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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 2,900,000 | 2,427,000 | 8,850,000 | 8,323,340 | 6,718,903 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | English (de facto) | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | High | Low | Moderate | Very high | Low | Moderate |
| Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | José María Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Galeão International Airport | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | September - December | January - April, December | March - May, October, November | April - June, September - November | January - March, December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | USD - US Dollar ($) | BRL - Brazilian Real (R$) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Accepted in some places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1293 | $1867 | $5431 | $1833 | $1976 |
| Rent | $844 | $732 | $778 | $2891 | $1066 | $869 |
| Groceries | $98 | $87 | $281 | $383 | $95 | $146 |
| Dining out | $121 | $131 | $182 | $656 | $210 | $292 |
| Cafe | $25 | $18 | $49 | $72 | $25 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $95 | $96 | $159 | $326 | $130 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $16 | $25 | $45 | $7 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $9 | $21 | $11 | $220 | $33 | $38 |
| Taxis | $9 | $14 | $9 | $78 | $14 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $0 | $24 | $30 | $16 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $24 | $8 | $81 | $100 | $55 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $4 | $9 | $20 | $74 | $26 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $23 | $73 | $64 | $195 | $54 | $66 |
| Gym | $14 | $15 | $69 | $55 | $31 | $34 |
| Yoga | $19 | $54 | $65 | $197 | $40 | $87 |
| Massage | $10 | $20 | $51 | $109 | $32 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Claro, Tigo | Telcel, Movistar | AT&T, Verizon | Tim, Claro, Vivo | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafés is common, not common at bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | 10% usually included in restaurants, 10% at bars and cafes with table service is common | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | EasyTaxi | Uber | Uber, Lyft | Easy Taxi, 99 Taxi, Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | 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 | American. Emphasis on comfort and fast food, with some good seafood dishes. Influence from other regions of the US, North America and the world make NYC a cosmopolitan and international cuisine hub that is incredibly diverse. | Emphasis on rice, beans, pork and beef with a variety of root vegetables and fresh fruits. Fresh seafood is also very common. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Feijoada, bolinho de bacalhau, fried sardines, caldo verde, pao de queijo and brigadeiros. | 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 | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | The "snack capital" of Brazil, Rio is a perfect place to try street food as well as the wide varieties of small, traditional eateries and churrascarias easily found across the city. | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 309 options on HappyCow | 54 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |