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Lisbon 🇵🇹
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Valencia 🇪🇸
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| Population | 517,000 | 834,000 |
| Official language(s) | Portuguese | Spanish, Valencian |
| Level of English | Very high | Moderate |
| Main airport | Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS) | Valencia Manises Airport (VLC) |
| Most common months to visit | March - May, September, October | March - June, September, October |
| Currency | EUR - Euro (€) | EUR - Euro (€) |
| Credit cards | Accepted almost everywhere (less for AMEX) | Accepted almost everywhere |
| Remote worker visa | Yes | Yes |
| Average monthly costs | $1984 | $1976 |
| Rent | $965 | $869 |
| Groceries | $136 | $146 |
| Dining out | $271 | $292 |
| Cafe | $37 | $42 |
| Coworking space | $164 | $152 |
| Mobile internet | $24 | $16 |
| Public transportation | $63 | $38 |
| Taxis | $27 | $42 |
| Shared bicycles and scooters | $18 | $30 |
| Sport and cultural events | $29 | $73 |
| Museums and sights | $24 | $44 |
| Nightlife | $47 | $66 |
| Gym | $65 | $34 |
| Yoga | $65 | $87 |
| Massage | $50 | $45 |
| SIM card options | Vodafone | Vodafone, Orange |
| Tipping | 5-10% for restaurants, not common at bars | Round up for good service at restaurants, not common at bars |
| Taxi apps | Uber, FreeNow | Cabify, FreeNow |
| Tap water | Drinkable | Drinkable |
| Overall cuisine | Fresh seafood, meats, soup, sausages and famous pastries | Mediterranean style using vegetables, seafoods and meats |
| Local food specialities | Bacalhau à bras, sardinhas, petiscos, leitão, polvo à lagareiro, pasteis de nata, bifana | Paella, fideuà, esgarrat, orxata, bunyols |
| Eat like a local | Tascas, snack bars, seafood restaurants | Tapas bars, markets, menu del dia (cheap set lunches) |
| Vegetarian / vegan options | 401 listings on Happy Cow | 98 listings on Happy Cow |