Things that are more expensive in Spain?
Oct 20th 2011, 9:07 am
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Re: Things that are more expensive in Spain?
Unless you plan to travel back to the UK quite often, I'd suggest stocking up on clothes before you move. Although cheap clothes can be bought in Spain, they are very poor quality and decent ones cost more than they can be bought for in the UK, particularly if you shop in the sales or designer outlets.
Over-the-counter medicines like paracetamol, ibuprofen and cold remedies can also be bought much cheaper from supermarkets or pound shops in the UK - they are only sold in farmacias here and although you can buy stronger ones, you will pay a lot more than the 20p or so that the pound shops charge for generic paracetamol.
If you have favourite brands of hair care products, toiletries etc it may be worth bringing a supply of them with you, as they could be difficult to find here. Not necessarily more expensive though, I use Clarins skincare products and they are quite a bit cheaper to buy from the Primor shops than they are in the UK.
Small electrical items like hairdryers, toasters, irons etc can be bought more cheaply in the UK.
Over-the-counter medicines like paracetamol, ibuprofen and cold remedies can also be bought much cheaper from supermarkets or pound shops in the UK - they are only sold in farmacias here and although you can buy stronger ones, you will pay a lot more than the 20p or so that the pound shops charge for generic paracetamol.
If you have favourite brands of hair care products, toiletries etc it may be worth bringing a supply of them with you, as they could be difficult to find here. Not necessarily more expensive though, I use Clarins skincare products and they are quite a bit cheaper to buy from the Primor shops than they are in the UK.
Small electrical items like hairdryers, toasters, irons etc can be bought more cheaply in the UK.
Oct 20th 2011, 9:11 am
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Re: Things that are more expensive in Spain?
Unless you plan to travel back to the UK quite often, I'd suggest stocking up on clothes before you move. Although cheap clothes can be bought in Spain, they are very poor quality and decent ones cost more than they can be bought for in the UK, particularly if you shop in the sales or designer outlets.
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Oct 20th 2011, 9:23 am
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Re: Things that are more expensive in Spain?
With the exception of one item I bought in Zara and threw away after a couple of months, I don't shop in any of the chains you mention.
Oct 20th 2011, 9:41 am
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Re: Things that are more expensive in Spain?
Whilst I buy quite a lot via Amazon theres not much chance of a bargain but there is much more choice online or in the High Street in other countries than in Spain.
Quality bed linen and towels, curtains, soft furnishings etc for instance, clothes and much much more.
For those with rellies or a 2nd home in the UK I can recommend buying what you want there and sending it to Spain via Pharos parcels. It is cheap and convenient. A moving box 45x45x53 full of all sorts up to 30kg in weight costs only about 25 quid. I have even sent a set of golf clubs and a bike with them.
Quality bed linen and towels, curtains, soft furnishings etc for instance, clothes and much much more.
For those with rellies or a 2nd home in the UK I can recommend buying what you want there and sending it to Spain via Pharos parcels. It is cheap and convenient. A moving box 45x45x53 full of all sorts up to 30kg in weight costs only about 25 quid. I have even sent a set of golf clubs and a bike with them.
Oct 20th 2011, 4:08 pm
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Re: Things that are more expensive in Spain?
Poor choice of shoes in Spain, especially for men they seem only able to make square fronted ones, other styles start at about 50 euros.
Oct 20th 2011, 4:20 pm
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Re: Things that are more expensive in Spain?
If we're talking clothes then they really are cheaper in UK.
For example; my children have to wear school uniform which, for the boys, comprises black shoes (40euros here and £20 in UK), grey trousers (35 here 2 for £15 in UK), white airtex type top (25euros here or 3 for £5 in UK).
I know Tesco's and Asda to very good deals on school clothes, but there seems to be nowhere to get such bargains here.
For example; my children have to wear school uniform which, for the boys, comprises black shoes (40euros here and £20 in UK), grey trousers (35 here 2 for £15 in UK), white airtex type top (25euros here or 3 for £5 in UK).
I know Tesco's and Asda to very good deals on school clothes, but there seems to be nowhere to get such bargains here.
Oct 20th 2011, 4:24 pm
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Re: Things that are more expensive in Spain?
Most of the big supermarkets can match Tesco prices - you just need to shop around. I have bought perfectly good shoes for €15 and good polo tops for under €5. As for grey trousers, I have bought good quality ones in El Corte Ingles for less than €35.
Oct 20th 2011, 4:26 pm
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Re: Things that are more expensive in Spain?
Whilst I buy quite a lot via Amazon theres not much chance of a bargain but there is much more choice online or in the High Street in other countries than in Spain.
Quality bed linen and towels, curtains, soft furnishings etc for instance, clothes and much much more.
For those with rellies or a 2nd home in the UK I can recommend buying what you want there and sending it to Spain via Pharos parcels. It is cheap and convenient. A moving box 45x45x53 full of all sorts up to 30kg in weight costs only about 25 quid. I have even sent a set of golf clubs and a bike with them.
Quality bed linen and towels, curtains, soft furnishings etc for instance, clothes and much much more.
For those with rellies or a 2nd home in the UK I can recommend buying what you want there and sending it to Spain via Pharos parcels. It is cheap and convenient. A moving box 45x45x53 full of all sorts up to 30kg in weight costs only about 25 quid. I have even sent a set of golf clubs and a bike with them.
Oct 20th 2011, 4:27 pm
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Re: Things that are more expensive in Spain?
For clothing go to http://www.bbclothing.co.uk
Delivery to Spain is £10 & customer service is 2nd to none.
Delivery to Spain is £10 & customer service is 2nd to none.
Oct 20th 2011, 6:28 pm
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Re: Things that are more expensive in Spain?
Mmm, not much of an answer to my question but rather an arguement between who is better, LG, Samsung or Sony!!! Thanks guys!!!
Oct 20th 2011, 6:36 pm
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Re: Things that are more expensive in Spain?
PS get used to threads going off track a touch.
Oct 21st 2011, 7:19 am
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Oct 21st 2011, 7:28 am
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Re: Things that are more expensive in Spain?
And I love the way you extrapolate your findings to the "whole of Spain"
You can get cheap shoes at Zara, Springfield etc etc. Though personally I dont think you should scrimp on shoes, its like buying cheap tyres for your car
At the top end Spanish shoes are the best in the world. I'm a big fan of Camper. And have some handmade shoes from Menorca for special occasions.