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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 3,400,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,768,073 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | German | Spanish | Hungarian | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | Low | High | Very High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | May - September | January - March, December | March - June, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | HUF - Hungarian Forint (Ft) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere, cash needed for small shops | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2200 | $1097 | $1230 | $1759 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $939 | $480 | $499 | $717 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $188 | $82 | $108 | $148 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $271 | $174 | $202 | $280 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $57 | $22 | $29 | $45 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $174 | $77 | $120 | $96 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $23 | $11 | $9 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $88 | $23 | $36 | $95 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $58 | $28 | $27 | $25 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $17 | $17 | $13 | $10 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $64 | $22 | $24 | $45 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $37 | $7 | $7 | $24 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $63 | $46 | $43 | $66 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $66 | $15 | $37 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $99 | $57 | $48 | $82 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $56 | $37 | $26 | $48 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Telenor | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | 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% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 10 - 15% at restaurants and bars | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Mytaxi, Uber | Uber, Cabify | Bolt, Fotaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | 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 | Latin American. Dishes with beef, pork and chicken are often mixed with flour-based foods and fruity desserts. Heavy influence from the Andes and other Colombian regions. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Emphasis on rice, vegetables, spices and meats. Main dishes are coupled with diverse side dishes and desserts. Strong driking culture. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Goulash, Fisherman's soup, Főzelék, Somloi Galuska, Pörkölt and Paprikás, Kürtös Kalács, Hungarian Lecsó, Lángos | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | 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 family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | Local markets, cafés, taverns, street food, traditional restaurants | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 30 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 47 options on HappyCow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |