Istanbul Bar and Food prices

[Blue Maverick]

I heard they prefer euros to local currency is that true?

 

[MCFC Wirral]

I no longer eat meat but I burst out laughing when they bought this to my table in Istanbul.

 

[kerem gokmen]

I heard they prefer euros to local currency is that true?

:)))) yes

 

[kerem gokmen]

I no longer eat meat but I burst out laughing when they bought this to my table in Istanbul.

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i am vegan also since 2017. but will give advices about great street food later. cheers.

 

[kerem gokmen]

guys, @Blue Maverick is 100% right.

turks prefer euros or usd cash than turkish liras.

if you say that ''i am good at currency calculations/basic math'' dont carry turkish liras. EURO or USD you may use anywhere.

 

[birch villa]

Now daft Donald’s not on the scene anymore can you lot lend me 10p to cover my trip

Those were the days

 

[AshtonBlueMooner]

guys, @Blue Maverick is 100% right.

turks prefer euros or usd cash than turkish liras.

if you say that ''i am good at currency calculations/basic math'' dont carry turkish liras. EURO or USD you may use anywhere.

Yeah, but the exchange rate for us for TRY at the minute is amazing. I would imagine the cost of beer/food will be more expensive if paying € rather than TRY but perhaps you can confirm Kerem?
You previous posts suggests beer may be increased to 100 TRY, just over £4 GBP which is approximately €4.60.
Every penny counts!!!

 

[AshtonBlueMooner]

Also @kerem gokmen i‘m sure quite a few blues, me included, would be more than happy to buy you a drink or two on the Saturday if you’re in or around Taksim. You’ve been a big help to blues with your updates. Big thanks.
Teşekkürler

 

[kerem gokmen]

Yeah, but the exchange rate for us for TRY at the minute is amazing. I would imagine the cost of beer/food will be more expensive if paying € rather than TRY but perhaps you can confirm Kerem?
You previous posts suggests beer may be increased to 100 TRY, just over £4 GBP which is approximately €4.60.
Every penny counts!!!

:)) you are right. Turkish lira will fluctuate a lot this week. tomorrow elections. you will see incredible movements on turkish lira, this week and next. until the final. :))) i am serious.

yes you are right. for example: you sit in a pub today. bill is 1.000 TRY. you can five 50 USD (i am not following GBP rate); then it will be a little more expensive as of today. but if you five 45 USD for example, they will accept. Why?
i dont wanna bore you with financial stuff. AT THE MOMENT THERE ARE 2 CURRENCY RATES FOR TURKISH LIRA.
ONE RATE IN THE BANKS (TURKISH LIRA IS MORE VALUABLE)
one rate is in the streets ( Turkish lira is less valuable)
for example now: in banks USD/TRY is 20
in the streets (in exchage offices in the streets) it is 22 something.

so, the situation is complicated, it will be more comlicated after monday :))))
keep in touch :)))

 

[kerem gokmen]

Also @kerem gokmen i‘m sure quite a few blues, me included, would be more than happy to buy you a drink or two on the Saturday if you’re in or around Taksim. You’ve been a big help to blues with your updates. Big thanks.
Teşekkürler

cheers. i will be so glad. i will be around on friday and saturday. keep in touch. i may give my phone number whoever asks.