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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Sofia ๐ง๐ฌ
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | May - September | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $922 | $1867 | $2143 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $354 | $400 | $778 | $923 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $44 | $91 | $281 | $127 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $81 | $151 | $182 | $207 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $18 | $21 | $49 | $42 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $79 | $159 | $160 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $4 | $25 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $5 | $11 | $17 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $6 | $12 | $9 | $9 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $16 | $24 | $49 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $13 | $81 | $97 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $20 | $217 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $43 | $64 | $77 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $9 | $22 | $69 | $42 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $23 | $30 | $65 | $54 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $15 | $27 | $51 | $101 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber | N/A | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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). | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | 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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |