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Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Turkish | Spanish |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | April - June, September and October | January - April, December |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $659 | $1293 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $354 | $732 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $44 | $87 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $81 | $131 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $18 | $18 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $49 | $96 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $6 | $21 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $6 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $2 | $0 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $11 | $8 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $15 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $22 | $73 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $9 | $15 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $23 | $54 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $15 | $20 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow |