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Austin 🇺🇸
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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 517,000 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Portuguese | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1984 | $2498 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $965 | $1174 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $136 | $175 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $271 | $313 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $37 | $51 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $164 | $196 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $24 | $10 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $63 | $78 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $27 | $44 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $18 | $49 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $29 | $54 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $24 | $20 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $47 | $82 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $65 | $44 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $65 | $142 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $50 | $64 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |