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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - June |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $2498 | $2143 | $1806 | $1462 |
| Rent | $354 | $1174 | $923 | $780 | $752 |
| Groceries | $44 | $175 | $127 | $158 | $112 |
| Dining out | $81 | $313 | $207 | $240 | $169 |
| Cafe | $18 | $51 | $42 | $53 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $196 | $160 | $175 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $10 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $78 | $17 | $61 | $8 |
| Taxis | $6 | $44 | $9 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $49 | $49 | $19 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $54 | $97 | $19 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $20 | $217 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $82 | $77 | $50 | $53 |
| Gym | $9 | $44 | $42 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $23 | $142 | $54 | $66 | $37 |
| Massage | $15 | $64 | $101 | $37 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! | 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 | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |