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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 5,585,556 | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Catalan, Spanish | German | Turkish | Greek | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | High | Very high | Low | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | April - June, September - November | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost evewhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2384 | $2200 | $659 | $1959 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $932 | $939 | $354 | $678 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $121 | $188 | $44 | $157 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $403 | $271 | $81 | $261 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $45 | $57 | $18 | $56 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $213 | $174 | $49 | $209 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $23 | $3 | $35 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $127 | $88 | $6 | $63 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $48 | $58 | $6 | $42 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $24 | $17 | $2 | $45 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $81 | $64 | $11 | $28 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $33 | $37 | $15 | $8 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $112 | $63 | $22 | $110 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $81 | $66 | $9 | $107 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $93 | $99 | $23 | $105 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $59 | $56 | $15 | $54 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Vodafone, Movistar | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | 5-10% in restaurants if service is exceptional, not expected elsewhere | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | nTaxi | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Emphasis on barbecued meats (beef and pork) as well as corn-based dishes and tex-mex, and rich American-style desserts. | Catalan cuisine makes extensive use of Mediterranean vegetables, legumes mixed with pork in its many varieties, chicken and fish. Regularly mixes sweet and savory flavors in specific dishes. This cuisine is known for being bold in flavor and striking in color, with a variety of specific regional dishes found the culinary hub that is Barcelona. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Paella, bombas, esqueixada, pa amb tomáquet, escalivada, crema Catalana, gazpacho, chorizo | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Taverns, tapas bars, local markets, bodegas and street food spots | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 98 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 98 listings on Happy Cow |