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Population | 926,426 | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Very high | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | June - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $3484 | $659 | $2498 | $5431 | $1806 | $1976 |
Rent | $1650 | $354 | $1174 | $2891 | $780 | $869 |
Groceries | $243 | $44 | $175 | $383 | $158 | $146 |
Dining out | $396 | $81 | $313 | $656 | $240 | $292 |
Cafe | $66 | $18 | $51 | $72 | $53 | $42 |
Coworking space | $331 | $49 | $196 | $326 | $175 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $40 | $3 | $10 | $45 | $24 | $16 |
Public transportation | $110 | $6 | $78 | $220 | $61 | $38 |
Taxis | $73 | $6 | $44 | $78 | $33 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $2 | $49 | $30 | $19 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $54 | $11 | $54 | $100 | $19 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $11 | $15 | $20 | $74 | $35 | $44 |
Nightlife | $124 | $22 | $82 | $195 | $50 | $66 |
Gym | $62 | $9 | $44 | $55 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $139 | $23 | $142 | $197 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $89 | $15 | $64 | $109 | $37 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |