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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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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 (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2491 | $2426 |
| Rent | $1063 | $885 |
| Groceries | $213 | $396 |
| Dining out | $307 | $234 |
| Cafe | $65 | $77 |
| Coworking space | $197 | $247 |
| Mobile internet | $26 | $44 |
| Public transportation | $99 | $45 |
| Taxis | $66 | $45 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $19 | $15 |
| Sport and cultural events | $72 | $43 |
| Museums and sights | $41 | $7 |
| Nightlife | $71 | $103 |
| Gym | $74 | $77 |
| Yoga | $112 | $124 |
| Massage | $64 | $83 |
| 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, spätzle, königsberger 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 |