Istanbul vs New York City vs Playa del Carmen vs Porto

Istanbul ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท
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New York City ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
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Playa del Carmen ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ
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Porto ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น
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Population 15,520,000 8,323,340 259,453 237,559
Official language(s) Turkish English (de facto) Spanish Portuguese
Level of English Low Very high Moderate Very High
Main airport Istanbul Airport (IST) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Cancun International Airport (CUN) Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO)
Most common months to visit April - June, September and October April - June, September - November January - May, October - December May - September
Currency TRY - Turkish Lira (โ‚บ) USD - US Dollar ($) MXN - Mexican Peso ($) EUR - Euro (โ‚ฌ)
Credit cards Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No Yes Yes
Average monthly costs $659 $5431 $2143 $1759
Rent $354 $2891 $923 $717
Groceries $44 $383 $127 $148
Dining out $81 $656 $207 $280
Cafe $18 $72 $42 $45
Coworking space $49 $326 $160 $96
Mobile internet $3 $45 $21 $21
Public transportation $6 $220 $17 $95
Taxis $6 $78 $9 $25
Shared bicycles and scooters $2 $30 $49 $10
Sport and cultural events $11 $100 $97 $45
Museums and sights $15 $74 $217 $24
Nightlife $22 $195 $77 $66
Gym $9 $55 $42 $56
Yoga $23 $197 $54 $82
Massage $15 $109 $101 $48
SIM card options Turkcell, Turk Telekom AT&T, Verizon Telcel, Movistar Vodafone, MEO, NOS
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
Taxi apps BiTaksi Uber, Lyft N/A Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Not 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.
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
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
Vegetarian / vegan options 59 listings on Happy Cow 309 options on HappyCow 72 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow