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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Tbilisi ๐ฌ๐ช
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 259,453 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - May, October - December | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) | GEL - Georgian Lari (โพ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $922 | $2143 | $1759 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $354 | $400 | $923 | $717 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $44 | $91 | $127 | $148 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $81 | $151 | $207 | $280 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $18 | $21 | $42 | $45 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $79 | $160 | $96 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $4 | $21 | $21 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $5 | $17 | $95 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $6 | $12 | $9 | $25 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $16 | $49 | $10 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $13 | $97 | $45 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $217 | $24 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $43 | $77 | $66 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $9 | $22 | $42 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $23 | $30 | $54 | $82 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $15 | $27 | $101 | $48 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafรฉs. |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | N/A | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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). | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |