> I have been offered at ESL job in Turkey. Pay US$900 per month
> including free accommodation. I have been told that would nett US$700
> per month after tax and insurance. Do I have to have local insurance
> when I have travel insurance for 12 months from Australia. Has anyone
> any info on working in Turkey and whether that salary is sufficient
> not only to do some travelling but also save some. My return fare is
> also included. Thanks.

I doubt you can get by on $200 a month in Turkey. I couldn't and I lived fairly cheaply in those days- and that was nearly three years ago and inflation in Turkey is rampant.