Don't agree, no but it's just another experience. Your video is great. ;-) I’m an entrepreneur and female traveler, and I will never understand how people speak so positively about living in Spain. I’ve lived in 37 cities across 9 countries, and Spain was by far the worst country to “live in.” In the most beautiful city in the world for me, Madrid, most people are definitely not friendly, except for the Latin Americans. I lived in Madrid (also Granada, Malaga) for 6 years and was ripped off and betrayed like nowhere else. I think the experience really depends on your profile. If you’re male, have a family, and speak Spanish, it’s probably much better. And, as a tourist, Spain is amazing-I will always go back-but to live there? Oh my god, never again. The legal system is rotten, there aren’t many entrepreneurs, autónomo is a horrible concept, almost nobody speaks a language other than Spanish, the food is coarse (except paella is amazing to me) and far from gourmet, and the healthcare system is that decentralized and you’re treated as just a number. Newest technology everywhere but doctors are young and unexperienced and make a drama about the smallest thing even there is absolutely nothing. That really scares you because you think you're always deadly ill even you perfectly fine. Also, sooo many guys are total machists (not generalizing it) and I'm not even a feminist. But the absolute worst is customer service. It's like you cannot believe it sometimes that this is possible. "Helpful", also a foreign word. For me, the best things about Spain are the weather, the climate, the sun, art, architecture, the small towns, the friendly Latin Americans, and of course Flamenco. The lifestyle is beautiful in many ways. But for me, that’s not enough to live well in a country. Don't want to offend anybody but it's my personal experience and I would never want to live in Spain again. 🤷🏻♀
I am from Iran and live in USA . I traveled over 40 countries in Asia and south and north America and Europe with my wife and two kids . I like most of the countries I visited but some how there is no place like Spain I love Spain , The people are super kind, weather is fantastic, food is fabulous ,Beaches and historical places and nature are gorgeous , safe country, the whole country has positive energy, Very affordable . Viva Espana
I have lived here over 30 years. A lot of things have changed since then. Bureaucracy as you know has had it's upheaval during all this time and we have gone through it with short ups and downs, at the same time you can and have to manage with all of it, while being cautious of your means, it couldn't be difficult, as you know it. I am glad to have known you. All the best on your journey of life. Make it loving and enjoyable all the way. ❤
Hi I'm from Pakistan & I want to move in spain so please guide me is it safe for me to travel alone & what about the opportunities of job ? What aboutthe living expenses? Please guide me a little it'll be really helpful
We went from Sweden to Tenerife on vacation 25 years ago. We decided to move and we got the Spanish citizen after 10 years. We have seen most part of mainland Spain. The best thing we did in our life! I love Spain 😊
I just got back to the States from one month in Sevilla. I was studying Flamenco with my teachers which has been a lifetime dream. I noticed the food at home has no flavor and does not feel right. The food in Spain is the real thing and your body tells you that is feels good. Also, besides dancing everyday, I walked so much more than I do here in Oregon where you need a car to get around. Despite the problems of the world, Spaniards seem to maintain a close social orientation whereas life in the US can feel lonely for so many. I will return.
I’m Spanish living in the US, and it’s such a big generalization to both Spain and US.. but I get it you have to… I’m moving back to Spain in the summer, but with $$$$. Complete different experience
One thing the Spaniards say is that even though some things about the country are messed up, they know how to live. I think that millennia of invasions and different cultures going through there have given them a different perspective about life. I look at people here in the US and they always act like they don't have enough and they need to buy more stuff. We are the perfect consumers. In Spain people value community, the well being of the community versus material things. They are very picky about the quality of their food and preserving their culinary history (which is very long and rich). While Americans are worried about what new TV set they need, how many streaming subscriptions to get, what new car to buy, what they are gonna wear this winter, or about a new $100K kitchen renovation (that they'll never use bc don't know how to cook) the Spaniards are in a tapas bar enjoying great food and wine with friends. 😊
@@teleopinions1367Es así como dices en España trabajamos para vivir,no vivimos para trabajar,y el resultado es que somos Felices, si se nos rompe una tele nos compramos otra,un frigorífico,un coche etc,lo que quiero decir es que la felicidad no la da las cosas materiales que son reemplazables no,nos la da un finde con nuestros amigos,familia,ese rato en un bar tomando una cerveza y una tapa,ahorrar un poco para cogernos unas vacaciones etc,los españoles en su mayoría somos gente muy sociable entablamos conversación y de ahí puede salir una amistad,en fin el clima también ayuda,yo soy de Andalucía donde la luz y el sol nos acompaña la mayor parte del tiempo y eso nos da vida,no me imagino viviendo en un lugar que no sea este,la lluvia continúa,cielos grises,etc,creo que nublarian mi corazon😂,me alegro que te haya gustado este nuestro país.
I am a Spaniard. Basically what is said is true, but I believe he hasn't enjoyed yet or enough all the good things: monuments, arts, historical buildings... And Spanish food is much more diverse and sophisticated than just paella and tortilla. Taxes are probably high, but that allows for example that my youngest daughter had two 9 hour long heart surgeries in 5 months, spending 6 months in hospital with all sorts of medication and treated by an incredibly skilled medical team without having to pay a cent
@@amedinaa5 thanks for watching! Perhaps I could have said more about the historical aspect (which is indeed incredible), and I only mentioned the main dishes of Spanish food because it’s not something I eat all the time, but I have had the chance to experience the full range of cuisine at restaurants, weddings and cocktail events etc. Hope your daughter is doing well after her surgeries 😊
Taxes are high because a huge part of the people who vote consists of old people who receives a pension, and every single political party knows that it stands no chance to win the elections if they dare to make reforms that makes them sustainable. Just look at the ridiculous amount of the budget that goes to it, and not only how the median salary has become lower than the median pension, but also how that difference is increasing even more over the last years
@@JKM2468 The "ridiculous amont of the budget" that goes to pension, I gather you mean it's very high, mainly because we have a very high percentage of retired people, whom have worked since a very early stage in their lifes, thus having contributed for over 40 years as an average. Pensionists are not going to live for as many years as they've been paying their taxes (that would make a living after 105 at least); lets say they'll outlive 20 or 25. They keep on paying taxes during their retirement. Honestly, what do we do with our seniors? Let them starve? I think they deserve what they're getting back and I'm sure they are not the problem. You know it's now a trend to blame old people. Let's blame big companies that pay a 3% instead of over 20% that workers do.
I was born in Barcelona 78 years ago, at age 14 my parents took my younger brother and I to Australia, got married, had a family, parents died here, Our home was little Catalunya away from home. I have been back many times, every time I land, I feel at home. My husband (not Spanish) died 16 years ago, same time as my parents, my biggest regret has been that I did not go back then, I was still young enough and everything was familiar to me. My children in their mid 50s, do their thing, I would have had the Community that does not exist here. SAD. W all make mistakes.
I'm pretty sure that you'd be welcomed here. Come for a visit and check it out. Our senior citizens have a lot of activities going on now. Trips, dances, dinners, workshops.
aww!you can take a girl out of Spain but you can't take Spain out of a girl! I was born and raised in Madrid but lived the past 16 years in Melbourne, now i am back in Spain and i miss Australia so much but i feel a more sense of community here. You should re-consider move back to Spain
My family on my fathers side is from Galicia, my tío José Luis and his wife my tía Almudena moved to Australia in the 1970s. So glad to see a sister from Cataluña that wants to share that beautiful region with the rest of us. Im very glad to share Galicia with Cataluña
@@malvarez8484 Even though I have been gone from Catalunya for 63 years, (been back many times) my heart and soul belongs to a little corner of Premia de Mar, where I was born. Merry Xmas. and a better New Year. xo
We lived in Madrid, España from 2000 until 2005. We loved it. The quality of life was good. The emphasis of family is so much more important in España than anywhere else. In all that time I never drove a car because the mass transportation was cheap, clean, and dependable. I should point out that we came from the States. I just wanted to point out that while we lived there, it would snow at least once around Christmas and it did get cold. I always wished I could have lived out the rest of my life there, unfortunately it was impossible.
I moved from England to Spain and live inland costa blanca, my Spanish is okay but I still take lessons and I volunteer with the red cross helping kids learn English, I've never been happier waking up to blue skies every day, I miss many aspect of the UK but I plan to stay.
@@EdgarRodriguez-ms7yk We are in the USA as well and are considering Altea on Costa Blanca. We considered Portugal and Italy as well but my thoughts keep returning to Altea.
Es interesante ver que hay muchos británicos viviendo en España y que muchos de ellos se han mudado después del Brexit. Hace 2 semanas en el trabajo una compañera se quejó de la inmigración en UK e intento sacarme los colores. Me quedé impactada con su osadía pues hay muchísimos más ingleses en España que españoles en UK. Me alegro que te vaya bien y te guste España 🇪🇸.
Soy español por los cuatro costados pero tengo familia alemana, y mis dos primos alemanes aman España. Uno de ellos visita al menos una vez al año Marbella y también Granada, aunque en el pasado solían ir a algunas playas de Almería. Lo que más me sorprende de los turistas jóvenes extranjeros es que parece que se conocieran mejor España que nosotros mismos.Como si supieran qué sitios tienen que visitar y cuáles no. Creo que en España tratamos mejor a los extranjeros que a nosotros mismos. Además, me he dado cuenta que muchos que estudiaron en el pasado en España han decidido volver a España para vivir aquí. Muchos ingleses y alemanes suelen comprar casas por Andalucía, entiendo que por el bueno clima que suele hacer, un clima soleado con gente muy abierta.
Si y gracias a todo el turismo Han subido las casas y Los pisos de precios, de hecho en algunas regiones y Ciudades Los espanoles ya no ganan para tener casa propia. Los salarios son bajos comparando con otros paises europeos y la juventud que se educa y tiene Carreras se estan yendo fuera de Espana. Que triste que es ver que los de fuera se estan apoderando del Pais mientras que muchos jovenes espanoles no pueden quedarse porque no hay oportunidades. El espanol quiere pan y Circo, y no sabe las consecuencias que esto acarrea para el futuro…
I left Spain 26 years ago, I was 20. Today I have three nationalities (British and Australian). I am now 7 months and 1 day to finally go back and retire there. Yep, early retirement... and I cannot wait. My wife is British but she loves Spain so we are good... I am counting even the seconds.... good for you... not matter how much I have travel, Spain still remains my favourite place to live (as long as work is not needed, that is)
@@fletcherchristian6411 eh no, actually we are going to the shit. Avg Spanish is poorer than in franco era, 10% in extreme poverty, job market is fucked, 2million young spaniards with carrers had to leave the country from 2020 to 2024, ilegal inmigrante everywhere, rapes and murders all time high, what bubble are you living in mate?
Oh how good does it feel for a Spaniard when all foreigners just come to the biggest nursing home of Europe, SPAIN, what a sad country we are turning into, Jesus... and 10% of spaniards in extreme poverty, this is just disgusting.
Don't say in Spain that you are retiring at 46 lol. People might be jealous, since the retirement age now is 67 and for sure they will increase it in the future. Lucky you, btw
@@brettowen7174 wow that’s a lot, I remember in videos where I’ve looked at house prices the Balearic Islands consistently rank as one of the most expensive regions of the country. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for you video, Johnny! I was born in Seville province, but I have lived in Extremadura for 5 years and I dare to recommend you to visit the most unknown region of Spain, this one. It is one of the most beautiful and typical communities of the country. You won't regret nor a minute if you come. Congratulations for your Spanish enunciation! Hallo from Garvín (Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain).
@@DanielHerrera-rl1vw yes I said that the summers are very hot and the winter nights are cold, personally I find the winter days generally milder than the U.K., and the autumn and spring weather to be quite nice. Thanks for watching!
In my opinion, once you have set up camp in Spain and have a "firma digital", bureaucracy in Spain becomes a breeze, everything can be done online. Spain has lower salaries but is also way cheaper than other countries with higher salaries. Plus, in Spain you don't have many out of pocket expenses regarding education or health coverage that you may have in other countries. On the other hand, there are plenty of incentives to become an entrepreneur, including tax exemptions or benefits. More importantly, it is not true that cost of living is increasing higher than salaries. In 2023, salaries increased by around 5.3% whereas cost of living increased by around 3.5%, and 2024 is going to be similar.
@@cssain-w2g agree with the part on bureaucracy, though the frequency remains the same the digital certificate and apps like Clave do make life easier. The incentives for become an entrepreneur whilst they do exist I find to be a bit limited, though things like the tarifa plana (or waiving of it in some autonomous communities) is a good start. Thanks for watching!
Desde 2017 los alimentos han aumentado un 48% y en ese mismo periodo los sueldos sólo un 8% y las energías se han duplicado y de la vivienda ni hablamos.
Hi! I really like your video. Im 25 years old and the situation for young people is really bad. I love my country but each time is more difficult to make a future here. I work full time, with a responsibility job and don't make enough for a flat. It is really sad.
Have courage and find a new life somewhere else. Again, it depends on yr priority. As you're still very young, pls don't waste yr precious time -- think carefully, decide and all the best🥂🍾❤
Los precios de alquiler son cada vez más altos, es algo horrible pero si lo que pretendes es comprar una casa hay un factor importante. A menos que seas funcionaria o tengas un gran sueldo en España siempre ha sido dificil comprar una casa una persona sola. Lo que se ha hecho toda la vida y yo me incluyo fue irme a vivir con mi pareja y entre nuestro salario conjunto y un poco de ayuda de la familia pudimos comprar una casa. Hoy en día los jovenes no quieren comprometerse con nada, ni quieren formar una familia, tener pareja estable e iniciar un proyecto. Estáis muy equivocados, haciendo equipo y mirando en la misma dirección una pareja consigue muchas más cosas que estando solo. Pero bueno ya os daréis cuenta.
On taxes when I first came to Spain I thought like you but honestly as an employee it's super easy, taxes are calculated for me automatically by the tax agency and I just need to check it and sign it, electronically. Couldn't be any easier. You say it's complicated because there are some regional differences, but if you live somewhere you only need to be aware of those brackets/system only (unless your job is to be a tax adviser). I was self-employed in the UK before, and I would even argue that the UK system is worse in many ways, you also need to employ an accountant there, but it costs a lot more. If you even find one, in London was incredibly hard to find a good accountant who actually takes sole traders on. In Spain you can find online accountants who do everything for 15 euros a month.
My understanding was actually the opposite, at first I thought it was easy then I realised all the layers of extra complexity but fair point. Indeed as an employee my taxes are already witheld by my employer, and if this was the only source of income I had it would indeed be much easier (I imagine for most people this is the case). When it comes to autónomos though who have to make quarterly income/VAT declarations, deductible expenses or people who have investment income etc. it can quickly get messy. Thanks for watching!
Good for you! My fiancé and I have been traveling to Spain for the last four years and staying in Mijas for 6-8 weeks each summer. We love Spain-the food, the people, the weather, the cost of living, the festivals, and fútbol! It's not a perfect country, but nothing is in life. However, for us, this is the perfect place, and this is where we want to be.
It would be GREAT to see more of the historic, picturesque towns mentioned at 4:42. I'm not into big city living, yet every video I've come across about living in Spain focuses on the big cities.
I live down by Gibraltar, and I think there is a reason why the roads are so good for driving, in comparison to the UK, there are so few cars. In the UK everything is continually being extended, widened, improved... I have only been in Spain for 4 months, but I have not seen one single road work on the motorway / dual carriage ways! It has just over one 3rd of the population density compared to the UK.
In Madrid I feel like it's the complete opposite, traffic everywhere and constant roadworks (although the major motorways are generally good quality) 😅 Glad you have a positive perspective nevertheless! Thanks for watching!
Bueno se amplia hasta donde se puede porque la Isla, es pequeña en comparación con España, por eso tiene más densidad de población, y los transportes al ser más antiguos y obsoletos que los de España, más nuevos, tienen que estar renovandolos muy a menudo.
re the bureaucracy, I have extensive experience of the UK and Spanish systems, and I agree with you that processes are generally easier, clearer and more efficient in the UK. But there’s one big exception: having an identity card (DNI) number makes a lot of things easier. Too many processes in the UK still require you to gather random paperwork, utility bills and even personal references, just because there is no single ID to tell people apart.
This is a very good point, DNI/TIE is sufficient for most simple administrative processes here (of course there are exceptions where additional documentation is required) but now that you mention the case of the UK I do feel like I've had to get random documents for stuff I've done there. Thanks for watching!
In Europe not many countries have a personal id like DNI/TIE. It is meant to be a way of controlling population which indeed it was in Spain. Initially DNI was created during the dictatorship to identify policemen and similar agents. Then it was extended to other groups like service men and public workers and finally with time to all citizens. After 12 years living in England I am still shocked when no id is required to identify yourself, like in banks where you are asked to introduce the card and the PIN number. 🙄
Qué bien pronuncias la letra R. Viví en UK y no les sale mi nombre o mi apellido ni por si acaso. Visité España mientras viví en UK y me encantó, el tema de los impuestos es de temer, la verdad, pero tal como tú, pienso que el país tiene mucho que ofrecer y la calidad de vida que se puede tener compensa los posibles dolores de cabeza. I loved your video, thanks a lot!
Been living in Mazarron for 6 years. We are in our 50s. My poor health is making me question whether to return to England or not. Visiting my daughter is becoming difficult. Really dont know! We are on an urbanisation and although I like my villa cannot bear the little Britain culture here. Definitely need to change things this year. Uk v Spain its a difficult one. If we returned to England no way could we afford a place where we are from in Essex now so relating somewhere cheaper in UK would be even more stressful and away from family. Love the sunshine as well x
Agree with you on all your points: weather, food, culture, people: all amazing. One other thing to add to your list: public health care system is pretty good (at least compared to the UK which is a complete shambles). And even if you take private medical insurance here in Spain, it's very affordable. I pay 250€ per month for my whole family (wife + 2 grown-up kids) and we get appointments for even complictated stuff in days (e.g. MRIs, Physio, etc.. and no extra costs - it's all included in the monthly fee). I've been living in Madrid for 26 years (was also in Paris for 6 years before that). I got a NIE when I got here but been trying for a year to get an appointment for the new NIE ID card (post-Brexit): it's absolutely impossible! But they still tax me so I guess they don't really care LOL (I'm also an "autonomo" or basically a freelancer).
@@iuliamic9735 I'm using "Sanitas" but there other like "Asisa" - they have several different plans depending on your situation (cover required, number of people in family, etc...)
14:03 it was very hard in the past but once they introduced electronic identification everything became easier. for instance if you got a NIE then you have access to most institutions with your electronic certificate and once you get that then you can generate all sorts of documents, even social security numbers and documents that allow you to get social security. all through a couple of websites. The biggest problems is foreigners that have just arrived don't have all that info, that's why it's very important to have connections with expats that have lived in here for a while or native Spanish people.
Spain is good if you have more or less good secure job, which is not easy to get. That is why so many people want to work for the government instead the private sector.
And that's the cancer of our economy.At least four diferent administrations in every Region:local,provincial,regional y estatal. 15% of the population works for one or the other.They are vampires.The ruin of the country's accounts.
8:13 aunque no lo parezca, hay una diferencia entre el pan tumaca, de origen catalán, y el pan con aceite y tomate, costumbre de origen extremeño y andaluz (los mayores productores de tomate de España). En Cataluña el tomate se restriega contra el pan, la costumbre andaluza (extendida al resto de España) es la de rallar/triturar el tomate. Buen vídeo, me alegra que disfrutes de tu vida en España (y ahora voy a seguir viendo el resto del vídeo :).
Siento decirte que no es correcto lo que dices. El pan con tomate es de origen catalán 100%. En Andalucía la costumbre era de pan con aceite únicamente. El añadir el tomate viene de Catalunya, es verdad que en Catalunya el tomate se restriega en el pan tostado, al igual que también se restriega ajo. Eso no quiere decir que exista otro tipo de pan con tomate originario de Andalucía y extendido al resto de España, no, el origen es el mismo. Lo de triturar el tomate también se hace en Catalunya y se extendió en el resto de España, por difundirse a través de restaurantes y bares que agilizaban el extender el tomate teniéndolo previamente triturado. Pero te invito a que lo pruebes como originariamente y como actualmente se sigue haciendo en las casas catalanas, y verás el sabor del tomate recién restregado es mucho más bueno que el del triturado que suele no ser al momento, y si le añades el ajo ya ni te cuento. Pero con las versiones que sea, sigue siendo de origen Catalán. Y te lo dice alguien que durante muchos años, cada vez que salía de Catalunya y pedía pan con tomate, a Andalucía, País Vasco... recibía de todo menos lo que hoy ya está muy extendido en toda España, desde pan con ketchup, pan con rodajas de tomate (justamente en Andalucía)... Para nada es una costumbre de origen andaluz!
Con Mucho gusto, I did love to live in England but England has changed, mi esposa es inglesa y llevamos casados 56, años, soy canario, mucha suerte que seas muy feliz en España, j m
Muy buen vídeo, con una opinión muy bien explicada y argumentada. Creo que en verdad es adecuado mencionar que hay ciertos problemas administrativos y económicos que se deberían de tratar, pues el resto de aspectos positivos y el nivel de vida en general dependen de ellos.
Enjoy your videos . Single person age 55 looking at the NLV visa. The areas to live are challenging I lived in Ireland and the uk so rain is out of country even though I prefer the north of Spain. But someone who is single Spanish is above basic and planning to study comprehensively. My interests are gold and surfing any suggestions on locations. I go back in march to look around. Thank you for the videos
@@mattharkins1730 thanks for watching!! More content coming up on the NLV soon! For surfing, Galicia, San Sebastián and Canary Islands are worth looking into, for Golf(?) maybe Andalucía and Canary Islands. Hope this helps!
Spaniard here. If you come with money, Spain is a good place to live. If you want to make money, Spain is hell. Population and goverments are against wealth and prosperity, taxes are overwhelming and housing prices are extremely high in big cities. On the other hand, people are friendly, food is wonderful and historic heritage fabulous.
@@josevi5835 thanks for watching and a fair summary! Agree with all the positives you mention and agree also that in Spain (like in many other European countries) it’s difficult to become “wealthy”.
Amen! Acumular capital con un IRPF tan alto, IVA, etc. es muy difícil. Hacer dinero en otro país y gastarlo/disfrutarlo en España es la estrategia correcta.
In almost every video I see about foreigners moving to Spain, the biggest disadvantages are taxes and bureaucracy. Unfortunately, there are still a lot of people here who say that taxes are not high enough.
According to the latest data available from the European statistical office Eurostat, Spain's tax pressure stood at 38.3%, below the EU average (41.1%) and that of 11 other countries, including France (48%), Belgium (45.6%), Germany (42.3%) and the Netherlands (39.7%). I don't understand why they talk so much about Spain's high taxes; it's false.
enjoyed that, I´ve been living in Catalunya for 50 yrs this last April , couldn´t even imagine living in GB now. Lived 4 years in Portugal till the revolution in 1974 & before that some time in USA. Here is the best .👍
Taxes in Spain, as in many other European countries, is a F-ing nightmare. A freelance end up paying around 60% between direct and indirect taxes, total madness.
Mentira. Cristiano Ronaldo pagaría sin trampas un máxjmo del 45% Lo de los autonomos con sus lloros, su trabajo en B, sus falsas declaraciones de ingresos etc sí que es exasperante. Y el 21% de IVA lo pagamos TODOS. Que parece que solo lo pagan los pobrecitos autónomos. Llorones y patéticos.
Just a point: I find it very irritating when flight times are quoted. I don't know what internal security is like in Spain, but flying is a pain in the you know where. You have travel time to the airport, you have to be there x time before the flight, and airport terminals are dreadful places. I'm in London, and I'd prefer to drive to Paris than fly, and driving doesn't take that much longer than flying, especially if you're checking in bags. Flying anywhere is the best part of a day. I like Spain, and France.
Spain is a great place to live for pensioners who own their own home and have enough dosh ( like myself). Ps. There are plenty of Spanish people here though who struggle to make ends meet.
Great video! It can be helpful for somebody who is thinking about moving there. I would add a couple of points from somebody who has been living in Andalucia for three years. The heat can be extreme in the summer, and it makes living there uncomfortable, even with air conditioning. On top of that, we have water restrictions from time to time. Some of the places are very unsafe. You need to watch for your stuff, do not leave your backpack in a car, etc. It could be hard to get accustomed to it if you are like me from a safe place like Eastern Europe. There is a lot of stuff to do and visit, Spain is very diverse. People are taking care of themselves, actively spend time, work out. The most important, taking the context of the channel. It is super hard to get rich in the place. Taxes are super high, and it is not easy to start a company, take some side jobs, etc. That's why I'm preparing to leave the place, but I will still spend a couple of months in Spain because of their culture and quality of life. But the problem is that you will achieve your financial goals much faster in different places.
Thanks for watching Tomasz! I totally agree with what you've said here, and appreciate the extra insight from your experience from Andalucía. I'm curious to know where you're headed next! ✈️
@@MillennialsWithMoney I will probably go back to Poland. In my case, I will qualify for a program for people who return back to the country, which means a higher tax-free allowance. For self-employed people in tech, you can deduct your expenses from your salary, like your smartphone, car, etc. In some cases, you can qualify for IP Box tax rate. Besides that, you can take advantage of Employee Capital Plans, which are quite attractive. You don't need to pay taxes from Crypto trading if you do not exchange to fiat. There are many more good things about the system in Poland for self-employed people. It is a complicated system but I know it quite well so it will be easy for me to go back
@@tomaszzieba315 nice man, I was looking at information about Poland recently and there are some interesting incentives for small businesses and entrepreneurs!
Been living in Spain for 25 years and the only "unsafe" places here are those where people from Eastern Europe can get into your house, hit you and probably kill you in order to steal everything you own. "It is super hard to get rich in the place"... well, show me a country where it is not super hard to get rich... But you're right somewhow: If the main goal in your life is to get rich rather than having a great quality of life despite not being rich, then it is clear that Spain is not for you.
@@alpacamale2909 haha great observation skills! It’s a clock in the shape of the island that I bought there, but it hasn’t had a battery in it for ages 😅 thanks for watching!!
I can imagine this is true, I haven't spent much time on the South Coast so my views are influenced by my experience as a Northerner. Thanks for watching!
You might have been lucky in Spain with your employer...but these "puentes" are, at least in Germany, one holiday...but in Spain, holidays are counted from the 1st absence day to the 1st day you're back at work. Example, if you take a friday free expecting just waisting one holiday, your employer in Spain is allowed to consider that as a 3 holiday period (you have been out friday, saturday and sunday) In Spain you have 30 holiday days...but they are effectively 22...which is not the case in, for instance, Germany... Cheers from an Andalusian living in Germany...
Thanks for sharing Johnny, feel same way. The only concern I have is the no dual citizenship. Hoping that changes by the time i apply, still 8 years to go.
That is official. Even if your passport is taken, you can take another one in your country of origin and continue living double life. Nobody will check it.
Yo sólo digo que no cabemos todos en el mismo trozo de terreno. Hablo del Mediterráneo, de la costa. En breve veremos problemas muy graves con el agua, por ejemplo
Amigo, dé Madrid a Tenerife 3 horas, y también yo viví en tú país 40 , Años , y hoy los jóvenes ingleses si quedan con los padres, no pueden sólos, muy difícil, un saludo cordial j.m.
@@Mignick68.Fernandez efectivamente me he equivocado con la duración del vuelo. Yo creo que desde hace poco más de 10 años cuando era más común, pero hoy en día se escuchan más historias de gente en U.K. que se quedan con los padres hasta más tarde. ¡Gracias por tu comentario y por ver el vídeo!
I live in the US and never been in Spain yet. How much money per month do you need to live a decent life in Spain? I am sure if all depends but let’s say an average life style.
This video will hopefully answer your question: th-cam.com/video/PU2FbU06N1s/w-d-xo.html. Feel free to check out my cost of living calculator too :) thanks for watching!
@ appreciate your help. By the way, do you know of any company that can help me to apply for the Golden Visa in Spain or also called Residency by investment? Thanks in advance!!!
@ my friends at bureaucracy can help you and you’ll get a 10% discount through my link: www.bureaucracy.es/millennialswithmoney. You would need to move quick if going down the Golden Visa route though as it is being withdrawn in a few months time. Best of luck!
@@cal9112 I thought it might have been a bit more, and I’ve heard of Binter but never flown with them, perhaps one for the next trip. Thanks for watching!
In Britain you can have a bit of small talk with people who serve you in shops. Try "hola fa bon temps avui" on holiday and they just scowl, like you're a creep trying to cop off. For crissakes if you can't be happy when the sun shines all day, there's not much hope.
Hi! The time commitment to prepare and record became a challenge to manage with other things I had/have going on in life and so I had to take a step back from Spain Speaks. Was good fun though and great collaborating with Stu 😁 Thanks for watching!
Spain is nice to go on holidays. I moved to the UK in 2019. Life is better for me here. I have a good job and a better wage. Spain has a mentality problem, common to all the Latin countries. It's very tiring. I might come back when I retire, but I'm not sure.
Never ever get residency in Spain!!! I lived in Spain for 5 years under the Beckham Law. Guess what: the last year the Tax Inspectors came after me and I am still struggling with these lunatics. They operate like criminals, threatening you with everything they have. It cost a fortune for fight off these people (plus €200,000). It's not only me. Everybody I know except 1 are being chased. We have all moved away from Spain and are selling /shutting down our business. I will never ever register for anything in Spain, except a nice Hotel room Simply go to Spain for holidays. Chill out, go somewhere else or stay at home.
@ I enjoy language learning and had done some Spanish when I was at school, so I found it quite straight forward compared to French which I found more complicated to learn. I used music, TV and podcasts which was really helpful 😊
The general impression I get: Nice: very friendly people (outstanding), extremely good food, nice weather, relaxed attitude, sea, lots of houses have a pool, nice landscape. - Not nice: some nationalism (languages), noise from neighbor at very late hours (due to siësta), difficult to make a proper living, lower productivity(manana), high taxes
Before I moved to Spain 1.5 years ago, I lived 7.5 years in Thailand and I am missing Thai food so badly. IMHO the Spanish food is boring and often unhealthy. Often too salty or too sweet, mostly unseasoned and fatty. No wonder that Spaniards are so big. I am living in the south near Cadiz and love the beautiful Spanish cities and the weather. I don´t like how dirty the cities are outside of the city centers (caused by people they put their garbage beside the garbage containers and not inside and with a bit of wind everything is flying around). Some things in Spain are inconvenient for me, like the super late dinner time and the siesta all year round. My wife and me will live for 4 more years in Spain, travel a lot - and then move back to Thailand. It´s not perfect there but fits our needs more.
definitely the worst thing about this country is all the red tape around starting a new business and the high rate of failure. I heard it is really easy to start a business in the UK and if you fail it won't ruin you financially.
@@alpacamale2909 even just signing up as an autónomo is quite challenging from a bureaucratic perspective compared to the U.K., though I think having a business and being self employed also seems to be becoming more challenging these days (though not speaking from first hand experience here). Thanks for watching!
Y si tienes un contrato indefinido y quieres tener un negocio extra (por ejemplo, una página web o un canal de TH-cam), tienes que solicitar también el autónomo? Estoy de acuerdo contigo 💯 España es hermosa - la comida, el clima, la arquitectura, la gente, las carreteras, la naturaleza .. pero cuando trato de ganar mejor haciendo side hustles, es bastante difícil 🤣 Tengo mi propio website y cuando traté de asociarme con una empresa para la afiliación, me pidieron tener un contrato de autónomo antes de trabajar conmigo 🤦♀
Spain is good for people who retire. Young people move away from Spain, salaries are low, and unless you have some money or a profession you will not do so good financially. That is the sad reality of Spain, Italy, Greece, and all southern regions of Europe…most people don’t make more than 1,500 euros per month and housing costs are 900 to 1,200 Euros per month. Not very good for someone who wants to save money… an exception is the provinces of Asturias, Galicia, in the north where it rains quite a bit and it gets cold in the winter time…😊😊😊
También hay alquileres por 300€. Pero en España es igual que en cualquier país . El precio de los alquileres varía mucho de una ciudad a otra y de una zona a otra de una misma gran ciudad.
No es el caso de Madrid, capital y Provincia. El nivel de vida es muy alto, hay bastante trabajo y los servicios muy buenos....mejor que la media europea. Madrid es una de las zonas más ricas y con un PIB percápita más alto, por encima de la media europea. El resto de España, no.
Always enjoy your videos Johny ever since spain speaks. For me i would like to live in Spain but my mexican wife refuses, she will only leave Aus for 🇲🇽
Move to Spain retire in Spain live in Spain. That’s all fine . Don’t invest in real estate or businesses . They live off of you ! Corrupt governments hate prosperity!!
It seems if your young in Spain its a Pain if your old its a gain the wages are so low your better off taking the plane To other countries were you can make more money for your working day after all you cant eat sunshine ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
In the north of Spain it rains 2/3 of the year and it is quite dark. It is similar to Ireland with a similar culture. Perhaps it is important to explain this if a foreigner wants to move to Spain because the characteristics of the country vary a lot depending on the location. Some foreigners arrive in Galicia, Asturias or the Basque Country expecting sunny weather and open people, but find the opposite situation.
I feel that not enough was said about the food. 😅 You're not a foodie. You talk about pantumaca and jamón serrano. But: caldo de berzas, cocido madrileño, cocido maragatos, callos con/sin garbanzos, fabada asturiana, cocido montañés, sopas, purés, botillos, cachelos, pulpo (a la gallega, guisado), cordero/lechal, chorizo leonés, morcilla de burgos, pan y empanadas gallegas, mariscos varios, chuletones, guisos/asados de todo tipo de carne, pisto, arroces, ensaladas , pimientos asados, pescados: fritos, guisados, al horno, etc, wines, beers, sidras, finos, jerez OMGaawwwwd! I'm off to have a tapa. 🤤😋
Spain is too hot and will get much worse. The heat is just unbearable in summer. There is hardly water in Andalucia anymore and they have to throw the crops.
The state is not an abstract thing. The state is the good highways you use from one to another of the beautiful cities of the country, its the universal healthcare that helps you when you are sick, is the amazing high speed train that connects all dots . All those things that YOU NEED and would enjoy each single day. There is not a single Spaniard , not even those of the right wind that would prefer to destroy the public healthcare system in order to reduce taxes, not a single one because we all know that when things turn serious, even if you also have a private insurance, is the public system the one that really would work and help.
@e.vincent5330 the state is the most inefficient and wasteful "business" in any given country. That's why you keep it small and only fund necessary departments - yes health can be one of them. Not all countries with public healthcare charge more than 30%, let alone 50% or more in the case of Spain.
"Spain and reggueton". With everything Spain has to offer, youth is no excuse. What else can one expect. The world is a cesspool. SPAIN IS MAGNIFICENT.. I do appreciate that you are not an Anglo going to Benidorm and getting drunk all day with no knowledge of the national language or the beauty to discover outside Benidorm. I don´t visit resorts save Kushadasi in Türkiye, and it was a mistake for sure when we had the town of Seljuk 20 min. away inland and authentic. A BRIT IN SPAIN THAT SPEAKS SPANISH ? GOOD ON YOU LAD ! You look Galician, Asturian or Basque. Then again...you know our regional linguistic issues. I am native Spanish/English speaker, Portuguese and Catalan, which I barely used in Catalunya , used more in País Valenciano. The Great cities of Andalucía are Sevilla, Granada and Córdoba...I include Cádiz . Visit Cádiz if you have not. CHEERS FROM NYC ! 🧡🧡🧡💚💚💚💛💛💛
Madrid, the autonomous community that invests the least per capita in Spain in Public Health. With anunhinged and evil president whose main goal is to benefit private health (Hello, Quirón!) which has dark connections with her confessed criminal boyfriend. A public health system in Madrid that has been impoverished over the decades by closing primary care centres, reducing staff, leaving hospitals without doctors, closing entire wings, squandering money on expensive and useless buildings (Hello, Zendal!) and increasing waiting lists to infinity. In other words, what neoliberals usually do wherever they go.
@@salvaferrer4574 yo conozco 2 comunidades muy de cerca: Cataluña y C. Valenciana, en ambos casos es peor que en Madrid. Sé que no todo el mundo tiene la misma experiencia pero yo con padres de 90 años y con enfermedades graves no tengo queja de como son atendidos. Creo que el modelo mixto o concertado de la Comunidad de Madrid es muy bueno.
@@p.m.8666 Si en Madrid quieren privatizar la sanidad... Ha muerto una cantidad inaceptable de ancianos durante la pandemia. Madrid es lo peor de España.
As someone who was born and bred in Gibraltar, we have the added advantage of having both cultures, and able to speak both languages fluently as we are a bilingual community. British we are but with loads of Andalusian influences, particularly with our Mediterranean way of life, but we know precisely how the Spanish system works, including governmental ones. I concur wholeheartedly, that Spain has an amazing quality of life, a stunning country in all aspects, history, culture gastronomy, but the excessive red tape is a downside. Their governments, on both sides, PP (centre right) and PSOE ( centre left) they do not make business opportunities to attract investors and entrepreneurs taking into account the potential the country has to offer. However, it’s a wonderful country to live and retire. Living in Gibraltar, and as a Gibraltarian, at the moment I can cross the border with ease with the temporary arrangements until, hopefully, we have a GiB/UK/EU treaty.
Thanks for watching! There's a video about the Digital Nomad Visa here: th-cam.com/video/rez5YmRfY68/w-d-xo.html. The other work visas I'll see if someone can provide info about this.
Can’t decide if Spain’s public holidays are amazing or just a perfect excuse for lazy weekends. 😅 What do you think - do they actually help you explore more, or just slow things down?
@@andrewdavies8954 I get this comment a lot, but I can assure you that I am 😅 My accent has become somewhat neutral/mixed from moving around across the U.K. and having lived abroad for the past 7/8 years
Taxes and more taxes. Self employment is brutal. Government " you must show us every penny and pay taxes!" Also the government: "We dont know where all that money went" The government system is f*ked, and will never improve because mo one would vote for it as too many people get their paycheck from the government system. Saying that, been here decades and now self employed, so the lifestyle more than balances out the system and red-tape for near everything.
La gestión de los impuestos siempre es mejorable. España es uno de los países del mundo con las mejores infraestructuras y la presión fiscal está por debajo de la media europea.
@@enriquedeldod7193 Mentira podrida, los menores de 40 años a día de hoy en España comen todos como el culo, por eso el éxito de las apps de delivery y los negocios de comida prefabricada. Por eso Mercadona y muchos supermercados tienen docenas de platos ya hechos (por ejemplo tortilla de patata). De todo mi entorno no conozco a ninguna mujer que cocine, y de mis amigos varones sólo un par. No sé dónde están todos esos que dices que tienen una dieta variada.
The weather better than in the UK? well, it depends where you live. Yes, if you move to Alicante, where I'm from, for sure is better. But there are very cold places in Spain. I have a friend from Teruel, and the winters there are terrible, even worse than in the UK.
Todo es variable. No se puede hablar de un país en concreto. Ni incluso para los salarios. En el país vasco tienen salarios más altos que en el 60% de los ingleses. No se puede hablar de un país, sino de la región donde vives. Al final lo que uno gana no es el salario medio del país, gana el salario que hay en cada región. Si el Pais vasco fuera un Estado Federal de Alemanía sería el 5º más rico, de los 16 que tiene
Teruel in summer is far better than Valencia where I live. So, there is no perfect place. If you add into account personal differences and preferences, it is impossible to tell where the weather is good or bad.
@@robmueller8143 it has somewhat diminished over time, I grew up in the North of the U.K., but having lived briefly down south and in the midlands, combined with living in France and Spain, I’ve come to have more of a neutral English accent. Thanks for watching!
Do you agree or have you had a similar experience in Spain? Leave a comment and let me know!
Can you avoid Spanish wealth tax entirely by living in Madrid or Andalucia so long as you have less that the Solidarity tax threshold?
Don't agree, no but it's just another experience. Your video is great. ;-) I’m an entrepreneur and female traveler, and I will never understand how people speak so positively about living in Spain. I’ve lived in 37 cities across 9 countries, and Spain was by far the worst country to “live in.” In the most beautiful city in the world for me, Madrid, most people are definitely not friendly, except for the Latin Americans. I lived in Madrid (also Granada, Malaga) for 6 years and was ripped off and betrayed like nowhere else. I think the experience really depends on your profile. If you’re male, have a family, and speak Spanish, it’s probably much better. And, as a tourist, Spain is amazing-I will always go back-but to live there? Oh my god, never again. The legal system is rotten, there aren’t many entrepreneurs, autónomo is a horrible concept, almost nobody speaks a language other than Spanish, the food is coarse (except paella is amazing to me) and far from gourmet, and the healthcare system is that decentralized and you’re treated as just a number. Newest technology everywhere but doctors are young and unexperienced and make a drama about the smallest thing even there is absolutely nothing. That really scares you because you think you're always deadly ill even you perfectly fine. Also, sooo many guys are total machists (not generalizing it) and I'm not even a feminist. But the absolute worst is customer service. It's like you cannot believe it sometimes that this is possible. "Helpful", also a foreign word. For me, the best things about Spain are the weather, the climate, the sun, art, architecture, the small towns, the friendly Latin Americans, and of course Flamenco. The lifestyle is beautiful in many ways. But for me, that’s not enough to live well in a country. Don't want to offend anybody but it's my personal experience and I would never want to live in Spain again. 🤷🏻♀
@@Linda5-i6b "machists"? In Spain? The most woke and feminist country in the planet? I don't believe you lived anywhere else
@@GoodLife-p5p no; taxes are national with a small regional component; you will pay
@@Linda5-i6bthnx I am still here but yes… unfortunately I know a lot you say is true…
I am from Iran and live in USA . I traveled over 40 countries in Asia and south and north America and Europe with my wife and two kids . I like most of the countries I visited but some how there is no place like Spain I love Spain , The people are super kind, weather is fantastic, food is fabulous ,Beaches and historical places and nature are gorgeous , safe country, the whole country has positive energy, Very affordable . Viva Espana
Love to hear that!! Thanks for watching!
Gracias! Eres muy amable!
I have lived here over 30 years. A lot of things have changed since then. Bureaucracy as you know has had it's upheaval during all this time and we have gone through it with short ups and downs, at the same time you can and have to manage with all of it, while being cautious of your means, it couldn't be difficult, as you know it.
I am glad to have known you. All the best on your journey of life. Make it loving and enjoyable all the way. ❤
¡Viva tú! ¡Te esperamos de nuevo! :D
Hi I'm from Pakistan & I want to move in spain so please guide me is it safe for me to travel alone & what about the opportunities of job ? What aboutthe living expenses? Please guide me a little it'll be really helpful
We went from Sweden to Tenerife on vacation 25 years ago. We decided to move and we got the Spanish citizen after 10 years. We have seen most part of mainland Spain. The best thing we did in our life! I love Spain 😊
That's awesome, super happy for you!! Thanks for watching 😁
And Spain loves you too ❤
You are welcome! Gracias
@@Elsaci 😅
What do you make for living in Tenerife? No jobs here
I just got back to the States from one month in Sevilla. I was studying Flamenco with my teachers which has been a lifetime dream. I noticed the food at home has no flavor and does not feel right. The food in Spain is the real thing and your body tells you that is feels good. Also, besides dancing everyday, I walked so much more than I do here in Oregon where you need a car to get around. Despite the problems of the world, Spaniards seem to maintain a close social orientation whereas life in the US can feel lonely for so many. I will return.
Sounds like you had a great time and I hope you can return soon! Thanks for watching!
I’m Spanish living in the US, and it’s such a big generalization to both Spain and US.. but I get it you have to… I’m moving back to Spain in the summer, but with $$$$. Complete different experience
One thing the Spaniards say is that even though some things about the country are messed up, they know how to live. I think that millennia of invasions and different cultures going through there have given them a different perspective about life. I look at people here in the US and they always act like they don't have enough and they need to buy more stuff. We are the perfect consumers. In Spain people value community, the well being of the community versus material things. They are very picky about the quality of their food and preserving their culinary history (which is very long and rich). While Americans are worried about what new TV set they need, how many streaming subscriptions to get, what new car to buy, what they are gonna wear this winter, or about a new $100K kitchen renovation (that they'll never use bc don't know how to cook) the Spaniards are in a tapas bar enjoying great food and wine with friends. 😊
@@teleopinions1367 Tienes razón. En España hay mucha gente que no valora todo lo bueno que tenemos.
@@teleopinions1367Es así como dices en España trabajamos para vivir,no vivimos para trabajar,y el resultado es que somos Felices, si se nos rompe una tele nos compramos otra,un frigorífico,un coche etc,lo que quiero decir es que la felicidad no la da las cosas materiales que son reemplazables no,nos la da un finde con nuestros amigos,familia,ese rato en un bar tomando una cerveza y una tapa,ahorrar un poco para cogernos unas vacaciones etc,los españoles en su mayoría somos gente muy sociable entablamos conversación y de ahí puede salir una amistad,en fin el clima también ayuda,yo soy de Andalucía donde la luz y el sol nos acompaña la mayor parte del tiempo y eso nos da vida,no me imagino viviendo en un lugar que no sea este,la lluvia continúa,cielos grises,etc,creo que nublarian mi corazon😂,me alegro que te haya gustado este nuestro país.
I am a Spaniard. Basically what is said is true, but I believe he hasn't enjoyed yet or enough all the good things: monuments, arts, historical buildings... And Spanish food is much more diverse and sophisticated than just paella and tortilla. Taxes are probably high, but that allows for example that my youngest daughter had two 9 hour long heart surgeries in 5 months, spending 6 months in hospital with all sorts of medication and treated by an incredibly skilled medical team without having to pay a cent
@@amedinaa5 thanks for watching! Perhaps I could have said more about the historical aspect (which is indeed incredible), and I only mentioned the main dishes of Spanish food because it’s not something I eat all the time, but I have had the chance to experience the full range of cuisine at restaurants, weddings and cocktail events etc. Hope your daughter is doing well after her surgeries 😊
@@MillennialsWithMoneythank you!
I wish your daughter well and a swift recovery ❤
Taxes are high because a huge part of the people who vote consists of old people who receives a pension, and every single political party knows that it stands no chance to win the elections if they dare to make reforms that makes them sustainable. Just look at the ridiculous amount of the budget that goes to it, and not only how the median salary has become lower than the median pension, but also how that difference is increasing even more over the last years
@@JKM2468 The "ridiculous amont of the budget" that goes to pension, I gather you mean it's very high, mainly because we have a very high percentage of retired people, whom have worked since a very early stage in their lifes, thus having contributed for over 40 years as an average. Pensionists are not going to live for as many years as they've been paying their taxes (that would make a living after 105 at least); lets say they'll outlive 20 or 25. They keep on paying taxes during their retirement. Honestly, what do we do with our seniors? Let them starve? I think they deserve what they're getting back and I'm sure they are not the problem. You know it's now a trend to blame old people. Let's blame big companies that pay a 3% instead of over 20% that workers do.
I was born in Barcelona 78 years ago, at age 14 my parents took my younger brother and I
to Australia, got married, had a family, parents died here, Our home was little Catalunya
away from home. I have been back many times, every time I land, I feel at home.
My husband (not Spanish) died 16 years ago, same time as my parents, my biggest regret has been that I did not go back then, I was still young enough and everything was familiar
to me. My children in their mid 50s, do their thing, I would have had the Community that does not exist here. SAD. W all make mistakes.
I'm pretty sure that you'd be welcomed here.
Come for a visit and check it out.
Our senior citizens have a lot of activities going on now.
Trips, dances, dinners, workshops.
aww!you can take a girl out of Spain but you can't take Spain out of a girl! I was born and raised in Madrid but lived the past 16 years in Melbourne, now i am back in Spain and i miss Australia so much but i feel a more sense of community here. You should re-consider move back to Spain
My family on my fathers side is from Galicia, my tío José Luis and his wife my tía Almudena moved to Australia in the 1970s. So glad to see a sister from Cataluña that wants to share that beautiful region with the rest of us. Im very glad to share Galicia with Cataluña
@@malvarez8484 Even though I have been gone from Catalunya for 63 years, (been back many times) my heart and soul belongs to a little corner of Premia de Mar, where I was born. Merry Xmas. and a better New Year. xo
@@carmen47freixas96bon nadal 🎅 🎄
We lived in Madrid, España from 2000 until 2005. We loved it. The quality of life was good. The emphasis of family is so much more important in España than anywhere else. In all that time I never drove a car because the mass transportation was cheap, clean, and dependable. I should point out that we came from the States. I just wanted to point out that while we lived there, it would snow at least once around Christmas and it did get cold. I always wished I could have lived out the rest of my life there, unfortunately it was impossible.
I moved from England to Spain and live inland costa blanca, my Spanish is okay but I still take lessons and I volunteer with the red cross helping kids learn English, I've never been happier waking up to blue skies every day, I miss many aspect of the UK but I plan to stay.
Glad to hear that!! Thanks for watching!
I've been exploring Costa Blanca to retire to from USA in a few years. Denia area is one of the places I've been contemplating. Salud and ole!🍷
@@EdgarRodriguez-ms7yk We are in the USA as well and are considering Altea on Costa Blanca. We considered Portugal and Italy as well but my thoughts keep returning to Altea.
@@Kayak-fz6mj Altea is beautiful too!
Es interesante ver que hay muchos británicos viviendo en España y que muchos de ellos se han mudado después del Brexit.
Hace 2 semanas en el trabajo una compañera se quejó de la inmigración en UK e intento sacarme los colores. Me quedé impactada con su osadía pues hay muchísimos más ingleses en España que españoles en UK.
Me alegro que te vaya bien y te guste España 🇪🇸.
Muchas gracias por el comentario!!
No hay mucho españoles en inglaterra pero hay mucho de Pakistan, India, Africa y muchos paises.
@@Paul-eb4jp Exactamente
@@Paul-eb4jp fatima NO HA DICHO ESO.
@@Paul-eb4jpla culpa de quién?
Muy buen video. Saludos desde Tenerife! 🤜🏼🤛🏼
¡Muchas gracias! Un abrazo 😁
The tax system part was very interesting. I had no idea about the different locations and systems! Awesome video, cheers from Australia 🇦🇺
@@tessajones9393 glad it was helpful!! Thanks for watching 😁
Soy español por los cuatro costados pero tengo familia alemana, y mis dos primos alemanes aman España. Uno de ellos visita al menos una vez al año Marbella y también Granada, aunque en el pasado solían ir a algunas playas de Almería. Lo que más me sorprende de los turistas jóvenes extranjeros es que parece que se conocieran mejor España que nosotros mismos.Como si supieran qué sitios tienen que visitar y cuáles no.
Creo que en España tratamos mejor a los extranjeros que a nosotros mismos. Además, me he dado cuenta que muchos que estudiaron en el pasado en España han decidido volver a España para vivir aquí. Muchos ingleses y alemanes suelen comprar casas por Andalucía, entiendo que por el bueno clima que suele hacer, un clima soleado con gente muy abierta.
So that’s where Filipinos get their Spanish influenced trait of, ‘treating foreigners better than local Filipinos’! 😉
Si y gracias a todo el turismo Han subido las casas y Los pisos de precios, de hecho en algunas regiones y Ciudades Los espanoles ya no ganan para tener casa propia. Los salarios son bajos comparando con otros paises europeos y la juventud que se educa y tiene Carreras se estan yendo fuera de Espana. Que triste que es ver que los de fuera se estan apoderando del Pais mientras que muchos jovenes espanoles no pueden quedarse porque no hay oportunidades. El espanol quiere pan y Circo, y no sabe las consecuencias que esto acarrea para el futuro…
Amazing video, Jonny! It's been very helpful, addressed most of my dilemmas. I can't wait to see the follow up video btw! :))
Thanks Feri!! Glad you enjoyed it and follow up video coming very soon! 😁
I left Spain 26 years ago, I was 20. Today I have three nationalities (British and Australian). I am now 7 months and 1 day to finally go back and retire there. Yep, early retirement... and I cannot wait. My wife is British but she loves Spain so we are good... I am counting even the seconds.... good for you... not matter how much I have travel, Spain still remains my favourite place to live (as long as work is not needed, that is)
@@fletcherchristian6411 eh no, actually we are going to the shit. Avg Spanish is poorer than in franco era, 10% in extreme poverty, job market is fucked, 2million young spaniards with carrers had to leave the country from 2020 to 2024, ilegal inmigrante everywhere, rapes and murders all time high, what bubble are you living in mate?
Oh how good does it feel for a Spaniard when all foreigners just come to the biggest nursing home of Europe, SPAIN, what a sad country we are turning into, Jesus... and 10% of spaniards in extreme poverty, this is just disgusting.
you don't like the ugly dirty depressing shariah compatible cities in the UK? What a surprise
Don't say in Spain that you are retiring at 46 lol. People might be jealous, since the retirement age now is 67 and for sure they will increase it in the future. Lucky you, btw
Thanks for watching and happy for you that you get to come back home!! 😁🇪🇸
Here in Mallorca as self employed, no longer viable with exorbitant housing costs and food and services inflation above 10% this year alone.
@@brettowen7174 wow that’s a lot, I remember in videos where I’ve looked at house prices the Balearic Islands consistently rank as one of the most expensive regions of the country. Thanks for watching!
And its all thanks to the expats moving over here
Thank you for you video, Johnny! I was born in Seville province, but I have lived in Extremadura for 5 years and I dare to recommend you to visit the most unknown region of Spain, this one. It is one of the most beautiful and typical communities of the country. You won't regret nor a minute if you come.
Congratulations for your Spanish enunciation!
Hallo from Garvín (Cáceres, Extremadura, Spain).
@@juanantonioescalante8627 thanks for watching!! I still need to visit Extremadura and hope to get down there soon! 😁
Thank you very much for. Your opinion of Spain I’m from Madrid and i’am glad that you feel happy here.
Best regards.
Thanks for watching!! 😁
I wouldn't say the weather in Madrid is mild - continentality causes summers to be hotter and winters to be colder.
@@DanielHerrera-rl1vw yes I said that the summers are very hot and the winter nights are cold, personally I find the winter days generally milder than the U.K., and the autumn and spring weather to be quite nice. Thanks for watching!
In my opinion, once you have set up camp in Spain and have a "firma digital", bureaucracy in Spain becomes a breeze, everything can be done online. Spain has lower salaries but is also way cheaper than other countries with higher salaries. Plus, in Spain you don't have many out of pocket expenses regarding education or health coverage that you may have in other countries. On the other hand, there are plenty of incentives to become an entrepreneur, including tax exemptions or benefits. More importantly, it is not true that cost of living is increasing higher than salaries. In 2023, salaries increased by around 5.3% whereas cost of living increased by around 3.5%, and 2024 is going to be similar.
@@cssain-w2g agree with the part on bureaucracy, though the frequency remains the same the digital certificate and apps like Clave do make life easier. The incentives for become an entrepreneur whilst they do exist I find to be a bit limited, though things like the tarifa plana (or waiving of it in some autonomous communities) is a good start. Thanks for watching!
@@MillennialsWithMoneySelf-employed workers in Spain can receive aid of up to 30,000 euros without having to repay it
Desde 2017 los alimentos han aumentado un 48% y en ese mismo periodo los sueldos sólo un 8% y las energías se han duplicado y de la vivienda ni hablamos.
I am spanish and it's so nice to see how you appreciate my country. Actually, you are already a part of Spain ❤.
@@sonjapon thank you so much!!
Hi! I really like your video. Im 25 years old and the situation for young people is really bad. I love my country but each time is more difficult to make a future here. I work full time, with a responsibility job and don't make enough for a flat. It is really sad.
So sorry to hear of your struggle, I really hope things get better for you and other young people! Thanks for watching!
Have courage and find a new life somewhere else. Again, it depends on yr priority. As you're still very young, pls don't waste yr precious time -- think carefully, decide and all the best🥂🍾❤
@MillennialsWithMoney it is something that I'm thinking more and more each time. Thanks for your words! ☺️☺️
Los precios de alquiler son cada vez más altos, es algo horrible pero si lo que pretendes es comprar una casa hay un factor importante. A menos que seas funcionaria o tengas un gran sueldo en España siempre ha sido dificil comprar una casa una persona sola. Lo que se ha hecho toda la vida y yo me incluyo fue irme a vivir con mi pareja y entre nuestro salario conjunto y un poco de ayuda de la familia pudimos comprar una casa. Hoy en día los jovenes no quieren comprometerse con nada, ni quieren formar una familia, tener pareja estable e iniciar un proyecto. Estáis muy equivocados, haciendo equipo y mirando en la misma dirección una pareja consigue muchas más cosas que estando solo. Pero bueno ya os daréis cuenta.
On taxes when I first came to Spain I thought like you but honestly as an employee it's super easy, taxes are calculated for me automatically by the tax agency and I just need to check it and sign it, electronically. Couldn't be any easier. You say it's complicated because there are some regional differences, but if you live somewhere you only need to be aware of those brackets/system only (unless your job is to be a tax adviser).
I was self-employed in the UK before, and I would even argue that the UK system is worse in many ways, you also need to employ an accountant there, but it costs a lot more. If you even find one, in London was incredibly hard to find a good accountant who actually takes sole traders on.
In Spain you can find online accountants who do everything for 15 euros a month.
My understanding was actually the opposite, at first I thought it was easy then I realised all the layers of extra complexity but fair point. Indeed as an employee my taxes are already witheld by my employer, and if this was the only source of income I had it would indeed be much easier (I imagine for most people this is the case). When it comes to autónomos though who have to make quarterly income/VAT declarations, deductible expenses or people who have investment income etc. it can quickly get messy. Thanks for watching!
Good for you!
My fiancé and I have been traveling to Spain for the last four years and staying in Mijas for 6-8 weeks each summer. We love Spain-the food, the people, the weather, the cost of living, the festivals, and fútbol! It's not a perfect country, but nothing is in life. However, for us, this is the perfect place, and this is where we want to be.
Love that!! Thanks for watching 😁
Cheers to your marriage. May you have a big family, and much happiness❤
Thank you!! Very kind of you 😁
It would be GREAT to see more of the historic, picturesque towns mentioned at 4:42. I'm not into big city living, yet every video I've come across about living in Spain focuses on the big cities.
@@cinziam457 noted! Thanks for watching!
I live down by Gibraltar, and I think there is a reason why the roads are so good for driving, in comparison to the UK, there are so few cars. In the UK everything is continually being extended, widened, improved... I have only been in Spain for 4 months, but I have not seen one single road work on the motorway / dual carriage ways!
It has just over one 3rd of the population density compared to the UK.
In Madrid I feel like it's the complete opposite, traffic everywhere and constant roadworks (although the major motorways are generally good quality) 😅 Glad you have a positive perspective nevertheless! Thanks for watching!
Bueno se amplia hasta donde se puede porque la Isla, es pequeña en comparación con España, por eso tiene más densidad de población, y los transportes al ser más antiguos y obsoletos que los de España, más nuevos, tienen que estar renovandolos muy a menudo.
re the bureaucracy, I have extensive experience of the UK and Spanish systems, and I agree with you that processes are generally easier, clearer and more efficient in the UK. But there’s one big exception: having an identity card (DNI) number makes a lot of things easier. Too many processes in the UK still require you to gather random paperwork, utility bills and even personal references, just because there is no single ID to tell people apart.
This is a very good point, DNI/TIE is sufficient for most simple administrative processes here (of course there are exceptions where additional documentation is required) but now that you mention the case of the UK I do feel like I've had to get random documents for stuff I've done there. Thanks for watching!
In Europe not many countries have a personal id like DNI/TIE. It is meant to be a way of controlling population which indeed it was in Spain.
Initially DNI was created during the dictatorship to identify policemen and similar agents. Then it was extended to other groups like service men and public workers and finally with time to all citizens.
After 12 years living in England I am still shocked when no id is required to identify yourself, like in banks where you are asked to introduce the card and the PIN number. 🙄
Qué bien pronuncias la letra R. Viví en UK y no les sale mi nombre o mi apellido ni por si acaso. Visité España mientras viví en UK y me encantó, el tema de los impuestos es de temer, la verdad, pero tal como tú, pienso que el país tiene mucho que ofrecer y la calidad de vida que se puede tener compensa los posibles dolores de cabeza. I loved your video, thanks a lot!
Cool, thanks for sharing. - from a US American planning to move to Spain early 2025.
Thanks for watching! All the best with the move 😁
Been living in Mazarron for 6 years. We are in our 50s. My poor health is making me question whether to return to England or not. Visiting my daughter is becoming difficult. Really dont know! We are on an urbanisation and although I like my villa cannot bear the little Britain culture here. Definitely need to change things this year. Uk v Spain its a difficult one. If we returned to England no way could we afford a place where we are from in Essex now so relating somewhere cheaper in UK would be even more stressful and away from family. Love the sunshine as well x
Sorry to hear about your personal challenges but glad that you find Mazarrón a great place, I’ll have to visit one day. Thanks for watching!
@@MillennialsWithMoney absolutely. Puerto del Mazarrón is beautiful. Thanks for the comment
Agree with you on all your points: weather, food, culture, people: all amazing. One other thing to add to your list: public health care system is pretty good (at least compared to the UK which is a complete shambles). And even if you take private medical insurance here in Spain, it's very affordable. I pay 250€ per month for my whole family (wife + 2 grown-up kids) and we get appointments for even complictated stuff in days (e.g. MRIs, Physio, etc.. and no extra costs - it's all included in the monthly fee).
I've been living in Madrid for 26 years (was also in Paris for 6 years before that). I got a NIE when I got here but been trying for a year to get an appointment for the new NIE ID card (post-Brexit): it's absolutely impossible! But they still tax me so I guess they don't really care LOL (I'm also an "autonomo" or basically a freelancer).
Nice!! Seems like we've had very similar positive experiences! Thanks for wtahcing Andy 😁
1:24 1:26
Would you mind sharing what private medical insurance you have? Thank you!
@@iuliamic9735 I'm using "Sanitas"
@@iuliamic9735 I'm using "Sanitas" but there other like "Asisa" - they have several different plans depending on your situation (cover required, number of people in family, etc...)
14:03 it was very hard in the past but once they introduced electronic identification everything became easier. for instance if you got a NIE then you have access to most institutions with your electronic certificate and once you get that then you can generate all sorts of documents, even social security numbers and documents that allow you to get social security. all through a couple of websites. The biggest problems is foreigners that have just arrived don't have all that info, that's why it's very important to have connections with expats that have lived in here for a while or native Spanish people.
Spain is good if you have more or less good secure job, which is not easy to get. That is why so many people want to work for the government instead the private sector.
And that's the cancer of our economy.At least four diferent administrations in every Region:local,provincial,regional y estatal.
15% of the population works for one or the other.They are vampires.The ruin of the country's accounts.
One job,one vote.
8:13 aunque no lo parezca, hay una diferencia entre el pan tumaca, de origen catalán, y el pan con aceite y tomate, costumbre de origen extremeño y andaluz (los mayores productores de tomate de España). En Cataluña el tomate se restriega contra el pan, la costumbre andaluza (extendida al resto de España) es la de rallar/triturar el tomate. Buen vídeo, me alegra que disfrutes de tu vida en España (y ahora voy a seguir viendo el resto del vídeo :).
Muchas gracias por aclarar la diferencia!! Me alegro que te haya gustado 😁 Un abrazo!
Siento decirte que no es correcto lo que dices. El pan con tomate es de origen catalán 100%. En Andalucía la costumbre era de pan con aceite únicamente. El añadir el tomate viene de Catalunya, es verdad que en Catalunya el tomate se restriega en el pan tostado, al igual que también se restriega ajo. Eso no quiere decir que exista otro tipo de pan con tomate originario de Andalucía y extendido al resto de España, no, el origen es el mismo. Lo de triturar el tomate también se hace en Catalunya y se extendió en el resto de España, por difundirse a través de restaurantes y bares que agilizaban el extender el tomate teniéndolo previamente triturado. Pero te invito a que lo pruebes como originariamente y como actualmente se sigue haciendo en las casas catalanas, y verás el sabor del tomate recién restregado es mucho más bueno que el del triturado que suele no ser al momento, y si le añades el ajo ya ni te cuento. Pero con las versiones que sea, sigue siendo de origen Catalán. Y te lo dice alguien que durante muchos años, cada vez que salía de Catalunya y pedía pan con tomate, a Andalucía, País Vasco... recibía de todo menos lo que hoy ya está muy extendido en toda España, desde pan con ketchup, pan con rodajas de tomate (justamente en Andalucía)... Para nada es una costumbre de origen andaluz!
Por cierto me gustó tu video! You're wellcome!!
Thanks for sharing
@@OmundodaEmy thanks for watching!
Con Mucho gusto, I did love to live in England but England has changed, mi esposa es inglesa y llevamos casados 56, años, soy canario, mucha suerte que seas muy feliz en España, j m
Muchas gracias!! Un abrazo!
Muy buen vídeo, con una opinión muy bien explicada y argumentada. Creo que en verdad es adecuado mencionar que hay ciertos problemas administrativos y económicos que se deberían de tratar, pues el resto de aspectos positivos y el nivel de vida en general dependen de ellos.
@@luiscadelooporto7205 muchas gracias!!
Enjoy your videos . Single person age 55 looking at the NLV visa. The areas to live are challenging I lived in Ireland and the uk so rain is out of country even though I prefer the north of Spain. But someone who is single Spanish is above basic and planning to study comprehensively. My interests are gold and surfing any suggestions on locations. I go back in march to look around. Thank you for the videos
@@mattharkins1730 thanks for watching!! More content coming up on the NLV soon! For surfing, Galicia, San Sebastián and Canary Islands are worth looking into, for Golf(?) maybe Andalucía and Canary Islands. Hope this helps!
Cantabria, País Vasco, Tarifa (Cádiz), Fuerteventura (Canarias),....
@@saracristobalmartin8210 thank you for the response and information that’s where I was thinking. May I ask are you from Spain ? Thank you Matt
@@mattharkins1730sí :-)
Enjoying your down to earth views well done
Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it 😁
Spaniard here. If you come with money, Spain is a good place to live. If you want to make money, Spain is hell. Population and goverments are against wealth and prosperity, taxes are overwhelming and housing prices are extremely high in big cities. On the other hand, people are friendly, food is wonderful and historic heritage fabulous.
@@josevi5835 thanks for watching and a fair summary! Agree with all the positives you mention and agree also that in Spain (like in many other European countries) it’s difficult to become “wealthy”.
La vivienda es más barata en Londres 😂😂😂😂😂 🤡🧠
... por fin alguien que hace un comentario con sentido común ... !!!
@bantorio6525 Muchas gracias por tu amable comentario.
Amen!
Acumular capital con un IRPF tan alto, IVA, etc. es muy difícil. Hacer dinero en otro país y gastarlo/disfrutarlo en España es la estrategia correcta.
In almost every video I see about foreigners moving to Spain, the biggest disadvantages are taxes and bureaucracy. Unfortunately, there are still a lot of people here who say that taxes are not high enough.
According to the latest data available from the European statistical office Eurostat, Spain's tax pressure stood at 38.3%, below the EU average (41.1%) and that of 11 other countries, including France (48%), Belgium (45.6%), Germany (42.3%) and the Netherlands (39.7%). I don't understand why they talk so much about Spain's high taxes; it's false.
@@mikesuar8842 Probably you have to apply those percentages to the income which is much higher in those other countries
enjoyed that, I´ve been living in Catalunya for 50 yrs this last April , couldn´t even imagine living in GB now. Lived 4 years in Portugal till the revolution in 1974 & before that some time in USA. Here is the best .👍
Great to hear! Thanks for watching!!
Taxes in Spain, as in many other European countries, is a F-ing nightmare. A freelance end up paying around 60% between direct and indirect taxes, total madness.
Horrible, indeed. That's why I can't live in Spain. I hate it.
Pues tu te lo pierdes.... Nuestro nivel impositivo es muy bajo respecto a muchos paises del Centro - norte de Europa.
Es mentira que los impuestos sean del 60% la media ronda un 36% y la media Europea un 40%.
Mentira. Cristiano Ronaldo pagaría sin trampas un máxjmo del 45%
Lo de los autonomos con sus lloros, su trabajo en B, sus falsas declaraciones de ingresos etc sí que es exasperante.
Y el 21% de IVA lo pagamos TODOS. Que parece que solo lo pagan los pobrecitos autónomos.
Llorones y patéticos.
Just a point: I find it very irritating when flight times are quoted. I don't know what internal security is like in Spain, but flying is a pain in the you know where. You have travel time to the airport, you have to be there x time before the flight, and airport terminals are dreadful places.
I'm in London, and I'd prefer to drive to Paris than fly, and driving doesn't take that much longer than flying, especially if you're checking in bags. Flying anywhere is the best part of a day. I like Spain, and France.
As someone with career interests in accounting and tax, Spain sounds pretty good
Madrid weather is of course better than in uk but November used to/should be quite cold although more sunny and dry. Climate has changed as we know
This is true, November was indeed quite mild this year 👀 Thanks for watching!
I moved from Spain to the UK, don't ask me why.
Me too. And had one of my coworkers complain to me about Spanish coming to Uk.
How many British after Brexit came to Spain to live ? Far more !
The same here.
Spain is a great place to live for pensioners who own their own home and have enough dosh ( like myself). Ps. There are plenty of Spanish people here though who struggle to make ends meet.
You are welcome 🙏🏻
@@MrPepeDudu thanks for watching!!
Looking at this video is informative .still eager to visit Spain as an American .Traveling to Eu has made me want to know more about traveling their.
Thanks for watching Steve! Hope you can make it over soon!
Great video! It can be helpful for somebody who is thinking about moving there.
I would add a couple of points from somebody who has been living in Andalucia for three years. The heat can be extreme in the summer, and it makes living there uncomfortable, even with air conditioning. On top of that, we have water restrictions from time to time.
Some of the places are very unsafe. You need to watch for your stuff, do not leave your backpack in a car, etc. It could be hard to get accustomed to it if you are like me from a safe place like Eastern Europe.
There is a lot of stuff to do and visit, Spain is very diverse. People are taking care of themselves, actively spend time, work out.
The most important, taking the context of the channel. It is super hard to get rich in the place. Taxes are super high, and it is not easy to start a company, take some side jobs, etc. That's why I'm preparing to leave the place, but I will still spend a couple of months in Spain because of their culture and quality of life. But the problem is that you will achieve your financial goals much faster in different places.
Thanks for watching Tomasz! I totally agree with what you've said here, and appreciate the extra insight from your experience from Andalucía. I'm curious to know where you're headed next! ✈️
@@MillennialsWithMoney I will probably go back to Poland. In my case, I will qualify for a program for people who return back to the country, which means a higher tax-free allowance. For self-employed people in tech, you can deduct your expenses from your salary, like your smartphone, car, etc. In some cases, you can qualify for IP Box tax rate.
Besides that, you can take advantage of Employee Capital Plans, which are quite attractive.
You don't need to pay taxes from Crypto trading if you do not exchange to fiat.
There are many more good things about the system in Poland for self-employed people. It is a complicated system but I know it quite well so it will be easy for me to go back
@@tomaszzieba315 nice man, I was looking at information about Poland recently and there are some interesting incentives for small businesses and entrepreneurs!
@microfarming8583He said Eastern Europe is safer....if he says so, then good bye.
Been living in Spain for 25 years and the only "unsafe" places here are those where people from Eastern Europe can get into your house, hit you and probably kill you in order to steal everything you own.
"It is super hard to get rich in the place"... well, show me a country where it is not super hard to get rich... But you're right somewhow: If the main goal in your life is to get rich rather than having a great quality of life despite not being rich, then it is clear that Spain is not for you.
I like the Tenerife figurine on top right hehe
@@alpacamale2909 haha great observation skills! It’s a clock in the shape of the island that I bought there, but it hasn’t had a battery in it for ages 😅 thanks for watching!!
@@MillennialsWithMoney Well it's not a skill since I'm from Gran Canaria hahah. Cheers. You got a new sub.
The weather in the uk varies greatly. On the south coast it is generally far milder than the north and far less rain.
I can imagine this is true, I haven't spent much time on the South Coast so my views are influenced by my experience as a Northerner. Thanks for watching!
And in Spain. It's not the same living in Alicante than in Teruel.
England is always England.
Very nice video.
Greetings from Costa del Sol.
@@wolfganga8004 thanks for watching!! Un abrazo 😁
Have you ever heard of El Corte Ingles, mate? Overall, I agree with your opinions. I've been here in Madrid and now, Marbella, for 25 years.
Love El Corte Inglés! Thanks for watching and hope life in Marbella is treating you well 😎
You might have been lucky in Spain with your employer...but these "puentes" are, at least in Germany, one holiday...but in Spain, holidays are counted from the 1st absence day to the 1st day you're back at work. Example, if you take a friday free expecting just waisting one holiday, your employer in Spain is allowed to consider that as a 3 holiday period (you have been out friday, saturday and sunday)
In Spain you have 30 holiday days...but they are effectively 22...which is not the case in, for instance, Germany...
Cheers from an Andalusian living in Germany...
Thanks for watching, your comment has really helped me understand the difference now between annual leave and free days!
Thanks for sharing Johnny, feel same way. The only concern I have is the no dual citizenship. Hoping that changes by the time i apply, still 8 years to go.
Thanks for watching Chinedu! It would indeed be nice if there were more double nationality agreements, let's see what happens 🤞🏻
That is official. Even if your passport is taken, you can take another one in your country of origin and continue living double life. Nobody will check it.
Yo sólo digo que no cabemos todos en el mismo trozo de terreno. Hablo del Mediterráneo, de la costa. En breve veremos problemas muy graves con el agua, por ejemplo
Amigo, dé Madrid a Tenerife 3 horas, y también yo viví en tú país 40 , Años , y hoy los jóvenes ingleses si quedan con los padres, no pueden sólos, muy difícil, un saludo cordial j.m.
@@Mignick68.Fernandez efectivamente me he equivocado con la duración del vuelo. Yo creo que desde hace poco más de 10 años cuando era más común, pero hoy en día se escuchan más historias de gente en U.K. que se quedan con los padres hasta más tarde. ¡Gracias por tu comentario y por ver el vídeo!
I live in Galicia and it rains a lot here.
I bet it does, would love to experience the rain in Galicia some day! Thanks for watching!
I live in the US and never been in Spain yet. How much money per month do you need to live a decent life in Spain? I am sure if all depends but let’s say an average life style.
This video will hopefully answer your question: th-cam.com/video/PU2FbU06N1s/w-d-xo.html. Feel free to check out my cost of living calculator too :) thanks for watching!
@ appreciate your help. By the way, do you know of any company that can help me to apply for the Golden Visa in Spain or also called Residency by investment? Thanks in advance!!!
@ my friends at bureaucracy can help you and you’ll get a 10% discount through my link: www.bureaucracy.es/millennialswithmoney. You would need to move quick if going down the Golden Visa route though as it is being withdrawn in a few months time. Best of luck!
To Canary Islands from Madrid 2 hours and a half, if you fly Binter you even get a meal and beer or wine. , rarely these days
@@cal9112 I thought it might have been a bit more, and I’ve heard of Binter but never flown with them, perhaps one for the next trip. Thanks for watching!
In Britain you can have a bit of small talk with people who serve you in shops. Try "hola fa bon temps avui" on holiday and they just scowl, like you're a creep trying to cop off.
For crissakes if you can't be happy when the sun shines all day, there's not much hope.
How come you stopped appearing on the Spain Speaks channel ?
Hi! The time commitment to prepare and record became a challenge to manage with other things I had/have going on in life and so I had to take a step back from Spain Speaks. Was good fun though and great collaborating with Stu 😁 Thanks for watching!
Spain is nice to go on holidays. I moved to the UK in 2019. Life is better for me here. I have a good job and a better wage. Spain has a mentality problem, common to all the Latin countries. It's very tiring. I might come back when I retire, but I'm not sure.
No somos un país latino, en España somos españoles e hispanos, como tú, aunque seas seas posiblemente sólo hispano que no español.
@antolinnunez8813 No somos latinos. Somos asiáticos. Por favor.
Never ever get residency in Spain!!!
I lived in Spain for 5 years under the Beckham Law.
Guess what: the last year the Tax Inspectors came after me and I am still struggling with these lunatics. They operate like criminals, threatening you with everything they have. It cost a fortune for fight off these people (plus €200,000).
It's not only me. Everybody I know except 1 are being chased. We have all moved away from Spain and are selling /shutting down our business. I will never ever register for anything in Spain, except a nice Hotel room
Simply go to Spain for holidays. Chill out, go somewhere else or stay at home.
It's surprising on how your feelings / life goals change even over a 'short' priod like 5 years. 😮
@@ADF-js9vi personal and professional growth and life circumstances I guess! Thanks for watching!
@@MillennialsWithMoneyWas it easy to learn Spanish?
@ I enjoy language learning and had done some Spanish when I was at school, so I found it quite straight forward compared to French which I found more complicated to learn. I used music, TV and podcasts which was really helpful 😊
The general impression I get: Nice: very friendly people (outstanding), extremely good food, nice weather, relaxed attitude, sea, lots of houses have a pool, nice landscape. - Not nice: some nationalism (languages), noise from neighbor at very late hours (due to siësta), difficult to make a proper living, lower productivity(manana), high taxes
/so buying property is not worth it ?
Before I moved to Spain 1.5 years ago, I lived 7.5 years in Thailand and I am missing Thai food so badly. IMHO the Spanish food is boring and often unhealthy. Often too salty or too sweet, mostly unseasoned and fatty. No wonder that Spaniards are so big.
I am living in the south near Cadiz and love the beautiful Spanish cities and the weather.
I don´t like how dirty the cities are outside of the city centers (caused by people they put their garbage beside the garbage containers and not inside and with a bit of wind everything is flying around).
Some things in Spain are inconvenient for me, like the super late dinner time and the siesta all year round.
My wife and me will live for 4 more years in Spain, travel a lot - and then move back to Thailand. It´s not perfect there but fits our needs more.
@@cnxexpat1862 fair! I haven’t been to Thailand yet but hope to visit one day 🤞🏻thanks for watching!
definitely the worst thing about this country is all the red tape around starting a new business and the high rate of failure. I heard it is really easy to start a business in the UK and if you fail it won't ruin you financially.
@@alpacamale2909 even just signing up as an autónomo is quite challenging from a bureaucratic perspective compared to the U.K., though I think having a business and being self employed also seems to be becoming more challenging these days (though not speaking from first hand experience here). Thanks for watching!
Y si tienes un contrato indefinido y quieres tener un negocio extra (por ejemplo, una página web o un canal de TH-cam), tienes que solicitar también el autónomo?
Estoy de acuerdo contigo 💯 España es hermosa - la comida, el clima, la arquitectura, la gente, las carreteras, la naturaleza .. pero cuando trato de ganar mejor haciendo side hustles, es bastante difícil 🤣 Tengo mi propio website y cuando traté de asociarme con una empresa para la afiliación, me pidieron tener un contrato de autónomo antes de trabajar conmigo 🤦♀
Si quieres hacerlo todo correcto, o te das de alta cómo autónomo o crees una sociedad 😬 Ojalá fuese más fácil! Gracias por ver el video! 👊
Spain is good for people who retire. Young people move away from Spain, salaries are low, and unless you have some money or a profession you will not do so good financially. That is the sad reality of Spain, Italy, Greece, and all southern regions of Europe…most people don’t make more than 1,500 euros per month and housing costs are 900 to 1,200 Euros per month. Not very good for someone who wants to save money… an exception is the provinces of Asturias, Galicia, in the north where it rains quite a bit and it gets cold in the winter time…😊😊😊
También hay alquileres por 300€.
Pero en España es igual que en cualquier país .
El precio de los alquileres varía mucho de una ciudad a otra y de una zona a otra de una misma gran ciudad.
No es el caso de Madrid, capital y Provincia. El nivel de vida es muy alto, hay bastante trabajo y los servicios muy buenos....mejor que la media europea. Madrid es una de las zonas más ricas y con un PIB percápita más alto, por encima de la media europea. El resto de España, no.
Do you speak French and Spanish?
Yes, both 😊
Always enjoy your videos Johny ever since spain speaks. For me i would like to live in Spain but my mexican wife refuses, she will only leave Aus for 🇲🇽
Thank you!! Keep the faith, maybe one day she will change her mind 😁
Move to Spain retire in Spain live in Spain. That’s all fine . Don’t invest in real estate or businesses . They live off of you ! Corrupt governments hate prosperity!!
It seems if your young in Spain its a Pain if your old its a gain the wages are so low your better off taking the plane
To other countries were you can make more money for your working day after all you cant eat sunshine ☀️☀️☀️☀️☀️
In the north of Spain it rains 2/3 of the year and it is quite dark. It is similar to Ireland with a similar culture.
Perhaps it is important to explain this if a foreigner wants to move to Spain because the characteristics of the country vary a lot depending on the location.
Some foreigners arrive in Galicia, Asturias or the Basque Country expecting sunny weather and open people, but find the opposite situation.
You mean the socialist regions of Spain. What a surprise
You are totally wrong!!
I am from Vigo and It Is true rains a lot basically in winter and sometimes in spring but summer Is really dry.
Ni de coña es similar. Es incomparable la temperatura y las horas de luz con cualquier país situado a 2000 km más al norte.
@@y.cschmidlin8172Can’t fix stupid!
I feel that not enough was said about the food. 😅 You're not a foodie.
You talk about pantumaca and jamón serrano.
But: caldo de berzas, cocido madrileño, cocido maragatos, callos con/sin garbanzos, fabada asturiana, cocido montañés, sopas, purés, botillos, cachelos, pulpo (a la gallega, guisado), cordero/lechal, chorizo leonés, morcilla de burgos, pan y empanadas gallegas, mariscos varios, chuletones, guisos/asados de todo tipo de carne, pisto, arroces, ensaladas , pimientos asados, pescados: fritos, guisados, al horno, etc, wines, beers, sidras, finos, jerez
OMGaawwwwd! I'm off to have a tapa. 🤤😋
Hahaha I love this, thanks for commenting and for watching!! You're right, I like food but probablyn not to the point of being a foodie like you say.
Spain is too hot and will get much worse. The heat is just unbearable in summer. There is hardly water in Andalucia anymore and they have to throw the crops.
Food : it confirms that besides tortilla, paella and tapas it remains very basic.
I like Spain but the taxes are too high. I prefer not to work 6 months of the year just for the state.
The state is not an abstract thing. The state is the good highways you use from one to another of the beautiful cities of the country, its the universal healthcare that helps you when you are sick, is the amazing high speed train that connects all dots . All those things that YOU NEED and would enjoy each single day. There is not a single Spaniard , not even those of the right wind that would prefer to destroy the public healthcare system in order to reduce taxes, not a single one because we all know that when things turn serious, even if you also have a private insurance, is the public system the one that really would work and help.
@e.vincent5330 the state is the most inefficient and wasteful "business" in any given country. That's why you keep it small and only fund necessary departments - yes health can be one of them. Not all countries with public healthcare charge more than 30%, let alone 50% or more in the case of Spain.
Thanks for the video man. I LOVED the UK & Portugal. Spain is next on my list 👍
Thanks for watching!! You’re gonna enjoy it for sure 😁🇪🇸
"Spain and reggueton". With everything Spain has to offer, youth is no excuse. What else can one expect. The world is a cesspool. SPAIN IS MAGNIFICENT..
I do appreciate that you are not an Anglo going to Benidorm and getting drunk all day with no knowledge of the national language or the beauty to discover outside Benidorm. I don´t visit resorts save Kushadasi in Türkiye, and it was a mistake for sure when we had the town of Seljuk 20 min. away inland and authentic.
A BRIT IN SPAIN THAT SPEAKS SPANISH ? GOOD ON YOU LAD ! You look Galician, Asturian or Basque. Then again...you know our regional linguistic issues. I am native Spanish/English speaker, Portuguese and Catalan, which I barely used in Catalunya , used more in País Valenciano. The Great cities of Andalucía are Sevilla, Granada and Córdoba...I include Cádiz . Visit Cádiz if you have not.
CHEERS FROM NYC ! 🧡🧡🧡💚💚💚💛💛💛
Hahaha 😂 I've been to Cádiz and it is a great city too! Thanks for watching!
You have forgotten something important: Spain has one of the best public health systems in Europe if not the best, especially in Madrid.
Madrid?? The public health system is being destroyed every day by the horrible local government.
Madrid, the autonomous community that invests the least per capita in Spain in Public Health.
With anunhinged and evil president whose main goal is to benefit private health (Hello, Quirón!) which has dark connections with her confessed criminal boyfriend.
A public health system in Madrid that has been impoverished over the decades by closing primary care centres, reducing staff, leaving hospitals without doctors, closing entire wings, squandering money on expensive and useless buildings (Hello, Zendal!) and increasing waiting lists to infinity.
In other words, what neoliberals usually do wherever they go.
Justamente Madrid no es el ejemplo
@@salvaferrer4574 yo conozco 2 comunidades muy de cerca: Cataluña y C. Valenciana, en ambos casos es peor que en Madrid. Sé que no todo el mundo tiene la misma experiencia pero yo con padres de 90 años y con enfermedades graves no tengo queja de como son atendidos. Creo que el modelo mixto o concertado de la Comunidad de Madrid es muy bueno.
@@p.m.8666 Si en Madrid quieren privatizar la sanidad... Ha muerto una cantidad inaceptable de ancianos durante la pandemia. Madrid es lo peor de España.
We are looking forward to our retirement adventure in Spain next year. I hope we will like it and settle well. 🤞🤞
Good luck to you!! Thanks for watching 😁
Bruschetta se pronuncia Brusketa ( la "che" en Italiano suena "ke")
@@carolp2365 grazie! Italian is one language I haven’t spent time learning yet, maybe time to add it to the list 😊 thanks for watching!
@@MillennialsWithMoney Te animo a aprender el idioma màs bello del mundo :)
As someone who was born and bred in Gibraltar, we have the added advantage of having both cultures, and able to speak both languages fluently as we are a bilingual community. British we are but with loads of Andalusian influences, particularly with our Mediterranean way of life, but we know precisely how the Spanish system works, including governmental ones. I concur wholeheartedly, that Spain has an amazing quality of life, a stunning country in all aspects, history, culture gastronomy, but the excessive red tape is a downside. Their governments, on both sides, PP (centre right) and PSOE ( centre left) they do not make business opportunities to attract investors and entrepreneurs taking into account the potential the country has to offer. However, it’s a wonderful country to live and retire. Living in Gibraltar, and as a Gibraltarian, at the moment I can cross the border with ease with the temporary arrangements until, hopefully, we have a GiB/UK/EU treaty.
Thanks for watching!! I also love Gib, always try to hop across the border when I'm down there 😁🇬🇮
Food is the best in Spain
Good v video.
Could you get a guest to talk about the new work visas?
Thanks
Thanks for watching! There's a video about the Digital Nomad Visa here: th-cam.com/video/rez5YmRfY68/w-d-xo.html. The other work visas I'll see if someone can provide info about this.
Haha shopping at Mercadona is my dream 😅
@@TheUntamedJournal nothing quite like it 😅
Can’t decide if Spain’s public holidays are amazing or just a perfect excuse for lazy weekends. 😅 What do you think - do they actually help you explore more, or just slow things down?
Both, and I'm all for it 😂 thanks for watching!!
Bro, whatever your taxes are here, they way too high. Spain is a fiscal hell.
Taxes are Fn high here (spaniard)
To be honest you don't sound that your origins are English/British .
@@andrewdavies8954 I get this comment a lot, but I can assure you that I am 😅 My accent has become somewhat neutral/mixed from moving around across the U.K. and having lived abroad for the past 7/8 years
Really? His accent sounds perfectly British.
Por que hablas en ingles, Si se ve que eres Hispano?
My thoughts entirely.
Taxes and more taxes. Self employment is brutal.
Government " you must show us every penny and pay taxes!"
Also the government:
"We dont know where all that money went"
The government system is f*ked, and will never improve because mo one would vote for it as too many people get their paycheck from the government system.
Saying that, been here decades and now self employed, so the lifestyle more than balances out the system and red-tape for near everything.
La gestión de los impuestos siempre es mejorable.
España es uno de los países del mundo con las mejores infraestructuras y la presión fiscal está por debajo de la media europea.
Dieta mediterránea is something from the past.
50 or 60 years ago it was a varied diet with a lot less meat than what we have today.
Aún hay muchos españoles que mantienen una dieta variada y equilibrada.
@@enriquedeldod7193 Mentira podrida, los menores de 40 años a día de hoy en España comen todos como el culo, por eso el éxito de las apps de delivery y los negocios de comida prefabricada. Por eso Mercadona y muchos supermercados tienen docenas de platos ya hechos (por ejemplo tortilla de patata). De todo mi entorno no conozco a ninguna mujer que cocine, y de mis amigos varones sólo un par. No sé dónde están todos esos que dices que tienen una dieta variada.
The weather better than in the UK? well, it depends where you live. Yes, if you move to Alicante, where I'm from, for sure is better. But there are very cold places in Spain. I have a friend from Teruel, and the winters there are terrible, even worse than in the UK.
@@ManuelGrau exactly what I said in the video. Thanks for watching!
Todo es variable. No se puede hablar de un país en concreto. Ni incluso para los salarios. En el país vasco tienen salarios más altos que en el 60% de los ingleses. No se puede hablar de un país, sino de la región donde vives. Al final lo que uno gana no es el salario medio del país, gana el salario que hay en cada región.
Si el Pais vasco fuera un Estado Federal de Alemanía sería el 5º más rico, de los 16 que tiene
Cold in Russia? Cold is what we had in Teruel in 1938 (General Muñoz Grandes, commander of blue division) 😁
Teruel in summer is far better than Valencia where I live. So, there is no perfect place. If you add into account personal differences and preferences, it is impossible to tell where the weather is good or bad.
@@Atreas1845
Lo que una gana es el salario que recibe. Viva en la región o país que viva.
where is you're u.k. accent dude?you sound more european living in the u.k. for some time
@@robmueller8143 it has somewhat diminished over time, I grew up in the North of the U.K., but having lived briefly down south and in the midlands, combined with living in France and Spain, I’ve come to have more of a neutral English accent. Thanks for watching!
@ a northern accent would be considerably strong🤣
Not just learn the language.., active speak use them…, become part of the culture/ community
100%! Thanks for watching!