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Playa del Carmen 🇲🇽
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 259,453 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Spanish | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Moderate | Moderate |
| Main airport | Cancun International Airport (CUN) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | January - May, October - December | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | MXN - Mexican Peso ($) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2185 | $2237 |
| Rent | $941 | $984 |
| Groceries | $129 | $165 |
| Dining out | $211 | $331 |
| Cafe | $43 | $47 |
| Coworking space | $163 | $172 |
| Mobile internet | $21 | $18 |
| Public transportation | $17 | $43 |
| Taxis | $9 | $47 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $50 | $34 |
| Sport and cultural events | $98 | $83 |
| Museums and sights | $221 | $50 |
| Nightlife | $79 | $74 |
| Gym | $43 | $39 |
| Yoga | $55 | $98 |
| Massage | $103 | $51 |
| SIM card options | Telcel, Movistar | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 10-15% for restaurants | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | N/A | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Not drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Staple dishes from maize, beans, sweet potato and avocado along with meat, chili peppers and other spices | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Chilaquiles, tacos al pastor, chile rellenos, cochinita pibil, tostadas, pozole | Paella, fideuà , esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Taco stands, esquite stalls, El Fogon, El Pirata, Dona Mary's | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 72 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |