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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 10,978,360 | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 237,559 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Portuguese | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | High | Moderate | Moderate | Very High | High | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nội Bà i International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | May - September | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1321 | $1167 | $2498 | $1759 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $844 | $503 | $1174 | $717 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $98 | $151 | $175 | $148 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $121 | $134 | $313 | $280 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $25 | $39 | $51 | $45 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $95 | $72 | $196 | $96 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $11 | $4 | $10 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $9 | $20 | $78 | $95 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $9 | $13 | $44 | $25 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $14 | $0 | $49 | $10 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $24 | $3 | $54 | $45 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $4 | $20 | $24 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $23 | $89 | $82 | $66 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $14 | $57 | $44 | $56 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $19 | $57 | $142 | $82 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $10 | $21 | $64 | $48 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 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. | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Cabify | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | 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. | 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. | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | 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 | Arepas, ajiaco santaferense, buñuelos, patacones, té de coca, changua | 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 | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local family restaurants and those from other regions. Menú del dÃa. Community markets and sports bars. | 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! | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | 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 | 104 options on Happy Cow | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |