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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 110,000 | 10,978,360 | 1,830,000 | 2,900,000 | 6,578,0179 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | English, Bajan Creole | Spanish | Romanian | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | High | High | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Bridgetown/Grantley Adams International Airport (BGI) | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | November - May | January - March, December | April - October | September - December | March - May, September - November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | BBD - Barbadian dollar ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | RON - Romanian Leu (L) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places, cash also needed for smaller businesses | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2702 | $1097 | $1351 | $1321 | $2498 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $1054 | $480 | $615 | $844 | $1174 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $234 | $82 | $114 | $98 | $175 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $345 | $174 | $165 | $121 | $313 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $75 | $22 | $38 | $25 | $51 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $321 | $77 | $133 | $95 | $196 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $49 | $11 | $7 | $11 | $10 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $35 | $23 | $21 | $9 | $78 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $106 | $28 | $9 | $9 | $44 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $0 | $17 | $25 | $14 | $49 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $37 | $22 | $29 | $24 | $54 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $36 | $7 | $29 | $4 | $20 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $96 | $46 | $45 | $23 | $82 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $86 | $15 | $30 | $14 | $44 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $130 | $57 | $59 | $19 | $142 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $99 | $37 | $31 | $10 | $64 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Digicel | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone, Orange | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10 - 15% usually included in restaurants, add 10 - 15% at bars | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 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 customary or expected but small tips are appreciated. | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | None available | Uber, Cabify | Star Taxi, Uber | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | 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 | Fresh, regional produce accentuated with garlic and olive oil and mixed with various meats and seafoods. Influenced both by Mediterranean and Middle-Eastern flavors. | 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 | Cou-cou and flying fish, fish cakes, cutters, pudding and souse, macaroni pie, conkies, Bajan black cake, sea eggs | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | Sarmale, mămăligă, mici, ciolan cu fasole, ciorbă de burtă, covrig, papanasi | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Paella, tapas, tortilla, gazpacho, pulpo a la gallega, callos a la madrileña, churros | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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 | 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! | 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 | 14 options on HappyCow | 104 options on Happy Cow | 33 listings on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |