Pay scale for an Senior Mobile Developer/ Cost of Living

Hi Junaid,

Cant say much about 1 & 4.. But for your 2nd question, this forum will be helpful.

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=439096

Good luck!
Zeeshan

Jai4mPak wrote:

Hello Everyone

I am in final stages of recruitment process with a US based company in Istanbul, Turkey. They are preparing the final proposal for me and I haven't given them any expected salary, because I wasn't sure about pay scales and cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey.

It would be great if you guys can help me in this regard with following information.
1- What should be the pay scale of a Senior Mobile Developer (iOS) with over all 5+ years of experience.
2- What is the cost of living (Standard life style), planning to move with wife and 2.5 years old son.
3- What are the areas in Istanbul to be considered for residence when you are moving with family.
4 Is there any issue in signing 2 years agreement with the company.
5- Any other thing that I might consider, as this is the first time I am relocating for at least two years out of my home country.

Your help and suggestions will be highly appreciable. I always loved Istanbul and now I have got a chance to visit this beautiful place.

Thanks
Junaid.

Regarding accommodation, I would suggest that you choose a place closer to the work area. It is important because Istanbul is huge! Think Karachi.. Double the size, and double the traffic.. It can often take you upto 3 hours to reach a destination in rush hours..

Jai4mPak wrote:

Hello Everyone

I am in final stages of recruitment process with a US based company in Istanbul, Turkey. They are preparing the final proposal for me and I haven't given them any expected salary, because I wasn't sure about pay scales and cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey.

It would be great if you guys can help me in this regard with following information.
1- What should be the pay scale of a Senior Mobile Developer (iOS) with over all 5+ years of experience.
2- What is the cost of living (Standard life style), planning to move with wife and 2.5 years old son.
3- What are the areas in Istanbul to be considered for residence when you are moving with family.
4 Is there any issue in signing 2 years agreement with the company.
5- Any other thing that I might consider, as this is the first time I am relocating for at least two years out of my home country.

Your help and suggestions will be highly appreciable. I always loved Istanbul and now I have got a chance to visit this beautiful place.

Thanks
Junaid.

Also, check out this forum with some tips for the new expats. This should help immensely!

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.p … 41#2474451

Good luck with your job, and if you have any further questions, please feel free to ask!

Jai4mPak wrote:

Hello Everyone

I am in final stages of recruitment process with a US based company in Istanbul, Turkey. They are preparing the final proposal for me and I haven't given them any expected salary, because I wasn't sure about pay scales and cost of living in Istanbul, Turkey.

It would be great if you guys can help me in this regard with following information.
1- What should be the pay scale of a Senior Mobile Developer (iOS) with over all 5+ years of experience.
2- What is the cost of living (Standard life style), planning to move with wife and 2.5 years old son.
3- What are the areas in Istanbul to be considered for residence when you are moving with family.
4 Is there any issue in signing 2 years agreement with the company.
5- Any other thing that I might consider, as this is the first time I am relocating for at least two years out of my home country.

Your help and suggestions will be highly appreciable. I always loved Istanbul and now I have got a chance to visit this beautiful place.

Thanks
Junaid.

Thank you Zeeshan, it will surely help a lot.