Cost of Living in Spain Still Cheaper than UK
A recent survey has found that the cost of living in Spain is cheaper than in the UK, particularly if you live like a local.
The survey discovered that an average couple can live on €644 per month (about £490.00) in addition to any rent or mortgage payments.
But it can be more expensive if you try to live on home favourites such as English bacon, marmalade and Branston Pickle. All these need to be imported into the country and naturally cost more than if you were to base your weekly grocery shopping on purely local produce.
The area that expats choose to live in can also affect cost of living. Established centres such as Barcelona and Madrid command a higher cost of living premium due to their superior infrastructure. Heading into less developed regions typically means there is a reduced living cost, though this is offset with there being possibly less developed infrastructures.