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Istanbul 🇹🇷
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Turkish | Spanish | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Low | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $659 | $1293 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $354 | $732 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $44 | $87 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $81 | $131 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $18 | $18 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $49 | $96 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $3 | $16 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $6 | $21 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $6 | $14 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $2 | $0 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $11 | $8 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $15 | $9 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $22 | $73 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $9 | $15 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $23 | $54 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $15 | $20 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| 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 | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |