ValenciavsVilnius
πΆ
Vilnius has 2x faster internet
200 Mbps avg download speed
π‘οΈ
Temperate vs Continental climate
Different weather patterns year-round
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Spain offers a digital nomad visa
Long-stay visa for remote workers
π° Cost of Living Breakdown
Monthly expenses comparison in USD
Expense
Valencia
Vilnius
Total Budget
$1,600/mo β
$1,700/mo
Rent (1BR)
$800/mo
$750/mo β
Coworking
$150/mo β
$200/mo
Meal Out
$12
$9 β
Coffee
$1.5 β
$3.5
Valencia is $100/mo cheaper (6% savings)
π» Remote Work Essentials
Internet, timezone, and language comparison
πͺπΈ Valencia
πΆ Internet100 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC+0
π£οΈ Englishmedium
π Nomad VisaAvailable
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West3h
πΊπΈ US East6h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
π Vilnius
πΆ Internet200 Mbps
π TimezoneUTC+2
π£οΈ Englishhigh
π Nomad VisaNot available
Working hours overlap:
πΊπΈ US West1h
πΊπΈ US East4h
π¬π§ London8h
π©πͺ Berlin8h
π‘οΈ Climate Comparison
Weather patterns and best times to visit
Valencia
ClimateTemperate
Avg Temp19Β°C
Rainy Days53/year
Best months: June, July, August, April
Vilnius
ClimateContinental
Avg Temp9Β°C
Rainy Days143/year
Best months: August, September
Quarterly Temperatures
Jan
12Β°-2Β°
Apr
17Β°9Β°
Jul
27Β°19Β°
Oct
20Β°8Β°
ValenciaVilnius
π Full Comparison
Category
πͺπΈValencia
πVilnius
π°
Monthly Budget
$1,600
$1,700
πΆ
Internet Speed
100 Mbps
200 Mbps
Winnerπ‘οΈ
Safety
4.3/5
4.4/5
β
Nomad Score
4.6/10
Winner4.2/10
π½οΈ
Food Scene
9/10
8/10
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Nightlife
7/10
8/10
πΆ
Walkability
9/10
8/10
π₯
Community
medium
medium
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Valencia wins
vs
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Vilnius wins
Which City is Right for You?
Recommendations based on your nomad style
π΅Budget Nomad
Either works
Similar costs - choose based on other factors
π»Developer
Vilnius
200 Mbps is essential for video calls & uploads
π¦Social Butterfly
Either works
Similar social opportunities
π‘οΈSafety-First
Either works
Both cities are similarly safe
πFoodie
Either works
Both have great food scenes
πParty Person
Either works
Both have great nightlife
πͺπΈValencia
Pros
- +Best value city in Spain
- +300+ sunny days per year
- +Beach and city combined
- +Excellent paella and food
Cons
- βHot summers (need AC)
- βSiesta culture (2-5pm closures)
- βSpanish language needed
- βSmaller international community
πVilnius
Pros
- +Lower cost of living and rent than most Western European capitals while staying in the EU
- +Very good fixed broadband speeds with strong 5G coverage across Lithuania
- +UNESCO-listed Old Town with baroque streets, churches and viewpoints within walking distance
- +Multiple coworking spaces including Talent Garden and Workland in central locations
Cons
- βLong, dark and cold winters with snow and ice can be challenging for mood and mobility
- βWeather is often grey and damp outside the core summer months
- βSmaller international community and fewer meetups than in major nomad hubs
- βNightlife is lively mainly on weekends and more modest on weekdays

