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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Ukrainian | Czech | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | May - September | June - October | January - March, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $922 | $1806 | $1833 | $2184 |
| Rent | $354 | $400 | $780 | $1066 | $797 |
| Groceries | $44 | $91 | $158 | $95 | $356 |
| Dining out | $81 | $151 | $240 | $210 | $211 |
| Cafe | $18 | $21 | $53 | $25 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $79 | $175 | $130 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $4 | $24 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $5 | $61 | $33 | $40 |
| Taxis | $6 | $12 | $33 | $14 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $16 | $19 | $16 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $13 | $19 | $55 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $35 | $26 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $43 | $50 | $54 | $93 |
| Gym | $9 | $22 | $56 | $31 | $69 |
| Yoga | $23 | $30 | $66 | $40 | $112 |
| Massage | $15 | $27 | $37 | $32 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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). | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |