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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Panama City ๐ต๐ฆ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | December - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $1293 | $2359 | $2184 |
| Rent | $354 | $732 | $1036 | $797 |
| Groceries | $44 | $87 | $236 | $356 |
| Dining out | $81 | $131 | $371 | $211 |
| Cafe | $18 | $18 | $43 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $96 | $157 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $16 | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $21 | $12 | $40 |
| Taxis | $6 | $14 | $48 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $0 | $0 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $8 | $35 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $9 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $73 | $117 | $93 |
| Gym | $9 | $15 | $37 | $69 |
| Yoga | $23 | $54 | $163 | $112 |
| Massage | $15 | $20 | $75 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameรฑos, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |