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Ankara, Turkey
What kinds of gyms or other sports/workout facilities are available? Are they expensive?
At Park Oran, there is a nice (and free) gym with an indoor swimming pool, basketball and tennis courts. There is also a private gym with an outdoor swimming pool, but I do not know...
What is the availability and cost of household help, and what types of help are typically employed by expatriates?
There are many Turkish and foreign household help to choose from. Most want to be paid in USD and most want around $10/hour.

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