Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 1,305,737 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | High | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | December - April | June - October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $659 | $1959 | $1293 | $2359 | $1806 | $1976 |
Rent | $354 | $678 | $732 | $1036 | $780 | $869 |
Groceries | $44 | $157 | $87 | $236 | $158 | $146 |
Dining out | $81 | $261 | $131 | $371 | $240 | $292 |
Cafe | $18 | $56 | $18 | $43 | $53 | $42 |
Coworking space | $49 | $209 | $96 | $157 | $175 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $3 | $35 | $16 | $21 | $24 | $16 |
Public transportation | $6 | $63 | $21 | $12 | $61 | $38 |
Taxis | $6 | $42 | $14 | $48 | $33 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $45 | $0 | $0 | $19 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $11 | $28 | $8 | $35 | $19 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $9 | $9 | $35 | $44 |
Nightlife | $22 | $110 | $73 | $117 | $50 | $66 |
Gym | $9 | $107 | $15 | $37 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $23 | $105 | $54 | $163 | $66 | $87 |
Massage | $15 | $54 | $20 | $75 | $37 | $45 |
SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | BiTaksi | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Liftago | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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! | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |