Prices in Turkey are at the level of Eastern European countries - local prices are higher than in Bulgaria, but lower than in Cyprus or Greece. It is worth noting that in Istanbul, Ankara and other large Turkish cities and tourist coastal areas, prices are higher than in remote areas of the country.
Shopping and souvenirs
When going shopping in Turkey, you should know that here you can pay for your purchases with lira, US dollars or euros.
From Turkey you should bring:
- clothing, accessories, leather and fur products;
- woolen and silk carpets, hookahs, onyx vases;
- gold jewelry;
- Turkish fruit teas, coffee and sweets.
If you decide to buy jewelry in Turkey, then, for example, you will pay $ 400 for a diamond ring, and $ 300 for a gold bracelet. You can buy women's handbags for $ 80-600, gold souvenirs - $ 12-35, leather jackets with laser processing - from $ 700, lamb fur sheepskin coats - $ 230-820.
Excursions
While vacationing in Turkey, you should definitely go on an excursion to Pamukkale. Healing mineral waters (the water temperature reaches 38 degrees Celsius) brought fame to this place. The approximate cost of the tour is $ 40 per adult and $ 25 per child.
And going on a yacht trip from Kemer or Antalya, you can visit the ancient city of Phaselis and 3 uninhabited islands (if you wish, you can swim in the sea). The cost of a yacht trip is $ 600 (the price is divided among all participants of the excursion).
It is worth going to Aqua Tour with children: you will visit “Aqualand” - a unique complex famous for slides, as well as pools and lakes of various depths with islands. The approximate cost is $ 30 for an adult and $ 20 for a child.
Entertainment
Some of the best entertainment in Turkey are the hammam ($ 25) and oil massage ($ 15). Don't miss the opportunity - go through these procedures.
If you decide to explore the local attractions and scenic surroundings, go on a jeep safari. For such a walk with lunch, you will pay $ 35-40.
If you are a lover of outdoor activities, rafting on a mountain river (rafting) and lunch on the shore can be arranged for you. For such a pleasure, you will pay $ 50.
And having visited the variety program "Turkish Night", you will see belly dancing, folklore performances, taste national dishes and local drinks. The approximate cost is $ 25.
Transport
You can get around Turkish cities by fixed-route taxi ($ 0.6), tram ($ 0.25), taxi ($ 1-20, and from 00:00 to 06:00 - double tariff).
If on vacation in Turkey you live in an inexpensive hotel, travel by public transport and eat in cheap restaurants, your daily expenses in large cities will be $ 35-40, and in remote cities - $ 25-35. If you eat in good restaurants and stay in a good hotel, then your expenses will be $ 50-60 per day.
Updated: 2020.03.
