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Bucharest 🇷🇴
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Prague 🇨🇿
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,830,000 8,053,663 1,305,737 9,963,452
Official language(s) German Spanish Romanian Vietnamese Czech Korean
Level of English Very high Low High Moderate High Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December April - October January, February, October - December June - October March - May, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) RON - Romanian Leu (L) VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No Yes No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1351 $1167 $1806 $2184
Rent $939 $480 $615 $503 $780 $797
Groceries $188 $82 $114 $151 $158 $356
Dining out $271 $174 $165 $134 $240 $211
Cafe $57 $22 $38 $39 $53 $69
Coworking space $174 $77 $133 $72 $175 $222
Mobile internet $23 $11 $7 $4 $24 $40
Public transportation $88 $23 $21 $20 $61 $40
Taxis $58 $28 $9 $13 $33 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $25 $0 $19 $13
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $29 $3 $19 $39
Museums and sights $37 $7 $29 $4 $35 $6
Nightlife $63 $46 $45 $89 $50 $93
Gym $66 $15 $30 $57 $56 $69
Yoga $99 $57 $59 $57 $66 $112
Massage $56 $37 $31 $21 $37 $75
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Orange Viettel, Mobifone Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus
Tipping Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Star Taxi, Uber Grab, GoViet Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Not drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. 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 Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads 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 Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food 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 104 options on Happy Cow 33 listings on Happy Cow 104 listings on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow