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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Very high | Moderate | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $5431 | $2143 | $1759 | $1976 |
| Rent | $354 | $2891 | $923 | $717 | $869 |
| Groceries | $44 | $383 | $127 | $148 | $146 |
| Dining out | $81 | $656 | $207 | $280 | $292 |
| Cafe | $18 | $72 | $42 | $45 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $326 | $160 | $96 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $45 | $21 | $21 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $220 | $17 | $95 | $38 |
| Taxis | $6 | $78 | $9 | $25 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $30 | $49 | $10 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $100 | $97 | $45 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $74 | $217 | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $195 | $77 | $66 | $66 |
| Gym | $9 | $55 | $42 | $56 | $34 |
| Yoga | $23 | $197 | $54 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $15 | $109 | $101 | $48 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |