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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Larnaca 🇨🇾
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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New York City 🇺🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 144,900 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | German | Greek | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, October - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1959 | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 | $2184 |
| Rent | $939 | $678 | $732 | $778 | $2891 | $797 |
| Groceries | $188 | $157 | $87 | $281 | $383 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $261 | $131 | $182 | $656 | $211 |
| Cafe | $57 | $56 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $209 | $96 | $159 | $326 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $35 | $16 | $25 | $45 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $220 | $40 |
| Taxis | $58 | $42 | $14 | $9 | $78 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $45 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $28 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $8 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $110 | $73 | $64 | $195 | $93 |
| Gym | $66 | $107 | $15 | $69 | $55 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $105 | $54 | $65 | $197 | $112 |
| Massage | $56 | $54 | $20 | $51 | $109 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | nTaxi | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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 | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |