Istanbul vs Porto vs Prague vs Seoul vs Ubud

Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Population 15,520,000 237,559 1,305,737 9,963,452 112,490
Official language(s) Turkish Portuguese Czech Korean Indonesian and Balinese
Level of English Low Very High High Moderate Low
Main airport Istanbul Airport (IST) Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA)
Most common months to visit April - June, September and October May - September June - October March - May, September - November May - October
Currency TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp)
Credit cards Accepted in most places Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted in some places
Remote worker visa No Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $659 $1759 $1806 $2184 $1363
Rent $354 $717 $780 $797 $658
Groceries $44 $148 $158 $356 $150
Dining out $81 $280 $240 $211 $10
Cafe $18 $45 $53 $69 $28
Coworking space $49 $96 $175 $222 $106
Mobile internet $3 $21 $24 $40 $3
Public transportation $6 $95 $61 $40 $53
Taxis $6 $25 $33 $41 $13
Shared bicycles and scooters $2 $10 $19 $13 $33
Sport and cultural events $11 $45 $19 $39 $14
Museums and sights $15 $24 $35 $6 $9
Nightlife $22 $66 $50 $93 $118
Gym $9 $56 $56 $69 $72
Yoga $23 $82 $66 $112 $87
Massage $15 $48 $37 $75 $10
SIM card options Turkcell, Turk Telekom Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Telkomsel, XL Axiata
Tipping Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill
Taxi apps BiTaksi Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Grab, GoJek
Tap water Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture.
Local food specialities Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum
Eat like a local Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit
Vegetarian / vegan options 59 listings on Happy Cow 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 255 listings on Happy Cow