General Although Valencia is a large city, it doesn't
actually feel like one and that makes it so attractive. You
can easily find your way around the centre by foot and the
public transport system is excellent. Currency The Euro (€) has been the currency of
Spain since January 2002.One Euro has 100 cents. As a guideline,
the exchange rates against some other major currencies were
as follows on 01.01.2005: 1 € = US$ 1.35 1 € = £ 0.65 1 € = SFR 1.50 1 € = ¥ 175 1 € = SEK 11 VISA and MasterCard credit cards are widely
accepted. Tipping is not necesary but a tip for excellent
service is always appreciated. Climate Valencia is warm in Summer and generally mild
in winter. Humidity can be high from time to time but the
beach is always nearby to cool down. Airport The airport of Valencia is located approximately
8km from the city centre. You can take the bus or train from
the airport to the centre. A taxi will cost around €
10.00. Electricity Spain has a 220V network and you may need
an adaptor if you come from the UK or a non European country. Daily expenses Valencia is not an expensive
city compared to other destinations in Western Europe but
the gap between Spain and other countries has narrowed over
the years. The following overview provides a guideline for
typical expenses excluding your accommodation cost: Breakfast: croissant + coffee: € 1.85
Lunch: sandwich (bocadillo) + drink: € 3.30 or
Lunch: menú del día: € 6.50
Dinner: grocery shopping: € 4 or
Dinner: "cheap & cheerful" restaurant: €
10
Transportation cost per day: € 1.25 (based on purchasing
a multi trip pass)
Glass of wine / beer: € 1.25
Once you include other costs such as telephone card, entrance
tickets to museums / cinema etc. a minimum daily allowance
of € 20 is the bare minimum to survive on.
Working Holders of an EU passport can work in Spain
without a work permit. All that is required is to apply for
a registration number (N.I.E.) which is an administrative
formality. Non EU passport holders cannot work without a work
permit. |
