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Is the cost of living in Spain high?
We asked people about the cost of living in Spain, they wrote...
"The cost of living in Spain is generally quite reasonable, however some of the cities, such as Madrid and Barcelona, tend to be more expensive than the rest of the country. In general, a nice 1 bedroom apartment in Spain could cost around $800 US dollars per month, and a nice 2 bedroom for about $1300 US dollars. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Spain would cost around 15-30 US dollars per person," wrote a member who made the move to Spain.
"Very inexpensive to live in Granada. The rent starts as low as €250 per month for a room in an apartment. If you want to have your own apartment, rent can start at €400 depend on location. The food is cheap here if you stay out of eating in tourist areas. Grocery is inexpensive with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables year round," explained one expat living in Granada , Spain.
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About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
