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 | $2509 | $2254 |
Rent | $915 | $992 |
Groceries | $409 | $167 |
Dining out | $242 | $333 |
Cafe | $80 | $48 |
Coworking space | $255 | $174 |
Mobile internet | $46 | $18 |
Public transportation | $46 | $43 |
Taxis | $47 | $48 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $15 | $35 |
Sport and cultural events | $45 | $83 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $50 |
Nightlife | $107 | $75 |
Gym | $80 | $39 |
Yoga | $129 | $99 |
Massage | $86 | $51 |
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 |