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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 3,400,000 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 880,691 | 9,963,452 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | German | Romanian | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Korean | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Very high | High | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Tocumen International Airport (PTY) | Incheon International Airport (ICN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | May - September | April - October | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | December - April | March - May, September - November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | PAB - Panamanian Balboa (B/.) | KRW - South Korean won (₩) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere but not in smaller shops. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $2200 | $1351 | $1321 | $1167 | $2498 | $2359 | $2184 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $939 | $615 | $844 | $503 | $1174 | $1036 | $797 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $188 | $114 | $98 | $151 | $175 | $236 | $356 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $271 | $165 | $121 | $134 | $313 | $371 | $211 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $57 | $38 | $25 | $39 | $51 | $43 | $69 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $174 | $133 | $95 | $72 | $196 | $157 | $222 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $23 | $7 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $40 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $88 | $21 | $9 | $20 | $78 | $12 | $40 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $58 | $9 | $9 | $13 | $44 | $48 | $41 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $25 | $14 | $0 | $49 | $0 | $13 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $64 | $29 | $24 | $3 | $54 | $35 | $39 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $37 | $29 | $4 | $4 | $20 | $9 | $6 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $63 | $45 | $23 | $89 | $82 | $117 | $93 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $66 | $30 | $14 | $57 | $44 | $37 | $69 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $99 | $59 | $19 | $57 | $142 | $163 | $112 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $56 | $31 | $10 | $21 | $64 | $75 | $75 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Claro, Movistar | KT, SK Telecom, LG Uplus | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at 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% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Not customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, round up elsewhere | Not customary or expected | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Mytaxi, Uber | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, Tu Chofer | Uber, Kakao | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Bajan cuisine features an eclectic mix of European, Asian, and Caribbean styles resulting in bold, tasty and crunchy meat or fish dishes with lots of spices, lime juice, thyme and salads laden with local vegetables and hot side dishes. | 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. | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | A mix of French, Southeast Asian and Chinese with lots of fresh herbs and spices. Northern Vietnam cuisine includes a lot of fish and noodles. | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | Latin American. Emphasis on rice, beans, coconut, and local fruits and vegetables. Pork and beef are regularly used and influence from the islands gives seafood dishes a prominent spot in Panamanian cuisine. | 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 | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Sancocho de gallina, carimanola, empanadas, tamales panameños, tostones, ropa vieja | Kimchi, bulgogi, chap chae, mandu, sam gae tang, bossam | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Food trucks, pubs, seaside street food, roadside carts, local seafood restaurants, smaller traditional restaurants and rum shops | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Set lunch menus, cafe terraces, cofeterias | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafés for maté and facturas | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | 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! | Fondas (roadside stalls), smaller local restaurants, local markets, food trucks | Smaller, local eateries (sikdang), street stalls and local markets | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 14 options on HappyCow | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 7 options on HappyCow | 57 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |