Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Population | 259,453 | 9,963,452 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Korean |
Level of English | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
Most common months to visit | January - May, October - December | March - May, September - November |
Currency | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | KRW - South Korean won (â‚©) |
Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
Average monthly costs | $2143 | $2184 |
Rent | $923 | $797 |
Groceries | $127 | $356 |
Dining out | $207 | $211 |
Cafe | $42 | $69 |
Coworking space | $160 | $222 |
Mobile internet | $21 | $40 |
Public transportation | $17 | $40 |
Taxis | $9 | $41 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $49 | $13 |
Sport and cultural events | $97 | $39 |
Museums and sights | $217 | $6 |
Nightlife | $77 | $93 |
Gym | $42 | $69 |
Yoga | $54 | $112 |
Massage | $101 | $75 |
SIM card options | Telcel, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
Tipping | 10-15% for restaurants | Not customary or expected |
Taxi apps | N/A | Uber, Kakao |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
Local food specialities | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
Eat like a local | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |