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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Madrid 🇪🇸
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 6,578,0179 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | German | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2260 | $2565 | $2268 |
| Rent | $965 | $1206 | $827 |
| Groceries | $193 | $180 | $370 |
| Dining out | $279 | $322 | $219 |
| Cafe | $59 | $53 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $179 | $202 | $231 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $11 | $42 |
| Public transportation | $90 | $80 | $42 |
| Taxis | $60 | $45 | $43 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $50 | $14 |
| Sport and cultural events | $65 | $56 | $40 |
| Museums and sights | $38 | $20 | $7 |
| Nightlife | $64 | $85 | $96 |
| Gym | $68 | $45 | $72 |
| Yoga | $102 | $146 | $116 |
| Massage | $58 | $65 | $78 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | 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 | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |