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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $922 | $2498 | $1293 | $1289 |
| Rent | $354 | $400 | $1174 | $732 | $567 |
| Groceries | $44 | $91 | $175 | $87 | $10 |
| Dining out | $81 | $151 | $313 | $131 | $227 |
| Cafe | $18 | $21 | $51 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $79 | $196 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $4 | $10 | $16 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $5 | $78 | $21 | $30 |
| Taxis | $6 | $12 | $44 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $13 | $54 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $43 | $82 | $73 | $82 |
| Gym | $9 | $22 | $44 | $15 | $23 |
| Yoga | $23 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $15 | $27 | $64 | $20 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | 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 | 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). | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | 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 | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |