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| Population | 926,426 | 10,978,360 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | January - March, December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1097 | $659 | $1867 | $2143 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $1650 | $480 | $354 | $778 | $923 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $243 | $82 | $44 | $281 | $127 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $396 | $174 | $81 | $182 | $207 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $66 | $22 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $77 | $49 | $159 | $160 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $11 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $23 | $6 | $11 | $17 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $73 | $28 | $6 | $9 | $9 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $2 | $24 | $49 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $22 | $11 | $81 | $97 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $7 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $46 | $22 | $64 | $77 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $62 | $15 | $9 | $69 | $42 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $139 | $57 | $23 | $65 | $54 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $89 | $37 | $15 | $51 | $101 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Cabify | BiTaksi | Uber | N/A | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | 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 family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |