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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 3,400,000 | 15,520,000 | 8,850,000 | 259,453 | 1,270,169 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | German | Turkish | Spanish | Spanish | Bulgarian | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Berlin Tegel (TXL) | Istanbul Airport (IST) | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Sofia International Airport (SOF) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | April - June, September and October | March - May, October, November | January - May, October - December | April-June, September-October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | TRY - Turkish Lira (₺) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | BGN - Bulgarian Lev (лв) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted in some places but cash often preferred | Accepted in most places | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2200 | $659 | $1867 | $2143 | $1289 | $1976 |
| Rent | $939 | $354 | $778 | $923 | $567 | $869 |
| Groceries | $188 | $44 | $281 | $127 | $10 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $81 | $182 | $207 | $227 | $292 |
| Cafe | $57 | $18 | $49 | $42 | $27 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $174 | $49 | $159 | $160 | $140 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $23 | $3 | $25 | $21 | $10 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $88 | $6 | $11 | $17 | $30 | $38 |
| Taxis | $58 | $6 | $9 | $9 | $12 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $17 | $2 | $24 | $49 | $40 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $64 | $11 | $81 | $97 | $18 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $37 | $15 | $20 | $217 | $12 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $63 | $22 | $64 | $77 | $82 | $66 |
| Gym | $66 | $9 | $69 | $42 | $23 | $34 |
| Yoga | $99 | $23 | $65 | $54 | $62 | $87 |
| Massage | $56 | $15 | $51 | $101 | $29 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone | Turkcell, Turk Telekom | Telcel, Movistar | Telcel, Movistar | A1, Telenor, Vivacom | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | Round up for restaurants, not common for bars and services | Tip 5-10% in restaurants, cafés and bars | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | 10-15% for restaurants | 10% in restaurants, 1-2 BGN at bars and cafés | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Mytaxi, Uber | BiTaksi | Uber | N/A | TaxiMe, TaxiStars | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not drinkable | Not 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 | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | 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 | Currywurst, spätzle, königsberger klopse, schnitzel, eisbein, doner kebab, pretzels | Döner, İçli Köfte, Dondurma, Karnıyarık, Turkish delight | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Kebapche, Bulgarian musaka, lyutenitsa, shkember chorba, kyufte, kavarma, banitsa and tarator | 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 | Markets, food stalls, menú del dÃa (cheap set lunch menus) | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | 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 | 844 listings on Happy Cow | 59 listings on Happy Cow | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 20 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |