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Mexico City ๐ฒ๐ฝ
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Valencia ๐ช๐ธ
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Population | 2,900,000 | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | High | Moderate | Moderate |
Main airport | Ministro Pistarini International Airport (EZE) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | September - December | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | ARS - Argentine Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (โฌ) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere. (ID required!) | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $1321 | $1867 | $1976 |
Rent | $844 | $778 | $869 |
Groceries | $98 | $281 | $146 |
Dining out | $121 | $182 | $292 |
Cafe | $25 | $49 | $42 |
Coworking space | $95 | $159 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $11 | $25 | $16 |
Public transportation | $9 | $11 | $38 |
Taxis | $9 | $9 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $14 | $24 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $24 | $81 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $4 | $20 | $44 |
Nightlife | $23 | $64 | $66 |
Gym | $14 | $69 | $34 |
Yoga | $19 | $65 | $87 |
Massage | $10 | $51 | $45 |
SIM card options | Movistar, Claro, Personal | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 10% at restaurants and cafรฉs is common, not common at bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber (not official), Cabify, BA Taxi (Spanish only) | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Argentinian style with an emphasis on red meats, pastries, and Italian-inspired options | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Asado, empanadas (Argentinian style), locro, milanesa napolitana, facturas and alfajores | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuร , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Local restaurants serving asados grill-to-dish (Parrillas), markets (San Telmo, Recoleta) and local cafรฉs for matรฉ and facturas | Markets, food stalls, menรบ del dรญa (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 79 options on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |