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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Medellin 🇨🇴
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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1984 | $1293 | $1867 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $965 | $732 | $778 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $136 | $87 | $281 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $131 | $182 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $37 | $18 | $49 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $164 | $96 | $159 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $16 | $25 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $21 | $11 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $14 | $9 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $0 | $24 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $8 | $81 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $9 | $20 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $73 | $64 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $65 | $15 | $69 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $65 | $54 | $65 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $50 | $20 | $51 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |