Seoul vs Sofia

Seoul ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
Sofia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฌ
Population 9,963,452 1,270,169
Official language(s) Korean Bulgarian
Level of English Moderate High
Main airport Incheon International Airport (ICN) Sofia International Airport (SOF)
Most common months to visit March - May, September - November April-June, September-October
Currency KRW - South Korean won (โ‚ฉ) BGN - Bulgarian Lev (ะปะฒ)
Credit cards Accepted everywhere Accepted everywhere
Remote worker visa No No
Average monthly costs $2184 $1289
Rent $797 $567
Groceries $356 $10
Dining out $211 $227
Cafe $69 $27
Coworking space $222 $140
Mobile internet $40 $10
Public transportation $40 $30
Taxis $41 $12
Shared bicycles and scooters $13 $40
Sport and cultural events $39 $18
Museums and sights $6 $12
Nightlife $93 $82
Gym $69 $23
Yoga $112 $62
Massage $75 $29
SIM card options KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus A1, Telenor, Vivacom
Tipping Not customary or expected 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafรฉs
Taxi apps Uber, Kakao TaxiMe, TaxiStars
Tap water Drinkable Not drinkable
Overall cuisine Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital.
Local food specialities Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator
Eat like a local Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas.
Vegetarian / vegan options 57 options on Happy Cow 20 options on HappyCow