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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Greek | Portuguese | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Very High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeรฃo International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - September | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $1959 | $1759 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $354 | $678 | $717 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $44 | $157 | $148 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $81 | $261 | $280 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $18 | $56 | $45 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $209 | $96 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $35 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $63 | $95 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $6 | $42 | $25 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $45 | $10 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $28 | $45 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $24 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $110 | $66 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $9 | $107 | $56 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $23 | $105 | $82 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $15 | $54 | $48 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| 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. | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |