Nowadays, social media such as TV, magazines and newspaper is constantly referring to many beautiful cities around the world. One of the best cities is Vancouver, and another one is Seoul. Vancouver and Seoul have large populations and high level of living standard, and they are well-known cities in the world. People who live in both cities have different or similar experiences based on climate, lifestyle, culture and social systems.
Firstly, one of the similarities between Vancouver and Seoul is the climate, although Seoul is colder than Vancouver in winter. It means people can experience all four seasons which are spring, summer, autumn, and winter, in both cities. For this reason, residents in both cities can enjoy similar activities in each season. For example, when I lived in Seoul, I usually went hiking and swimming during the summer and went skiing and skating every winter. In Vancouver, hiking, climbing, swimming and skiing are popular activities regardless of age or gender. Moreover, Vancouver and Seoul are one of the main cities in both countries. They both have good transportation, many job opportunities and lots of facilities such as schools, hospitals, banks and markets. These advantages make the cities more convenient. Thus, many people love both cities.
Secondly, however, Vancouver and Seoul are different in many ways, especially culture and welfare systems. Most people who live in Seoul are residents of South Korea. On the other hand, people who live in Vancouver are immigrants. Because of this, residents in Vancouver can experience multiple cultures such as learning different languages, eating various foods, and enjoying a variety of activities. Therefore, the government of Canada has admitted, encouraged and supported cultural diversity. For example, In Vancouver, people can enjoy and celebrate each country’s meaningful events such as New Year’s Day, Fire Works, the Night Market, and so on. On the other hand, Seoul has more convenient society welfare systems than Vancouver, and it includes education, transportation, finance, and health care. For instance, the cost of transportation fees, medical fees, tuition fees and cellphone fees are much cheaper than in Vancouver. Moreover, lots of markets and convenient stores that open 24 hours a day, 7days a week, and even those shops are within every block. Also, people do not need to pay to maintain their bank accounts. Therefore, people can live much easier and they spend less money to maintain daily lives.
In conclusion, Vancouver and Seoul have similar climates and lifestyles while they have the different cultures and social systems. Ultimately, both cities are unique, popular, and attractive with all residents and visitors.