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Valencia vs Porto

Valencia and Porto cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

Valencia
Valencia
$1,909/month · Spain
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Porto
$1,927/month · Portugal
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Valencia monthly
$1,909
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Porto monthly
$1,927
Index 30 (NYC = 100)
Difference
+1%
Porto relative to Valencia
Rent gap
$0
Porto costs more for a central 1-bed
By category

Where the gap actually is

ValenciaPorto
  • Housing
    Housing: Valencia $1,050, Porto $1,050. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Food
    Food: Valencia $457, Porto $459. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Transport
    Transport: Valencia $76, Porto $85. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Utilities
    Utilities: Valencia $124, Porto $131. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare: Valencia $32, Porto $28. Cheaper in Porto.
  • Lifestyle
    Lifestyle: Valencia $105, Porto $109. Cheaper in Valencia.
  • Other
    Other: Valencia $64, Porto $65. Cheaper in Valencia.
Each row is one category priced in both cities for the same household. The bar is the gap; exact figures are in the table below.
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Full comparison

MetricValenciaPorto
Cost
Total monthly cost1,909 USD✓1,927 USD
Cost index (New York = 100)30✓30
Housing1,050 USD1,050 USD
Utilities124 USD✓131 USD
Food457 USD✓459 USD
Transport76 USD✓85 USD
Healthcare32 USD28 USD✓
Lifestyle105 USD✓109 USD
Income & tax
Take-home on 100,000 USD/yr5,316 USD✓4,561 USD
Effective tax + social rate36.2%✓45.3%
Left over each month3,407 USD✓2,634 USD
Average local net salary1,700 USD✓1,350 USD
Housing
1-bed rent, city centre1,050 USD1,050 USD
3-bed rent, city centre1,850 USD✓1,900 USD
Buy price per m², centre3,200 USD✓4,200 USD
Quality of life
Safety80/10080/100
Healthcare84/100✓72/100
Air quality74/10078/100✓
Public transport80/100✓72/100
Walkability88/100✓84/100
English proficiency54/10074/100✓
Nightlife82/100✓78/100
Family friendliness84/100✓78/100
Median broadband210 Mbps✓175 Mbps
Climate
Average temperature18°C15°C✓
Summer high30°C26°C✓
Winter low7°C✓5°C
Sunshine hours per year2,700 h✓2,470 h
Annual rainfall450 mm✓1200 mm
Practicalities
Remote-work visaYesYes
Beach access10 min✓20 min
CurrencyEUREUR
Time zoneEurope/MadridEurope/Lisbon

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FAQ

Frequently asked

Is Valencia or Porto cheaper?

Valencia and Porto cost within a few percent of each other for this household — decide on everything except money.

What salary do you need in Porto compared with Valencia?

On a $100,000 gross salary you would take home $5,316 a month in Valencia and $4,561 in Porto, before local costs. Use the salary converter for an exact equivalent.

Which has better quality of life, Valencia or Porto?

Valencia scores 80/100 on safety and 84/100 on healthcare; Porto scores 80 and 72. Valencia averages 18°C against 15°C in Porto.