Salary
#1
Just Joined
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 8
Salary
Hi,
I have a job offer in Valencia with a basic salary of 800 euros a month less tax, having done some research on rentals etc, I don't feel this will be easy to manage on.
Interested re guidance and what would be a realistic salary.
Thank you
I have a job offer in Valencia with a basic salary of 800 euros a month less tax, having done some research on rentals etc, I don't feel this will be easy to manage on.
Interested re guidance and what would be a realistic salary.
Thank you
#2
BE Enthusiast
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 506
Re: Salary
Depends if you want to live or manage I guess. To live I would say at least double that, minimum.
#3
Just Joined
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 8
Re: Salary
I think your right, I currently live in Malta and to pay bills and live at least 1,500 per month, so same for Spain.
#4
Re: Salary
Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderator who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are usually friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge about the issues of living in Spain. I hope that you enjoy your time participating in the forums.
Please let me know if you need any further help.
Rosemary
#5
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,148
Re: Salary
Best way is to compare the special offers on Lidl and Aldi websites as they are everywhere these days.
#6
Just Joined
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 8
Re: Salary
Exactly living costs in Malta have risen over the last few years and not unlike the UK. Whilst in Spain last week for the location and not to share it was around the 400 euro figure plus bills etc.
The situation in Malta is people cannot live on the minimum wage unless staying with family, so appears it's the same in Spain too.
The situation in Malta is people cannot live on the minimum wage unless staying with family, so appears it's the same in Spain too.
#7
Re: Salary
Rosemary
#8
Just Joined
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 8
Re: Salary
Agreed....it's a very good company shame the salary is so low ! But will look for other opportunities.
#9
Re: Salary
Spain Average Nominal Monthly Wage | 2000-2016 | Data | Chart | Calendar
Average nominal wage : Euro 1,832.26
Average nominal wage : Euro 1,832.26
#11
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 6,148
Re: Salary
Spain Average Nominal Monthly Wage | 2000-2016 | Data | Chart | Calendar
Average nominal wage : Euro 1,832.26
Average nominal wage : Euro 1,832.26
#12
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 7,749
Re: Salary
Although these figures are a bit misleading and don't show the whole picture. According to other data, around 60% of all workers earn less than €1100, so average is not really a good guide when you look at salaries. You have to consider that a Lionel Messi earns 25 million, but the reality is that most people who work for FC Barcelona won't have the average.
Which means that about half of workers earn more than that, and half earn less
However, most workers in Spain have 14 payments per year and talk about net salary rather than gross salary. In which case, the net monthly income is around EUR1,100 per month as you mentioned
Median salaries in Spain are about 20% lower than in the UK, while average (mean) salaries are about 50% lower in Spain
Meaning that there is more wage equality in Spain than in the UK. In the UK, the top 10% of workers earn two or three times as much as the top 10% in Spain
https://www.reinisfischer.com/averag...ean-union-2016
#14
Just Joined
Thread Starter
Joined: Aug 2016
Posts: 8
Re: Salary
I am realizing this and appreciate all the info on here � ����
#15
Forum Regular
Joined: Mar 2016
Location: Spain
Posts: 63
Re: Salary
Malta IS more expensive than Spain,also the lifestyle is different,it depends what you prefer or can afford.I spent quite some time in Malta,am retired after having a successful business in Spain,thinking to relocate there & self sufficient.If you are only concerned about language issues,& sometimes the Maltese are not that helpful in speaking English,then either have some Spanish lessons or(you are young)get a Spanish boy/girlfriend!And use Spanglish too.I used to rent out a nice small apartment long term for 300 euros because I wanted a good tenant to look after it as it was an investment for my Spanish granddaughter.It had a private roof terrace & I provided everything down to even a beach mat.Look around,especially now as there are lots of rentals but do make sure you have a proper legal rental contract-which the landlord pays for.Many pensioners have about that amount to live on.You might have to forgo things like an iphone or every weekend a wild party though.