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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1518 | $2287 |
| Rent | $816 | $1006 |
| Groceries | $102 | $169 |
| Dining out | $186 | $338 |
| Cafe | $41 | $48 |
| Coworking space | $114 | $176 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $18 |
| Public transportation | $14 | $43 |
| Taxis | $14 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $5 | $35 |
| Sport and cultural events | $25 | $85 |
| Museums and sights | $35 | $51 |
| Nightlife | $50 | $76 |
| Gym | $22 | $40 |
| Yoga | $53 | $100 |
| Massage | $34 | $52 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |