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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Porto 🇵🇹
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Rio de Janeiro 🇧🇷
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 6,578,0179 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 6,718,903 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Portuguese | Portuguese |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | Very High | Low |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Galeão International Airport |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | March - May, September - November | January - April, December | May - September | January - March, December |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $2498 | $1293 | $1759 | $1833 |
| Rent | $354 | $1174 | $732 | $717 | $1066 |
| Groceries | $44 | $175 | $87 | $148 | $95 |
| Dining out | $81 | $313 | $131 | $280 | $210 |
| Cafe | $18 | $51 | $18 | $45 | $25 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $196 | $96 | $96 | $130 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $10 | $16 | $21 | $7 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $78 | $21 | $95 | $33 |
| Taxis | $6 | $44 | $14 | $25 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $49 | $0 | $10 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $54 | $8 | $45 | $55 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $20 | $9 | $24 | $26 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $82 | $73 | $66 | $54 |
| Gym | $9 | $44 | $15 | $56 | $31 |
| Yoga | $23 | $142 | $54 | $82 | $40 |
| Massage | $15 | $64 | $20 | $48 | $32 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Tim, Claro, Vivo |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. |
| Local food specialities | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. |
| Eat like a local | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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. |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 54 options on Happy Cow |