Destination: Turkey

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Money & Costs

Turkey is no longer Europe’s bargain-basement destination, but it still offers value for money. Costs are lowest in eastern Anatolia, and Cappadocia, Selçuk, Pamukkale and Olympos still offer bargain prices. Prices are highest in Istanbul, Izmir, Ankara and the touristy coastal cities and towns. In these places you can get by on €30 to €40 per person per day, provided you use public transport, stay in pensions, share bathrooms and eat out at a basic eatery once a day (add extra for entry to sights). Away from ?stanbul, and the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, budget travellers can travel on as little as €25 to €35 per day. Throughout the country for €35 to €55 per day you can upgrade to midrange hotels with private bathrooms and eat most meals in restaurants. On more than €55 per day you can enjoy Turkey’s boutique hotels, take occasional flights and wine and dine out every day.

HOW MUCH?

Loaf of bread: €0.20
Glass of çay: €0.20
100km by bus: €3-3.50
Short dolmu? trip: €0.65
Turkish Daily News: €1

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