for everyday life, though petty theft, scams in busy areas, and traffic risks still call for normal big-city precautions.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Izmir faces significant earthquake risk, demonstrated by damaging regional earthquakes, while flash floods and wildfires can also disrupt parts of the metropolitan area.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
8/10
Internet speed
6/10
Internet stability
7/10
Electricity stability
7/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π©πͺGermans
- π¬π§British
- π·πΊRussians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Beaches and sea
- +Quality services
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βHigher prices
- βLocal traffic pressure
- βNoise
- βUneven neighborhood quality