Porto vs Prague vs Seoul vs Valencia

Porto 🇵🇹
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Population 237,559 1,305,737 9,963,452 834,000
Official language(s) Portuguese Czech Korean Spanish, Valencian
Level of English Very High High Moderate Moderate
Main airport Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) Incheon International Airport (ICN) Valencia Manises Airport (VLC)
Most common months to visit May - September June - October March - May, September - November March - June, September, October
Currency EUR - Euro (€) CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) KRW - South Korean won (₩) EUR - Euro (€)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted most places (some places are cash only) Accepted everywhere Accepted almost everywhere
Remote worker visa Yes Yes No Yes
Average monthly costs $1759 $1806 $2184 $1976
Rent $717 $780 $797 $869
Groceries $148 $158 $356 $146
Dining out $280 $240 $211 $292
Cafe $45 $53 $69 $42
Coworking space $96 $175 $222 $152
Mobile internet $21 $24 $40 $16
Public transportation $95 $61 $40 $38
Taxis $25 $33 $41 $42
Shared bicycles and scooters $10 $19 $13 $30
Sport and cultural events $45 $19 $39 $73
Museums and sights $24 $35 $6 $44
Nightlife $66 $50 $93 $66
Gym $56 $56 $69 $34
Yoga $82 $66 $112 $87
Massage $48 $37 $75 $45
SIM card options Vodafone, MEO, NOS Vodafone, T-Mobile KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus Vodafone, Orange
Tipping 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere Not customary or expected Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars
Taxi apps Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify Uber, Liftago Uber, Kakao Cabify, FreeNow
Tap water Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable Drinkable
Overall cuisine A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats
Local food specialities Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols
Eat like a local Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches)
Vegetarian / vegan options 46 options on Happy Cow 112 options on HappyCow 57 options on Happy Cow 98 listings on Happy Cow