24 Jul 2026· by Smileys
Moving to Istanbul isn’t difficult—it just takes a little getting used to. Finding an apartment, setting up utilities, choosing a doctor, buying groceries, paying bills, ordering food, dealing with deliveries… none of these are especially complicated on their own. It’s the hundreds of little things that slowly wear you down until they become second nature. This guide covers the practical side of everyday life so you can spend less time figuring things out and more time enjoying Istanbul.