Work & Business

Online school options for Russian-speaking high school students living in Istanbul

The discussion recommends the Sootvorchestvo online school for a family in Istanbul entering Grade 11. It is described as an affordable alternative when a local Turkish school is not a good fit.

5 sources · 4 days ago

Work opportunities and salary ranges for expats in Istanbul

The listings include live-in housekeeping roles paying US$1,500–1,800 per month, rising to US$2,000 for applicants who already have housing in Istanbul. Multilingual expats may also find work in hotels, events, sales and customer support.

2 sources · 14 days ago

Jobs in Istanbul for Russian-speaking expats: current vacancies and work-permit requirements

Current Istanbul openings include a head pastry chef role in Kağıthane from US$1,800 and an office-based Trendyol manager position in Güngören. Legal employment documents are required, and the manager role requires both Russian and Turkish.

2 sources · 32 days ago

Where can I take Turkish language lessons in Istanbul?

In Istanbul you can take private Turkish lessons from a native speaker (from 400 TL for 40 min online, 600 TL in-person), or study on your own using Telegram channels that break down phrases and grammar for levels A1-C1.

3 sources · 4 days ago

Who pays payroll taxes and social security in Turkey: the employer only, or does the employee also contribute?

In Turkey, both sides contribute: employees usually pay income tax, stamp tax, 14% SGK social security, and 1% unemployment insurance, while the employer pays additional payroll contributions on top. In Istanbul, the rules are the same nationwide, so always confirm whether the salary offer is gross or net.

2 sources · 95 days ago

Average salaries in Istanbul and how are income taxes calculated?

Average salary in Istanbul is around $500/month, but higher-paid positions earn significantly more. Income tax reaches 35–40% on higher salaries — always clarify whether a quoted salary is gross or net.

1 source · 104 days ago