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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | High |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | June - October |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $2498 | $1293 | $1806 |
| Rent | $354 | $1174 | $732 | $780 |
| Groceries | $44 | $175 | $87 | $158 |
| Dining out | $81 | $313 | $131 | $240 |
| Cafe | $18 | $51 | $18 | $53 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $196 | $96 | $175 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $10 | $16 | $24 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $78 | $21 | $61 |
| Taxis | $6 | $44 | $14 | $33 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $49 | $0 | $19 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $54 | $8 | $19 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $20 | $9 | $35 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $82 | $73 | $50 |
| Gym | $9 | $44 | $15 | $56 |
| Yoga | $23 | $142 | $54 | $66 |
| Massage | $15 | $64 | $20 | $37 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | 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. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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! |
| Local food specialities | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. |
| 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! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow |