New York City 🇺🇸
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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Population | 8,323,340 | 834,000 |
Official language(s) | English (de facto) | Spanish, Valencian |
Level of English | Very high | Moderate |
Main airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
Most common months to visit | April - June, September - November | March - June, September, October |
Currency | USD - US Dollar ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
Remote worker visa | No | Yes |
Average monthly costs | $5431 | $1976 |
Rent | $2891 | $869 |
Groceries | $383 | $146 |
Dining out | $656 | $292 |
Cafe | $72 | $42 |
Coworking space | $326 | $152 |
Mobile internet | $45 | $16 |
Public transportation | $220 | $38 |
Taxis | $78 | $42 |
Shared bicycles and scooters | $30 | $30 |
Sport and cultural events | $100 | $73 |
Museums and sights | $74 | $44 |
Nightlife | $195 | $66 |
Gym | $55 | $34 |
Yoga | $197 | $87 |
Massage | $109 | $45 |
SIM card options | AT&T, Verizon | Vodafone, Orange |
Tipping | 15-20% at restaurants, 1 USD per drink at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
Taxi apps | Uber, Lyft | Cabify, FreeNow |
Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable |
Overall cuisine | 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. | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
Local food specialities | Pizza, clam chowder, bagels, corned beef, pastrami, cheesecake, hot dogs, and hundred of other international food options. | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
Eat like a local | Delis, local pizza shops, street food stalls and food trucks, food markets, local bakeries and smaller, authentic international cuisine restaurants | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
Vegetarian / vegan options | 309 options on HappyCow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |