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| Population | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeão International Airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $5431 | $1833 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $2891 | $1066 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $383 | $95 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $656 | $210 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $72 | $25 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $326 | $130 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $45 | $7 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $220 | $33 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $78 | $14 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $30 | $16 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $100 | $55 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $74 | $26 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $195 | $54 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $55 | $31 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $197 | $40 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $109 | $32 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | 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 | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |