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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1324 | $2550 |
| Rent | $711 | $930 |
| Groceries | $89 | $416 |
| Dining out | $163 | $246 |
| Cafe | $36 | $81 |
| Coworking space | $99 | $260 |
| Mobile internet | $6 | $47 |
| Public transportation | $12 | $47 |
| Taxis | $12 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $5 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $46 |
| Museums and sights | $30 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $44 | $108 |
| Gym | $19 | $81 |
| Yoga | $46 | $131 |
| Massage | $30 | $87 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |