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Moving to Spain
My partner and I are thinking of moving to Spain (Costa Blanca region) next year but are concerned about the cost of living.
We should have about £950 per month to live on - this needs to cover the two of us. We will be able to purchase outright our house so we won't have any rental or mortgage costs. We know that we will be a living a modest life but as long as we can pay the bills and live fairly comfortably we shall be happy. :) |
Re: Moving to Spain
Doesnt sound a lot to live on and pay for stuff like fuel and taxes etc. Even without rent or mortgage.
Anyway, welcome to BE. |
Re: Moving to Spain
Originally Posted by nitnlin
(Post 6569315)
My partner and I are thinking of moving to Spain (Costa Blanca region) next year but are concerned about the cost of living.
We should have about £950 per month to live on - this needs to cover the two of us. We will be able to purchase outright our house so we won't have any rental or mortgage costs. We know that we will be a living a modest life but as long as we can pay the bills and live fairly comfortably we shall be happy. :) You will survive,just ! ,renting an apartment or cortijo is from 500 euro pm, weekly shopping from 80 euro, best to buy a scooter and rent a car when needed:thumbsup: You will have to forget mid to top end resturants and branded clothes!! But good luck anyway, Rgds Rotor |
Re: Moving to Spain
Originally Posted by nitnlin
(Post 6569315)
My partner and I are thinking of moving to Spain (Costa Blanca region) next year but are concerned about the cost of living.
We should have about £950 per month to live on - this needs to cover the two of us. We will be able to purchase outright our house so we won't have any rental or mortgage costs. We know that we will be a living a modest life but as long as we can pay the bills and live fairly comfortably we shall be happy. :) |
Re: Moving to Spain
> we won't have any rental or mortgage costs.
I'd say in that case £950 per month would be quite comfortable, provided you don't have any expensive habits - or dependants. You will have to consider the permanent costs, such as healthcare, taxes and so on. Given you won't be working, your biggest challenge might be finding things to do to occupy your time. Good luck |
Re: Moving to Spain
Originally Posted by pete_l
(Post 6569500)
> we won't have any rental or mortgage costs.
, your biggest challenge might be finding things to do to occupy your time. Good luck |
Re: Moving to Spain
Originally Posted by pete_l
(Post 6569500)
> we won't have any rental or mortgage costs.
I'd say in that case £950 per month would be quite comfortable, provided you don't have any expensive habits - or dependants. You will have to consider the permanent costs, such as healthcare, taxes and so on. Given you won't be working, your biggest challenge might be finding things to do to occupy your time. Good luck Rgds Rotor |
Re: Moving to Spain
Originally Posted by Mitzyboy
(Post 6569506)
Its not a problem ....... trust me!
Aye just dont go out in the rain and try to sweep the pool. |
Re: Moving to Spain
Originally Posted by El Capitan
(Post 6569524)
Aye just dont go out in the rain and try to sweep the pool.
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Re: Moving to Spain
Originally Posted by Mitzyboy
(Post 6569535)
I now walk with a limp :(
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Re: Moving to Spain
Originally Posted by nitnlin
(Post 6569315)
My partner and I are thinking of moving to Spain (Costa Blanca region) next year but are concerned about the cost of living.
We should have about £950 per month to live on - this needs to cover the two of us. We will be able to purchase outright our house so we won't have any rental or mortgage costs. We know that we will be a living a modest life but as long as we can pay the bills and live fairly comfortably we shall be happy. :) |
Re: Moving to Spain
Hello nitnlin and welcome to the forum.
One thing that most brits do not put into their budget before landing on Spanish soil is fuel. The fact is here in Spain you have to Travel much further by car to get to any Large Supermarket or large Town for those late night chocs or champoo than you did back in the UK. We spend about 300-350 euros a month on fuel.I use a vespa scooter to pop to the baker etc...... Notice there rotor I used a brand name I could just have mentioned scooter but hey ho. The cost of fuel has risen rather steeply as we all know but as your staying in. I suppose my fuel observations are rather pointless so I bid you a very good morning. :eek: |
Re: Moving to Spain
Originally Posted by poshnbucks
(Post 6571484)
The fact is here in Spain you have to Travel much further by car to get to any Large Supermarket or large Town for those late night chocs or champoo than you did back in the UK.
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Re: Moving to Spain
Originally Posted by rachelk
(Post 6572469)
Surely that depends on where you choose to live?
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Re: Moving to Spain
I think you will do just fine on £950 per month, as long that £950 isn't coming from rental income from the UK because if you have trouble with tenants back in the UK you money would just stop over night and it could take you 3 months to kick them out.
Long term tenants are starting to hagel for better prices now |
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