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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Low | High |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | June - October | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $1867 | $2143 | $1806 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $354 | $778 | $923 | $780 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $44 | $281 | $127 | $158 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $81 | $182 | $207 | $240 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $18 | $49 | $42 | $53 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $159 | $160 | $175 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $25 | $21 | $24 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $11 | $17 | $61 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $6 | $9 | $9 | $33 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $24 | $49 | $19 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $81 | $97 | $19 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $20 | $217 | $35 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $64 | $77 | $50 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $9 | $69 | $42 | $56 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $23 | $65 | $54 | $66 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $15 | $51 | $101 | $37 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. |
| Local food specialities | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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. | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |