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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 517,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $1984 | $2184 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $965 | $797 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $136 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $271 | $211 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $37 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $164 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $63 | $40 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $27 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $18 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $29 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $47 | $93 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $65 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $65 | $112 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $50 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |