Berlin ๐ฉ๐ช
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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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New York City ๐บ๐ธ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 3,400,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | German | Spanish | English (de facto) | Korean |
Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Very high | Moderate |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | 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, November | April - June, September - November | March - May, September - November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1867 | $5431 | $2184 |
Rent | $939 | $778 | $2891 | $797 |
Groceries | $188 | $281 | $383 | $356 |
Dining out | $271 | $182 | $656 | $211 |
Cafe | $57 | $49 | $72 | $69 |
Coworking space | $174 | $159 | $326 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $25 | $45 | $40 |
Public transportation | $88 | $11 | $220 | $40 |
Taxis | $58 | $9 | $78 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $24 | $30 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $81 | $100 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $20 | $74 | $6 |
Nightlife | $63 | $64 | $195 | $93 |
Gym | $66 | $69 | $55 | $69 |
Yoga | $99 | $65 | $197 | $112 |
Massage | $56 | $51 | $109 | $75 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 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 | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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, spรคtzle, kรถnigsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (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 | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |