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Seoul ๐ฐ๐ท
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Population | 2,427,000 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Korean |
Level of English | Low | Moderate |
Main airport | Josรฉ Marรญa Cรณrdova International Airport (MDE) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | January - April, December | March - May, September - November |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (โฉ) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No |
Average monthly costs | $1502 | $2530 |
Rent | $850 | $923 |
Groceries | $101 | $413 |
Dining out | $152 | $244 |
Cafe | $21 | $80 |
Coworking space | $112 | $258 |
Mobile internet | $18 | $46 |
Public transportation | $24 | $47 |
Taxis | $16 | $47 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $16 |
Sport and cultural events | $9 | $45 |
Museums and sights | $10 | $7 |
Nightlife | $85 | $107 |
Gym | $18 | $80 |
Yoga | $62 | $130 |
Massage | $24 | $86 |
SIM card options | Claro, Tigo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | Tip 10% in restaurants | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | EasyTaxi | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
Local food specialities | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |