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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 731,387 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Greek | Ukrainian | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | High | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $1959 | $922 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $354 | $678 | $400 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $44 | $157 | $91 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $81 | $261 | $151 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $18 | $56 | $21 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $209 | $79 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $35 | $4 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $63 | $5 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $6 | $42 | $12 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $45 | $16 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $28 | $13 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $8 | $9 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $110 | $43 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $9 | $107 | $22 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $23 | $105 | $30 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $15 | $54 | $27 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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.. | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | 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! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 9 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |