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Porto 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 237,559 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very High | Moderate |
| Main airport | Francisco Sá Carneiro International Airport (OPO) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | May - September | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted everywhere | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $2035 | $2286 |
| Rent | $830 | $1006 |
| Groceries | $171 | $169 |
| Dining out | $324 | $338 |
| Cafe | $52 | $48 |
| Coworking space | $111 | $176 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $18 |
| Public transportation | $110 | $43 |
| Taxis | $29 | $48 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $12 | $35 |
| Sport and cultural events | $52 | $85 |
| Museums and sights | $28 | $51 |
| Nightlife | $76 | $76 |
| Gym | $65 | $40 |
| Yoga | $95 | $100 |
| Massage | $56 | $52 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone, MEO, NOS | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 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 | Uber, MyTaxi, Cabify | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | 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 | 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 | Local taverns, terraces, markets, tascas, churrascarias and local sports bars | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 46 options on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |