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Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | German | Romanian | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1351 | $2184 |
| Rent | $939 | $615 | $797 |
| Groceries | $188 | $114 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $165 | $211 |
| Cafe | $57 | $38 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $133 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $7 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $21 | $40 |
| Taxis | $58 | $9 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $25 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $29 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $29 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $45 | $93 |
| Gym | $66 | $30 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $59 | $112 |
| Massage | $56 | $31 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Currywurst, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |