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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 | $617 | $1783 |
| Rent | $332 | $770 |
| Groceries | $41 | $156 |
| Dining out | $76 | $237 |
| Cafe | $17 | $52 |
| Coworking space | $46 | $173 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $60 |
| Taxis | $6 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $10 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $14 | $34 |
| Nightlife | $20 | $49 |
| Gym | $9 | $56 |
| Yoga | $22 | $65 |
| Massage | $14 | $36 |
| 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 |