HOW MUCH DOES LIVING IN SPAIN COST ME PER MONTH IN 2O23? - 4K & DRONE

So, how much does living in Spain cost me in 2023? Before I say anymore.... anyone who spots the obvious mistake in the video, the arrow, I didn't notice it until I was editing the video lol!. A beautiful but cold afternoon in Alicante. I drive, go to a castle and detail my monthly spend in Spain.

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00:00 Introduction
02:32 What is it like living on a budget
03:20 Winter in Spain and Guardamar castle
05:11 Breakdown of my monthly costs

[simonsuddons]

Top man. Honest take as always. Warmer climate way better living than the UK. I think you are in a good path.

[ClipKingZone]

I'm Irishman from belfast aswell, thanks for posting helped a lot, earned another subscriber 👍🏻🇮🇪🇪🇸

[RobertRod]

1100 Euro a month sounds pretty affordable.
One day I want to follow your steps and move to Spain.

[tanyachambers]

👏☀️ You have a new subscriber from N.Ireland .. ☘ My dad had a wee place down by La Zenia for years but mum sold when he passed away .. but that area you are in is beautiful. Life is very different in Spain.. relaxed.. less is more out there.. Ive been in Thailand too but spain is the best for me .. heading out to Benidorm in March for couple weeks All incl to just chill.. Great video. Great YT channel ☘☀️🏡

[kodedart]

I'm planning to work remotely in Spain, hopefully this year. I hope the rent won't go berserk anytime soon, they are already insanely high.
You helped me a ton! Thank you very much for sharing.

[joeoleary]

Thanks for the video Steve very reassuring. One way flight booked for end of August and very similar circumstances and reasons as yourself. Thanks a million.

[chrissybreege]

Thank you - brilliant video. I’m hoping to head over there soon.

[kimberlyskrobol]

“You should never try to add in a castle”!!! 😂😂 I’m planning to move soon from Poland to south Spain soon, following and subscribed 😊

[oommcc]

I am from Spain (not far from Cadiz) but I left 27 years ago to UK, then Australia... my wife (British) and I are planning to go back for an early (47 years old) retirement... we have the house already paid for, a small flat (we want to use both as one is in the beach and the other in the city but if we struggle we can always rent. If we rent the flat we should get 500 euros pm after tax and for the house around 1400 euros)... Our monthly budget (includes all expenses but also a small portion of it goes into Provisions, Reserves and Depreciation of fixed assets. I mention this because we plan around 350 euros per month for those three things) is of 2500 euros (so 2150 after those items). We arent sure whether to delay another year or to go for it... but my parents are there and getting older.... and we have been dreaming of this for years. Do you think is enough?
Because we have different passports (Spanish, UK and Australia) we thought that we could go to Australia a few months during the winter for the first couple of years to "top up" if needed. I may also be able to get some remote work.
For each year that we live in Australia, we add around 350 euros per month to the above budget.
What do you think? We dont have/want children or pets.

[peadarocleirigh]

I've been offered use of an apartment in Alicante for the winter, gonna head down in the next couple of weeks. Will bring the car so I can carry all my stuff and have transport when Im there.

I want to move to Spain permanently but had Basque coumtry in mind. 6 months in Alicante should be a good way to get a feel for living in Spain. Im a regular visitor but usually stay for a fortnight ir so.

Just started looking at Alicante related content and stumbled scross this channel. I subscribed & will have a browse thru your other vids.

[curtisjoyson]

Cheers Steve. Love the videos and info you share. You're an inspiration.

[alastairjohnson]

Nice you show that cold days do exist in Spain! It’s a myth it’s always warm & sunny everywhere all the time. I live in Madrid, coñd winters (it snows in the nearby mountains, you can go skiing!), boiling hot summers. The north is rainy, lush & green, looks lie Ireland! But it’s true the south and costal Med areas have a warmer, sunnier climate than UK/Northern Europe, but in winter it can get chilly, especially early morning/night. So take warm clothes with you!

[ajcummins]

Very helpful. Any plans to do a newer version now that u settled in Torrevieja. How much are community charges on those complexes with community pools etc

[janroach]

What about taxes? If you have an Irish passport do they tax you on pensions? Also doesn't an American with an Irish passport have to have private health insurance? If you buy that from the U.S. it is extremely pricey for those of retirement age.

[TheBlueskyson]

Thanks 4 vid Steve. How do you keep connected there locally? How are Social connections forged and maintained? ty

[LilyBelamare]

Based on your accent, sounds like you are from Northern Ireland I guess ??
Your expenses compared to Ireland, it’s like wow😂😂😂

[margot]

Between the wind and your Irish accent, it was difficult to understand what you were saying. Glad you stopped smoking and drinking!! That’s a good thing! Great budget … seems reasonable if you are happy there! Good luck 🍀 to you! Saludos from Miami!

[tiffany.Elizabeth.]

Love your personality and this was a very informative video! Thanks! I just wonder where in Spain you live. Unless I missed it.

I’m looking to move to Stiges as that’s where my brother lives. But it looks like the rentals are double what you said.

[alanwellsphotography]

Hey there, well done to you for making the move, the good lady and I are planing on moving to the costa Blanca in the next few years, doing our research at the minute and can’t wait to get outa Norn Iron its so depressing here, subscribed 😁

[Toltecgrl]

I am considering moving to Spain from California. Rent and Housing is insane here.