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Bucharest ๐ท๐ด
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Medellin ๐จ๐ด
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 1,830,000 | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Romanian | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | April - October | January - April, December | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1388 | $1438 | $2268 |
| Rent | $632 | $814 | $827 |
| Groceries | $117 | $97 | $370 |
| Dining out | $169 | $145 | $219 |
| Cafe | $39 | $20 | $72 |
| Coworking space | $137 | $107 | $231 |
| Mobile internet | $7 | $17 | $42 |
| Public transportation | $22 | $23 | $42 |
| Taxis | $9 | $16 | $43 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $26 | $0 | $14 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $9 | $40 |
| Museums and sights | $30 | $10 | $7 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $81 | $96 |
| Gym | $31 | $17 | $72 |
| Yoga | $61 | $60 | $116 |
| Massage | $32 | $23 | $78 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, Orange | Claro, Tigo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Star Taxi, Uber | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Sarmale, mฤmฤligฤ, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbฤ de burtฤ, covrig, papanasi | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |