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Porto 🇵🇹
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Seoul 🇰🇷
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| Population | 237,559 | 9,963,452 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Korean |
| Level of English | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - May, September - November |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No |
| Average monthly costs | $1759 | $2184 |
| Rent | $717 | $797 |
| Groceries | $148 | $356 |
| Dining out | $280 | $211 |
| Cafe | $45 | $69 |
| Coworking space | $96 | $222 |
| Mobile internet | $21 | $40 |
| Public transportation | $95 | $40 |
| Taxis | $25 | $41 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $10 | $13 |
| Sport and cultural events | $45 | $39 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $6 |
| Nightlife | $66 | $93 |
| Gym | $56 | $69 |
| Yoga | $82 | $112 |
| Massage | $48 | $75 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus |
| Tipping | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected |
| Taxi apps | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. |
| Local food specialities | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam |
| Eat like a local | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow |