Brit lives cheaper in Turkish hotel than in England
In an intriguing turn of events that blurs the line between vacationing and living, 24-year-old British citizen Josh Kerr has taken residence in a 5-star hotel in Antalya, Turkey. Kerr's move, which he shared on social media, highlights a fascinating economic comparison: living in a luxurious hotel in Turkey is cheaper than his life back in Manchester, England.
Originally from Manchester, Kerr announced on the social media platform TikTok that he would be spending 28 days in a hotel in Antalya. Including travel expenses, Kerr spent a total of £944 (equivalent to 36,716 Turkish Lira today), which covers all-inclusive amenities such as three buffet meals a day. In contrast, he pointed out that he pays £950 (approximately 36,949 Turkish Lira today) just for rent and bills for his apartment in Manchester.
In a playful yet revealing social media post, Kerr remarked, "I’m not trying to be funny, but I pay £950 for my rent, bills, and council tax. Here, you get breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks, snacks, and basically a home. What are we even doing in England?"
Describing his experience as "cheaper," Kerr spent his weekends lounging by the pool and exploring Side, an area he described as "beautiful" and surrounded by ancient ruins. According to a report by Daily Mail, Kerr expressed his astonishment, "I can’t believe I’m actually doing this. I was wondering if an all-inclusive holiday abroad could be cheaper than living at home, and it turns out it is."
Kerr, a creative strategist, is leveraging one of the benefits his workplace offers: the ability to work remotely. Despite maintaining the same working hours, Kerr noted the time difference between England and Turkey as a concern, humorously hoping that "nobody calls at 5 pm UK time, which is 8 pm here."
Planning to work his full-time job while enjoying the sun, Kerr compared his life in Manchester with his hotel stay, observing that "everyone is much happier here. I guess it’s because they’re all on holiday."
Kerr’s story not only challenges conventional living arrangements but also offers a novel perspective on managing living costs. He encourages others, "Pack your bags, rent out your apartment or house for a month to cover your rent, and live under the sun for a month while still saving money!"
This narrative serves as a fascinating commentary on the cost of living, work-life balance, and the unconventional choices that modern work arrangements can afford individuals.
