These American Expats Spend $2,100 A Month Living In Spain

Jessica and Eric Smith relocated from Kansas to Logroño, Spain in 2021 with about $45,000 in savings. Jessica was seven months pregnant when they made the move abroad, and two months later their son, Quinton, was born. Jessica and Eric have since found a way to live in Spain long-term by becoming self-employed content creators.
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These American Expats Spend $2,100 A Month Living In Spain

[@philelmo]

Can you stop interviewing content creators and start interviewing normal average people

[@ede.5487]

I like how they studied Spanish to embrace the culture and not think they’d be able to get by on just English.

[@EnronnSierra]

When they said they are paying $915 for rent, I thought, whats the big deal? Probably a one bedroom studio, then they said three bedrooms, I died inside.

[@Burnenwhysee]

I've been living in Europe for the last 2 months. Came from Manhattan. I'm spending way less money, i'm eating better food, i'm meeting better and more interesting people, and I'm just overall happier.

[@justforwatch7184]

i hate when they don't speak about the most important thing which is how did you get the papers to reside in Spain ?! As an American you can only stay in Spain for 3 Months and only for tourism .

[@BradThePitts]

I can't seem to find a video of anyone moving TO the U.S. and being happier. 🤔

[@barbarar5869]

I am glad that you are living your best life in Spain. But when you look at your life in US and Spain, it's apple and oranges. Who said you had to had to have the big house, 2 cars and a business? Who said you had to work 60 hours a week? You chose to do that. And when you moved to Spain, you chose to not work too many hours. No one can live on 700€ a month, unless they live with their parents. It's not like in Spain demanding jobs don't exist and life is all a big siesta. Living on Spanish salaries, your average Spaniard isn't able to move to a new country with 45k in savings.

[@Mr1wd]

I really enjoy videos like this where people pursue passions and go after quality of life rather than promoting hustle culture as if money is only thing that matters.

[@Missathena918]

She said a very important thing at the end about the entire country being kid friendly. When I visited Spain a baby stroller was always pulled up to a big family dinner at 11PM! The way the US is structured makes it very difficult to be a parent and have a normal life. It’s awful for everyone’s quality of life.

[@markavelisocal]

Stop saying Expat!

[@notavailableraitnaw]

I follow them on TikTok since a while back :) they are super friendly and its just great that they made the leap to Spain and are enjoying it so much. I love that they chose a not so well know region and they are fully integrating, learning the language and customs. Welcome and thank you so much! <3 Btw, their Spanish is AMAZING

[@AndyNC]

Just follow your dreams. Most people think of problems in the future instead of the life improvements. We moved to another country with our first born when she was 8 months old. Then again to another state further south with our second child. Now we are expecting number 3 and we are in a different state again. We are not Influencer or content creator.

[@oscarcrespo5660]

You two are the best possible ambassadors Logroño can have. So glad you guys chose our city for your personal project. I wish you the very best because you deserve it. Gracias❤

[@morningsunshine0216]

That’s so awesome to know that they got pregnant 6 months after arriving in Spain ❤.

[@paul_domici]

I went to Spain last year for the first time ever! And I can totally see myself living there! It's one of the most perfect places in the world!!!

[@edr.2642]

We were in Barcelona 5months ago and its beautiful!Definitely top 3 most favourite country we’ve been

[@freya.outofoffice]

I love these videos but honestly the amounts of money that they had or have I'm like, wow that's such a different story than mine. I moved to an island in Finland with like 3k in savings and my husband and I were able to make it work. We're not dropping a cool half mil on a house, nor are we paying for extra health insurance, and studying is much cheaper. One of the best things about living in the Nordics is that it's possible to live on a lot less. Which means you have more time for other things! There's an incredible diversity in american expats living situations, it's so cool to see in this series.

[@ncarnaiz]

As a Spaniard, living in Madrid, I'm sooooo impressed with these type of Ambassadors. They are promoting Spain much better than a lot of Spanish people living here :)

[@OHANA-Beach-Suites-CDO]

Love this! Smart move guys!

[@rayk352]

Money matters but happiness matters the most…