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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 8,850,000 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Greek | Spanish |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - May, October, November |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $1959 | $1867 |
| Rent | $354 | $678 | $778 |
| Groceries | $44 | $157 | $281 |
| Dining out | $81 | $261 | $182 |
| Cafe | $18 | $56 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $209 | $159 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $35 | $25 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $63 | $11 |
| Taxis | $6 | $42 | $9 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $45 | $24 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $28 | $81 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $20 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $110 | $64 |
| Gym | $9 | $107 | $69 |
| Yoga | $23 | $105 | $65 |
| Massage | $15 | $54 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Telcel, Movistar |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese |
| Local food specialities | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 279 listings on Happy Cow |