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Istanbul ๐น๐ท
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Lviv ๐บ๐ฆ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Porto ๐ต๐น
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Ubud ๐ฎ๐ฉ
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 731,387 | 8,323,340 | 237,559 | 112,490 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Ukrainian | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Indonesian and Balinese |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very high | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Francisco Sรก Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPA) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | May - September | April - June, September - November | May - September | May - October |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (โบ) | UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (โด) | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | IDR - Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $922 | $5431 | $1759 | $1363 |
| Rent | $354 | $400 | $2891 | $717 | $658 |
| Groceries | $44 | $91 | $383 | $148 | $150 |
| Dining out | $81 | $151 | $656 | $280 | $10 |
| Cafe | $18 | $21 | $72 | $45 | $28 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $79 | $326 | $96 | $106 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $4 | $45 | $21 | $3 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $5 | $220 | $95 | $53 |
| Taxis | $6 | $12 | $78 | $25 | $13 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $16 | $30 | $10 | $33 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $13 | $100 | $45 | $14 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $74 | $24 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $43 | $195 | $66 | $118 |
| Gym | $9 | $22 | $55 | $56 | $72 |
| Yoga | $23 | $30 | $197 | $82 | $87 |
| Massage | $15 | $27 | $109 | $48 | $10 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Vodafone, Kyivstar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Telkomsel, XL Axiata |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafรฉs and bars | 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Tip 5 - 10% in restaurants if service charge is not included in the bill |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Uklon | Uber, Lyft | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Grab, GoJek |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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). | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Balinese foods revolve on the complex flavors from certain ingredients like fresh vegetables, meat, coconut milk, and time-tested spices mixture. |
| Local food specialities | Dรถner, ฤฐรงli Kรถfte, Dondurma, Karnฤฑyarฤฑk, Turkish delight | Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Satay, nasi goreng, gado-gado, martabak, bubur sumsum |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Warung for authentic babi guling and bebek betutu, cafes for kopi luwak, street stalls for pisang goreng, nasi campur, and sate lilit |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 9 options on HappyCow | 309 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 255 listings on Happy Cow |