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 | $1518 | $1980 |
Rent | $816 | $855 |
Groceries | $102 | $173 |
Dining out | $186 | $264 |
Cafe | $41 | $58 |
Coworking space | $114 | $192 |
Mobile internet | $7 | $27 |
Public transportation | $14 | $67 |
Taxis | $14 | $36 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $5 | $21 |
Sport and cultural events | $25 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $35 | $38 |
Nightlife | $50 | $54 |
Gym | $22 | $62 |
Yoga | $53 | $72 |
Massage | $34 | $40 |
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 |