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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Ukrainian | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | May - September | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $922 | $1759 | $2184 |
| Rent | $354 | $400 | $717 | $797 |
| Groceries | $44 | $91 | $148 | $356 |
| Dining out | $81 | $151 | $280 | $211 |
| Cafe | $18 | $21 | $45 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $79 | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $4 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $5 | $95 | $40 |
| Taxis | $6 | $12 | $25 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $16 | $10 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $13 | $45 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $43 | $66 | $93 |
| Gym | $9 | $22 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $23 | $30 | $82 | $112 |
| Massage | $15 | $27 | $48 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | 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). | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | 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 |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |