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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $922 | $1976 |
| Rent | $354 | $400 | $869 |
| Groceries | $44 | $91 | $146 |
| Dining out | $81 | $151 | $292 |
| Cafe | $18 | $21 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $79 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $4 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $5 | $38 |
| Taxis | $6 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $13 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $43 | $66 |
| Gym | $9 | $22 | $34 |
| Yoga | $23 | $30 | $87 |
| Massage | $15 | $27 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |