Istanbul vs Larnaca vs Porto vs Rio de Janeiro

Istanbul ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท
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Larnaca ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡พ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท
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Population 15,520,000 144,900 237,559 6,718,903
Official language(s) Turkish Greek Portuguese Portuguese
Level of English Low High Very High Low
Main airport Istanbul Airport (IST) Larnaca International Airport (LCA) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Galeรฃo International Airport
Most common months to visit April - June, September and October March - May, October - December May - September January - March, December
Currency TRY - Turkish Lira (โ‚บ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ) BRL - Brazilian Real (R$)
Credit cards Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $659 $1959 $1759 $1833
Rent $354 $678 $717 $1066
Groceries $44 $157 $148 $95
Dining out $81 $261 $280 $210
Cafe $18 $56 $45 $25
Coworking space $49 $209 $96 $130
Mobile internet $3 $35 $21 $7
Public transportation $6 $63 $95 $33
Taxis $6 $42 $25 $14
Shared bicycles and scooters $2 $45 $10 $16
Sport and cultural events $11 $28 $45 $55
Museums and sights $15 $8 $24 $26
Nightlife $22 $110 $66 $54
Gym $9 $107 $56 $31
Yoga $23 $105 $82 $40
Massage $15 $54 $48 $32
SIM card options Turkcell, Turk Telekom Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN Vodafone, MEO, NOS Tim, Claro, Vivo
Tipping Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common
Taxi apps BiTaksi nTaxi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber
Tap water Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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.. A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common.
Local food specialities Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros.
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. Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city.
Vegetarian / vegan options 59 listings on Happy Cow 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available 46 options on Happy Cow 54 options on Happy Cow