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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Czech | Korean | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Low |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | June - October | March - May, September - November | March - June |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $1806 | $2184 | $1462 |
| Rent | $354 | $780 | $797 | $752 |
| Groceries | $44 | $158 | $356 | $112 |
| Dining out | $81 | $240 | $211 | $169 |
| Cafe | $18 | $53 | $69 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $175 | $222 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $24 | $40 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $61 | $40 | $8 |
| Taxis | $6 | $33 | $41 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $19 | $13 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $19 | $39 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $35 | $6 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $50 | $93 | $53 |
| Gym | $9 | $56 | $69 | $33 |
| Yoga | $23 | $66 | $112 | $37 |
| Massage | $15 | $37 | $75 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Cuisine of the Caucasus meets regional diversity in Georgia. Emphasis on spices and meats (poultry, beef, pork and mutton) as well as soups and creams. |
| Local food specialities | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 10 options on Happy Cow |