Tier 3Eastern Anatolia
Erzurum
At a glance
Population
745,005 (2024)
Foreign residents
4,586
Universities
2
Cost (Istanbul=100)
45
Climate
Severe high-altitude continental
Summer: Short, cool°C
Winter: Below -15°C
Heavy snowfall in winter
Cost of living
Relative to Istanbul: 45 (Istanbul = 100)
One of the cheapest locations for higher education in Türkiye. Rent and daily necessities highly affordable.
Universities here
2 universities total
Notable: Atatürk University
Daily life
English environment
Very low
Nightlife
Nonexistent
Safety
High
Food
- Cağ kebabı (horizontal spit-roasted lamb)
Famous for
- Palandöken ski resort
- Historic Atatürk University
For students
Pros
- Incredibly low living costs
- Access to premier winter sports
Watchouts
- Extreme, isolating cold
- Geographical distance from major western hubs
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