|
Istanbul ๐น๐ท
|
Madrid ๐ช๐ธ
|
Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
|
Rio de Janeiro ๐ง๐ท
|
|
| Population | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Low |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Galeรฃo International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | December - April | January - March, December |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $2498 | $2359 | $1833 |
| Rent | $354 | $1174 | $1036 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $44 | $175 | $236 | $95 |
| Dining out | $81 | $313 | $371 | $210 |
| Cafe | $18 | $51 | $43 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $196 | $157 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $10 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $78 | $12 | $33 |
| Taxis | $6 | $44 | $48 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $49 | $0 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $54 | $35 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $20 | $9 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $82 | $117 | $54 |
| Gym | $9 | $44 | $37 | $31 |
| Yoga | $23 | $142 | $163 | $40 |
| Massage | $15 | $64 | $75 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, 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% 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 | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | 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. | 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 | 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 | 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 | 54 options on Happy Cow |