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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 880,691 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Low | High |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | December - April | January - March, December | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $1867 | $2359 | $1833 | $1289 |
| Rent | $354 | $778 | $1036 | $1066 | $567 |
| Groceries | $44 | $281 | $236 | $95 | $10 |
| Dining out | $81 | $182 | $371 | $210 | $227 |
| Cafe | $18 | $49 | $43 | $25 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $159 | $157 | $130 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $25 | $21 | $7 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $11 | $12 | $33 | $30 |
| Taxis | $6 | $9 | $48 | $14 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $24 | $0 | $16 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $81 | $35 | $55 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $20 | $9 | $26 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $64 | $117 | $54 | $82 |
| Gym | $9 | $69 | $37 | $31 | $23 |
| Yoga | $23 | $65 | $163 | $40 | $62 |
| Massage | $15 | $51 | $75 | $32 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Claro, Movistar | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% in restaurants, 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 | Uber, Tu Chofer | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | 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. | 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 | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | 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 dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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. | 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 | 7 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |