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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Panama City 🇵🇦
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Bulgarian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Moderate | High |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | December - April | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $1293 | $2359 | $2184 | $1289 |
| Rent | $354 | $732 | $1036 | $797 | $567 |
| Groceries | $44 | $87 | $236 | $356 | $10 |
| Dining out | $81 | $131 | $371 | $211 | $227 |
| Cafe | $18 | $18 | $43 | $69 | $27 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $96 | $157 | $222 | $140 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $16 | $21 | $40 | $10 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $21 | $12 | $40 | $30 |
| Taxis | $6 | $14 | $48 | $41 | $12 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $0 | $0 | $13 | $40 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $8 | $35 | $39 | $18 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $9 | $6 | $12 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $73 | $117 | $93 | $82 |
| Gym | $9 | $15 | $37 | $69 | $23 |
| Yoga | $23 | $54 | $163 | $112 | $62 |
| Massage | $15 | $20 | $75 | $75 | $29 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 | 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 | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow |