This City is Cheaper Than You Think! What I SPEND in a Week
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Cost of Living in Valencia Spain
If you wonder what things cost in Spain then this video will give you a break down of my expenses for a week in Valencia. Sure, we all have different needs and preferences but this is an approximation of my costs. I show you what an apartment costs, gym membership, groceries, eating out and more.
Keep in mind this is the third largest city in Spain yet it is quite affordable.
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Love your videos! Just discovered your channel! I will be in Valencia in March 2024! Can’t wait!
i think spain is a very warm welcoming peaceful laid back humorous easy going country! i always feel very calm and at peace when im there, people at the streets were always shouting and laughing happily also lol...cant wait to go back in three more months!
Nnnoooo, not at all. You don T know nothing about work and making a living in Spain...
@@keepcreationprocess enlighten me please
@@keepcreationprocessQué dices? en España la gente es muy alegre, de hecho, en una de las últimas recogidas de información a nivel nacional, el 83 % de la población española afirma sentirse feliz y contenta.
rent only in Ohio, in suburbs one bedroom is about 1200-1500 $ a month. this is about 20 mile away from downtown
Another great one. I love how compassionate you are to the elderly.
Aww thank you 😊
Antoanetta, you really hesitated and seemed almost guilty saying you eat out often. I really don't think you should feel that way. Enjoy life and all it's perks.
I appreciate it
In Spain is common to live with little money but also it's true that we spaniards spend little, so we live a quiet and humble life. Apparently to get a better economic life, a lot of people go to another countries (taxes in Spain are quite high)
I live in a town near to Seville where is cheaper than Valencia, also is less touristic as there's no beach. I earn each month around 1700€, which is not a lot but I got to save money and go out some days to the bars. I spend each month around 1100€ (food 400, mobile 7, wifi 15, house+water+light 450, misc 200)
Thank you! Sounds great. I appreciate you sharing this information. 👍🏼
Hi, what is the name of the town you live in, that's cheaper tha valencia!!
@@miriandescott7144 Alcala de Guadaira, although in general, any place in sevilla is usually cheaper than valencia
This is a great life, one that I would want. BUT I need travel to asia and back to canada
Great video ! All of your videos are awesome ! A fellow Bulgarian here also residing in US and with very determined plans to relocate my family to Valencia very soon. Your videos are super helpful. Nazdrave!
Thank you for your video! I loved your perspective. I haven't seen anyone do a video with a cost per week. But most importantly I loved your comments about elderly population. It's so important to use them as a barometer for how well life can be lived in a town. It's so true, the older population can enjoy an easy beautiful life over there. In almost all parts of Spoain. Spain is my next life location. Waaay before Im elderly. I can't wait!
I love your videos! I found your channel 4 days ago and been watching about 4 videos of your videos daily. I agree, things in the States is in serious decline! The mass shootings is absolutely INSANE!! I currently reside in West Knoxville, Tennessee. I have lived all around America from Oahu to Kauai, the state of Washington, Arizona, Florida and currently East Tennessee. I might try either Texas or New England for the remainder of my 4 years here in the States. My job allows me to go anywhere within the US. My one-bedroom apartment was $800 monthly, but has increased to $1,300 monthly since moving here 2.5 years ago. My weekly car fuel costs about $25.00, Car insurance is $420 for the 6 month premium with clean abstract. Electricity $50 to $60 monthly with A/C running 24 hours, cooking all my meals and clothes washer and dryer - all electric apartment. Groceries are $100 to $120 weekly. Fast internet $35 monthly. Mobile phone $80 monthly (AT&T). I'm planning to move to Georgia in Eastern Europe in 4 years, but I would like to do so in Spain but I would only be able to get a 90 day Visa. Georgia allows a 365 day stay and I would only need to cross over the border and then return for another 365 days. Easy! But Spain looks SO attractive! When I leave, I'll downsize to one medium size roller bag and a backpack with my 11kg dog in tow. It's just me and my dog. Simple! All the best!!!
Thank you Antoanetta. I am very impressed by your informative videos. Very worthwhile to watch. Most videos on Valencia don't tell you that much really. I am yet to visit Valencia but want to.
Thanks for this video and all the useful information. My girlfriend and I just moved to Valencia and loving it 😊
Thanks for watching 😉
Valencita!! Haha
I live in the U.S in NJ. I’m married with 3 girls 18-21 years old. I always wanted to move to Valencia. The weather, cost of living and health care is very appealing to me. I also really want to experience a different culture. I’m in the process of applying for my Italian citizenship at the N.Y.C consulate but it will take some time to get. Our expenses are about $5,500 a Month. We make about $15,000 before tax a month. Making this money in Valencia would be amazing. Thank you for your videos, they are very informative.
Stay away, the world doesnt need bloated american salaries raising the prices everywhere. Americans are spoiled rotten with their giant salaries.
Great video. Interesting to see what you spend, especially as you're paying for your rent on a month-to-month basis, which presumably makes it more expensive. It's also very helpful to see that your budget allow you to go out, do things, treat yourself, etc. Re. comparing your costs with costs in other places. I live in a NYC suburb (not in the city like you do, which I would prefer to do but couldn't afford to do in New York City), live in what's considered a bargain one-bedroom apartment which doesn't have co-working, roof terrace, etc.. Just my mortgage + my building fees (including heat, hot water, parking) per week equals your total budget for the week. Put another way, what I pay just for accommodation (considered sooo cheap by everybody I know here [except me - smile]) is what you spend for everything. I hope this provides helpful context. Thanks again for your informative and inspirational videos. Wonderful food for thought and a useful perspective on the living options available around the world.
Interesting, my great grandfather was a Valenciano
Really useful and honest information, thank you! I just spent over 3 weeks living in Seville and then a few days in Madrid, and Valencia is the next Spanish city on my list to spend a few weeks working remotely and living like a local. Madrid was a bit too hectic for me, and I feel that Valencia would be more like Seville. Relaxed and calm vibes.
Great video! Very informative as I consider retiring in Spain in the next few years. Thank you!
Thank you for another great video. This one is very helpful for us moving from the states . Here we spend doble that amount in one week so it sounds like it will definitely work for us. Thanks again 😊 🇪🇸
Oh I am happy it’s helpful! Yes better value here for sure!
Hi there. My name is Alida and I’m coming on over…
I leave February 27th. I plan to be there for 3 months getting the feel of the land. If I love it as much I think then I plan to move. I’ll be 62 February 2, and I feel like the kid in the back seat saying “are we there yet. Are we there yet.”
I have been following you and a few others and I haven’t heard or seen anything I dislike. I have been planning this for almost a year.
Thanks
So grateful for your channel and videos! Thank you for the insight to this beautiful city!
thank you for all your videos. They are very useful, interesting and motivating to move to valencia. I'm really planning to do it next year. I hope we can keep in touch. Best regards. From Argentina.
one of the best youtube channel out there congrats
I live in Hawaii on the island of Oahu. I spend $900-$1200 or so per week. I live relatively modestly as well. I don't know what it would take to live lavishly here, but you don't really need too much because outdoor activities like swimming in the ocean are free.
people of spain seem so comfortable living. spain to me si so beautiful, refined, and relaxed. the food is better there than anywhere else I've ever been THANK YOU
Hola Antoanetta, tus vídeos son siempre tan instructivos y proporcionan una información inestimable. Tengo la suerte de tener muchos amigos españoles que viven en Valencià, lo que me permite ir a menudo cuando vivo en París. Además, soy propietaria de un piso que me permitirá vivir allí dentro de unos años y reunirme con todos mis amigos. Gracias de nuevo por tu valiosa información y por mantener esta mentalidad.
in Asturias for a month my mortgage, internet, food, transportation and entertainment for two people is between 1000 - 1300€. My wife is Spanish so I'm under her Health Insurance. Plus my son is in university in Madrid, his room and board is around 800€ a month
Nice tips. I was thinking about going to Madrid or Valencia but I think I picked a winner :) Cheers and good luck with your future videos.
I live in a small town in the UK called Burnley. We're 2+1 family and spend around £575 per week.
I will visit & look into it between Barcelona & Valencia. 😊
I just spent three days in Valencia I loved the city, and I can agree the prices were reasonable.
I just spent a day in Valencia also. I loved it very reasonable
On Mallorca every expense is double and the paycheck is the same as in Valencia 😩😅 we are 3 - monthly groceries are exactly 400, phone, internet, water and electricity- 250 a month, gas- 200, rent (one bedroom )- 700-1000 if you’re lucky
increíble video saludos ❤🎉
Thank you Antonaetta for the super helpful info :)..Just can't wait to be there !
Superb storytelling and editing. Above many mainstream documentaries.
Aww thanks 😊
For a week I spend the equivalent of 576 euros a week here in Texas. Does not include eating out, shopping, and misc stuff. 90 euros is about what I spend on gas and car insurance in a week.
9 more years until retirement!
There is an original version cinema in Valencia called Babel, but it is not in the city centre".they offer very interesting films
Great content really appreciate it 👍
Great video as always Antoanetta, Very useful information !
Glad I can be helpful
Great video, really what I needed! My girlfriend and I are moving to Valencia in a few months and we found a similar apartment in the building you mentioned. However, the price is almost 50% up, did something happen that drove the prices up like this? We can't seem to find places like yours for that price.
Yes, war in Ukraine which means in all west Europe there is a high demand for apartments
Beautiful video and very informative! Thank you!
Hola!! I really enjoy watching your videos in Valencia. I have been to Valencia I love it there. My girl friend lives in Zarogoza. I am from Bermuda and I spend 550 USA dollars in a week. This is not bad considering that Bermuda is one of the most exspensive places to live in the world. I would save a lot of money by moving to live in Spain and live a healthier life style.😊🇪🇸
Back in Andalucia in 25 days, can’t wait.
What are the best neighborhoods to stay in Valencia, and what advice can you give to someone who is willing to move and live there? (student)
I'm from L.A. my monthly mortgage is $1700, utility bills $250 monthly, going out to restaurants once a week $500 a month, miscellaneous expenses $500, groceries around $500, my car is paid off, so there's no note payment . I spend about $3,500 a month.
Doesn't include credit card payments.
wow, that is a lot out here, .. must have a great job to pay it all.
¡Hola! me encantan tus videos de Valencia, quiero decirte que la tercera edad (+65) una vez se jubilan, tiene una paga mensual (pensión) , que depende de lo que haya cotizado a lo largo de su vida, generalmente si has trabajado siempre y normalmente tienes tu casa pagada, se suele vivir dignamente (siempre hay casos que no) si tienes alguna enfermedad que necesitas ayuda, se pide una ayuda, dicha ayuda va por grados de enfermedad y creo que tiene un maximo de 365€ normalmente se suele ahorrar para complementar la pensión, la sanidad es gratuita, los transportes en autobus (emt) se saca una tarjeta por un precio bastante asequible y tienes todos los viajes pagados (por dentro de l a ciudad) tambien se dispone del IMSERSO que es una plataforma para viajar, por unos precios muy interesantes se puede hacer viajes en grupo, tambien los ayuntamientos tienen los club social, donde los jubilados se reunen, juegan a juegos de mesa o se sientan a charlar, donde los mayores van gratis, ademas no es extraño verlos por las cafeterias y restaurantes, en todo esto influye el clima y la calidad de vida ¡Un saludo desde Valencia!
Si aqui en Valencia todo es perfecto ,.
Tienes que currar no te regalan nada por lo menos a los valencianos nativos ,no hace falta que hagan propaganda de lo vien q se vive ,hay familias que lo estan pasando muy mal .
No lo dice?????
@@amparo7751 me da que no cuentan lo malo, solo lo bueno, pero aqui la cosa tambien esta mal, tengo una hermana con 52 años que vive de mi madre, por no haber trabajado lo suficiente, no tiene acceso a una "paguita" veremos que ocurre el dia de mañana
My jaw dropped at the cost of those clothes.....WHAT!?!?! That's insane... very cute outfit, looks quality. I'd love to see more clothes shopping! People don't talk about that enough on these types of channels and I find it very interesting. For one, how is it buying brands like say, Adidas or other brands popular in the states? I've heard in Mexico for example many brands are more expensive because of the import taxes.
Great video
I'm planning a trip to Spain and Portugal in about a year. Can you tell me what airline did you use and the AirB&B?
Hi, great video! How is your mentioned accommodation called?
Thailand, Bangkok Expense per Month: Rent split 150usd, Food 80usd, Eating out 200usd, Drinking 200usd, so about 700usd. Once you live here finding cheap food is very easy. Makro is the best grocery store 2usd for a kilo of chicken, Crazy cheap and hard to leave this country
Antoanetta , en España y en Valencia en particular no vivimos para trabajar , trabajamos para vivir.
Saludos desde la mejor ciudad del mundo 2022 para vivir.
Could you do a video about fashion and the way people dress and what the differences are?
Very cool video! Just wondering what camera(s) you are using for your videos, the shots are so clean!
Than you so much for the information. We are planning to travel to Valencia next year. Could you recommend some local restaurants like the one you mentioned in this video? Many thanks. And do you usually need to do reservations in restaurants?
i live in belgium i spend 700 euro for rent appartement, 160 euro electricty, 120 water, train public transport 60, groceries 400-500. i only go out twica a month so 50-60 euro. food work break 100 euro
Are there things you recommend to watch out for? Crime wise?
Antoanetta love your videos. Can you advise some nice hotels in Valencia in the middle of the city . Thank you !
I did not see costs for utilities such as water, electricity, gas etc.
great video! Would like to interview you please!
Hi, Thanks for watching! Please email me for more details.
You can find it in the description for business inquiries.
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would love living in Spain if there was some work-opportunities available to US residents and the whole dual-taxation thing wasn't in the way, and yes, from L.A., of Spanish lineage, and whether a big earner or not out here, we are all financially squeezed.
Spain has tax treaty with U.S, so whichever country receives higher taxes on that year, you can file tax credit on the other.
And yes, self employed visa allows foreigners to work legally in Spain.
Hi , thank you for the information , can I have the building name and contact it looks very decent and myself and wife are planing to go soon 🙏
Got it thx
APPLAUSE i loved this video full of information and entertaining THANK YOU
Thanks 😊
Another great video! Which insurance provider did you go with?
Hi Antoanetta,You are doing a great job with Your channel,thumbs up..
We are moving to Valencia in 3 weeks,can not wait
Would You recommend any Private health insurance company there?
Love this video! Where do you get your health insurance from?
Hi! Can you please share that Airbnb? Thank you.
I needed to multiply by 4 all video to get better picture by month :)
Loving your videos, recently found your channel. do you have link to rental company?
Hi Antoanetta, thank you so much for all your wisdom. Been living here in Valencia for 6 months. Its an easy place to live, Im interested in the health insurance you have. Right not
485/person/week seems a bit high. At least expats from my country (Hungary) tried to crucify me when I said 1100 eur/month for a person might not be enough. They said, nahhh, you will even have some money left with a salary like that.
I guessed around 3500-4000 eur/month for us (2 person), when we move to Valencia in 3-4 months. But it doesn't feel cheap :D currently living in Budapest and I spend like between 250-300eur/week (have my own house, have to pay my loans, but don't have rent, and usually go for high priced programs, and while not eating out that much, usually go to nice restaurants), which is pretty high in Budapest. Still moving, because Valencia is much more beautiful and people there are more nice and the whole atmosphere is better than in Hungary.
I agree, I don't think 1100 euro a month salary is enough right now for the current world wide inflation. Things definitely aren't as cheap as they used to be
En casa nos mantenemos con 1850 x 15 pagas tres personas y disfrutamos de la vida como Antonieta. Vivo en un ático con terraza y tengo un pequeño velero que es mi pasión a unos 250kms. Vivo en Badajoz (España).
Es cuestión de mirar en el interior en vez de ir todos a Valencia.
A parte es muy injusto para los que viven en esas ciudades, de repente no pueden competir en salarios con un trabajador en línea o un jubilado de 4000 € y se ven forzados a irse.
I live in Arkansas, USA. I'm retired. My monthly expenses are about $3500 per month, but that's with debt. If I didn't have credit card debt or a car payment, my expenses would be around $2500 USD. I think expenses around the US differ enormously. Still, I'm looking for an expat experience abroad during my retirement.
Thanks!Helpfully video.
Thank you for watching
waww antonitta you are fantastic thank you again ... im living in brussels and in normal middle class average i need for rent one bed room and food and small old car polo some thing else ...plus 3000 euro ... the problem is quality of live here is full stress.
Hello! Thanks for your videos, I enjoy it. Please! Can you make a video about how to live with a dog at Valencia? Valencia is pet friendly ?
Amsterdam I spent on a weekly basis more or less fixed : 129 rent; 16 health; 40 gas and electricity; 20 internet; 25 telephone; 10 waterbill; 120 food; transport bicycle no expenses
Hi Antoanetta! Love your content and sent you an email. Cheers 🥂
As a single man living alone in Toronto, Canada, I pay about 467 euros/week. This doesn't include entertainment, clothes, and other extras. Canada probably has the highest internet and mobile fees on the planet: my monthly plan comes to 116 euros/month.
US also has ridiculously overpriced plans. I “cancel” my internet every year or so when they double the intro rate and restart as new to get the advertised current ( lower ) rates. I was so frustrated overpaying my mobile bill, at one point I quit completely for a few years and then found a more affordable option than before.
Hey Antoanetta, love your videos, but there's no way you spend $182/wk for an apt in Ruzafa. I was just on the website and there were no places that I could see that were less than $3000/mo. AirBnB cheapest for 1 month is $1800 near Ruzafa.
probably that was an year ago
Would the prices have changed by 2023?
Pasibo for the heads up concerning older folks being content Chancellor
how much does it cost to get hair colored and cut for women? also what about manicures?
When you doing Toledo next?
Our weekly expenses in Florida are around $1,000 a week.
What health insurance Co. Do you use?
In NL you need 3k a month to cover basics....
Hi! Thank you for this video! I am really considering moving to Valencia from the US with my family. How much would it cost for a family of 5? 2 adults and 3 small children? I am calculating 4K per month?
Vivirían muy bien con ese presupuesto, 1000 gastos comunes. 600 alimentación. Resto para ocio y ahorro.
Hay que evitar vivir en el centro de ciudad, ya que compites contra Arbnb
How many Bulgarians live in Valencia area?
How on earth did you get such cheap rent per week
The biggest problems I've heard are around housing. Badly constructed and hot in summer and cold in winter. Being a landlord in Spain is also risky. Which this doesn't cover
Where is the burrito place? What is it called? I'm so desperate for a decent burrito....
It’s called Burritos near City Hall.
@@ANTOANETTA I don't see it in Google Maps, where is it exactly? Or name so I can search for it? Thanks!
@@pennymonique Carrer de Ribera, 8, 46002 València, Valencia, Spain
Why USD in the image and not Euro?
This looks like a fair estimate of cost of living and I’m sure you can live for much less if you want. Thanks
Yes expenses are slightly different even for me each week but close approximation 👍🏼
There is an inaccuracy in your video. Well at least in my opinion. You divided everything by two except the rent which is not insignificant as 90 euros is around 20% of your calculated weekly budget.
You might be paying it all but I think the intend of the video is to show how much you and only you spend per week so a single person can easily relate.
So if you deduct that it works out to around 390 euros a week which seems reasonable if you want a certain standard of living. Certainly way cheaper than in the US for a similar lifestyle.
P.S.: found the gym extremely expensive. Does it have a pool, sauna, etc.?
Yes I just divided it by 2 since we are a couple. It is an approximation after all, even my expenses vary week to week 😊 The gym is a little pricey but closest to us, no pool no sauna. There are other options. My regular gym is 29 euro per month 👍🏼 and yes many other things are cheaper and better quality than in the US! Thanks for watching!
@@ANTOANETTA so just apartment is about 1400EU?
What was your rent at your old apartment?
€875 per month
What do you do for work? And what does the average Spaniard make?
Cielo,aún puedes ahorrar más en gastos,sin perder calidad,por ejemplo en la salud,te ahorras el seguro médico privado.
En España en general,si estás empadronado,tienes un centro de salud pública,ahí vas con el empadronamiento y te sacas la tarjeta de la seguridad social,es gratuita y tienes acceso a toda la sanidad pública española,créeme,es muy buena,tanto en el trato como con los medios de q disponen,son incluso mejores q la privada.
Además ,con esa tarjeta q es universal y gratuita,te dan un número de la seguridad social,q es provisional y renovable cada 6 meses,con ese número puedes trabajar media jornada con todas las ventajas q eso supone,aunque muchos trabajan jornada completa y cobran completa,pr en nómina consta la mitad.
Te voy a nombrar hija adoptiva de Valencia,por como hablas siempre de nosotros,encantado de q estés en mi ciudad,personas como tú,caben en todo el mundo.
Saludos cordiales!.
a bit too much apparents things a bit too much appears a bit too much seems like but the substance of valencia isn't this
800 eur/week in Norway, but just for one, and not so lavish 😅
Not $500
What about smoking? Don't want to smell nasty smokers when I'm eating. Any laws/no smoking areas yet?
how can you stay in airbnb just people that don't live the house maybe is better a caravan but airbnb is kind of nomad people