I was living in Barcelona before I grown up in there, now I living in London after 5 years here, I want come back to Spain, this time I want to move to Madrid I heard good things about Madrid, thanks for share the information
Spent a few weeks in Barcelona and Madrid this summer. Explored the vegan food scene intensively. In Madrid, Pizzi&Dixie and GarBanzo had the most delicious vegan food. In Barcelona, it was chez Kessler, Barceloneta and cafe equilibrium. I LOVED the vegan cheeses Spain had to offer. Much better than the US.
Ironically I typed Madrid vs Barcelona looking exactly for this video and it's the first and only relevant one that came up, all the other ones were sports 😂 Thank you for the info ❤❤
I would add for the Barcelona side (for work and professional matters) : the catalan language can sometimes be requested on top of English and sometimes in place of Spanish for some companies and some key role positions. This is because in some companies, business and politics are an intersection. It can be a bit frustrating, but you can either learn catalan or opt for an international company in Barcelona, which there are a decent number of them. I lived in Madrid and now live in Barcelona, and honestly, I like both cities... If I had a golden spoon, I would spend fall and winter in Madrid and then move to Barcelona for spring and summer, hahaha!
00:00 Introduction and quick about me 01:10 Cost of Living 05:37 Work & Job Opportunities 07:36 Attractions & Things to Do 10:36 The Weather 12:23 Quality of Life 14:55 Vegan Options 16:51 Inclusivity 18:52 Safety 20:22 Extras
Great video! I’m tossing up the idea of coming to Spain for a couple months to see if I’d like to move there. I spent two month in Barcelona and even though I loved it, I wonder if I would like it as place to live full time outside of vacation.
Ahh thanks so much for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed! Yeah it's definitely a different feeling if you're not in holiday mode. Keep me updated to see how you get on 😄
This was such an all round really informative video. I’m going to be moving to Madrid in a few months and it’s hard to really find information that applies to me. Thanks for touching on inclusivity especially (since it’s been hard to find info on that for me). Also thanks for talking about vegan places! I’m not vegan but I do really love vegan food so it’s great info to know
I'm so glad this video was helpful for you and thanks for leaving such a lovely comment :) Let me know if you have any extra questions about Madrid and good luck with the move :)
Thank you so much! And thank you for offering. If I have any questions I’ll shoot you a comment 💕 as for the move, I’m excited and terrified at the same time 😆
@@MichelleSMV Cool! I'll be honest, July is potentially the hottest month 🤣 but people leave the city around then so it's a good time to look for flats! Swings and roundabouts 😄
Thanks for the tips, I'm planning to move to Spain next year, and had the opportunity to choose the city, Madrid or Barcelona thanks to your insights, I will choose Madrid.
I’ve lived in both cities. I was just watching out of curiosity and I fully agree: Madrid, great place to live. Barcelona, great place to visit. Great video ☺️
Such an informative video, thank you for sharing!! Do you have any info on vegan options in terms of groceries? Do mainstream supermarkets offer vegan alternatives? Do products have labels or do you usually need to refer to the ingredients list? Are there vegan supermarkets or specialised stores? 🌱
There are more and more options everyday and the main supermarkets have options but not as many as in the UK or other countries. There are vegan supermarkets like Planet Vegana for example but they tend to be a bit more on the expensive side.
Barcelona has beach Madrid doesn’t, both cities are warm, but i choose Madrid because even tho it doesn’t have a beach you can go there as on vacations and weekends, Marbella, Barcelona Sevilla and etc. For vacations these are the best cities but Madrid is for job and it’s better than Barcelona
Barcelona is the 4th Europe's best city to live according to Europe's Best Cities Report 2023. Barcelona is the best city in the world. Team BCN Visca Barça Visca Catalunya And Go Veg !!
That's a good salary for Madrid and nearly double what the minimal salary is here. You can definitely have a great quality of life but it depends what you're used to
@@Orlagh wow thank you for replying so quickly :) I'm watching a few of your videos right now. I might have that job where I have to be in Spain but still work remotely. Can't decide between Madrid and valencia to move. Thanks again
Would you say that people in Barcelona are more superficial as in Madrid? I feel like Barcelona is a party city and for some reason I often (not always) associate that with arrogant or "cool" people, but I try to avoid that. Madrid looks like it doesn't have that and all people I've seen in videos look very kind, human and empathic.
Very distasteful rude coment, keep your political opinions out of your videos be neutral even if u hate the right or left , this isnt about that makes you look foolish and uprofesional sorry
I was living in Barcelona before I grown up in there, now I living in London after 5 years here, I want come back to Spain, this time I want to move to Madrid I heard good things about Madrid, thanks for share the information
You're very welcome! Good luck with the move 😄
This was so interesting! Love hearing about your exciting life in Madrid and all your travels! 💛♥️💗
Aw thanks Millie! So glad you enjoyed it! 🥰
Very helpful and honest comparison, thank you
Spent a few weeks in Barcelona and Madrid this summer. Explored the vegan food scene intensively. In Madrid, Pizzi&Dixie and GarBanzo had the most delicious vegan food. In Barcelona, it was chez Kessler, Barceloneta and cafe equilibrium. I LOVED the vegan cheeses Spain had to offer. Much better than the US.
So glad you enjoyed it! Sounds like you ate some delicious food 🤤🤤
Ironically I typed Madrid vs Barcelona looking exactly for this video and it's the first and only relevant one that came up, all the other ones were sports 😂 Thank you for the info ❤❤
Haha I'm so glad! 😄 Thanks for watching!
Madrid definitely!
I agree!
I would add for the Barcelona side (for work and professional matters) : the catalan language can sometimes be requested on top of English and sometimes in place of Spanish for some companies and some key role positions. This is because in some companies, business and politics are an intersection. It can be a bit frustrating, but you can either learn catalan or opt for an international company in Barcelona, which there are a decent number of them.
I lived in Madrid and now live in Barcelona, and honestly, I like both cities... If I had a golden spoon, I would spend fall and winter in Madrid and then move to Barcelona for spring and summer, hahaha!
I have never been to Spain. But based on what I have heard from many people, Madrid seems to be a city to live and Barcelona a city to visit.
That's definitely how I feel about it 😄 thanks for watching!
00:00 Introduction and quick about me
01:10 Cost of Living
05:37 Work & Job Opportunities
07:36 Attractions & Things to Do
10:36 The Weather
12:23 Quality of Life
14:55 Vegan Options
16:51 Inclusivity
18:52 Safety
20:22 Extras
You gave excellent comparison of two major cities in Spain. Very good presenter
Ahh thanks very much 😄
Thanks ❤
Thanks so much for sharing! By chance could you do a comparison video of Madrid and Valencia?
Great video! I’m tossing up the idea of coming to Spain for a couple months to see if I’d like to move there. I spent two month in Barcelona and even though I loved it, I wonder if I would like it as place to live full time outside of vacation.
Ahh thanks so much for watching, I'm glad you enjoyed! Yeah it's definitely a different feeling if you're not in holiday mode. Keep me updated to see how you get on 😄
This was such an all round really informative video. I’m going to be moving to Madrid in a few months and it’s hard to really find information that applies to me. Thanks for touching on inclusivity especially (since it’s been hard to find info on that for me). Also thanks for talking about vegan places! I’m not vegan but I do really love vegan food so it’s great info to know
I'm so glad this video was helpful for you and thanks for leaving such a lovely comment :) Let me know if you have any extra questions about Madrid and good luck with the move :)
Thank you so much! And thank you for offering. If I have any questions I’ll shoot you a comment 💕 as for the move, I’m excited and terrified at the same time 😆
@@MichelleSMV Not sure if you've already moved or not but hope it is going well 😄 definitely normal to be equally excited and terrified!
@@Orlagh thanks! Not yet! Gonna be moving in July haha. Hopefully it’s not too hot then though 😅
@@MichelleSMV Cool! I'll be honest, July is potentially the hottest month 🤣 but people leave the city around then so it's a good time to look for flats! Swings and roundabouts 😄
Thanks for the tips, I'm planning to move to Spain next year, and had the opportunity to choose the city, Madrid or Barcelona thanks to your insights, I will choose Madrid.
So glad it was helpful for you! Good luck with the move 😄
I’ve lived in both cities. I was just watching out of curiosity and I fully agree: Madrid, great place to live. Barcelona, great place to visit. Great video ☺️
Thankyou! I'm glad you enjoyed watching 😄
Great content (and beautiful eyes ) 👍🏽👍🏽
Love this video! Barcelona is the winner for me ;)
Thankyou! It sure is a great city 😄
Such an informative video, thank you for sharing!! Do you have any info on vegan options in terms of groceries? Do mainstream supermarkets offer vegan alternatives? Do products have labels or do you usually need to refer to the ingredients list? Are there vegan supermarkets or specialised stores? 🌱
There are more and more options everyday and the main supermarkets have options but not as many as in the UK or other countries. There are vegan supermarkets like Planet Vegana for example but they tend to be a bit more on the expensive side.
Also everything is labelled really clearly :)
Hi! Do you have videos of what neighborhoods to live in Madrid?
Thank you for a very informative video! I appreciate you mentioning the racial issue.
You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed :)
As a vegan I love that you talked about the vegan perspective 💚💚💚
Thankyou fellow vegan 😄🌱 Glad you enjoyed
Barcelona has beach Madrid doesn’t, both cities are warm, but i choose Madrid because even tho it doesn’t have a beach you can go there as on vacations and weekends, Marbella, Barcelona Sevilla and etc. For vacations these are the best cities but Madrid is for job and it’s better than Barcelona
Thanks for your comment 😄
I agree Barcelona is less safe and people (groups) stick to themselves more
What about humidity in Madrid all year round? I hate humidity.Thsnks.
Barcelona is the 4th Europe's best city to live according to Europe's Best Cities Report 2023.
Barcelona is the best city in the world.
Team BCN
Visca Barça
Visca Catalunya
And Go Veg !!
Not if you are not white.
Madrid lifestyle. Por vida
Estoy acuerdo contigo 😄
If i get 2200 euro a month before tax, is that good or bad to live in madrid?
That's a good salary for Madrid and nearly double what the minimal salary is here. You can definitely have a great quality of life but it depends what you're used to
@@Orlagh wow thank you for replying so quickly :) I'm watching a few of your videos right now. I might have that job where I have to be in Spain but still work remotely. Can't decide between Madrid and valencia to move. Thanks again
Are you still in spain?
Is it worth to stay in Barcelona for a month?
Yeah I think so 😄 there's lots of things to do so a month is a great amount of time to explore the city.
Thanks so so much for talking about inclusivity!
Would you say that people in Barcelona are more superficial as in Madrid? I feel like Barcelona is a party city and for some reason I often (not always) associate that with arrogant or "cool" people, but I try to avoid that. Madrid looks like it doesn't have that and all people I've seen in videos look very kind, human and empathic.
I wouldn't say so, no. I think there are a variety of people in each city just like there are everywhere 😄
There’s way more party and overall nightlife in Madrid than in Barcelona my friend, way more.
Haha I wonder what the Obi-Wan zone would look like 🙂
Barcelona is a port city.
Why is it "unfortunate" to have a rise on the right? If you don't like the politics, leave.
Spoken like somebody clearly on the right 😉
@@Orlagh it never fails to see some folks move to countries and start imposing their Marxist ideology on the people.
Spot the fascist
I'm on the right, but I respect, everyone's political view.
Very distasteful rude coment, keep your political opinions out of your videos be neutral even if u hate the right or left , this isnt about that makes you look foolish and uprofesional sorry