It’s straightforward to gush concerning the joys of dwelling in Spain (and I have).
The meals is superb, the tradition is addictive, and the persons are the very best.
However my spouse and I’s favourite factor about dwelling in Spain over the previous yr has been the conclusion {that a} “good” life doesn’t have to cost a fortune.
To indicate you what I imply, I’m going to share precisely how a lot we spent on common over the previous 12 months in Spain — on the whole lot from hire and utilities to groceries, eating out, and leisure — so you may gauge whether or not life in Spain is best for you.
We tracked all of our spending over the yr and broke it down into 15 spending classes beneath. Listed below are our month-to-month averages for the price of two individuals dwelling in Spain from January 2023 to January 2024.
Month-to-month Mounted Prices in Galicia, Spain
These are the issues that need to spend cash on every month, it doesn’t matter what we do or the place we’re. I’ll dive into the main points for every of those classes beneath, however right here’s a fast overview:
- Hire (2 mattress, 2 bathtub) — €600/month
- Utilities (electrical, fuel, water, sewage, heating)— €74.50/month
- Wifi + (2) Telephone plans— €48/month
- Non-public Well being Insurance coverage w/ dental — €118/month (€1416 for each of us for the yr)
Month-to-month Discretionary Spending
…and right here’s what we spend to live the life we enjoy in Spain.
- Eating — €452/month
- Groceries — €368/month
- Sundries — €38/month
- Alcohol — €132/month
- Espresso — €38/month
- Stuff — €417/month
- Transit — €141/month
- Leisure — €91/month
- Fitness center memberships — €90/month