Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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Population | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
Official language(s) | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate | High | Low |
Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - June |
Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $659 | $922 | $1293 | $5431 | $2143 | $1806 | $1462 |
Rent | $354 | $400 | $732 | $2891 | $923 | $780 | $752 |
Groceries | $44 | $91 | $87 | $383 | $127 | $158 | $112 |
Dining out | $81 | $151 | $131 | $656 | $207 | $240 | $169 |
Cafe | $18 | $21 | $18 | $72 | $42 | $53 | $45 |
Coworking space | $49 | $79 | $96 | $326 | $160 | $175 | $125 |
Mobile internet | $3 | $4 | $16 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
Public transportation | $6 | $5 | $21 | $220 | $17 | $61 | $8 |
Taxis | $6 | $12 | $14 | $78 | $9 | $33 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $16 | $0 | $30 | $49 | $19 | $27 |
Sport and cultural events | $11 | $13 | $8 | $100 | $97 | $19 | $21 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $9 | $74 | $217 | $35 | $9 |
Nightlife | $22 | $43 | $73 | $195 | $77 | $50 | $53 |
Gym | $9 | $22 | $15 | $55 | $42 | $56 | $33 |
Yoga | $23 | $30 | $54 | $197 | $54 | $66 | $37 |
Massage | $15 | $27 | $20 | $109 | $101 | $37 | $53 |
SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
Local food specialities | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |