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Seoul 🇰🇷
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2550 | $2301 |
| Rent | $930 | $1012 |
| Groceries | $416 | $170 |
| Dining out | $246 | $340 |
| Cafe | $81 | $49 |
| Coworking space | $260 | $177 |
| Mobile internet | $47 | $18 |
| Public transportation | $47 | $44 |
| Taxis | $48 | $49 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $16 | $35 |
| Sport and cultural events | $46 | $85 |
| Museums and sights | $8 | $51 |
| Nightlife | $108 | $77 |
| Gym | $81 | $40 |
| Yoga | $131 | $101 |
| Massage | $87 | $52 |
| SIM card options | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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 | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |