Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Population | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 |
Official language(s) | Turkish | Greek | Czech |
Level of English | Low | High | High |
Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | June - October |
Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $659 | $1959 | $1806 |
Rent | $354 | $678 | $780 |
Groceries | $44 | $157 | $158 |
Dining out | $81 | $261 | $240 |
Cafe | $18 | $56 | $53 |
Coworking space | $49 | $209 | $175 |
Mobile internet | $3 | $35 | $24 |
Public transportation | $6 | $63 | $61 |
Taxis | $6 | $42 | $33 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $45 | $19 |
Sport and cultural events | $11 | $28 | $19 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $35 |
Nightlife | $22 | $110 | $50 |
Gym | $9 | $107 | $56 |
Yoga | $23 | $105 | $66 |
Massage | $15 | $54 | $37 |
SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
Taxi apps | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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.. | 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! |
Local food specialities | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
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. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow |