this video is closed captioned the cost of living in spain there's a lot to love about spain from
the incredible landscapes beaches rich history and spanish tapas being named one of the world's best
foods but what has been found surprising in recent years is spain's inclusion on many expats top 10
places to retire abroad lists which should come as no surprise spain is one of the most popular expat
destinations for good reasons in today's video i'll share the five best places for expats to
live in spain let's start from the most expensive to the cheapest if you enjoy our videos join us on
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when we publish a new video number 5 madrid spain the capital of spain is known for being the
center of spain's financial social and cultural activities the city has a reputation of being the
epicenter for spanish art cuisine and culture the climate in madrid is warm with big fluctuations
between summer and winter temperatures tourists flock here from around the world for its culture
art nightlife and restaurants for expats who decide on madrid as their destination they will
find that it's a wonderful location but can come at a high cost depending on your budget and what
lifestyle you're looking for the cost of living in madrid is about 30 percent more expensive than the
rest of spain the accommodation price in madrid varies depending on the type of accommodation
location and apartment size for a two bedroom apartment you will have to budget 1200 to 1800
euro per month in a central area of madrid the average cost of monthly expenses for a family
of four can be around 3 500 to 4 500 euros while a single person's monthly expenditure
is around 1 750 euros public transport in madrid is relatively cheap it's around 50 euros for a
monthly ticket and food is reasonably priced too number four barcelona spain another one of the
top destinations for expats looking to start a new life abroad in barcelona with its beautiful
beaches and mediterranean weather all year round this city is an important business center
and has the second highest population in spain after madrid the city has always been seen as one
of the main cultural hubs not only in europe but also globally due to the strength of its art scene
and nightlife while being a world-class tourist destination barcelona is a very popular expat
destination for good reasons it's a vibrant and modern city with a rich history and culture
as well as tons of international and local restaurants and cafes where you can try some
authentic spanish food the accommodation price for a two bedroom apartment in a central area of
barcelona you'll have to budget 1 900 euros to 2500 euros per month while outside of barcelona
city center you can get the same accommodation for around 20 lower the average monthly expenses
for a family of four can be 3 800 euro while a single person's monthly expenditure is around 1
750 euro public transport in barcelona is cheaper if you have an annual card which will set you back
119 euro per month a monthly bus ticket throughout the city will cost you about 63 euros and a single
trip ticket is just two euros the metro and bus service throughout the city are free for children
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now let us continue with the video number three valencia spain valencia is one of the most vibrant
cities a true representation of spanish culture and traditions the city has a rich history dating
back to 138 bc and is home to many architectural treasures from the days of the mediterranean
empires with over 1 million people from all around the world living here valencia has been named as
one of the best places to live abroad due to its attractive nature and good standard of living
it is said that you can find anything your heart desires here from museums and beaches to shopping
malls and local markets the city has a very hospitable climate that makes it pleasant to
live in as well as being safe and welcoming which attracts lots of expats from different countries
as for the quality of life valencia scored a second place on expatica's quality of life
index for 2018. the cost of living in valencia is lower than madrid or barcelona but slightly higher
than other towns in spain the accommodation price for a three-bedroom apartment ranges from 1100 to
1800 euros per month depending on your location within valencia you can get a decent one-bedroom
apartment in a popular area for around 850 euros the average monthly expenses for a family of four
is around two thousand eight hundred to thirty seven hundred euros while single expats will
spend somewhere between one thousand to thirteen hundred euro per month number two seville spain
the city of seville is the capital and largest city of the autonomous community of andolosia and
is situated on the plain of the river guadalcavir the city is also one of the most charming cities
in europe the city is renowned for its tapas bars narrow streets and moorish architecture attracts
thousands of tourists each year with an average temperature of 26 degrees celsius seville has nice
weather throughout the year and it's known to be a very romantic place so there's no surprise that
many people choose to live here it is one of the most influential cities in southern spain when
it comes to culture art architecture gastronomy and fashion with a rich history dating back to
the 2nd century bc it has been named the unesco world heritage site seville also happens to be
one of the most visited cities in spain with over 1 million tourists each year this means that there
are lots of expats from all over the world who live here permanently which contributes to a great
quality of life in general however the cost of living in seville remains low due to its location
which makes it affordable for foreign inhabitants if you are planning to start a family in spain
then this is the perfect city for you as there are lots of parks and green spaces where your kids can
play accommodation prices are very reasonable with a one bedroom flat being available at a
range of 450 to 650 euro per month while three bedroom ones could be up to 900 to 1100 euro
the accommodation price here is also influenced by the location just like everywhere else in spain
food is relatively expensive if you eat only local products but not that much if you choose imported
brands so be smart with shopping alcohol can also be pricey depending on what exactly you buy
to enjoy all these attractions you'll have to set aside quite some money because this city charges
more for food transportation and entertainment than the cities in the north the cost of living
in seville is still cheaper than living in madrid or barcelona but you should better
prepare yourself to pay more for your groceries for example meat is around 11 euros per kilogram
eating out tapas average at about four to five euros each and traveling by bus one euro and 50
cent per ride the average monthly expenses for a family of four will vary from 2 100 euro to 3 000
euro depending on your lifestyle and expectation when it comes to entertaining and living there is
an opportunity to reduce these expenses if you're not interested in luxury shopping and dining out
all the time and that's by moving outside the city there are many suburbs with much cheaper
prices for food and accommodations if you want a quieter and cheaper life number 1. malaga spain
malaga is situated on the coastal del sol in southern spain located on the mediterranean coast
it's one of the most popular holiday destinations in europe and it has a population of about 580 000
people the average temperature in malaga during summer is high at around 29 degrees celsius which
makes it an ideal place to live all year round there are lots of spanish expats living here so
you'll be surprised when you see how many foreign faces you can encounter each day when walking
down the city but there are not only residents from spain who decide to move out here for good
there are also english-speaking families as well as those moving for business or education reasons
the language barrier should no longer be a concern when living in southern spain the cost of living
in malaga is relatively affordable generating a good quality life for expats and their families
who choose to move here the average price of accommodation is cheaper than anywhere else
in spain you can rent a medium-sized flat within the city center for 550 to 650 euro per month
or go further with three bedrooms at about one thousand euro per month you'll find lots of cheap
apartments outside the city center so if you're on a budget it's better to look around you don't have
to worry about food prices when living in malaga because they are comparatively cheaper to the ones
in other parts of the country transportation on the other hand is not so cheap so it's better
if you bike around instead of taking buses for short rides if you plan to live far from your
place of work then owning a car should be more beneficial than using public transport malaga
has one of the lowest costs of living rates in spain and this makes it an ideal destination
if you're planning to relocate with your family the city offers everything that expats need good
education facilities affordable accommodation and transportation as well as entertainment
opportunities and access to health care services etc well that is all for today's video
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