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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 | $1330 | $2873 |
| Rent | $714 | $1351 |
| Groceries | $89 | $202 |
| Dining out | $163 | $360 |
| Cafe | $36 | $59 |
| Coworking space | $100 | $226 |
| Mobile internet | $6 | $12 |
| Public transportation | $12 | $90 |
| Taxis | $12 | $50 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $5 | $56 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $62 |
| Museums and sights | $30 | $23 |
| Nightlife | $44 | $95 |
| Gym | $19 | $50 |
| Yoga | $47 | $163 |
| Massage | $30 | $73 |
| 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 |