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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Tbilisi 🇬🇪
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,323,340 | 259,453 | 1,305,737 | 1,108,700 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Spanish | Czech | Georgian |
| Level of English | Low | Low | Very high | Moderate | High | Low |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | April - June, September - November | January - May, October - December | June - October | March - June |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | GEL - Georgian Lari (₾) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $1293 | $5431 | $2143 | $1806 | $1462 |
| Rent | $354 | $732 | $2891 | $923 | $780 | $752 |
| Groceries | $44 | $87 | $383 | $127 | $158 | $112 |
| Dining out | $81 | $131 | $656 | $207 | $240 | $169 |
| Cafe | $18 | $18 | $72 | $42 | $53 | $45 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $96 | $326 | $160 | $175 | $125 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $16 | $45 | $21 | $24 | $4 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $21 | $220 | $17 | $61 | $8 |
| Taxis | $6 | $14 | $78 | $9 | $33 | $14 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $0 | $30 | $49 | $19 | $27 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $8 | $100 | $97 | $19 | $21 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $74 | $217 | $35 | $9 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $73 | $195 | $77 | $50 | $53 |
| Gym | $9 | $15 | $55 | $42 | $56 | $33 |
| Yoga | $23 | $54 | $197 | $54 | $66 | $37 |
| Massage | $15 | $20 | $109 | $101 | $37 | $53 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | AT&T, Verizon | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Magti GSM, Geocell, Beeline |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in bill, not expected at bars or cafés. |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Lyft | N/A | Uber, Liftago | Yandex, Bolt |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | 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 | 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. | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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! | 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 | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kachapuri, kuchmachi, khinkali, chikhirtma, kharcho with gomi, jonjoli |
| 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 | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Small local restaurants, open bars, terraces and wine bars |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 10 options on Happy Cow |