Berlin vs Bogota vs Bucharest vs Budapest vs New York City vs Seoul

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 1,768,073 8,323,340 9,963,452
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Hungarian English (de facto) Korean
Level of English Very high Low High High Very high Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October March - June, September - November April - June, September - November March - May, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) USD - US Dollar ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $1230 $5431 $2184
Rent $939 $480 $615 $499 $2891 $797
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $108 $383 $356
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $202 $656 $211
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $29 $72 $69
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $120 $326 $222
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $9 $45 $40
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $36 $220 $40
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $27 $78 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $13 $30 $13
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $24 $100 $39
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $7 $74 $6
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $43 $195 $93
Gym $66 $15 $30 $37 $55 $69
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $48 $197 $112
Massage $56 $37 $31 $26 $109 $75
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Vodafone, Telenor AT&T, Verizon KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Lyft Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. 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. Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture.
Local food specialities Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam
Eat like a local Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets
Vegetarian / vegan options 844 listings on Happy Cow 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow