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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 10,978,360 | 8,053,663 | 15,520,000 | 144,900 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Vietnamese | Turkish | Greek | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Low | Moderate | Low | High | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | El Dorado International Airport (BOG) | Ná»™i BÃ i International Airport (HAN) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Larnaca International Airport (LCA) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - March, December | January, February, October - December | April - June, September and October | March - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | VND - Vietnamese Dong (₫) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | EUR - Euro (€) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted in some places. Cash often preferred. | Accepted in most places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1097 | $1167 | $659 | $1959 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $480 | $503 | $354 | $678 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $82 | $151 | $44 | $157 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $174 | $134 | $81 | $261 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $22 | $39 | $18 | $56 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $77 | $72 | $49 | $209 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $11 | $4 | $3 | $35 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $23 | $20 | $6 | $63 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $28 | $13 | $6 | $42 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $0 | $2 | $45 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $22 | $3 | $11 | $28 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $7 | $4 | $15 | $8 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $46 | $89 | $22 | $110 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $15 | $57 | $9 | $107 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $57 | $57 | $23 | $105 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $37 | $21 | $15 | $54 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Tigo, Movistar, Claro | Viettel, Mobifone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Primetel, Cytamobile-Vodafone and Epic/MTN | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10% service included in all bills, not required or expected at bars without table service | Not required but appreciated, especially in taxis, restaurants and bars. Round up or add 10%. | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10% usually added and expected at restaurants, round up at 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 | Grab, GoViet | BiTaksi | nTaxi | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Not 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. | 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. | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | Mediterranean style with emphasis on seafood, meats, olives, cheesed and traditional sauces. Some food with Middle Eastern influences as well.. | 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 | Pho, cha ca, Vietnamese coffee, pastries and breads | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Souvlaki, sheftalia, kleftiko, stifado, halloumi, koukepia and moussaka | 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. | Noodle Houses, Bakeries, Coffee and Tea Houses, street food | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Opt for smaller, outside eateries and taverns serving traditional foods. Fast food kebab shops and falafel bars offer authentic options, too. | 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 | 104 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 14 options on HappyCow, but non-meat Mediterranean/Middle Eastern options are always available | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |