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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 8,053,663 | 6,578,0179 | 8,850,000 | 1,305,737 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Spanish | Spanish | Czech | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Nội Bài International Airport (HAN) | Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | January, February, October - December | March - May, September - November | March - May, October, November | June - October | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | EUR - Euro (€) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | CZK - Czech Koruna (Kč) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted everywhere | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted most places (some places are cash only) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1167 | $2498 | $1867 | $1806 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $844 | $503 | $1174 | $778 | $780 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $98 | $151 | $175 | $281 | $158 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $121 | $134 | $313 | $182 | $240 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $25 | $39 | $51 | $49 | $53 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $72 | $196 | $159 | $175 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $10 | $25 | $24 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $20 | $78 | $11 | $61 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $13 | $44 | $9 | $33 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $49 | $24 | $19 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $3 | $54 | $81 | $19 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $4 | $20 | $20 | $35 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $89 | $82 | $64 | $50 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $14 | $57 | $44 | $69 | $56 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $19 | $57 | $142 | $65 | $66 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $21 | $64 | $51 | $37 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Viettel, Mobifone | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, T-Mobile | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 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. | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10% at restaurants and bars, round up elsewhere | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Grab, GoViet | Uber, Cabify, MyTaxi Free Now | Uber | Uber, Liftago | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall 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. | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Thick soups are often combined with stewed vegetables and baked meats to produce rich dishes. Gravies and creams are popular in Czech cuisine, as is beer! | 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 | 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 | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Vepřo knedlo zelo, Česnečka, Guláš, Svíčková na smetaně, Ovocné Knedlíky. | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | 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! | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Pubs and taverns, street food stalls, local cafés | 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 | 79 options on Happy Cow | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 85 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 112 options on HappyCow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |