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| Population | 926,426 | 2,900,000 | 15,520,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Turkish | Czech | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | High | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | September - December | April - June, September and October | June - October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in most places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1321 | $659 | $1806 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $844 | $354 | $780 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $98 | $44 | $158 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $121 | $81 | $240 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $25 | $18 | $53 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $95 | $49 | $175 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $3 | $24 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $9 | $6 | $61 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $9 | $6 | $33 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $14 | $2 | $19 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $24 | $11 | $19 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $4 | $15 | $35 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $23 | $22 | $50 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $14 | $9 | $56 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $19 | $23 | $66 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $10 | $15 | $37 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | BiTaksi | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |