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The rent has gone up. I've seen it since 2011. I used to live in a two bedroom & den with a separate kitchen, living room and bathroom for 550€ a month. Rent went up to 600€ before my now ex's mother put us into a 32-year mortgage for 660€ for a slightly smaller flat. Although I was gas lit into believing it was larger than the last place, even with my measurements I was still in the "wrong." I am divorced. I was married to a Catalan, who spoke Castellano with me, so did his family. Although I was encouraged to go to Spanish immersion classes, I often returned home (parent's house-fun) who spoke in Catalan, which made learning Castellano more confusing and, well, isolating, which is usually how narcissists want you to be, isolated. Now, I'm the "crazy one." Like how that works? So, I am facing an eviction, the social support system is basically a circular referral system that gets paid with our tax money to "appear" to be busy, ageism is very apparent-don't put your photo on your CV if you're over 40 or have gray hair. After meticulous searching for an apartment, which by the way requires a "contrato indefinido" or, permanent work contract, if you can get it, I successfully found what is basically a 30 Square meter kitchen with a bed in it and a separate bathroom for 950€ per month, third floor with no elevator, not including utilities of gas, electric and water, each that are eager to bend you over while they service you in the rear. Oh, and don't forget to bring a decent flashlight with you to inspect drawers and darker areas of the kitchen for cockroach traps and the telltale oblong empty cockroach eggs and bed bugs. I was with my now ex-mother in-law, who was "helping" us search for the place where me and my spouse would live, I saw the "cascos" eggs of cockroaches in one of the cupboards. She INSISTED that it wasn't, I insisted it was-I worked in pest control-until I looked under the kitchen sink and saw two roach traps on the floor, so I pointed this out to her with the flashlight and she waved me off, still insisting there were no roaches. Where there's one egg, there's 20 roaches. Try getting the landlord to do something about it because nobody here will admit the problem out of shame and that they might be responsible. Expect denial. I would go back to America, but they are basically insane, medicated, homeless, and I see the same trend unfolding here in Barcelona, with people fleeing the USA to buy up cheap property to flip into more unaffordable housing, quietly displacing locals with Air B&B's and extra high seasonal rentals. Now, the Spanish property owners of more than one property are trying to get away with seasonal, but since the new law to stop this in 2025, owners will simply rent for eleven months instead of the three-week, three-month rentals. So, if you rent an unfurnished flat somewhere on an upper floor, better not have much furniture to haul up and down the narrow stairways, you'll need to hire a "mudanza" to slide your furniture from IKEA down a chute out the window. Good luck.

This video is terrible it tells all the stuff which are NOT REAL. I love to watch tutorials like this about the city which I live 10 years, to discover they're all fake news! Even the photos this guy took, trying to portray Barcelona as a city with lot of buildings when in reality there is nothing. This city is terrible for living, is chaotic, full of drugs and violence! DON'T LEARN CATALAN! Fuck this culture, this is the most faxist city ever made in Europe is like Britanny from France, or Provence. It all looks fancy until you go there and they don't treat you with respect, they hate tourists! They hate immigrants! They hate human beings in general. Police here is extremely corrupt! Come here and you will find out, The only thing Barcelona is a city where everything could happen, parties, events, but is not good as it used to be. 5-7 years ago it was amazing, but now is recovering like the album Recovery from Eminem. The best of barcelona now, (which I don't like) is the beaches and the bitches (not the ones you find the alley, but the ones that get out of the bus) Yeah enjoy your toxic world, social status and fake people. People like you always love to lit things that are incombustible. The main reason why I love to watch these videos is to catch the false perception, newers always give when they talk about Miami, NY, etc. They always tend to show the goods, and avoid the ugly of any city. But let's be realistic without people there is no fun! We need to show people and who they are, showing Macdonalds and the Hospital is not a sign that the city is good! WE need realistic REVIEWS!

But why would anyone do that? You guys don't want foreigners in your country that can't speak English. Well guess what.

Lovley video, but what you say about markets its not true, there is a ton of them everywhere. Just not so much in the center that is where all the expats live 😅 But even there you have always one 10m walking from you place, guaranteed!!

3 Things we (I'm from Barcelona) hate about expats: 1.We hate when expats think Spain is their country have dont like to respect the local culture of Barcelona. 2.When you expect people to speak English. You came to an Spanish speaking country, we did not go to your country. You dont need to learn Catalan, that is not true. Spanish is very well accepted here in Barcelona and you dont need to learn Catalan, especially if you are an expat. 3. We really hate when expats think that they are from Spain or want to act like they are from Spain. Not, keep your country roots and dont try to act like if you are from Spain or the city of Barcelna. 4.Extra: we also hate the fact that expats have made living in Barcelona more expensive due to the fact that expats are willing to pay more money for rent and food. This is really messing up local people here and yes, this is thanks to the expats. 5. We prefer that you stay in your countries. We hate when expats become obsessive with Spain or with Barcelona.

I agree with everything. I lived in London and in the UK for almost 7 years, and work-life is way better in Spain. Living in London is not really worth it unless you have a good paid job, otherwise you end up living far away from everyone and everything, spending lot of time in the underground, paying lot just one bedroom and not having much time to enjoy. Which in Barcelona due the amazing size of the city and the balance with the mountain and sea, anytime and any day of the week you can enjoy after work. Food is way more great and way better quality in Spain, fruit and veg in London are all from outside and doesn't really taste great, most of it comes frozen and you cab really taste it. in terms of a good balance I would pick Barcelona 100 times more even though I love London, is not for me anymore.

make a guide with job hunting in barcelona please? from part time jobs to full time ones, as an exchange student that would be gold

Which one of these cities are closest to the Camp Nou?

Yes, it is. Please don't come. Leave us alone.

Don't welcome them. You have no idea what "Expat" means. Other areas of Spain are already totally saturated with grandparents and parents, expats, all these younger people who come here. In all these areas they have formed their guiris ghettos where they live for decades without integrating into Spanish society, they do not speak the language, they do not know the culture, traditions, nothing. They do not even buy in the stores, nor do they use the services because they have set up their own shops and their own service companies, everything they might need to live. On the other hand, when they interact with locals, they demand that They speak to them in English and treat them like the inferior beings they think they are, that's what we are to them. Never make a mistake with these kind of people.

Expats?? You are a foreign immigrant going to live in another country. Stop using the term Expat.

I am catalan and my native language is spanish.The majority of catalans have spanish as first language but in recent years there has been a hysteria with catalan language. I would suggest learning spanish first and then if needed catalan. Remember that both spanish and catalan are official, so that every public employee is obliged to speak you in spanish or catalan if you request it. Spanish language is also a part of Catalonia no matter what ultra nationalist say.

It never appeals to me visiting Barcelona.....many great cities in Europe and Asia, but Barcelona is never on my list.

helpful, thank you!

Awful City, don’t come! Stay in you amazing countries 🙏🙏

Dani might be a hater, but the amount of expats I've met that don't integrate simply because it's easier to live in the expat bubble is astonishing, you have to give that one to him. He's losing his city and his identity.

Beautiful video of a beautiful city. Congrats!

As for the question of Catalan ... nodoby would expect living abroad (to i.e France, Sweden, Finland ...) and feel fully integrated on that new society without a gesture as basic as trying to learn their language. Catalans are not different from other folk. You won't be frowned upon for not speaking Catalan and nodody will tell you "have to", but as with everything else in life, you should not expect results beyond your efforts. If you want to feel as a local, you'll have to go the same route

A short, concise and very helpful video. Thank you very much!

It is definitely overrated, it has become unliveable with all these people wanting to “live la Vida loca”, up to the point that those of us who (thankfully) live outside of the city we avoid at all costs to go there unless it’s absolutely necessary. Go to London instead, or Rome, Miami, New York.. 🙏

Absolutely, yes, it is overrated, and not just Barcelona, Spain as a whole is terrible!!! It’s the worst place I’ve seen so far!!! Barcelona in particular, smells awful, you get mugged more often than not, and it’s too hot and too ugly, all the time!!! And what’s up with that absurd made up language??? 😂😂😂😂 if Spanish language wasn’t ridiculous enough!!! They had to come up with cataratas, or whatever it is!!! 😂😂😂😂😂 overall it just blows!!!

Thank you for the help

Yes, overrated af, don go there!

Agree with everything here. It makes no sense to me how people view YT as a get rich quick scheme when there are tens of thousands of passionate creators who want to share something of value to the world and even invest in their channel and don’t see immediate success. Great video with well-articulated points!

It obviously is, do not ever go there

Hi. Could you write what school this is? I will appreciate it. Thank you 😊

Los primeros 15.876 euros están exentos de tributación IRPF en 2024 (el salario mínimo vamos). Donde sea que hayas leido lo contrario es mentira. A partir de ahí comienzan los tramos de retención, siempre sabiendo que no se tributa por los primeros 15.876 euros

Agreed, it's overrated and rotten to the core. Nothing authentic left. Big Disneyland, sold it's soul to the devil

Definitely, not worth moving to the city, just stay where you are

Amazing video! I’m also living in Barcelona for 4 years now and it really connected with me. For the people who are planning to move to Barcelona, it's definitely worth it. The lifestyle is so chill and you have a very good work/life balance.

You can, but what a sad existence

Hello Paulius. I am a retired U.S. citizen who lives in the Gracia area with my fiance'. Her parents grew up in south Spain in a small village called Nijar, near the port city of Almeria. Do you still live in the Gracia area? If so, I would love to meet up with you if that's possible.

5:02 Even if the price of the stolen stuff above 400euro - don’t expect police will do much.

Catalans are the most racist type of spanish you can encounter

Yes

We locals from Barcelona are extremely tired not only of tourism but the hundreds of people from richer countries coming to our city to pay for extremely high rents and go to expensive brunchs and tourist-friendly restaurants, making the cost of living unaffordable for us. And every day there is more people LIVING here on their niche group of english-speaking friends and going anywhere they want feeling like they own the fucking country. Barcelona was indeed very cool but now y’all are making it horrible. Keep enjoying your matcha lattes and your salmon avocado toasts. We will keep servicing you because we have no other job options rather than servicing a bunch of foreigns invading our contry, making zero effort to learn spanish (not even mention catalan). The world is yours of course, Barcelona is now the cool place to be so i can’t do nothing about it. I’m not living in Barcelona anymore because now it’s imposible, because the market is now preferring your US dollars or whatever. Thanks for stealing us our city and coming here to not even learn our language.

Thanks, your videos improve constantly 🎉

I’m a Canadian, and moved to Spain during the pandemic. I lived in Barcelona for a year of that, but most of the time have lived in Sitges. It is my happy place lol

one thing i hate about living in barcelona is talking to strangers on the street is weird.....90% of the time people look at you like you have Ebola, if you try its crazy social but also crazy anti-social.....very densely packed city full of people but a lot of people want to left alone in their little bubble I didnt know the meaning of the word NARCISSIST until I move to BCN

Geras Video, kur rekomendotumet giventi barcelonoje? galvoju trumpai buti pora menesiu😄

Aesthetic of your videos are really nice. I found your channel while looking for Barcelona videos. Your video was really organized, well edited and aesthetic pleasing to watch. I actually rewatched it. It is obvious you spent quite a lot of time on editing and video. I hope your channel gets amount of views it deserves.

Thankfully Italy is still harsh for foreigners not wanting to adapt and/or coming with wokeish anglo worldviews and it is still possible to go and experience something authentic. They had to sacrifice some cities to learn their lesson, but thankfully they know. The fact that almost nobody speaks english is the best thing to gatekeep from digital nomad weebos. Italians complain a lot (and rightfully so) but it's still refreshing to me.

I've lived in Barcelona for almost 8 years now and can only agree with you. This video was very accurate, good job man!

Sorry but Núria is not in spain but in Catalonia.... Thanks...

Amazing shots! I am from a town near Naples and used to walk along the seaside of the city during weekends. Now, I am living in Krakow, Poland, but I love your content on Barcelona, my favorite city ever (Curious to know if you like more Neapolitan food or Spanish one)

Very informative. Thans for sharing. How do you compare Zing with Wise - Monzo - Revolut and other traditional banks? Thank you

5 things to learn if you want to live in Barcelona: 1. Get on the right side while walking or going up escalators. 2. Avoid young men wearing fanny packs, specially if they have broccoli as hair. 3. Learn basic Catalan and locals will instantly like you more. 4. Go to the market for fresh proximity products like fruit, vegetables, fish and meat. 5. Complain about tourists when they block your path.

I like your vidéos , and yes Barcelona has some cons , pollution , tourism and noise …. But what a wonderful place , I have been living here 23 years .. I am thinking of going to live in the countryside but the city attraction is pulling me back .. but shuchhhh .. the Catalans are fed up with the invasion of the expat although they bring business … let’s not promote the city ( the city does it by itself ) and let’s integrate with a Catalan spirit . I am French , I am almost there 😂😂😂😂😂

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. You’ve locked yourself a nice rental at €800 per month. Those were COVID prices. I believe rents are more expensive now. I would add another €200-€300 to your total to get a more realistic calculation. Good luck

Barcelona is exceedingly expensive for no good reason . The part about the restaurants and fast food or cafes being cheap is simply not True. A simple example: a Quality butter Croissant (French Standard) in Barcelona can cost you up to 3.50€ or on average no less than 2€ , comparitively in Paris France you would never never pay more than 1.5€ and we all know that Croissants are much much better in France then in Barcelona. Simply true fact. And the food list of menus goes on and on unfavorably for the Barcelona citizens. So let me say that the local Greed in Barcelona is not the fault of the Tourist. Paris The most visited city on the planet gladly sells you a Croissant for 1€and 30cents even at the fanciest cafes and or famous bakeries all during this past year. Barcelona greed is what is dooming the city. Barcelona is overated any way.