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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Greek | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| 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 | $2184 |
| Rent | $354 | $678 | $717 | $797 |
| Groceries | $44 | $157 | $148 | $356 |
| Dining out | $81 | $261 | $280 | $211 |
| Cafe | $18 | $56 | $45 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $209 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $35 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $63 | $95 | $40 |
| Taxis | $6 | $42 | $25 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $45 | $10 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $28 | $45 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $110 | $66 | $93 |
| Gym | $9 | $107 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $23 | $105 | $82 | $112 |
| Massage | $15 | $54 | $48 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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.. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| 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 | 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. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |