City Comparison
Compare two incredible cities side by side — culture, food, local tips, and immersive 4K virtual walks.
Take a free virtual walk through both New York and Istanbul without leaving your screen.New York is known for new york city has 468 subway stations — more than any other city in the world. Istanbul is famous for istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents — europe and asia. Compare culture, food, best seasons, and local tips — then explore both on Nearaway's 4K virtual walking tours.
Country
🇺🇸 New York
USA
🇹🇷 Istanbul
Turkey
Continent
🇺🇸 New York
Americas
🇹🇷 Istanbul
Europe
Population
🇺🇸 New York
8,336,817
🇹🇷 Istanbul
15,460,000
Best Season
🇺🇸 New York
Fall (September–November) for foliage + mild weather
🇹🇷 Istanbul
Spring (April–May) or Autumn (September–October)
Currency
🇺🇸 New York
US Dollar ($)
🇹🇷 Istanbul
Turkish Lira (₺)
Greeting
🇺🇸 New York
Hey / What's up
🇹🇷 Istanbul
Merhaba
Tip 18–20% at restaurants. Walk fast on sidewalks — stay right, pass left.
Bargaining is expected in the Grand Bazaar. Always accept the tea offered by shopkeepers.
🇺🇸 New York Fun Fact
New York City has 468 subway stations — more than any other city in the world.
🇹🇷 Istanbul Fun Fact
Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents — Europe and Asia.
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