Turkey

Europe

Turkey bridges Europe and Asia with a large, young, and increasingly tech-savvy workforce. Istanbul is the main tech and business hub, with Ankara and Izmir as secondary centers. The country has a growing startup ecosystem, competitive talent costs, and a strategic geographic position that enables work across multiple time zones.

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Key facts

Capital

Ankara

Population

~86 million

Language

Turkish

Currency

TRY

Turkish Lira

Internet

83%

penetration

Safety

Score on a 1–5 scale (1 = most peaceful). Based on factors like crime, conflict, and militarization.

Low

Global Peace Index: 2.56 (2024)

Cost

Relative to New York City (100). Higher values indicate higher cost of living.

Very Low

Numbeo Index: 24.2 (2026)

Work culture

Turkish work culture blends European professionalism with local traditions. Relationship-building is important, and hospitality is central to business interactions. Working hours can be long. Remote work is growing in the tech sector, and many Turkish professionals work for international companies due to attractive USD/EUR compensation.

Hiring notes

Employment law provides protections including severance pay and notice periods. Contractor arrangements are common for international work, especially in tech. Currency depreciation has made Turkish talent highly cost-competitive internationally. International companies typically hire through EOR services or direct contractor agreements.