Why Living in Spain is Changing Forever

In this podcast, we explore some the changes that are reshaping the experience of living in Spain. Whether you're an expat considering a move to Spain or a local navigating the evolving landscape, understanding life in Spain today is essential. From updates on Spain immigration policies to insights on working in Spain, we cover it all. Discover how education in Spain is adapting to new challenges and what it means for families and students. We also delve into the current job market and working hours in Spain, providing valuable information for those seeking employment. Join us as we discuss the latest Spain news and what it means for expat living and travel in this beautiful country.

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[goldgeologist]

Cost of living has increased worldwide!

[alexwyler]

you should have had a Spanish native in this conversation.

[GillianHutton-Brown]

I live in southern Spain, own house so no mortgage. Live very comfortably on far less than they are talking about.

[MaartenSFS]

Before coming to Spain I asked a Spaniard if there was a mafia problem like in Italy and he said no, in Spain the government is the mafia and they legally take your money! 😅

[drguylenegigitree]

Thanks again for sharing a wonderful interview with Mark. The two of you present some down to earth, realtime facts.

[neildean]

Spain looking after pensioners (& voters) is a good thing. Most of these pensioners are supporting wider family by providing food and money to help wider family survive. The education system here is excellent, both my children speak English, Catalan and English. But, i agree youngsters are looking at wages across Europe and know you get paid FAR MORE FOR LESS elsewhere. Sadly, the young educated and skilled people of Spain will flee this country for pastures new and maybe only return when they retire on a pile of cash and assets..

[krbulldog]

I’ve been to Spain 5 times and when I went this April I was surprised at how high the costs are. Still cheaper than the U.S. but a lot higher since I was there in ‘18

[marclajeunesse]

I was in Malaga in November and it is exactly how it was, 40 to 50 percent less expensive than Canada at the grocer. I find meals in restaurants have not gone up in Spain as much as Canada . Spain might be more expensive but it's gone up much more in Canada .

[mattwoodhead]

We live in North Wales we have welsh schools and non welsh schools so you have the choice as to where the kids go! I’m from Yorkshire originally so non welsh speaker but sent my kids through welsh system starting at nursery !

[Kerbeygrip]

28:28 Having lived in Spain for 23 years. I find very little in common with your comments. My grandchildren both went through the Spanish state educational system and transferred to private. Both were excellent, discipline outstanding as were their achievements. We are now retired. We could not live in the UK on our pensions. Your quoted prices for food and drink I do not recognise. I agree with another comment here that relieving the tax or transport burden mobilises the population and the multiplier effect puts more money back into the economy.. my transport is totally free, so I am always off

[ALf-mnqe]

You are talking, as is almost always the case when talking about Spain, about the Mediterranean coast and the South of Spain.
I hope that at some point this other part of Spain will also be considered, the Cantabrian, the Atlantic, the interior. The part with the rainy months and the cold winters, that also exists and should be known.

[ADF-jsvi]

Cost of living is such a subjective thing as it depends on how you spend your money. 🤨

[erikamartin-wallace]

In the Basque country, there are 3 types of schools which parents can choose from. One only Castellano, second a mix of Castellano & Euskera and then finally, the Ikastola which is only Euskera. In Catalonia, Catalan is the main language of tuition, with Spanish and now English. Valencia, there are changes where Valenciano is also taught as well as Spanish. Galicia follows a similar model to Valencia.

[nicolasb.henry]

The problem with Spain 2:27 is...the government they do their best to make people poor and depending on their "aid" this is just a way to create people in need of "Papa Estados". Here people prefer to "functionarios" than creating their own business or being creative. Spain is a country of the 21 century with a government stuck in the mid 80's during the Brejnev era in the former USSR.

[nasserspain]

Merry Christmas gentlemen, really enjoyed the chat today was full of current information which was spot on! Keep up the good work

[k.]

dont understand some of the negative comments here!! 😭 specially with two people who have lived in Spain for over twenty years who obviously understand the culture, politics and both speak the language. in my humble opinion, it's refreshing to hear such a realistic and objective point of view. these conversations give people an insight on how it REALLY is to live in spain. keep it up and hope to see Mark back soon!!! Happy Christmas 🙌

[zeastburg]

7:23 Whats crazy is a fresh squeezed orange juice ALONE costs $5-9 in any major city USA. A plate of decent breakfast in a decent neighborhood without the a drink would cost $18-30 before tip. RIP

[MikiEverett-ycfg]

Just watching your podcast here and you were talking about gin and tonic at 14 euros yes their are bars charging that but they are buying gins like Hendricks ect. Most places are in a decent bar 7 ruros for gordons. Tanqueray. The people who ask for expensive gis are stupid and shouldn't complain
A gin like Hendricks cost the bar 36 euros for a small bottle so they have to charge those prices

[mr-vet]

I know someone in Barcelona who earns around €1800/month in his job but works on the side doing some plumbing work and is paid under the table. He earns an additional €300-500/month under the table.

[KrlKngMrtssn]

In my humble opinion, if you put a 10% increase in the economy you'll get rewarded with pensioners consuming more, travelling more etc. it will be fed back into the economy. It's not that bad. Last quarterly figures came out today and it shows that consumer spending has a lot to do with the booming Spanish economy. It reflects the positive effects of the minimum wage increase of the last months or so. A Purchasing power increase helps the economy. Austerity is dead.