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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 | 112,490 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Greek | Spanish | Bulgarian | Indonesian and Balinese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | April-June, September-October | May - October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $1959 | $1293 | $1289 | $1363 | $1976 |
| Rent | $354 | $678 | $732 | $567 | $658 | $869 |
| Groceries | $44 | $157 | $87 | $10 | $150 | $146 |
| Dining out | $81 | $261 | $131 | $227 | $10 | $292 |
| Cafe | $18 | $56 | $18 | $27 | $28 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $209 | $96 | $140 | $106 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $35 | $16 | $10 | $3 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $63 | $21 | $30 | $53 | $38 |
| Taxis | $6 | $42 | $14 | $12 | $13 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $45 | $0 | $40 | $33 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $28 | $8 | $18 | $14 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $9 | $12 | $9 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $110 | $73 | $82 | $118 | $66 |
| Gym | $9 | $107 | $15 | $23 | $72 | $34 |
| Yoga | $23 | $105 | $54 | $62 | $87 | $87 |
| Massage | $15 | $54 | $20 | $29 | $10 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Telkomsel, XL Axiata | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Grab, GoJek | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum | Paella, fideuร , 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit | 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 | 20 options on HappyCow | 255 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |