Does the quality of life in Turkey compare to Europe?

Quality of life is one of the most important global goals that societies seek to achieve in order to achieve standard levels of prosperity and stability.

The quality of life index is mainly related to the hierarchy of needs established by Abraham Maslow (who died in 1970). It is an index that is personally linked to people’s satisfaction with their lives, based on the quality and quantity of needs.

Although there is no common standard or indicator system for examining quality of life, this standard is examined according to two perspectives: objective and subjective. Therefore, we discuss here some of these indicators from multiple angles and with a general, comprehensive view.

Health care index

The concept of health and quality of life is a descriptive concept, and the physical, psychological and social health of an individual is an important indicator of quality of life.

The health-related quality of life index falls under a broad concept that includes many factors directly or indirectly related to health.

Among the most important indicators of objective quality of life related to health: the individual’s ability to perform daily life activities, as well as self-care at an adequate level, in addition to the presence of health insurance insurance is an important objective indicator, as many studies show that the presence of health insurance insurance positively affects Quality of life.

Health-related quality of life indicators include healthy and regular eating habits and physical activity, in addition to the availability of chronic disease prevention factors that increase quality of life.

This indicator includes dozens of other items as well, including, for example:

  • Percentage of births with the assistance of health personnel out of total births.
  • Routine vaccination rate.
  • Number of patients per doctor and per bed in the health system.
  • Low birth weight rate of newborns.
  • infant mortality rate.
  • Suicide rate.
  • Number and rate of homeless people.
  • Percentage of households that did not have access to safe water and sanitation services.
  • Enrollment rate in primary education.
  • Enrollment rate in secondary education.
  • Rate of people subject to the protection and care system (child, elderly, disabled).
  • Number of people covered by social security.

And other issues that Turkey was able to overcome with its superior health model in the world.

Safety indicator

Safety and security standards are distributed based on several matters, the most important of which are:

An indicator of the level of crime and theft and their annual increases, the level of crimes due to drug abuse, the level of crimes due to corruption and bribery, as well as the level of safety during public life day or night...

According to these indicators in general, Turkey is classified among these standards among safe living areas with a generally good level.

Climate index

Turkey has a very high climate index of 93.26%. Compared to the climate of European countries, Turkey has a warmer and more moderate climate, especially in the southern regions of Turkey.

Therefore, it was natural for some Turkish cities to become major reception centers for tourist delegations coming from all over the world for the purpose of recreation and experiencing its distinctive climate diversity.

Cost of living index

The question is often asked about the cost of living in Turkey. The answer to this question is not simple, as it depends on several factors, including: family size, lifestyle...

The cost of living in Turkey varies from one region to another. Although Istanbul is much cheaper than all European cities, it is the most expensive city in Turkey to live in.

Housing remains the most expensive thing compared to the expenses that you must incur when living in Turkey, and its rent varies according to its specifications and features from one location to another, or its purchase price if you want to own it.

Then come home bill expenses, which include monthly fees such as electricity, water, sewage, telephone, internet, gas, and satellite packages for the smooth operation of your home, in addition to monthly building services dues.

As for public health services, they are free for Turkish citizens. Foreign people in Turkey can also obtain health services at reasonable prices compared to many countries, and health services can be obtained at reduced prices within the scope of private health insurance.

Does the quality of life in Turkey compare to Europe?

With the rapid prosperity and development that has affected most aspects of life in Turkey during the last three decades in particular, Turkey has been able to become a strong competitor to many European countries, due to the availability of several factors, the most important of which is that the pattern of modernity and development that Turkey has built in recent years has been Modern foundations.

It may surprise you in Turkey that there are many things in which Turkey has clearly been able to compete with European countries, whether through the modern technologies used or the available infrastructure, which may make the comparison between Turkey and Europe on both sides of the scale often tip in favor of Turkey, and that Contrary to what is common and expected.

The best cities in Turkey in terms of quality of life

Istanbul is at the top of the list of cities suitable for living and with specifications that meet the conditions of quality of life and with higher standards than others.

It is no secret to anyone that this value level of Istanbul stems from its many features and abundant services.

The rest of the major cities may come in second place, then some important and vital tourist cities.

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