Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 517,000 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Turkish | Greek | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | High | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, September, October | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $659 | $1959 | $1984 | $1867 | $1976 |
Rent | $354 | $678 | $965 | $778 | $869 |
Groceries | $44 | $157 | $136 | $281 | $146 |
Dining out | $81 | $261 | $271 | $182 | $292 |
Cafe | $18 | $56 | $37 | $49 | $42 |
Coworking space | $49 | $209 | $164 | $159 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $3 | $35 | $24 | $25 | $16 |
Public transportation | $6 | $63 | $63 | $11 | $38 |
Taxis | $6 | $42 | $27 | $9 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $45 | $18 | $24 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $11 | $28 | $29 | $81 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $24 | $20 | $44 |
Nightlife | $22 | $110 | $47 | $64 | $66 |
Gym | $9 | $107 | $65 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $23 | $105 | $65 | $65 | $87 |
Massage | $15 | $54 | $50 | $51 | $45 |
SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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.. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
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. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |