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 | $2038 | $2268 |
Rent | $992 | $827 |
Groceries | $139 | $370 |
Dining out | $279 | $219 |
Cafe | $38 | $72 |
Coworking space | $168 | $231 |
Mobile internet | $25 | $42 |
Public transportation | $64 | $42 |
Taxis | $28 | $43 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $14 |
Sport and cultural events | $30 | $40 |
Museums and sights | $25 | $7 |
Nightlife | $48 | $96 |
Gym | $66 | $72 |
Yoga | $66 | $116 |
Massage | $51 | $78 |
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 |