Where to Live in Spain, Valencia or Barcelona

Life in Spain: Valencia vs Barcelona
In today's video I will compare the life in Valencia, Spain to the one in Barcelona. It is very different when you visit each city as a tourist and when you actually live there. This is a personal decision since we all have different priorities but I will compare, food, transportation, parks, cost of living and hopefully at the end you will have a better idea which city is better to live in.
Both cities are similar but they still have some pretty solid differences. Let me know in the comments which city you like better.

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[ANTOANETTA]

Finally! It is here! I have been working on this for awhile and now my ultimate guide to Valencia is available for purchase:

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[JIS]

I am from Barcelona. Born, raised and lived there for 32 years. Spent 2 yrs. working overseas and finally moved to Valencia 10 years ago. My opinion. If you're single and have good incomes (very important) which allows you to live and work inside the city limits and not far awary, and you don't speak spanish, definetly BCN is your place. But keep in mind this 2 factors because they are essential (SINGLE & GOOD INCOMES). Now, if you're carrying a family with you, specially kids, so your priorities are good education, International schools, a bigger house possibly with somme ammenities (garden, swimming pool, sport areas..etc) then no doubt, your place is Valencia.

[justinianorigoberto]

I am Valencian, I live in Valencia and I like it, because without ceasing to be a city, it has the charm of being a big town, I like your videos and I appreciate the interest and the time you invest in doing hard work, thanks

[georgibojkov]

I totally agree with you! Valencia has enough of everything. Even so, the city offers a wonderful, relaxed atmosphere to its citizens.

[antoniosanchezg]

Hola Antoanetta, las comparaciones son odiosas, Barcelona es una ciudad espectacular, arquitectura modernista impresionante, mucha historia y con una gran oferta cultural.
De Valencia que quieres que te diga, es mí ciudad, para mí es como un hijo, he viajado mucho, sobre todo por Europa y creo que pocas ciudades ofrecen la calidad de vida que hay en Valencia, playas espectaculares, clima ideal, gastronomía, cultura, historia,
modernidad y otros factores.
Intento ser lo más objetivo posible, otra cosa que hecho de menos, aunque parezca una tontería, es cuando salgo de Valencia el color del cielo y la luz que suele haber en mí ciudad.
Enhorabuena por tus vídeos.
Saludos de un valenciano.

[kasiastekla]

I lived in Valencia for 5 months during my Erasmus exchange and now I am coming back there for work! :) ALL MY HEART WITH VALENCIA! Nice video, kisses :*

[KFCJones]

That's an inciteful comment you made towards the end which I can relate to- about what becomes important to you after you have lived for a while and seen many things. I have lived most of my life in and around NYC. I am starting to evaluate cities for the next phase of life, and Valencia is the first one I'll try.

Your videos have been so helpful, thank you very much!

I have a few other cities in mind: Marseilles, Genoa, Palermo, Lisbon, and Bilbao. Maybe you could try them first and make videos?! 🤣🤣

[orlymarq]

Gracias for your videos. Love the photography and the way you show them . I like your calming way to describe things and places.

[MrGreen]

Depends of what are you looking for and your lifestyle: Barcelona is much more open minded and cosmopolitan, its very vibrant, Valencia its a beautiful city, has amazing beaches and good infrastructure, nice teraces but it dose not offer a buzzing creative atmosphere, its rather a chill town, good for families and quite afordable, but if you are looking for something more sophisticated than Barcelona is definitely your choice

[ashleyliem]

We are literally choosing between the 2 cities where to move. Thanks for the video this helps!

[m.jessica]

Super underrated channel! Even though you live in Valencia and I am looking more at Madrid, you have glorious content. Please do more live, hour long content!

[LaChicaconSuerte-]

In Valencia at the moment and searching for a place to live and feeling slightly lost, but your videos are very helpful.

[speedpu]

Just bought a house in Valencia and will stay for 2 months this summer. I love Valencia which is a perfect place to live.

[gandy]

I agree with you. I lived in Barcelona and now I live in Valencia. Valencia is adapted to reside with quality, it has a calm rhythm of life, sea, places, history, architecture and buildings, perhaps not as exuberant as Barcelona but wonderful. To live Valencia.

[charlesharvey]

I think the scooters and all the people in Barcelona would put me off. Reminds me of Jakarta too much. I lived in Stuttgart for awhile and Valencia sorta reminds me of Stuttgart based on your videos. Planning on seeing both cities late this year but Valencia is on the top of our list.

[gmichael]

I was just in both cities last month. I pretty much agree with your assessment. Valencia is chill and local vibes and Barcelona has diversity and sophistication but is also gritty and transient

[biber]

Barcelona of course has more to offer but Valencia has more than enough things for 99% of people. On top of that Valencia has better weather (warmer, sunnier, with less rain) and it is way cheaper than Barcelona regarding apartments.

[خالدفيباريس]

❤️Your videos are beautiful, may God give you health and success, every year and you are good, fine and healthy

[aftp]

Both cities have their merit. Valencia has better weather and is more quiet.

Barcelona has a larger cultural offering in terms of theaters, movie houses. And more varied food.

Valencia has a nicer park in the Turia park. Barcelona on the other hand has the Tibidabo, Collserola range and Montjuic but you need to get there first.

Valencia has a better beach but Barcelona has Sitges around the corner which is an awesome place to go to. And for living Castelldefells is hard to beat. Near the city but on the beach.

The mid-mountains and mountains near Barcelona are better. You can go skiing from Barcelona. Either in la Cerdanya or the Vall d'Aran. The countryside in Catalonia is generally greener and cooler. You have places like la Cerdanya to escape the summer heat.

The coast around Valencia is warmer but from Barcelona you can go through the Costa Brava which is less developed and greener.

Valencia has a great city centre but outside of it you don't have the variety of neighborhoods of Barcelona.

The Valencia region has lots of automotive related industries and a massive harbour. Barcelona has industry, a harbour, services and IT.


For sports Barcelona wins.

Valencia is cheaper.

[PHDsisterscholars]

Excited to visit both of these cities. Trying to figure out how to sequence my 3 months in Spain. Your videos are very helpful.