Impressions of Turkey

We've decided to add this new section for every country we visit. In every country, we've noticed some recurring, consistent themes which help give each place a unique national flavor. We thought we would share these "Country Impressions" with you all to give you a better idea of what our day-to-day life is like in each place we visit. Also, at the bottom of this page you'll find some examples of "What Things Cost". This is for you other travelers out there interested in what travel costs are like here.

Enjoy!


General Impressions



What Things Cost

(All prices are converted to U.S. Dollars)


Spring Water (1.5l bottle)...................$0.40
Orange Juice, fresh squeezed (glass).........$1.00
Coffee or tea (glass)........................$0.50-0.80
Beer (bottle, from store)....................$0.80

Breakfast at local restaurant/cafe...........$2-3 (usually included w/room)
Lunch at snack stand.........................$2-4
Lunch at local restaurant....................$3-6
Dinner at local restaurant (3-course)........$5-8
Dinner at upscale restaurant (3-course)......$8-20 

Room in a nicer pension (double w/bath)......$12-20
Room in a 2 or 3-star hotel (double w/bath)..$20-35
Room in upscale/boutique hotel (dbl w/bath)..$45-80 and up

Taxi ride around town........................$2-5
Bus ticket, 200km-long trip..................$6

Internet useage, 1 hour......................$0.80-1.60 (cheap, but slow)
Museum entry fee (per person)................$2-6



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