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Countries and life abroad

67 materials10 countries

Life abroad country by country: prices, schools, healthcare, districts and settling in after the move.

Country
Medicine in Turkey: insurance, Acibadem clinics and pricesTurkeyCostReview9 min read
Medicine in Turkey: insurance, Acibadem clinics and pricesSGK and private insurance, Acibadem and Memorial clinics, treatment prices in Turkey 2026. A complete guide for foreigners who are moving or already living in the country.Read
Life in Turkey: a analysis of the pros and consTurkeyCostReview12 min read
Life in Turkey: a analysis of the pros and consa analysis of life in Turkey for those who are considering moving: real pros, cons, current prices and conditions for obtaining a residence permit for CIS citizens in 2026.Read
Safety in Turkey: real crime rate 2026TurkeyRisksReview9 min read
Safety in Turkey: real crime rate 2026Real crime rate in Turkey 2026: safe and dangerous areas of Istanbul, advice for families and women, seismic risks and how to take them into account.Read
Transport in Turkey: Istanbul metro, car and air - complete guideTurkeyStep by stepReview9 min read
Transport in Turkey: Istanbul metro, car and air - complete guideIstanbul metro, tram, ferries, intercity buses, car rental and air: a complete practical guide to Turkish transport with prices for 2026.Read
The best areas of Dubai and Abu Dhabi for expats to liveUAECostReview12 min read
The best areas of Dubai and Abu Dhabi for expats to liveDubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah: where to live for a foreigner in the UAE. Rental prices, area characteristics, tips for families and investors. Relevant in 2026.Read
Climate in Cyprus by month: when is the best time to liveCyprusLivingReview9 min read
Climate in Cyprus by month: when is the best time to live340 sunny days a year, mild winter without frost and warm sea from May to November. We analyze the climate of Cyprus by month and choose the best time to move.Read
UAE Climate by Month: Summer Heat and Perfect WinterUAELivingReview9 min read
UAE Climate by Month: Summer Heat and Perfect WinterUAE climate by month: heat up to +48°C in summer, humidity up to 95% and ideal beach season in winter. When to move, how to adapt, the best emirates by weather.Read
Cost of living in the UAE in 2026: Real figuresUAECostReview11 min read
Cost of living in the UAE in 2026: Real figuresReal prices 2026: apartment rental, food, transport and schools in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. How much does it cost to live in the UAE - cost tables and comparison with Russia.Read
Cost of Living in Cyprus in 2026: Real NumbersCyprusCostReview11 min read
Cost of Living in Cyprus in 2026: Real NumbersReal prices for housing, food, transport and medicine in Cyprus in 2026. Comparison of Limassol, Paphos and Nicosia with Moscow by main expense items.Read
Education and international schools in the UAE for expat childrenUAEFamilyReview11 min read
Education and international schools in the UAE for expat childrenUAE international schools for expat children: GCSE, IB and CBSE programs, tuition fees from $4000, KHDA ratings and admission tips in 2026.Read
Medicine in the UAE: insurance, clinics and prices for expatsUAECostReview9 min read
Medicine in the UAE: insurance, clinics and prices for expatsMedicine in the UAE for expats: compulsory insurance, the best clinics, prices for visits, childbirth and an ambulance. a analysis of the healthcare system for people moving.Read
Life in the UAE: a Breakdown of Pros and ConsUAETaxReview9 min read
Life in the UAE: a Breakdown of Pros and ConsLife in the UAE 2026: no income tax, high security, expensive housing and heat of +45°C in summer. pros and cons for those moving from Russia and the CIS.Read

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