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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | German | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $939 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $188 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $57 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $58 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $66 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $56 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |