I've moved to Spain five years ago from Australia and the lifestyle couldn't be more different, but I love it. Yes, it definitely took some getting used to, but at the end it is up to you and your attitude. You can look for the worst in everything or learn to like, appreciate or at worst tolerate the annoying aspects. On the subject of the language...why wouldn't you want to learn the language of the country you're planning to settle in?! In conclusion, remember, you're the guest, so don't complain too much, because no-one invited you to be here, it's a choice you made, so make the most of it 😅
Just wondering about your thoughts on the difference between Australia and Spain. What do you think were the biggest shocks? (thinking of moving to Spain one day myself)
Raunch , it is difficult to put it into just a few words, because in my opinion, everything is different. The food, the way most people live here, the way they drive, the timetable, etc. In Australia you would hardly ever have to do reverse parking, here that’s basically the only way you can park. Once you live here, you have to do a theory and a driving test. Australian license is not valid. Having said all that, there are a lot of little towns, that are full of British people and other foreigners, so you can feel more like you’re in Australia. I personally like living here, but that’s because I like a change and adventure. I hope this helped ☺️
@@laurasscorpio4061 I'm sorry it took me so long to reply. To be honest I didn't see the notification about your enquiry. To be perfectly honest, I wouldn't be able to tell you which city or which part of Spain would be best for retirement. Spain is so big and diverse. There are lots of areas that have big concentrations of expats, particularly along Costa Blanca. There is a great RU-vid channel, that's hosted by an Aussie expat and he has videos exactly about this subject. The channel is called "Spain Speaks". I hope this helps. Good luck with your choice 👍🏻
It's a cheek! Fancy having to do that.... I think that's going a bit too far.... Next we'll be expected to eat Spanish food and not food from our home country.... It's really unbelievable!!
@Narciso Duran I think you are confusing Spanish with Spaniards. Also, USA is a country of inmigrants. Why not to give classes in Spanish if there are places where over 60% of the population speaks it?.
Very good analysis and evaluation of Spain’s social situation. As you mentioned though, Spain is gotta be the top country destination to live in Europe for retirees. Sort of things that make it top destination, high quality healthcare system, almost perfect weather, lovely people, great food and wine, very low cost of living, and the overall attitude of family and friends culture.
High-quality healthcare system... let me doubt about it: as a Spaniard myself, I'll tell you that mental health is often neglected by the system, an example of this is that there are only 6 psychologists out of 100K people, which is 3 times lower than the EU average
Corruption is everywhere, even more in Northern Europe but hidden in secret societies, it is the way is portrayed by the media in this globalized world in which the elite decides which attributes enhances on each country.
I prefer a scenic railway to a noisy, dirty autovía. You can’t even cross the road in some places. Countryside is destroyed to build more empty concrete boxes.
everybody is commenting about the job market. But what if i make my money in the internet and just want to live in a warm, safe and civilised country with relatively low cost of living? I don't mind learning any language just as i learned english at home on my own. I feel like i should try Spain.
Well, I have a couple of U.S professional jobs online - so I wouldn't have to worry about the job market in Spain. Would I be taxed in Spain for that? Also, I know some Spanish however I would like to move to Spain to learn Spanish for four years. I'm just wondering if I could live on campus with my infant son while doing so? That's my dilemma.
As a Spaniard, I confirm the job market remarks. It sucks. Our govt will not change a thing, they got used to it, they don’t try to fix it anymore. Tax is crazy. We should rise up George Wash style, stop tax.
@The Perfectionist that's not my experience at all with Spanish people I have been living in Granada for a year and think the Spanish speak English well. So much so it gets frustrating when I speak Spanish to them they will reply in English. Unfortunately I look very English so they just start speaking in English..
seriously? The US has one of the best and most advanced interstate road system in the entire world. Those narrow roads in Spain or Italy are laughable when compared to multiple lane roads here in the US.
If you don't like FILTH, don't live in Spain! If you don't like making a decent living, don't LIVE IN Spain!!!! Hate to BREAK IT TO YOU Robert, but smooth roads, are you kidding?! Why don't you MOVE TO SPAIN!!!!
We lived in Puerto de Santa Maria when my husband was in the Navy. We loved everything about it...we asked for an extension so we could stay for four years. Lived outside of town, and refused Officers housing many times. I loved it so much I cried all day the way home. Now that we are retired we are looking forward to coming back, probably to the Malaga area where we have vacationed many times. It feels like home! ❤️🇪🇸❤️🇪🇸
Benhavis - about 8km inland from the sea. If you do not know it then do pass by as it is a very nice place to live with housing a tad more cheaper than The Puerto Banus's or Estepona's of the world
@@irenefennell581 Do you have any advice on moving there please I'm desperate to make new life in the sun? Well done to your Son I also lived in Australia myself but unfortunately my visa ran out.
A great many Spanish people are really nice and friendly. I have been here nearly five years and found them really easy to get on well with. I am not good at languages but they are always willing to help. How could you not like them.
Spain has beautiful sunny weather for the most part, lots of culture, amazing beaches, some of the best food in the world, one of the lowest murder rates on earth and a super chill laid back lifestyle... what's not to like? I agree don't go to Spain to find a job but other than that, it's an amazing country.
de Lara se queda a vivir en Espana y pone a parir a Espańa. Encima nos quiere hacer creer que su país es perfecto, no se por que no hablan de sus propias 💩💩 en vez de señalar a los demás
I agree with you, Spain is a tax hell for everybody, specially for self-employed.
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I am self employed and I do not think it is that bad. The market is bad, many people and companies try to pay you as late as possible and there should be a way to avoid paying some regular fixed taxes if you don't have activity.
@@josedc9916 sera porque el impuesto de sociedades es bajísimo comparado con otros paises y ni hablar del IRPF en los sueldos más altos. El PP ha tenido mucho tiempo para cambiar como pagan los autonomos para no pagar si o si y aún así no lo han hecho
Don't come to Spain if you're used to British manners. I've realized how rude we are since I moved to the UK. If you move to Spain keep in mind it's nothing personal.
rude? I dont think so. We have different manners but I wouldn't say we are ruderer than them. There's just a difference between rude and "mal educados" (which is the translation for rude). What we consider by rude is basically different from what they consider rude. For example: it's rude for them to have kids in restaurants being "kids". But it's not our case since we take kids everywhere and we allow them to be what they are (obvly there are limits). There are a lot of differences like this one for what spanish and brittish manners mean. We are just different.
I think alot of the difference is about personal space. I am aware of the differences and as I get older I find it not so important so I think I will adapt well but I think many Brits find that difficult at first.
@@NeCLiaH I don't know if you have lived in the UK but being here for 8 years I mean by rude more than just that example you're talking about ( which I don't think they consider rude, but inappropriate) . I mean by rude, the way we complain for every little thing that isn't really important, the way we respond to people in the street when for example someone steps on you by accident etc...
SON EMPALAGOSOS HASTA PA ELLOS MISMOS EL ENCORSETAMIENTO QUE TIENEN ... AHORA CUANDO SE EMBORRACHAN ..PASAN DEL FALSO REFINAMIENTO ..Y SE SIENTEN LIBRES
@@hoosomio I am sorry but I do not speak Spanish yet so I used google translate. It was not a very good translate but if you said that manners are false and they forget when drunk. Not true of all Brits. Perhaps your experience is of a certain type but not all Brits are drunken louts. Unfortunately a certain element of holiday makers in Spain show the worst side however that is not the only side. Sadly all Brits are stereotyped due to these few. :) Personal space is just a difference between cultures it does not make either culture wrong. It is just what people are used to.
@@jedwardoo He wont stand a chance, for instance Andalucians will have a completely different dialect of their own and will not open it to outsiders, he'll speak book Spanish which will get him by but thats about it.
A Nother no they don’t hace a dialect just mispronoun Spanish and have some funny words. Extremeños, asturianos, leoneses and aragoneses do have a dialect.
Spanish nationals have told me that mental health healthcare is terrible in Spain with little resource. Some have told me that it is virtually non-existent relative to physical healthcare.
Si les hace falta aprenderán lo que necesiten y si no les hace falta y no quieren no lo aprenderán, que carajo más te da a ti. Cuántos españoles habré visto en UK que no quieren aprender más inglés que el estrictamente necesario para hacer lo que quiera que hagan, en muchos casos vivir de ocupas robando en supermercados, no te ves muchos ingleses aquí así, si no gastandose su pensión. Anda y vete a decidir quien entra y quien sale de tu casa mejor.
MuskaKillz jejje no me importa que se enfade, pero no he dicho quien se va o se queda, lea otra vez, usted escribe más o menos bien pero no entiende bien cuando lee, he dicho por favor no vengan, no es inperarivo como si fuera mi casa, es una invitación. Si un español roba en un supermercado por favor lo arrestan le hacen un juicio y cuando cumpla su condena por favor lo envían a españa, nuestra mierda la tenemos que soportar nosotros. Por favor no me diga lo que vienen a hacer muchos ingleses aquí, no quiero avergonzarlo,. Mi comentario es una respuesta a algún comentario del señor que hace el vídeo sobre los ingleses que vienen a vivir aquí , a canarias por ejemplo, pues son los que menos hacen de todos por adaptarse en la comunidad donde han decidido venir a vivir,, para eso, por favor, se quedan en su país, y por supuesto no me refiero a personas mayores con su pensión, para las personas mayores es muy difícil aprender otro idioma e insertarse en una nueva cultura. Pero hasta la comunidad oriental hacen más por convivir y adaptarse, tómeselo mal si quiere pero es una crítica de lo que veo aquí donde vivo.
@@MuskaKillz Osea . Que tu te estás refiriendo a un porcentaje de Españoles en el Reino Unido La verdad es que la gran mayoría de Españoles se comportan de una manera correcta. Eso sí. Se suelen quejar bastante del clima y lo aburrido que es Gran Bretaña. Pero es como yo mencionó los millones de incultos Británicos que van a las costas Españolas meandose en los portales de los pisos donde viven gente decente. drogándose y haciendo la puñeta por todos los lados y bastantes los hay que van robando. Con que no vengas con tantas bobadas.
No, es una directa al que pide "por favor" que se queden en su casa si no quieren aprender español ( ya que adaptarse por lo visto es aprender español, sin más ). Yo le pido "por favor" que diga quien entra y quien sale de su casa mejor. Y al Zorro que habla de lo bien que se comporta la mayoría de españoles fuera del país, yo le recuerdo lo bien que se comportan la mayoría de turistas o inmigrantes (al menos hablando de europa y gran parte de asia). Los que mean casapuertas en los cuatro destinos turísticos donde se promueve precisamente el beber hasta medio morir y mear casapuertas son también un "porcentaje" y no te faltarán españoles haciendo lo mismo en el mismo sitio, e igual que él los saca como ejemplo yo saco a los ocupas españoles que a diferencia de los turistas mea-casapuertas son españoles que se han ido a "vivir" (si se le puede llamar así) sin que nadie les diga: ven, bebe hasta reventar, baila, bebe más, folla en las calles y mealas después.
Im a British guy living in Andalusia. I agree with you for the most. Speaking Spanish is essential It will not only help but its respectful. The policing is very different aswell in the UK your seen as a criminal until they have there questions answered where as the gaurdia civil and the different police forces are generally human and can be quite emphatic
The first time I came to Spain, Alicante my mouth was like that 😲🤤🤤🤤 I never saw such a clean City and buildings, the avenues looked like some sort of dream. Since then I'm in love with Spain
@@claudewiwiamjertes2122 If ALicante looks super clean city for you, it's probably because you haven't been to the northern Spain. Those are really clean cities
As a family we holidayed in Alicante, 30 years ago. It was a lovely holiday. I suppose holidays r different tho,👍 better than cold wet UK tho.🌧 We holidayed in Benidorm too, NEVER again, it rained & sewers overflowed there was 💩 😷everywhere.!!
Andy M... plz, describe how real Spanish tortillas are made? I bought a packet of 10 tortillas last week, 43% white corn flour, the rest was all kind of rubber-like additives, I wrapped them around chees and ate them all up in that way exept one i tryed to fill with stuff but the filling flied all over the place impossible to eat🌮🌯🥙
if you like depressing grey sky . If you like deal with weirdo people . If you like moody people. If you don’t like family. Stay in uk . But if you don’t like those things Spain is great .
If you ever has problems with spanish bureocracy never, NEVER ask for help to any civil servant. Look for the security guard and ask him/her any doubt/question you have. It would save you a lot of time.
I have met many over here in England and they are very warm people. I think I will fit right in when I move over there and am looking forward to intigrating :) I love so much about Spain, the weather, the food, the love of coffee, the Spanish guitar, the people, the more laid back attitude and just the general warmth of the country and the people. I think really I should have been born Spanish :)
Formidable?! That's a bit of a weird word to use. I would never describe a people of a country I have lived in as formidable! I lived in Spain for 8 years. I considered the Spanish quite meek, peaceful and quiet.
@@SweetLilyofPeace mate don't get your hopes up. I met many nice Spanish people in the UK too, including my Spanish girlfriend. I moved to Spain with her and spent 8 years there. I got bored to death. Genuine flamenco stuff only exists in Granada (where my girlfriend is from by the way) the rest is just tourist trap bullshit. Yeah life in Spain is a bit of a drag unless you have money. I lived in a proper Spanish city, Tarragona, and I saw the real side of Spain. People with shitty jobs, not much to do except have a caña or a cortado, rinse and repeat. And many of the people are rude and ignorant, I could never get used to that. Watch out for them walking straight through you on the street too. Yeah, great if you are retired and have a nice pension, or a travelling adventurous backpacker or student ERASMUS for example. Great then. But so much anything else.
@@leod-sigefast I am sorry you feel that way but remember we are all different and want different things in life. I am not a romantic looking through rose tinted spectacles and have been on this earth long enough to realise people are people and you deal with all types, good and bad wherever you go. I do not look at Spain through a tourist's eyes and think it is all "flamenco". I am not sure why you would assume this and feel the need to point this out. I do not just see "tourist traps". I expect to live in a Spanish community where people live real lives. I remember when I moved down from Scotland to London many years ago I got oh don't go there everyone is rude and ignorant. Same when I lived in Paris for a little while. Yes some may be as in many big cities but I found overall most really friendly. Perhaps it is a case of behaviour breeding behaviour as I am naturally a friendly person and that was responded to. I don't know. To you what might be boring may not to me. However don't worry about me I am sure I wont get bored as to me it is a state of mind. One can always be proactive doing things not to be bored rather than rely on others to relieve it :) As I said sorry it was not for you but do not assume all think like you or get pleasure from the same things as you. Main thing is you are now very happy where you are.
Yo preferiría hablar español cuando en España, no hay problema. Los españoles siempre se sorprenden que algunas personas que son de Nueva York pueden hablar español, siempre tengo que decirlos que español es una idioma muy importante aquí. Entonces, con mucho gusto hablaré español en España o dondequiera que hablan español, se conecta mejor así. 💯💯
Wow! Most of the Spanish I remember is from school (I was one of the few that actually cared enough to truly learn it at school) and understood this almost perfectly!
You don't have to speak Spanish in Spain if you choose not to, but you definitely have to speak English if you go to England? I see..... Very xenophobic of you to point that out.....
Great video, thankyou! Another point to consider is the odd working hours in Spain. Although it hinders productivity, in Spain there is the noon pause from 13:30 or 14:00 until 16:30 or 17:00. Despite being an Spaniard myself, I'm actually considering moving abroad again to have some time left after work.
The weekday lunchtimes - 14.00-17.00 - took some getting used to, although this doesn't happen in big and/or international companies. Banks and all government functions ceasing at 14.00 (if you're lucky) every weekday Supermarkets and most other shops being closed on Sundays especially when a festivo is included. The other week's San Juan weekend meant most shops and definitely all supermarkets were closed Friday to Sunday inclusive
An English speaking country with 25% unemployment is much worse. Spaniards have a family and a social life so 25% is relative. the English have a depressing high level of individualism which makes them die earlier than Spaniards. Ellie learn to read between the lines... numbers aren't everything.
"Don´t come to Spain if you don´t like foreigners" Such stupid nonsense! If you are not Spanish and you come to live in Spain you will be a foreigner. Won´t you like yourself?
No because they are a country full of foreigners 😑. You are the normal one. That’s what they meant. You are normal and they are weird foreigners to you so don’t come if you hate foreigners. It seems so obvious
If you want to work in Spain you need to speak 3 or 4 languages. Many Spanish speak English, French, German etc. Most Forigeners (who you are competing with for work) speak 4+ languages. Don't come if you dislike a high level of Conservative right wing views. Many retried people are ex Police, Armed Forces so have what I consider an inbuilt right wing Queen and Country attitude! If in a strong expat community they all know each other for years. They will gang up against you if you fall out with one of them. I have found the British expats to be arrogent, look down on the Spanish people and blame them or there systems for almost everything. The Brits exPats because the £ is stronger they have more money power and seem to have an attitude of the second Empier and Spain is a 3rd world where they can dobas they please while the Spanish are the new indians. If you buy here check out the area for Dogs the exPats of all nations but mainly Brits let their fogs barke, whenever, wherever and for how long it wishes to brake. Ignoring basic norms, practices, values or laws that they grew up with on the UK. So that beautiful expensive detached house on the Urbanisation you just bought on Could be like living on some scummy council estate where dogs are left barking all day or night. And remember what I said about falling out with one...! Furniture is extreamly expensive to buy here. Expect to pay €1700 to €2500 for an average sofa. Food use to be cheap but not anymore at Christmas 2018 had a friend from London over who was shocked at the prices of Lidl here compared to London and said it was as expensive if not more expensive. Tried the local spanish shops/markets but quality not as good and foid /veg doesn't last as long. Elecricity is 3 times more expensive here my bills arecaround €70 per month. In the UK they where £78 per quater. Which though low is still 3 times more expensive. If I new then what I know now 1. Dont have an electric boiler. 2. I would have had a log fire put in with a back boiler on it to run central heating radiators off it, when the property was being renovated. Even if the radiators where only in the living room. Dont think you will save because its warmer here in winter. You get use to the heat so feel the cold more and shiver at 9c, Yes not -9c . If on an urbanisation you pay private tax for street lighting and up keep, bins etc. The price varies on the urbanisation but anything from €400 per year but likey morer. You also pay council tax for the same thing. But if in the town or city you only pay the council tax. Hmmm! Check what You can or cannot do to your property with or without permission. Example paint the house a different colour, have a higher fence, put new tiles onnthe pstio, have a shed etc. Also any work done to the property including the above and garden or patio has to be agreed with the Urbanisation and local council. All costing money to get forms staped and agreed. Spain has lower taxes but I think more of them so it works out about the same as the UK. If your anbearly retired and not working or psying taxes you must havevprivate Health Insurance costing around €1500 per year. If you work and pay taxes then heath sersice is free. What happens after Brexit no one knows but at the moment if your registered disabled etc at any age then you get the same health services here. However Spain doesnt have the same organisational support as the UK. I love the warmth, friendliness and zest for life the Spanish have and their honesty. They like or dislike you and let you know. Love the sunny days so you can make plans and not vworry about the weather.
I miss Spain. I wish I lived there instead of Canada. the people there are so much more lively and friendly, and the girls I've met there were always so cute and talkative. In Canada most girls I've met are stuck up, and the friendly ones are always taken.
Venía pensando ya está un ingles diciendo barbaridades , pero tienes toda la razón , de los vídeos más sincero y honestos que he visto en mucho tiempo Gracias , un español desde España
It's illegal to discriminate in employment against anyone from another EU country. Having said that, if you're not reasonably fluent in the language of the country, you haven't a chance. Which is pretty reasonable really
I've lived in Valencia region for 15 and I'm retired so much of your video doesn't apply to me. I do agree that employment here is not easy. The most surprising bit about living here is the excellent health services. Our hospital and local GP clinics are amazing.
NetSurfer1111 of course they are. I mean some do some don’t. Let’s say an English individual opens up a pub in Marbella right, he’s income going to depend on the locals that will spend their money in his pub and thus generate an income for him. Let’s say I’m from an east European country originally and moved to a west European country to start my own business I’m self employed I pay tax and vat after the turnover I make , do I qualify as an expat? I don’t depend on locals other than my business partners. Also I have plans to move back to my own country once my business is finished here, can I call myself an expat or is it the privilege of Anglo Saxon white male and I must regard myself as a bloody immigrant?!
NetSurfer1111 bullshit ... An immigrants is an immigrant an expat is someone who comes for work and intends to return to their home after a short period ...
@@gabor247The problem with your argument is that you're using as rule something that is an exception. The person that moves to another country to start business has to pay taxes and therefore has to be in the country legally. Those I would call expats. But this type of immigrant are a negligible minority, both in Europe and the USA. Here in the USA the vast majority of immigrants coming from the South (not just Mexico) are people with no marketable skills, no capital to start a business (even a taco truck), don't speak English, enter the country illegally, and immediately become a severe burden to the welfare, health care, and public education systems. Yeah... I call the latter illegal immigrants.
The Mexican of your story is not a good example. The vast majority of immigrants coming from the South (not just Mexico) are people with no marketable skills, no capital to start a business (even a taco truck), don't speak English, enter the country illegally, and immediately become a severe burden to the welfare, health care, and public education systems. If the Mexican of your story, owner of the taco truck (who is really the exception and not the rule) entered the country legally and is paying taxes, yes, I would consider him and expat. Otherwise, he is an immigrant, probably and illegal immigrant.
I think it's not only practical but it's good manners to learn the language of a country you intend to live in for a long time or even permanently. I never want to live in Spain,that would be hellish to me. Sorry Spain,that's so rude of me but I've really only ever seen via tv and such the Spain of the Costas and the ex pat Brits and you think my God,thank HIM they went there instead of being here,the neighbour you least want next door! Actually I have seen an occasional nature wildlife tv show on Spain and I know there are beautiful areas rich in wildlife even brown bears. I enjoy this channel because it actually tells me about things going on in Europe the bbc never tells us now
@@nicholasmurphy8727 I would recommend you to hire a car and drive all along the coast. Don't miss any of the capitals or main cities, from east to west, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Oviedo, Gijón, La Coruña, Santiago de Compostela. You will be able to enjoy the architecture, amazing and varied food, great beaches, bars, nice people ... But please, don't just visit those main cities. In between explore the countryside, with its green and beautiful valleys, forests and landscape, its fantastic beaches and cliffs, mountains (like the Picos de Europa in between Cantabria and Asturias), caves (like the magnificent Cuevas del Soplao or the Cuevas de Altamira known worldwide for their ancient paintings ), endless hiking trails, small and picturesque villages and fantastic restaurants. Some of those small villages are Comillas and Santillana del Mar (in Cantabria), Llanes, Ribadesella and Cudillero (in Asturias) and many many more also in Galicia and The Basque Country. Pd. When driving through Galicia and the Basque Country you might be charged a toll for using the highways. Not so in Cantabria and Asturias, where they are free.
Javier Marin thanks for your detailed answer. I will be sure to save your advice and have a look at the lovely places that you have recommended. Thanks again.
The nort of Spain is not less expensive, and depending on where in the north of Spain, it can get awfully expensive. The south of Spain is generally cheaper except in a few extremely touristic places. Also the clean and organized aspect isn't a general feature of the north and I can't see how anyone would consider Galicia cleaner and more organized than the Southern average. Of course, Donostia/San Sebastián may be the cleanest and most organized place in all of Spain, but you can't generalize it for all of the north.
Overall agree with everything you said I lived in Spain for 20 years and overall had a very nice time work wise and living wise, as for working and expecting to earn masses of money as you say no chance, I left Spain in 2009. A] because for 2 years I had been struggling finding work in the later month`s I was doing 3/5 hours a day for 20/30 euros that`s all I could get. B] I did speak /do speak Spanish to an intermediate level and still found it very hard to get work with the Spanish as they were employing the immigrants from Chile and Africa also many north Europeans sterted to appear, Polish, Rumanian etc. c] The wages in all the years I worked there never went up, I started in Pesetas on the equivilent of £50 per day and 10 years later in Euro`s it was the same, you live hand to mouth pay your bills and sty in, going out at weekends to meet friends, dont get me wrong if I could afford to get back to Spain I would BUT you need enough finances to keep your head above water. Great vlog will look for more stay safe stay healthy regerds to you and your family, i hope I made sense, hasta luego amigo hasta la proxima vez, salud dinero y un buena vida para ti y su famalia
One point I would like to make is that although salaries in Spain are lower the in northen Europe, the cost of living is lower as well, so at the ebd of the day I am not sure the average Spaniard is worst off.
NO, I don't agree with you in that 'cost of living is lower'. This is not true. Housing IS expensive so much so that many Spaniards now re converting "muchos locales" (bars, restaurants, etc.) into their homes. Electricity and Gas are expensive. Internet IS expensive. Look, I receive from the Social Security (Seguridad Social) 800 Euros monthly as my pension, I pay 464 Euros/monthly for my flat/apartment (piso). Even though I live alone, deduct 464 from 800 euros pension, deduct 464 apartment rent from 800 pesion is 336 Euros left for food, transport. I can't just imagine if I were married with JUST 1 kid.
It's amazing how Spain it's one of the 20 most industrialized and wealthy countries in the world, but one of the worst 15 when it comes to unemployment, in the world too.
I have been living in Spain since 7,5 years, i learned Spanish for 4 years before coming out, and i like it. Even though after all this time on an island i feel like it's time for a change and i am thinking of the mainland. But if you really WANT to work, you will find work. I don't move for work, i pick a place and will just find a way. But you do need some savings for in the beginning
Yup.... South Africa, Australia and New Zealand have better weather than Spain so why are white people over there more hardworking and Up to date? Or I mean not sure if New Zealanders have much better weather....
But the UK is the biggest money laundering institution in the world... Jersey, Guernsey, British Virgin Islands, etc, etc. It’s the bank and cover for all the world’s ‘Mafias’/corrupt regimes. From a Greek perspective, the houses and roads looked fantastic, so there are definitely reasons to go live in Spain
People with dumb questions: GET OFF YOUR LAZY ASSES AND GOOGLE IT. I travelled a lot in Spain before the EU WHEN IT WAS REALLY CHEAP! Like 35 years ago. My biggest dislike were the English ex-pats that wanted to turn it into England.
Good analysis and evaluation of the social and economic situation of Spain. I am missing a very important aspect not to emigrate to Spain. Namely if one does not have the flexibility to adapt to changing situations. Exactly twenty years ago I was a 50 years old civil servant and my wife a 47 years old nurse when we quit our jobs and sold our home in the Netherlands and emigrated to Spain with our two children. We had a job guarantee on the Costa Blanca, otherwise we would have gone to Ibiza or the Costa del Sol. After 8 months I quit the job and set up a small catering business. After 7 years I entered the real estate business in the area of Moraira, Calpe and Altea. Never a dull moment. There were good times, bad times, stress and uncertain prospects but never even for a split second we regretted leaving the Netherlands. Now I am a pensioner and my my wife will be in a few months. Enjoying the good life in Spain.
I spent two years in Spain and loved every minute. I worked in education and loved working with children and families, they are very much a family oriented society. I lived in the small village of Pilas, 30 mins drive from sevilla, in one direction and 1hrs drive from Portugal. Sevilla, well she still has my heart..❤🇬🇧🇯🇲🙏🏾❤🙏🏾
Yeah I understand the same thing ,like I hate when people go live in another country with a different language but don’t even try to learn just a little we’re you can ask directions.
political mafia?? undercover mafia?? is he talking about Boris Johnson and the english royal family, or that was in reference to Spain? Everything was going ok, till this guy went off the rails with that...funny comment!
My thoughts 💭 about living in 03179 Formentera Del Segura Alicante Spain 🇪🇸 are: Is there Hospitals, Pharmacy, Emergency Doctors 24/7, Schools, Churches, specially who to call in case you’re sick & living alone ??? I’m sure there’s some Groceries, Post Office in there too right ??? Please on your next Vlog tell us about 03179 Formentera Del Segura Alicante Spain 🇪🇸 before I move there to live as a Retired person 💁♂️
I went on a working holiday to Spain ( costa Brava) a few years back. I totally agree with everything you said in this video. So many people think moving out to Spain will be like it is when you go on holiday....it’s not. Because your an English speaker in a predominantly English tourist area. Most places will want you to work the peak times which means doing split shifts and taking the Spanish “siesta”. So, long exhausting days in the heat, working 6 days a week for little money. The locals were really friendly and I felt very comfortable in my apartment
La siesta española no existe es un mito (si trabajas). Tienes dos horas para irte a comer y puedes ir a casa a comer en familia, que es la tradición en España desde hace siglos (unidad familiar, que es lo que hacen las ideologías politicas separatistas, destruir la familia, el matrimonioo y la maternidad).
Got this clip from a relative today. Have been planning moving to Spain with my family. As educated in different social areas/politics and with teachers exam... I can not see any big difference from Sweden. "Salarys are low"... yes for me it´s even a challenge to get a job in Sweden as a Swede with over ten years education at uni. Global index´s also show that we score less in Democracy, Security, Corruption and so on. I also have grado in informatics and building education... must be better to work with a "low" salary in Spain, then not at all in Sweden?
Not only will you be getting a low salary, You'll be getting x10 your workload, You will be held under UTMOST scrutiny and you also have to pay increased taxes. Aside of that, Lots of 'helps' simply vanish because you are qualified as 'working' But, The companies do this thing where they keep you 'temporary worker' status, Which sure, you are TECHNICALLY working, but once the time to increase your pay/pay for more social security for you ( Health care and so on) Or even get to the point that they'll have to pay you extra if they fire you... They will fire you like 1 day before that one day, then put you on hold...then re-hire you again, with a diminished salary for a couple months. You'll be getting Below the bare minimum, Told to pay exorbitant prices in both rent and Any form of living items/taxes But when you ask for help about it "But you are working, no? "
My Friend if you cant make it in Sweden , you will struggle anywhere else ! Look at the migrants fighting to get to Sweden , for a chance to earn money . Look at your own country in a new light, a light of Opportunity . You can do it , i am sure ! buckle down , don't give up . Fight yr way to the top . Best regards Sean
Agree. The main problem in Spain are politicians and that affects to people in the education system ( and goes worst) salaries, the sanitary system that is going down etc And seems that will be worst. They look for they own interest. We are tired of them. The solution: Work and do your life, forget politicians. Live is quite good in Spain without them :)
I have been studying Spanish on Duolingo for a number of years......it's free and it helps but to really learn a language......you have to live the language....in my opinion.......I cannot imagine living in a country and not, at least, trying to learn the language....great video.....really informative
En general, tuve un lindo paseo en auto por lo que me parecio un larego tiempo. Estoy entusiasmada para hacerme una escapada y visitar Costa del Sol Malaga etc. Creo que son puntos muy importantes para quien quiera salir del bullicio de vida en la Capital, veremos si puedo realizar este viaje despues de la Covid , que lo que atrasa todo tipo de Vacaiones .Gracias.Alma
I think Mr. Stuart is right. The difference between a gang of gangsters and the mafia is that gangsters act outside the state and the mafia from within the state. If we bear in mind that the innumerable cases of corruption in which politicians have been involved is much greater than common crime, the conclusion is obvious. As a Spanish, I am saddened by this reality, but it is undeniable and only by recognizing it will be able to solve it one day. I hope so.
Es por la economía y la entrada en la Unión Europea. Trabajan para las mafias empresariales que dan dinero al estado, los bancos centrañes, la política es 100% sobornada y vas contra la rivalidad de capitales, contra tus pisibles rivales "terrorismo". La gente no decide a quién votar, votas a alguien que una empresa internacional o nacional ha colocado ahí en ese puesto (con el papel de lograr engañar al resto "Transición del 78 USA-Gemany" Partido socialista obrero aleman), y como es natural son corruptos (amenazados/sobornados "terrorismo") regulación de mercados (como los impuestos) las empresas internacionales no pagan impuestos, pues eliminan competidores y manejan al peiodista como a un político. Los juezes, fiscales, la prensa... No hay nadie hoy mas corruupto y mentiroso que un "periodista" a sueldo "de un banquero, de las empresas mafiosas que operan dentro y fuera de cada estado"
I work in the local petrol station, and i cant speak fluid english with costumers... I learn by my self watching tv and using social media... i dont loose any chance to practice my talking skills with tourists, i hope you stay safe and best regards from Spain!
Le puedo ayudar, soy ingles nativo, vivo en inglaterra y tengo un nivel de espanol bastante alto. cuando usted dice que trabaja en una gasolinera quiere decir aqui, en reino unido no?
Generally agreed, but you forget to mention a striking Spanish characteristic: most Spaniards hate working, they consider it some kind of torture to have to work to make a living.
Thank you for this and all your other videos. It is so nice to hear what it is like to live in other countries. I liked your comments on the mafia. I have seen a mafia style operation in Turkey, but I am convinced that it exists everywhere. I do not believe that any one of us can honestly claim that we have never transgressed. Nor can we not accept that we support our friends and family over strangers.
Being of Italian and Spanish descent, I didn’t realize there was Corruption in Spain !! I assume there was but I am glad you confirmed it !! Thanks so much !! I am presently debating where to move from Florida. I speak both languages and have a virtual business.
