Lisbon ๐ต๐น
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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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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 (โฌ) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $1984 | $2184 |
Rent | $965 | $797 |
Groceries | $136 | $356 |
Dining out | $271 | $211 |
Cafe | $37 | $69 |
Coworking space | $164 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $24 | $40 |
Public transportation | $63 | $40 |
Taxis | $27 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $29 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $24 | $6 |
Nightlife | $47 | $93 |
Gym | $65 | $69 |
Yoga | $65 | $112 |
Massage | $50 | $75 |
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 ร bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitรฃo, polvo ร 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 |