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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - April, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $922 | $1293 | $1289 |
| Rent | $354 | $400 | $732 | $567 |
| Groceries | $44 | $91 | $87 | $10 |
| Dining out | $81 | $151 | $131 | $227 |
| Cafe | $18 | $21 | $18 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $79 | $96 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $4 | $16 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $5 | $21 | $30 |
| Taxis | $6 | $12 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $16 | $0 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $13 | $8 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $9 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $43 | $73 | $82 |
| Gym | $9 | $22 | $15 | $23 |
| Yoga | $23 | $30 | $54 | $62 |
| Massage | $15 | $27 | $20 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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). | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | 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 | 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 | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |