Berlin vs Bogota vs Budapest vs Lviv vs New York City vs Seoul

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Population 3,400,000 10,978,360 1,768,073 731,387 8,323,340 9,963,452
Official language(s) German Spanish Hungarian Ukrainian English (de facto) Korean
Level of English Very high Low High Low Very high Moderate
Main airport Berlin Tegel (TXL) El Dorado International Airport (BOG) Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) Lviv Danylo Halytskyi International Airport (LWO) John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Most common months to visit May - September January - March, December March - June, September - November May - September April - June, September - November March - May, September - November
Currency EUR - Euro (€) COP - Colombian Peso ($) HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) UAH - Ukrainian Hryvnia (₴) USD - US Dollar ($) KRW - South Korean won (₩)
Credit cards Accepted in some places but cash often preferred Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops Accepted almost everywhere Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes No No No No No
Average monthly costs $2200 $1097 $1230 $922 $5431 $2184
Rent $939 $480 $499 $400 $2891 $797
Groceries $188 $82 $108 $91 $383 $356
Dining out $271 $174 $202 $151 $656 $211
Cafe $57 $22 $29 $21 $72 $69
Coworking space $174 $77 $120 $79 $326 $222
Mobile internet $23 $11 $9 $4 $45 $40
Public transportation $88 $23 $36 $5 $220 $40
Taxis $58 $28 $27 $12 $78 $41
Shared bicycles and scooters $17 $17 $13 $16 $30 $13
Sport and cultural events $64 $22 $24 $13 $100 $39
Museums and sights $37 $7 $7 $9 $74 $6
Nightlife $63 $46 $43 $43 $195 $93
Gym $66 $15 $37 $22 $55 $69
Yoga $99 $57 $48 $30 $197 $112
Massage $56 $37 $26 $27 $109 $75
SIM card options Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone Tigo, Movistar, Claro Vodafone, Telenor Vodafone, Kyivstar AT&T, Verizon 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 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars 10% in restaurants, not expected elsewhere 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars Not customary or expected
Taxi apps Mytaxi, Uber Uber, Cabify Bolt, Fotaxi Uber, Uklon Uber, Lyft Uber, Kakao
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable 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. Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. Slavic. Emphasis on frilled meats combined with potatoes, carrots, pickles and cabbage. Creamy deserts often elaborated with cottage cheese. Lviv enjoys culinary influences from Kiev (traditional with an emphasis on chicken) and Odessa (various seafood dishes). 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, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos Lviv cheesecake, fish Zupa, Tsivikli, Karmanadli, Banosh, Borscht, Salo, Syrnyky 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 Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del día. Community markets and sports bars. Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants Local grills, themed taverns, local breweries, small bakeries 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 104 options on Happy Cow 47 options on HappyCow 9 options on HappyCow 309 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow