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Valencia, Spain
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Spain's best-value major city; ~15% cheaper than Barcelona
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full Valencia climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 35,196 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 381 Mbps | 316 Mbps | 8 ms | 30,531 |
| Mobile | 154 Mbps | 25.2 Mbps | 35 ms | 4,665 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 0.863 EUR, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $833 | EUR 718 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $2,234 | — |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $2,997 | EUR 2,585 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $1,972 | EUR 1,701 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $1,401 | EUR 1,208 |
| 1BR outside center | $1,044 | EUR 900 |
| 3BR city center | $2,241 | EUR 1,933 |
| 3BR outside center | $1,619 | EUR 1,396 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $533 | EUR 459 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $319 | EUR 275 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $17.39 | EUR 15.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $69.56 | EUR 60.00 |
| Fast food combo | $13.91 | EUR 12.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $7.40 | EUR 6.38 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $2.20 | EUR 1.90 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD | Local |
|---|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $162 | EUR 140 |
| Phone plan / mo | $17 | EUR 15.00 |
| Internet / mo | $36 | EUR 31.07 |
| Gym membership / mo | $43 | EUR 36.86 |
| Cinema ticket | $10.72 | EUR 9.25 |
| Preschool / mo | $573 | EUR 494 |
| International school / yr | $10,435 | EUR 9,001 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $36,521 | EUR 31,500 |
Visa, taxes & legal in Spain
Country-level research that applies to living in Valencia — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Tourist entry (US passport) | 90/180 Schengen (visa-free for US/UK/CA/AU) |
| Digital nomad visa | Digital Nomad Visa (Startup Act) — income requirement €2,849/mo (200% SMI, 2026) — compare all countries → |
| Path to permanent residency | PR at 5 yrs; citizenship at 10 (renounce-US rule applies, Ibero-American exceptions) |
| Tax if you become resident | Worldwide system · top rate 47% top (regional) — tax breakdown → |
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 6/10 · cross-border collection 8/10 — legal detail → |
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Location
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Data last updated · Source: Numbeo