Experience in Istanbul, Turkey by Omar

What is it like to live in Istanbul? Would you recommend it? What is the city like?

Istanbul is actually a multicultural city where its combine's between Europe and middle eastern cultures

How much does it cost to live in Istanbul?

Compared to European countries is really cheap

Is it difficult to find accommodation in Istanbul? Is there any advice you can give?

Dorms here are really expensive but I prefer shared houses or maybe a flat

What is the food like? What are your favourite dishes?

Well istanbul has such great food and its really close to cairo in terms of food which is my home city

What places would you recommend visiting in Istanbul?

Besiktas and kadikoy are really good

Is it good to eat out in Istanbul? Can you tell us your favourite spots?

As i said istanbul is famous for is food so ya there's a place in kadikoy named kev which is really great

Is the nightlife good in Istanbul? Where is good to go?

Bars here are really great but night clubs aren't that good

What advice would you give future students heading to Istanbul?

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