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| Population | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $922 | $2498 | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $354 | $400 | $1174 | $732 | $778 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $44 | $91 | $175 | $87 | $281 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $81 | $151 | $313 | $131 | $182 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $18 | $21 | $51 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $79 | $196 | $96 | $159 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $4 | $10 | $16 | $25 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $5 | $78 | $21 | $11 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $6 | $12 | $44 | $14 | $9 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $16 | $49 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $13 | $54 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $20 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $43 | $82 | $73 | $64 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $9 | $22 | $44 | $15 | $69 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $23 | $30 | $142 | $54 | $65 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $15 | $27 | $64 | $20 | $51 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| 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 | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | 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 | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |