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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 3,400,000 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | German | Korean |
Level of English | Very high | Moderate |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November |
Currency | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2512 | $2516 |
Rent | $1072 | $918 |
Groceries | $214 | $410 |
Dining out | $310 | $243 |
Cafe | $66 | $80 |
Coworking space | $199 | $256 |
Mobile internet | $26 | $46 |
Public transportation | $100 | $47 |
Taxis | $67 | $47 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $73 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $42 | $7 |
Nightlife | $71 | $107 |
Gym | $75 | $80 |
Yoga | $113 | $129 |
Massage | $64 | $86 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |