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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | High |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | June - October |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1330 | $1993 |
| Rent | $714 | $861 |
| Groceries | $89 | $174 |
| Dining out | $163 | $265 |
| Cafe | $36 | $59 |
| Coworking space | $100 | $193 |
| Mobile internet | $6 | $27 |
| Public transportation | $12 | $67 |
| Taxis | $12 | $37 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $5 | $21 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $30 | $39 |
| Nightlife | $44 | $55 |
| Gym | $19 | $62 |
| Yoga | $47 | $73 |
| Massage | $30 | $41 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |