Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 |
Official language(s) | German | Turkish | Greek |
Level of English | Very high | Low | High |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $1959 |
Rent | $939 | $354 | $678 |
Groceries | $188 | $44 | $157 |
Dining out | $271 | $81 | $261 |
Cafe | $57 | $18 | $56 |
Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $209 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $35 |
Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $63 |
Taxis | $58 | $6 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $45 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $28 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $8 |
Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $110 |
Gym | $66 | $9 | $107 |
Yoga | $99 | $23 | $105 |
Massage | $56 | $15 | $54 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | nTaxi |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available |