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Austin ๐บ๐ธ
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Larnaca ๐จ๐พ
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Prague ๐จ๐ฟ
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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| Population | 926,426 | 144,900 | 1,305,737 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Greek | Czech | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Vรกclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, October - December | June - October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kฤ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $1959 | $1806 | $2184 |
| Rent | $1650 | $678 | $780 | $797 |
| Groceries | $243 | $157 | $158 | $356 |
| Dining out | $396 | $261 | $240 | $211 |
| Cafe | $66 | $56 | $53 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $209 | $175 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $35 | $24 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $63 | $61 | $40 |
| Taxis | $73 | $42 | $33 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $45 | $19 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $28 | $19 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $8 | $35 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $110 | $50 | $93 |
| Gym | $62 | $107 | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $139 | $105 | $66 | $112 |
| Massage | $89 | $54 | $37 | $75 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, T-Mobile | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | nTaxi | Uber, Liftago | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Vepลo knedlo zelo, ฤesneฤka, Gulรกลก, Svรญฤkovรก na smetanฤ, Ovocnรฉ Knedlรญky. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafรฉs | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 112 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow |