Lisbon vs Seoul
Seoul is approximately 8% more affordable.
Lisbon
8.5/10
VS
Seoul
7.8/10
Cost of Living
| Expense | Lisbon | Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | $1300 | $1000 |
| Food | $270 | $300 |
| Transport | $43 | $55 |
| Total | $1950 | $1800 |
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| Factor | Lisbon | Seoul |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 8.5/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Weather | 17°C | 12°C |
| Internet | 100+ Mbps fiber | 200-1000 Mbps |
Lisbon Pros
- 300+ days of sunshine per year — one of Europe's sunniest capitals
- Thriving startup and tech ecosystem — Web Summit, hundreds of startups
- Excellent and affordable food — fresh seafood, pastéis de nata, incredible wine
- High English proficiency among younger population — 70%+ speak some English
Seoul Pros
- World's fastest internet — 200Mbps-1Gbps standard, even on subway
- Amazing food culture — Korean BBQ, street food, fried chicken, delivery culture
- Very safe city — low crime, safe to walk anywhere at night
- Excellent public transport — clean, efficient, cheap subway system
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