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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 2,427,000 | 237,559 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | German | Turkish | Spanish | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Low | Low | Very High | Moderate |
Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | José MarÃa Córdova International Airport (MDE) | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | January - April, December | May - September | March - June, September, October |
Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | COP - Colombian Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Accepted in some places | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $1293 | $1759 | $1976 |
Rent | $939 | $354 | $732 | $717 | $869 |
Groceries | $188 | $44 | $87 | $148 | $146 |
Dining out | $271 | $81 | $131 | $280 | $292 |
Cafe | $57 | $18 | $18 | $45 | $42 |
Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $96 | $96 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $16 | $21 | $16 |
Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $21 | $95 | $38 |
Taxis | $58 | $6 | $14 | $25 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $0 | $10 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $8 | $45 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $9 | $24 | $44 |
Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $73 | $66 | $66 |
Gym | $66 | $9 | $15 | $56 | $34 |
Yoga | $99 | $23 | $54 | $82 | $87 |
Massage | $56 | $15 | $20 | $48 | $45 |
SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Claro, Tigo | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | Tip 10% in restaurants | 5-10% at restaurants if happy with service, not expected at cafes or bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | EasyTaxi | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | Heavy and hearty meals with plenty of meat, potatoes and bread | A fusion of cultures creates diverse dishes with bulgur, koftes, stews, eggplants and fish | A blend of indigenous and European traditions with rice, maize, cassava, assorted legumes, and meats | A variety of meats often mixed with fresh legumes and vegetables. Emphasis on rich seafood dishes and creamy desserts. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Bandeja paisa, ajiaco, mondongo, empanada, and arepa | Bacalhau, Alheira de Mirandela, Francesinha, queido da serra da estrela, tripas a moda do Oporto, pasteis de chaves, tarte de amendoa | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Brew pubs, cafes, bars, deli shops | Traditional breakfasts, street stalls for simit, lahmacun and kokorec, Turkish coffee | Street stalls for empanada and arepa with cheese, restaurants for traditional Colombian food | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 153 listings on Happy Cow | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |