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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Lviv 🇺🇦
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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Sofia 🇧🇬
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 2,427,000 | 6,718,903 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Ukrainian | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Galeão International Airport | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | May - September | January - April, December | January - March, December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $922 | $1293 | $1833 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $354 | $400 | $732 | $1066 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $44 | $91 | $87 | $95 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $81 | $151 | $131 | $210 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $18 | $21 | $18 | $25 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $79 | $96 | $130 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $4 | $16 | $7 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $5 | $21 | $33 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $6 | $12 | $14 | $14 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $16 | $0 | $16 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $13 | $8 | $55 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $9 | $26 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $43 | $73 | $54 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $9 | $22 | $15 | $31 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $23 | $30 | $54 | $40 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $15 | $27 | $20 | $32 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | Claro, Tigo | Tim, Claro, Vivo | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | Tip 10% in restaurants | 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 | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | EasyTaxi | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | 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. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |