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Mexico City 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 8,850,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Mexico City International Airport (MEX) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, October, November | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Widely accepted (less with AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1877 | $2281 |
| Rent | $782 | $1004 |
| Groceries | $282 | $169 |
| Dining out | $183 | $337 |
| Cafe | $50 | $48 |
| Coworking space | $160 | $176 |
| Mobile internet | $25 | $18 |
| Public transportation | $11 | $43 |
| Taxis | $9 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $24 | $35 |
| Sport and cultural events | $82 | $84 |
| Museums and sights | $20 | $51 |
| Nightlife | $64 | $76 |
| Gym | $69 | $40 |
| Yoga | $66 | $100 |
| Massage | $51 | $52 |
| SIM card options | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10-15% for restaurants, bars and services | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Corn, beans, tortillas and chili peppers typically alongside meat and cheese | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Enchiladas, torta de chilaquiles, esquites, quesadillas, tlacoyos, tacos, tostadas | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Markets, food stalls, menú del día (cheap set lunch menus) | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 279 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |