The Cost Of Living In Spain
Aug 28th 2013, 10:04 pm
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Re: The Cost Of Living In Spain
Wetherspoons have gradually become a lot more expensive, at least here in London.
When
I compare the uk capital with Madrid cost wise then Madrid wins hands down.
Don't worry I doubt I will frequent the 40 cent chains, plenty of traditional bars that serve a beer for just over a pound. Of course that is not the only cost. Internet access will be a shade more expensive no doubt.
But overall the things I either need, or the odd beer or coffee in a bar, will all be a lot cheaper. And of course heating will probably be a similar cost. Will it always be that way? No one can say for sure. Vamos a ver..
When
I compare the uk capital with Madrid cost wise then Madrid wins hands down.
Don't worry I doubt I will frequent the 40 cent chains, plenty of traditional bars that serve a beer for just over a pound. Of course that is not the only cost. Internet access will be a shade more expensive no doubt.
But overall the things I either need, or the odd beer or coffee in a bar, will all be a lot cheaper. And of course heating will probably be a similar cost. Will it always be that way? No one can say for sure. Vamos a ver..
Aug 28th 2013, 10:07 pm
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Aug 28th 2013, 10:25 pm
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Re: The Cost Of Living In Spain
As for the beer, last time I was in Carrefour, in Elche it was 38c for a can of 568ml of Amstel, I know it is 1) a graded version of Heineken and 2) sadly brewed in Spain, which gives it a manky flavour but for that price, you could drink 3/4 of the can and chuck the rest when it gets warm.
The funny thing is Amstel in Spain tastes to me better than Spanish brewed Heinie, anywhere else Amstel would not get a look in !
The funny thing is Amstel in Spain tastes to me better than Spanish brewed Heinie, anywhere else Amstel would not get a look in !
I prefer Amstel over Heineken and Fosters.
Aug 28th 2013, 10:31 pm
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Re: The Cost Of Living In Spain
If your in Spain then yes Amstel is better mate I agree, but never better than import Heineken
Aug 28th 2013, 11:43 pm
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Re: The Cost Of Living In Spain
Anything is better than fosters, but for me Dutch brewed Heine cant be beaten, if your in UK then I **think** that Amstel is UK Brewed under licence, each to there own, Amstel is now reduced to 4% in UK prolly to attract that market that gets Carlsberg/Carling/Fosters/San MIguel/ Stella 4 etc and yes for me it would be my first choice if no premium lager was available
If your in Spain then yes Amstel is better mate I agree, but never better than import Heineken
If your in Spain then yes Amstel is better mate I agree, but never better than import Heineken
Aug 29th 2013, 7:13 am
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Aug 29th 2013, 7:40 am
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Re: The Cost Of Living In Spain
uuuughhhhh 
I used to frequent a bar in Tenerife which was always busy because of it's popular entertainment.
The beer from the pumps was never good but began to get worse and worse with most customers complaining and saying it wasn't fit to drink.
I asked the Spanish bar manager one night how often he cleaned out the lines.
He hadn't the faintest idea what I was talking about and seemed totally unaware that it should be normal practice on a regular basis.
I used to frequent a bar in Tenerife which was always busy because of it's popular entertainment.
The beer from the pumps was never good but began to get worse and worse with most customers complaining and saying it wasn't fit to drink.
I asked the Spanish bar manager one night how often he cleaned out the lines.
He hadn't the faintest idea what I was talking about and seemed totally unaware that it should be normal practice on a regular basis.
Aug 29th 2013, 8:29 am
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Re: The Cost Of Living In Spain
uuuughhhhh
I used to frequent a bar in Tenerife which was always busy because of it's popular entertainment.
The beer from the pumps was never good but began to get worse and worse with most customers complaining and saying it wasn't fit to drink.
I asked the Spanish bar manager one night how often he cleaned out the lines.
He hadn't the faintest idea what I was talking about and seemed totally unaware that it should be normal practice on a regular basis.
I used to frequent a bar in Tenerife which was always busy because of it's popular entertainment.
The beer from the pumps was never good but began to get worse and worse with most customers complaining and saying it wasn't fit to drink.
I asked the Spanish bar manager one night how often he cleaned out the lines.
He hadn't the faintest idea what I was talking about and seemed totally unaware that it should be normal practice on a regular basis.
Aug 29th 2013, 8:43 am
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Re: The Cost Of Living In Spain
A tip here for any visitors to London who fancy a cream tea in the afternoon. Many places offer this for around £20 to £25 and it's possible to pay far more in the plush hotels - however if you search out a "patisserie valerie" they offer a cream tea for two for around £8.
Aug 29th 2013, 9:39 am
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Re: The Cost Of Living In Spain
Most tourists don't want to go for the cheapest, they want trendy or well known places/areas. Eating on the Champs élysées etc. In Puerto Banus people sit in the News Café or Sinatras and pay €6 for a beer but around the corner the same beer is €2 but it is next to a garage. In London they want tea at the Ritz and it is booked up for months at £75 pp!
Aug 29th 2013, 9:50 am
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Re: The Cost Of Living In Spain
Most tourists don't want to go for the cheapest, they want trendy or well known places/areas. Eating on the Champs élysées etc. In Puerto Banus people sit in the News Café or Sinatras and pay €6 for a beer but around the corner the same beer is €2 but it is next to a garage. In London they want tea at the Ritz and it is booked up for months at £75 pp!
Ironically, their cheap all-in deals often end up costing far more than if they'd just booked a nice resort or taken an apartment self catering ...
Penny wise, pound foolish.
Aug 29th 2013, 11:00 am
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Re: The Cost Of Living In Spain
[QUOTE=Dick Dasterdly;10875507]uuuughhhhh
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Well we're not the only peeps we know who always but always get San Miguel headaches and would possibly rather drink something else than beer if given no choice.......... Alhambra, though, I agree with you!
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Well we're not the only peeps we know who always but always get San Miguel headaches and would possibly rather drink something else than beer if given no choice.......... Alhambra, though, I agree with you!
Aug 29th 2013, 11:27 am
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Re: The Cost Of Living In Spain
Apparently the craft beer movement is gaining followers in Madrid.
http://vayamadrid.com/culture-of-dra...medium=twitter
I'm quite happy with a canya of Mahou or Cruzcampo in a local bar, but I have to admit if I want a Guinness or German wheat beer then it'll cost just as much as in a London pub.
http://vayamadrid.com/culture-of-dra...medium=twitter
I'm quite happy with a canya of Mahou or Cruzcampo in a local bar, but I have to admit if I want a Guinness or German wheat beer then it'll cost just as much as in a London pub.
Aug 29th 2013, 11:32 am
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Re: The Cost Of Living In Spain
Are there even home brew shops in Costa Blanca or in Spain for that matter?
Personally, I like Estrella.
Personally, I like Estrella.
Aug 30th 2013, 4:56 pm
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Re: The Cost Of Living In Spain
I really fancy a beer now, I suffer from tendonitis and I have a real bad bout of it at the moment !
