Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 15,520,000 | 8,323,340 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Turkish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Korean |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | April - June, September - November | December - April | March - May, September - November |
Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | USD - US Dollar ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $659 | $5431 | $2359 | $2184 |
Rent | $354 | $2891 | $1036 | $797 |
Groceries | $44 | $383 | $236 | $356 |
Dining out | $81 | $656 | $371 | $211 |
Cafe | $18 | $72 | $43 | $69 |
Coworking space | $49 | $326 | $157 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $3 | $45 | $21 | $40 |
Public transportation | $6 | $220 | $12 | $40 |
Taxis | $6 | $78 | $48 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $30 | $0 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $11 | $100 | $35 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $74 | $9 | $6 |
Nightlife | $22 | $195 | $117 | $93 |
Gym | $9 | $55 | $37 | $69 |
Yoga | $23 | $197 | $163 | $112 |
Massage | $15 | $109 | $75 | $75 |
SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | AT&T, Verizon | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
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. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
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. | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
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 | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |