Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Playa del Carmen ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
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Population | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 259,453 | 6,718,903 |
Official language(s) | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Low |
Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | December - April | January - May, October - December | January - March, December |
Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $659 | $2498 | $2359 | $2143 | $1833 |
Rent | $354 | $1174 | $1036 | $923 | $1066 |
Groceries | $44 | $175 | $236 | $127 | $95 |
Dining out | $81 | $313 | $371 | $207 | $210 |
Cafe | $18 | $51 | $43 | $42 | $25 |
Coworking space | $49 | $196 | $157 | $160 | $130 |
Mobile internet | $3 | $10 | $21 | $21 | $7 |
Public transportation | $6 | $78 | $12 | $17 | $33 |
Taxis | $6 | $44 | $48 | $9 | $14 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $49 | $0 | $49 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $11 | $54 | $35 | $97 | $55 |
Museums and sights | $15 | $20 | $9 | $217 | $26 |
Nightlife | $22 | $82 | $117 | $77 | $54 |
Gym | $9 | $44 | $37 | $42 | $31 |
Yoga | $23 | $142 | $163 | $54 | $40 |
Massage | $15 | $64 | $75 | $101 | $32 |
SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | N/A | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
Local food specialities | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileรฑa, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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. |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |