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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 8,850,000 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Korean |
| Level of English | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October, November | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1832 | $2524 |
| Rent | $763 | $921 |
| Groceries | $276 | $412 |
| Dining out | $179 | $244 |
| Cafe | $48 | $80 |
| Coworking space | $156 | $257 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $46 |
| Public transportation | $11 | $47 |
| Taxis | $8 | $47 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $23 | $16 |
| Sport and cultural events | $80 | $45 |
| Museums and sights | $19 | $7 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $107 |
| Gym | $68 | $80 |
| Yoga | $64 | $129 |
| Massage | $50 | $86 |
| SIM card options | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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. |
| Local food specialities | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |