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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $1959 | $1867 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $354 | $678 | $778 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $44 | $157 | $281 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $81 | $261 | $182 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $18 | $56 | $49 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $209 | $159 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $35 | $25 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $63 | $11 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $6 | $42 | $9 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $45 | $24 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $28 | $81 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $20 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $110 | $64 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $9 | $107 | $69 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $23 | $105 | $65 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $15 | $54 | $51 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | 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. | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |