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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 517,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $2310 | $2562 |
| Rent | $1124 | $934 |
| Groceries | $158 | $418 |
| Dining out | $316 | $247 |
| Cafe | $43 | $81 |
| Coworking space | $191 | $261 |
| Mobile internet | $28 | $47 |
| Public transportation | $73 | $47 |
| Taxis | $32 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $21 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $34 | $46 |
| Museums and sights | $28 | $8 |
| Nightlife | $55 | $109 |
| Gym | $75 | $81 |
| Yoga | $75 | $131 |
| Massage | $58 | $88 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |