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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 1,768,073 | 517,000 | 9,963,452 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Hungarian | Portuguese | Korean | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | Very high | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - June, September - November | March - May, September, October | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1230 | $1984 | $2184 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $499 | $965 | $797 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $108 | $136 | $356 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $202 | $271 | $211 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $29 | $37 | $69 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $120 | $164 | $222 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $9 | $24 | $40 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $36 | $63 | $40 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $27 | $27 | $41 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $13 | $18 | $13 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $24 | $29 | $39 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $24 | $6 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $43 | $47 | $93 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $37 | $65 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $48 | $65 | $112 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $26 | $50 | $75 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | 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 | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Not customary or expected | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, FreeNow | Uber, Kakao | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | Magyar cuisine makes extensive use of creams, cheeses and sauces primarily in beef, chicken and pork dishes, mixed with seasonal vegetables, fruits and rich desserts. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | Vegetables and mild spices are often mixed with dairy products to create rich chicken and pork products. Seafood dishes also popular in some regions of the country, making them popular in the capital. | 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 | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Taverns, local BBQ restaurants, local markets and smaller eateries in residential and university areas. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |