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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 10,978,360 | 517,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Low | Very high | Low | Moderate | High | Moderate |
Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | January - March, December | March - May, September, October | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1984 | $1293 | $1867 | $1289 | $1976 |
Rent | $480 | $965 | $732 | $778 | $567 | $869 |
Groceries | $82 | $136 | $87 | $281 | $10 | $146 |
Dining out | $174 | $271 | $131 | $182 | $227 | $292 |
Cafe | $22 | $37 | $18 | $49 | $27 | $42 |
Coworking space | $77 | $164 | $96 | $159 | $140 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $24 | $16 | $25 | $10 | $16 |
Public transportation | $23 | $63 | $21 | $11 | $30 | $38 |
Taxis | $28 | $27 | $14 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $18 | $0 | $24 | $40 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $22 | $29 | $8 | $81 | $18 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $7 | $24 | $9 | $20 | $12 | $44 |
Nightlife | $46 | $47 | $73 | $64 | $82 | $66 |
Gym | $15 | $65 | $15 | $69 | $23 | $34 |
Yoga | $57 | $65 | $54 | $65 | $62 | $87 |
Massage | $37 | $50 | $20 | $51 | $29 | $45 |
SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Vodafone | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 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, FreeNow | EasyTaxi | Uber | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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. | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | 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 | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | 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. | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | 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 | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |