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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 926,426 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish | Portuguese | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate | Very High | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September - November | March - May, September - November | May - September | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $3484 | $2498 | $1759 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1650 | $1174 | $717 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $243 | $175 | $148 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $396 | $313 | $280 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $66 | $51 | $45 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $331 | $196 | $96 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $40 | $10 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $78 | $95 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $73 | $44 | $25 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $96 | $49 | $10 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $54 | $54 | $45 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $11 | $20 | $24 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $124 | $82 | $66 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $62 | $44 | $56 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $139 | $142 | $82 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $89 | $64 | $48 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | AT&T, T-Mobile. | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1USD or more per drink at cafes and bars | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 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 | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | 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. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | 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 | Have some tapas and sangria at a tasca and paella at an authentic eatery. Keep an eye on the time and visit a cafeteria for a mid-afternoon merienda and some churros! | 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 | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |