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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $821 | $2703 |
| Rent | $441 | $1271 |
| Groceries | $55 | $190 |
| Dining out | $101 | $339 |
| Cafe | $22 | $55 |
| Coworking space | $62 | $212 |
| Mobile internet | $4 | $11 |
| Public transportation | $8 | $85 |
| Taxis | $8 | $47 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $3 | $53 |
| Sport and cultural events | $14 | $59 |
| Museums and sights | $19 | $21 |
| Nightlife | $27 | $89 |
| Gym | $12 | $47 |
| Yoga | $29 | $154 |
| Massage | $18 | $69 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. |
| Local food specialities | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow |