What Life In Spain REALLY Costs Us

This week we want to share with you the true monthly cost to live in Spain and explain how much we spend on everything from household bills to the clothes we wear.

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Live, Love & Explore the world...We are Alison & Darren. A married couple who sold everything to buy a Motorhome and see the world. Join us as we attempt to see as much of the world as we can and along the way experience local cultures, find natural locations to swim, hike up the odd mountain and explore the local towns and villages, all while living full time in our motorhome Percie with our 2 cats and 2 dogs.

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[janmargaret]

I lived in Spain for about five years and I absolutely loved it. My mum even moved out with me at the age of eighty three. We made loads of friends. Your video brought many happy memories back for me. I think most little towns/villages have a communal pool. We loved going for a swim. They had aqua aerobics sessions which I loved. I also went to Spanish lessons a couple of times a week. It is a great life. I wish I was still there but things change and we came back to England. I am convinced that those happy years in Spain extended the life of my mum. 🙋‍♀️

[MariaEllis-rwbn]

Thank you so much for outlining the monthly costs of living in Spain.
Very helpful for someone thinking of relocating to Spain… Quite an eye opener🇪🇸

[sidelic]

Great watch. Will help many in decision making to Spain. A lot to consider if coming over from the uk. Thanks guys

[stevengold]

Great video guys it was very informative and just goes to show how we are getting ripped off in the UK.

[Billy-ml]

I live in the UK for very much less than that and I don't skimp on things, or myself.
However, I did find your video very interesting and Informative.

[simontaylor]

Brilliant vid as ever, funny and lots of good information ! Much appreciated. (I clicked 'the Lobster :) )
Coming over in a few weeks for a first scouting holiday, to explore the area with a view to moving early 2025 :)
We'll be coming back in Feb to see the area in the colder months. Thanks again. Simon p.s. I forgot to add on to my future living expenses spreadsheet an ice cream & chocolate allowance ! Phew-nearly blew the budget lol.

[barryweeks]

Nearly caught up on all your videos! Just going to watch Gandia, However, couldn't let this one pass without comment. It was really interesting and informative. You know we have plans to retire to the area in the next 2-3 years, so, this was particularly useful for us. Thank you. What also strikes us is how similar your outlook on life seems to ours. Our cars are 11 & 18 years old and far from flash! We love shopping in charity shops! If we eat out, we like to do so in quieter, less touristy (and cheaper) bars / restaurants. We would not want to owe any money after we have bought our property. We think that is why we get so much pleasure and relevance from your videos.
Finally, have to say, that as the owners of three cats, we simply adored the care you were offering those gorgeous kittens. Which leads to a question.... how did the poorly one get on? Carry on the great work with your videos. Regards Barry and Sarah

[janiebell]

Just stumbled upon you guys and thoroughly enjoyed this very informative video. I'm planning on moving to the Oliva area within 2 years, it's not going to be easy but I know it will be worth it! The beach looks stunning! 😍💙🤍💛

[mmckenzie]

Thanks for this. I am considering moving to Spain next year and my budget will be limited so this is so useful. It is nice to know I will be able to have a decent lifestyle. The biggest savings being council tax and electric bill more than makes up for the private health insurance I will need.

I will be able to spend much more on entertainment and leisure than here in the UK.

Just one thing you missed out. As I have two cats how much is pet insurance over there? I am also considering adopting a rescue dog once over there so even more important.

I hope your little cats are doing well especially the little black one. It is lovely what you are doing rescuing those babies.

Thanks again, oh and that communal pool looked lovely and quiet too. Oh and I am a big charity shop fan too. Nothing to be quiet about. I have converted many over the years.

Very useful and nice video. ❤

[marcelamerrill]

I love your videos, you're such a nice couple, love watching your adventures 😊

[eringray]

This breakout was really helpful, thank you! You even included things that I wouldn't have thought of, like car insurance and annual inspection.

[markgwinnell]

Whatever you do ....don't lose your Spanish Residency if you have it. Happy Van trips guys.

[comealongdear]

Just caught up (it's been a bit hectic this week) and this was really interesting and something a bit different. Gotta love a charity shop, couldn't do without them.
I must admit we found some fresh produce to be more expensive than the UK but it was very item dependent and probably seasonal etc.
Those kittens! ❤

[oommcc]

Great video... we are a couple living in Australia and planning to move to Spain within the next 11 months. We have a house already paid near Cadiz and a budget of around 2, 500 euros per month. Do you think is enough? No children and no pets. We also have a separate budget to buy a car, moped, etc... and we also have another property in Spain fully paid but its in a city center so we plan to keep it for us if the 2500 is enough... if its not enough we have two options: 1. Rent the city apartment (after tax and overheads lets say 600 euros bringing the new total to 3100 euros) or 2. Rent the beach house and live in the city apartment (we dont really want to do this but that would bring around 1500 per month brining the total to 3600)
We are going with the idea of living in the beach house (I bought it long ago and its called "Villa Manana" as I always wanted to retire there. Its 300 meters to 3 beaches, it has a pool, BBQ, Fireplace, etc... its beautiful so ideally we dont rent it) and then have the apartment also empty so that we can use it weekends here and there, winter days, etc... as my entire family lives there.... what we dont know is if 2500 is enough.
We could do some remote work or even "top ups" as we have Spanish, British and Australian passports... but we really would like to not work ever again if we can help it (who wouldnt! :)). We prefer 2500 not working than 12000 working.
Finally, we are 46 and 47 years old so we will have some years before state pension, but we have quite strong pensions already saved so by the time we are 60 we should start getting good pension funds (Australia Super) and then more at 68 (UK Pension and a private one)... we just need those 14 years with the above budget. We have been posponing this a few years already to save more and more but at some point we need to stop, just not sure when is that point. I left Spain when I was 19 and parents are getting old so we really want to go back but a little worried about the budget to be honest)
Thanks a lot!

[MotoTouringWorldWide]

Thank you for a wonderful informative video 🙋🏻‍♂️ . I'm absorbing all the information 1:00am in the morning here in Seattle. We have pretty much given ourselves a budget with rent to be about 2000 Euros a month. My guess was around a 1000 Euros per month after rent. However, you did leave one very important expense out of your figures. Those 7 Euro milkshakes cannot be forgotten LOL 😅. Warmest regards, Michael and Heather. 😎😊

[janicegarciacucharero-odxe]

I loved this video thanks folks, very informative and helpful, i look forward to seeing more of your videos 👍👍x

[Belenshares]

That’s Internet in a small village! Look at the bright side, when you think about it, it saves the village from being inundated by global nomads, and keeps prices down.

[joanstorer]

Thank you for this information . It is very good of you to share & very interesting. You seem to have a nice comfortable lifestyl & I wish lots of health & happiness for the coming years. You wouldn't want to be in Britain now.

[alocin]

Anyone got any info about having a share ISA, how is that viewed in Spain. Can you still hold one if you are resident in Spain?

[junuc]

Can you share which region and town where you live? I am moving to Spain from the US (as a newly minted Spanish citizen) and I am looking for location options.