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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 1,305,737 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Romanian | Spanish | English (de facto) | Czech | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Very high | High | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | April - October | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | June - October | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1351 | $1867 | $5431 | $1806 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $615 | $778 | $2891 | $780 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $114 | $281 | $383 | $158 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $165 | $182 | $656 | $240 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $38 | $49 | $72 | $53 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $133 | $159 | $326 | $175 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $7 | $25 | $45 | $24 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $21 | $11 | $220 | $61 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $9 | $9 | $78 | $33 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $25 | $24 | $30 | $19 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $29 | $81 | $100 | $19 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $29 | $20 | $74 | $35 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $45 | $64 | $195 | $50 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $30 | $69 | $55 | $56 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $59 | $65 | $197 | $66 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $31 | $51 | $109 | $37 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, T-Mobile | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | 5% - 10% at restaurants, 5% - 10% tip for services is appreciated but not expected, round up for taxis | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Uber, Liftago | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | 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. | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | Wide range of meat and fish dishes, soups, salads and cheeses influenced by German, Hungarian, Turkish, Greek and Ukrainian cuisine. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Frito pie, queso, apple pie, kolaches, BBQ ribs, tacos | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Local tex-mex restaurants, lunch BBQ joints, taquerias, food trucks, local breweries | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 112 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |