Izmir is a large metropolis in the western extremity of Anatolia and the third most populous city in Turkey. Izmir's economy includes industry, trade and related services, transportation, communication and agriculture.

Turkey is in South Eastern Europe and South-western Asia (that portion of Turkey west of the Bosporus is geographically part of Europe), bordering the Black Sea, between Bulgaria and Georgia, and bordering the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, between Greece and Syria. The climate is temperate, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, harsher in the interior.

The official language is Turkish. Most business people and administrators have a good working knowledge of English or German. Most hotel clerks and company receptionists are easily versable, and visitors are unlikely to encounter language problems. A few words of Turkish will always be appreciated. The main religion is Islam.

The economy of Turkey is largely dominated by modern industries and the services sector. The country is among the world's leading producers of agricultural products; textiles; motor vehicles, ships and other transportation equipment; construction materials; consumer electronics and home appliances.

Expatriate business dress is generally a suit for both men and women or long-sleeved blouses and skirts below the knee for women.

The security risk for expatriates in Turkey is low overall, but medium to high in some areas, such as the border with Syria. Risks include petty crime (such as pickpocketing, bag-snatching, over-charging and a variety of scams), road traffic accidents, and domestic and extremist terrorism.

The currency of Turkey is the Turkish New Lira (TRY). Banking is almost on a par with that of Western Europe and North America. ATMs are widely available.

Medical facilities are generally good, however the cost of treatment for expatriates can be high.

The population of ?zmir is 4.3 Million (Metro) (2018 est.), while the inflation rate (CPI) is 20.3% for Turkey as at December 2018.

Xpatulator Hypothetical Tax for Turkey is based on the current personal income tax rates which are progressive up to 35%.

The cost of living for expatriates / professional migrants in ?zmir as at 1 January 2019 is very low in comparison to other places in the world.

?zmir is ranked as a high degree of hardship location.