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Berlin 🇩🇪
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Budapest ðŸ‡ðŸ‡º
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Chiang Mai 🇹ðŸ‡
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 1,166,978 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | German | Hungarian | Thai | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September - November | November - April | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | THB - Thai Baht (฿) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted sometimes. Cash preferred in many places. | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $1230 | $974 | $2184 |
| Rent | $939 | $499 | $274 | $797 |
| Groceries | $188 | $108 | $169 | $356 |
| Dining out | $271 | $202 | $108 | $211 |
| Cafe | $57 | $29 | $45 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $120 | $95 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $9 | $11 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $36 | $60 | $40 |
| Taxis | $58 | $27 | $20 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $13 | $10 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $24 | $8 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $7 | $8 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $43 | $62 | $93 |
| Gym | $66 | $37 | $41 | $69 |
| Yoga | $99 | $48 | $55 | $112 |
| Massage | $56 | $26 | $10 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | AIS, DTAC | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 10% at restaurants, not customary or expected elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Grab | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | 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. | Combines salty, sweet, spicy and sour flavors to create bold and colorful dishes. Meals typically include a mixture of meat and seafood dishes, as well as noodles or soups recipes. Strong emphasis on local spices and vegetables. | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Khao soi, khan toke, sai oua, miang kham, nam prik, khanom jeen nam ngiaw, larb khua | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Street food stalls, local markets, bakeries and smaller, traditional restaurants that serve fresh food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 90 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |