Is living in Spain as bad as this?
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- In this vlog I take a look at an article that is quite critical of Spain and see if living in Spain is as bad as the article says.
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Never understood English speaking people not wanting to learn the language of the country they go to livw in.
Not true, some do. I've been running a language tuition business for 12 years and teaching French for 25 years in London. I meet all these people wanting to learn. It's not easy but some are really determined and do well. I also teach about the culture, which is very important for holidays but even more for people moving to the country. But something are often see is that people confuse "wanting to learn a language" and 'wanting to speak a language' (without learning it...).
@@alguedemer No one can deny that there's an awful lot of English speaking people who don't feel it's necessary to speak another language and a lot of British people who have settled in Spain or even go on holiday there do not speak Spanish. I'm not talking about the one's who do want to learn another language. My brother lives in Spain speaks fluent Spanish and teaches English to Spanish people. This country doesn't encourage children to take orher languages seriously.
@@icilmaa Yes, that's true. Language learning in England is a joke. The curriculum is so boring. I used to have to teach it.
Never understood how Spanish speaking people move to the US and never learn English
icilmaa yea try this my first language is American English where I have lived all my life in the USA but I also speak
I don't know why anyone would settle in Spain(or any other country) without speaking the language to some degree.
Jean Bethencourt i I lived in the south of france for a year did not speak French but kissed a lot of French girls and even fell in love with a girl with the most beautiful of smiles, it was fun
Because they have the confident and as English is an Internatioanl language many think it helps out a great deal. I have experiences to live in different countries, I am Hungarian and can speak English, have a degree as well and actually now I am an English teacher in France. I know, English only is not enough of course. But to start a new life in most European or even Asian, Middle East countries it`s enough.
But some dear Brits think Spaniards should speak English,seen any of those progs where they go open a bar etc..its embarrassing 🥴
@@octaviomartinez2935 As long as you enjoyed..Idioma de Amour 🤗helped me in the past!
@@suzannaszarka4290 that's a poor excuse and it's not like Spanish is an obscure language like French lol.
Lol don't pay anything upfront? My buddy works in the fraud police in Scotland and I assure you, you shouldn't pay upfront in the u.k either.
Sounds backwards.
Si es muy malo , ruego no vengan más, principalmente aquellos que no se adptan.
So in short.. Spain is a 'hell' because the Spain is not England...
And a bit of "Spain is a 'hell' because I didn't do my homework sufficiently before I moved there"
You say it's not england, but the Anglo Boomer Conquest of Andalusia is all but complete. And then there's Gibraltar...
He's Australian
@@Muzakman37 if you treat Spain as a foreign country and accept the way they do things🙄, you will have no problem. I’ve lived here 7 years and adopted that mindset, I have no problems👍🏻😎
@@Muzakman37 😄😁😆😅🤣😂
Having lived in Spain since 2006, I love it. I don't live on the Costas. I know what can happen to live on the Costas. I live in a small village about 3 hours from the coast. I am the only Brit in the village and the rest of the areas. I have worked as a cleaner, then taught English. You must integrate with the Spanish people. Before you live in Spain, you must do your homework about Spain. When you come for a holiday, you fall in love with the country, but if you do decide to live in Spain, don't come with your holiday head-on. I have no regrets whatsoever making the decision to live in Spain.
I have a strong suspicion you can actually speak Spanish...
Hi Anne, can you share what you mean by "I know what can happen to live on the Costas"? I plan on retiring in Alicante in the next year or two.
@@angelgil1750 Alicante is a beautiful place. Living on the Costas, everything is so much expensive, and you tend to fall into little Britain. Now I don't know what you want to do. If you were to live maybe 40k away from the coast, it should be cheaper, and the plus side to this is that you will mix with other nationalities. You will find that people are friendly. Now going back to the coast, you get more break-ins, and robberies with could to violence. I know that these things happen all over, but you want to feel safe and happy. I could walk down my village in the early hours, and I would feel safe. Do your homework, and don't dismiss other places. Good luck, hope you find somewhere safe
I recommend, when you go abroad to live, do it yourself a favor and learn the local language 😉
That solves many problems but not all. If you go somewhere speaking perfect Spanish they can still tell you are not local and can treat you like crap. It happens a lot.
Neil Mo that’s mainly in the cities. Barcelona particularly bad for apartment hotel crisis.
I'll be glad to stay home Pepito, glad to stay home.
I TOTALLY AGREE!! Its a must to LEARN ESPANOL if you live in Spain
I think learning the language is good manners apart from anything else - my cousin has lived in Spain for many years (we're English) and gets along very well, but he speaks pretty good Spanish and has mixed mostly with local Spanish people. What is the point of moving to Spain and expecting it to be just like England but with nicer weather?
Why a Spanish person in the UK is called an immigrant, while British job seeker in Spain is referred to as an ex-pat?
@Neil Mo Migran is a person who cuts his or her economic relationship with the country of origin and establishes economic relation with the country of the new settlement.
In 2015 Spanish authorities complained that British immigrants cost them Euro 600 000 000 in medical expenses. Yes, the Spanish government called Brits immigrants.
The beginning of wisdom is to call things by its name, sir.
I've noticed most English speakers refuse to call themselves immigrants for some reason. I wonder if it has to do with the fear of being seen the same way they see immigrants.
If you figure out the situation in reverse, it couldn't be more hilarous...think if € 600.000.000 a year in UK would be spent in 300.000 Spanish oldies who couldn't get back home...think of CZcams channels devoted to Spanish ex-pats who complain about dealing with English lack of empathy, or any other alleged shit you can find anywhere as an immigrant...here in Argentina, my country, there are also -believe it or not- 'British ex-pats' who are reluctant to assume that: 1) they are immigrants; 2) They enjoy a far better life than in the UK. 3) They are uninvited guests, even well treated. 4) There is not a life there back in the UK, but never stop complaining of the "Spanish stuff".
Evidently, some features belong to the group...
@@clorox1676 They also call the time of the greatest robbery the world has ever seen, a glorious time of colonialism.
Brits went to occupy foreign lands in order to steal and kill. Yet they call this crime against humanity a "colonialism"
The same applies to their immigration status, they cant take "those other nations" which caught on them without resulting in robbing other nations. So they invented the way to spit at others, as that's all they are capable of today.
For this reason, they say I am an ex-pat, I am better than you, and I will defend my take no matter what.
You can not put lipstick on a... and expect dignity.
@@Argenbiz Brits are nothing other than economic migrants, the way they live in the UK is the way peasants live. Classic British house is a terrace, A kind of post-industrial structure. Cheaply build, full of damp and mould, no wonder they emigrate for a better life. I have been to Buenos Aires number of times, have friends there. Compering the life of a Brit in the UK to the standard of life in Argentina is like comparing a wheelbarrow to a car.
They complain you say, well, in the UK all you see is rubbish everywhere on the bus, in the train, where they keep their dirty buts on the seat in front, on the streets.
House front gardens and yards are littered with all sort of rubbish, they throw their appliances or dilapidated furniture on to the street at night.
And you say they complain!?
In the UK they eat cheap food from Iceland and other discount shops, the kind of food Argentinians would not give their dog and they have the audacity to complain?
I am from Alicante (coast place) and living in UK, thanks for explain this post in a objective way. we have good things and bad things like in any other country and the cultural shock can be hard at the beginin.... I know this by experience.... but with time you will understand better the culture, rules and hopefully native people so you feel more and more confortable in the new country.
I've always been working as waitress in Spain and I met hundreds of English people, usually retired people speaking a little Spanish (which is enough, really, we love to listening just few words and we will help you as much we can with the rest) they are always happy and relax, trying to make contact with locals and really enjoying life.
Of course I encountered other English people angry becouse my English was not very good or just becouse we have baguette bread for the toasts and not sandwich bread.... But we are intelligent enough to know that not all English people is like that and these people exist in every country.
If someone wants my advice, please don't come with preconceptions about Spain or its people or thinking that your life and costumes or rules going to be exactly the same as uk, if you enjoy Spain and their people we will not consider you a foreigner but one of us 😉♥️
Que bonita Elisa buen dicho amiga
@elisaseller, Esperanto mi palabras son correctamente. Gracias para tu palabras amable. Yo Espero yo conocer personas como tu. You soy vieja 66 y viuda. Yo espero yo soy estar sano , Estoy solo. Yo me gusta esperando mi espeñol es “okay”. Por favor, la mejor ciudad para solo viuda/66 vivir…y no es caro. Gracias, amiga , muchas gracias 🙏. Carrie
PS mi espańol no es correctar, yo intento 😂.
Well put good luck be happy
I lived and worked in Spain for four years based in Moraria and have worked all over the east coast.
My work was essentially holiday and residential property maintenance. My comments are based on this film.
Common sense if you have none you are doomed. Get involved with the Spanish- language and all, they are
hilarious, warm and will help. Beat siesta by getting what you want in the morning early if you can. In summer
work with the sun ie shade for as long as possible. Stay away from main tourist areas at any time if you can
it keeps the muppet factor down. Socialise (evening) as much as you can with the Spanish and eat where they
say you should eat. KEEP THE RIGHT COMPANY if you don't know what that means you are on the losing side.
Winters can be bleak and "British cold". Be polite.
I am Spanish and I like to travel by motorcycle, when I have left Spain for France or England I have really felt that they were robbing me of entering bars, hotels, gas stations etc as an example a coffee can cost you several euros more in England than in Spain and That's the way most things are
As they are all more expensive, I suppose the difference is that Spain is cheap
Spain is not CHEAP, and as for PAYING several euros more for coffee in the UK 🤣😂 What UTTER NONSENSE, Britain's have lost billions there over the years!!!!
@@robertday8619 Oh so you think London costs are the same as Madrid is it??? rubbish
The salaries in these countries are also different. If someone traveled from the US to spain they would share how inexpensive it it, its all relative
I love my country (spain) and I would never change it, we enjoy life at maximun, I can’t imagine myself living on another place
Good for You.
Jennifer Lorence 😊😊
You really dont know what enjoy life is
Well said marcos i love your country too. Greetings from england.
Typical Spanish.
I do not recognise the country some people is describing here, the most of the people I know in Spain work more than the standard european, where workers leave their offices at 17.00 hours.
because he is talking to British people who are used to a different life so a little change from the government is "chaotic" lol
Yeah that myth of spanish being lazy is plain bullshit.
I’ve lived here 7 years, have a good job and great companeros.👍🏻😎
I would never live on the Spanish south coast just because of the type of thing the article points out. I guess I am weird because I would live in a place like Cáceres, Plascencia, or Mérida, where I can speak Spanish (a language I love), pay little for rent and not have to put up with other expats. I would even be able to fit into such a place as Coria, that beautiful little town in Extremadura that you visited on one of your trips.
plascencia?what do u mean?
@@ashenone3050 I should have spelled it Plasencia. Plascencia is in Italy. My natural tendency was to put a c in the word. I have been there several times. Not the one in Italy unfortunately.
@@rayvogensen2983 Plasencia is a beautiful town indeed
@Gazpacho Suave Spain is doing way better than Italy. Not that the UK is any better either, just look at the biggest city in Europe(London). It looks like a giant toilet.
Other expats, you mean immigrants right? that's what you are..
Spain is Europe when it come to pay taxes, but when it comes to get good salaries, Spain is still Spain
Indeed, because it's a massively inflated bureaucracy run with mafia tactics. The hacienda behaves worse than the mafia in fact. Full access to bank accounts, power to freeze bank accounts.
@@dannyhendy in that point I totally agree with you, they tell us that we are free but we are under a dictatorship
@@ndres839 Finally, someone wakes up........but you are too late.
I heard the average is 1000 € a month
@@anairenemartinez165 that can't be the average, because the minimum is over 1100 xD
Critiquando siempre nuestro pais pues vivir en el vuestro !
Que critiquen el suyo que tampoco es para echar cohetes, no te fastidia.
@@lauteilatu5325 justo, es lo que hacemos, pero los otros hablan mucho del nuestro, porque sera ?
Como si los españoles no criticaran otros países.
@@playerone6995 pues muestrame videos o pruebas de ello ? muy raras veces !
@@pinagarofalo9392 No tengo que mostrarte nada. Y tu tampoco proporciones pruebas de nada. Aparte, he conocido más de un español en el extranjero que no paraba de criticarlo todo.
I can't understand how anyone expects to come live and work here without being able to speak spanish or have at least a minimum of interest on learning it. Let's see this the other way around. What would British people think if a spaniard wanted to work there without speaking your language? And complaining about that! It's insane!
People in Spain usually have no interest in learning another language to help their economy and themselves. it's those who come from outside who love Spanish, speak it, trying to learn more while on vacation. Spain doesn't do a good job at catering to tourism and some day they might not come. I would like to live in Spain, but the government doesn't want me to come, I will go on vacation but not to live there. No matter how good it may be and the food, smoking and drinking isn't my style of good life anymore. It is a place where they dump their children to party and throw up everywhere, and meet women. Like they do in Mallorca.
@@MrFernanrc what the f...
@@MrFernanrc I'm spanish, and I'd studied english. It's nota perfecto, bit st least, I try. My parents emigrated to Switzerland and they speak german and italian.
What the fuck are you talking about?
Obviously not all spaniards speak english, the same way not all British speak spanish. However, if you want to move to another country and live there, it's you who must learn the lenguage, not the other way around.
Go to Spain , dont learn the language, mix only with british people and eat healthy british food...on the "costas".
Typical immigrant's attitude . They won't try to blend in in a slightest bit,bcs of their narcissist ego. Why don't they stay tf in original country if they like it so much? Imay emigrate one day ,and prior to that i wanna get at least get the basic language skills and have a general idea of their culture ,norms and stuff. My country actually made that obligatory if you want to emigrate.
Visit Cornalheira /Portugal
@@knkjkjnI live in Italy. Speak English. People here want to learn English, more useful for them than me speaking Italian. The basics is enough. Birra, Cafe, Pizza.
Personally I think that British people should stop going to Spain on holiday. Then you'll have the Spanish begging then to come back to stop the Spanish economy dropping through the floor.
@@jimkyle8008
This is not about people going on holidays.
This is about people moving to another country and dont even try to learn the language
I'm from Finland and have lived in Mallorca since April 2000.
Some of the things he says are true, the job market is still in a very poor state, getting a full time job is a miracle, rent is high here in Mallorca.
Don't come here unless you have everything really figured out economically!
@Philip Arvanitidis Pretty much...
Interesting topic and inside info 👍🏼 thanks for sharing Stu.
Sooooo many Brits (especially) have holidays in Spain, Portugal etc and take back with them all the memories of the locations, weather, fun times and the like, then consider living in these places with those holiday thoughts as the driving force. Many that I've met (I live in PT) over the years seem almost incapable of differentiating between what they experienced 'on holiday' and what they would come to find as a 'resident' in such places. Brits often want 'little England' in the sun with beaches and are not happy unless there are lots of British style pubs, 'all day breakfast' cafes, and English TV! Assimilation is rarely talked about or attempted.
I started watching your very informative videos over 3 yrs ago before moving to Andalucía, Spain from CA, US. I, with my daughter will be living in Spain for 3 yrs this month. It’s been up and down but mostly amazing! I followed your suggestions from the beginning to be legal here, learned the language quickly and integrated 100% with the Spanish community. We got ourselves a good lawyer though, and we don’t need to work in Spain to survive. Any bad experiences we’ve had came from both Spanish and extranjeros. I recommend living here if you are not afraid to make Spanish friends, immerse yourself into the culture and don’t rely on earning an income in the Spanish economy.
My feeling about the article is that this guy ended up working/living with some known shady crew and that's why the police were on top of them all the time, plus all the other things he says.
I lived and worked over 30 years in Spain, due to my job (advertisinfg /TV) I lived in Zaragoza, Ibiza, Mallorca, Canarian Islands, Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga...! 1st) learn the language! 2nd) adapt to local rules and culture! 3th) evitate at all costs Tourist Spots, especially between June-September 4th) if you are not a complete Idiot ;-)), the best country to live on earth, ...in 6 months I will retire living in the Andalusian Backland, +- 300 € renting/month (or buying a simple village house +- 100.000 €, 50km from Malaga airport!
I would say that a person, who lives in Spain permanently, is a masochist, if said person voluntary stays in Spain in the summer months.
@@charonstyxferryman hmm..as I said, I live in Andalusian backland the whole year trough, 50km from the sea! No heating in winter, no air condition in Summer, only local food and my garden, I don't feel like a maso, in contrary I feel free and very healthy compared to my life in northern EU! If you want to fully adapt wherever you want to live, if you live in rural areas, you must live like the local people, if not they will never accept and respect you, (this is true for any country on this planet). It takes some time (2-3years) to adapt to the tremendous hot weather in Summer and the very cold nights in winter...However that's what I call integration, I see myself as a guest in Spain, not as a walking Wallet, nor an arrogant "conquistador" ;-)))
@@XIIDEXXII you are a boss, sir
Raym, quality response mate, me too👍🏻😎
I caught the Aussie accent straight away but was surprised your spanish is so good!! I'm Uruguayan but have grown up in Australia, our spanish is a little different to that of Spain but got to say it- you're speaking like a local! Well done!!
I live in Madrid. I’m a bit weird - I prefer spending time by myself than with others, it can difficult to get decent food unless you know what you know where to go - I like brown rice and tomato soup (not together). It’s very difficult to find a flat as an autónomo - most people wanted a year’s money upfront. But it’s great here. So much life, so easy to get around - a monthly pass for the bus and metro is just €55.40 - Unbelievable - I actually look forward to paying for my monthly ticket because it fills me with such a sense gratitude and value for money. I bought a patinete (electric) scooter and because there are so many great cycling lanes here, you can literally whizz around the city. The bureaucracy is a little frustrating and of course the political infighting is mind numbing if you read the papers each day. I will never get used to the Spanish eating hours - I’d starve to death but it’s nice to know you can get dinner at 9 or 10 at night when needed. As many have said, LEARN THE LANGUAGE, smile, be nice and you’ll find Spain brings out the best in you.
isn't a years month upfront illegal ? the most they can ask for is 2 or 3 months I believe.
legally it is one monrh, but I do agree it may not cover enough in case of angry renters, so I agreed on 2 months, even if I am not an angry person ,😁
@@alfrredd Correct, the can also ask for month's deposit, a month's 'fianza' - god knows what the difference is. However, they can also stpulate other criteria such as having a fixed contract or a guarantor. If you are self employed or have recently arrived, its almost impossible to meet the criteria. I spoke to others in a similar situation who started off staying in hotels, using AirBnb or opting for flat shares. One agency told me they would not consider letting to an autonomo with less than 5 years of receipts! If you can get a deposit together, it's easier and way more cost effective to buy at least in Madrid).
@Yelaa Bob Are you kidding? You can do 4 minute miles on brown rice and tomatoes.
I’ve been through many living and working experiences all around Europe and I’m pretty sure to state that, the number one rule for anyone wanting to live abroad is, “LEARN THE LANGUAGE AND THE CULTURE” period. If you’re not willing to do so, stay in your country. Everywhere I go (even if it’s temporarily) I try to learn the basics (hello, thank you, nice to meet you, how much it costs, please, etc.) in their language and read a bit about their overall character and culture. It’s magical how those simple silly things can open that land and its ppl to you.
Oh so i have question for what is the best place to work and live for i experience worker in europe in your subiection view?
I'm a North American expat living here in Spain (Cataluyna) for going on 24 years now. Been married to a Catalan national since 1998 and we own 25 ha of vineyard property in Tarragona. I love it here. Yeah, I hate the autonomo tax bs and the 21% IVA nonsense, but living here is orders of magnitude better than the states. Hell, we have Universal Heathcare and almost no one is walking around with firearms (yes, I understand the narco traficantes and russian gangsters are armed, but overall?). Just love it here tbh, but I DO NOT think I could have been successful here without my Catalan wife!
No one walks around with firearms, only criminals, this is why we need a mild type of "the right to bear arms " law here in Europe.
@@stiannobelisto573 You're wrong, Sparky. I give you the annual death rate by firearms of the U.S. as Exhibit A.
So you like Universal Healthcare but you hate paying for it?
Splendido Splendente That’s not what I said, dude. Of course I expect to pay my fair share. But autonomos are hit disproportionately hard, and the 21% IVA is nothing short of a regressive tax which hits low-wage income people the hardest. What the hell is the matter with you, or are you just trolling?
@Dias06 I can not believe what I am reading, people actually think that with U.S gun laws in Europe, we will have the same mass shootings.. Americans are way more aggressive and confrontational, plus Europeans have lost their patriotism unfortunately, plus I did say "mild" gun laws.
I would like to thank you for your many posts. I have found them to be very helpful. My partner and I live in Malaga (we are from the USA and retired) and have had for the most part a relatively easy adjustment to living in Spain. We are currently in the process of renewing our Residency for the first time. The easiest way to handle this was to hire this out. We are fortunate in that my partner is fairly fluent in Spanish. She was born in Peru and lived here early years in various Latin American countries. (She is not a Latin, her father was American and her mother was Canadian). I am taking Spanish Courses to improve my limited Spanish. Just as you said, the one thing that takes a while to get use to is all the paperwork. But, if you are patient things work out. We are quite lucky in that we have many Spanish friends and have been adopted into two Spanish families. It is as you said if you make Spanish friends life can be very enjoyable. The one negative we have faced is shipping our car from the US. The shipping cost were reasonable, but the added costs for taxes, inspections, and the cost of converting our car to meet Spanish and EU standards is quite expensive. This was our fault, not anything that was related to the Spanish government. We did not do our due diligence in that aspect of our research prior to moving here. So, I guess if I have one recommendation it would be do not ship a car to Spain if you are from outside the EU. Again, thanks for the posts. Keep them coming as you are a valued additional source for information about living in this beautiful country. Mike & Jerry
We welcome you in spain and i wish you a nice retirement i lived in the best country in the world America
What was the mandatory fee he was talking about? Do you know? 283 euros? For people who are self-employed in the country, right?
Thanks. My wife and I are heading to Spain to check it out. Almost retirement age.
As a Bulgarian considering moving to Spain it's really hard for me to comprehend this guy's decision to move from Spain to Bulgaria. I'm guessing it's something personal that drove him to do that, or perhaps he's only interested in cheap rent and living costs. But there's a lot more to your way of life than these two considerations.
I assume maybe it's easier for English native speaker to make it in Bulgaria, less competition etc. Or perhaps he has extra income from abroad and it's enough for him to afford to live in Bulgaria, but not enough in Spain
Here's one example: BG has a flat tax of 10%. No one can tell me what the income tax in Spain amounts to, especially if you free lance because you never get a straight answer as to what's tax deductible. Too many rules and just as many exemptions.
@@stefaniekumaran563 Anything that would be deductible for a big company, I've gotten deducted as self-employed, with one exception. Apparently national Hacienda accepts food from restaurants as a deductible; I'm under Navarrese Hacienda and these say they don't accept it unless you can justify why that was an expense you would not have incurred on any non-working day. No problem with that, I find tracking all those little papers an enormous pain when I have a customer that insists I must expense them.
So, for example: normally, a rental flat would not be a deductible unless it's your primary residence and the rent is a sizable chunk of your income. But if you're on location, it's a deductible.
Nowadays the tables for income tax are set by each region; Navarre has the simplest tax structures and paperwork, but we're not necessarily the cheapest. You can download IRPF simulators, look for "programa PADRE" (does not include Navarre or Euskadi).
Don't rely on Spanish economy, rely on Bulgarian economy.
Excellent video and useful.Muchas Gracias.Its a gamble to live in any country..we all need luck and knowledge 🤗
Well done !! Perfect explanation ... down the earth and precise. Very easy to understand to for anyone who wants to try to live in different country not only in Spain but anywhere in the world Thank you...
En España como en cualquier otro país hay gente que vive mejor y peor. Yo conozco autónomos que se han jubilado así.
If you're not relying on the Spanish economy and can generate good revenue. Spain is the best option to live in the world not only in Europe.
I lived in Spain and didn't rely on it. It was one of the worst places I've ever lived for all the reasons the guy mentions in this video.
Hi Imad Mejdoub, I live in Norway, Spain is ok for a holiday, the wages are low, internet is really really turtle slow, and according to Europol, Spain is the most corrupt country in the EU, they are more corrupt than Bulgaria.
I mean living in the West and moving to another country because you want the best paycheck is why people do not manage to "fit in" because they don't have any interest in the culture of that country in the first place
@@winstontalbot3707 don't forget Italy for corruption..........plus mafia!!!! From a Italian!!!🇮🇹🇮🇹
@@winstontalbot3707 More corrupt than Bulgaria?! NO FUCKING WAY! What are you even saying?
You mentioned the the field of English Teaching is changing " in your opinion @1:40. How is it changing ?
I'll never understand why people don't want to learn the language when they decide to emigrate to another country. Things getting easier when you can speak the local language.
I am German and when I would emigrate to Spain of course I would learn Spanish. Bueno, ya sé hablar un poco español ahora. Pero no es el punto importante. ;)
And in my opinion is a bit simple-hearted going to Spain without knowledge about the state of the economy. Of course there is a hard competition in the tourism area.
Recently I was at the Islands of Canarias. You only have to open your eyes to see what's going there. Same as I was in Valencia. I talked with people in Sevilla and Teneriffa about that topic. One told me he has to go to Madrid for work because it was hard for him to find work in his town. Don't get me wrong. I like Spain a lot. But when you are going to Spain for business reasons you should inform you sufficiently.
Por cierto, conozco la calle al principio del vídeo, pero no estoy seguro de dónde está en Madrid. Debería ser la Calle de Raimundo Fernández , ¿verdad? Estuve alguna vez una semana muy cerca de este lugar.
I'd love to see your city review of Santander!
I agree that electricity rates are higher in Spain than many other parts of EU. I am retired and live in La Palma (Canarias), I have private health insurance from DKV, its €114/month which I dont consider terribly expensive (and it includes dental check and hygienist once per year). Food and wine/beer as well as dining out is very reasonable, as is petrol and auto insurance.
This is a great, insightful channel Steve, from a Spaniard living in Australia .
Great video and commentary! Too often these visceral pieces get floated out there on the internet and are given a lot of credence. I am living on the coast here and I’ve also not noticed this stuff, but I’m not in the trades either, perhaps it’s limited to this area of business?
As you said at the end, if you’re moving to a new country you need to try to be aware and careful, learn the language, make local friends, and if you’re not enjoying it, then maybe it’s not for you.
Y lo del clima es relativo, él vivía en la costa sur, que venga a vivir donde vivo yo, y después me diga si el clima es mejor o peor que en Inglaterra. A -15°C
After living here in 5 years around Malaga, employing a lot of handymen trying to fix up a property, I can categorically state that MANANA is alive and well. Try to get something done on time is just not possible.
It’s ridiculous to argue that the mañana culture doesn’t exist. There’s no need to be rude about it (not saying you are) but it’s real. Sometimes it’s fine but sometimes you’ll burst a blood vessel.
It seems to me that this "MANANA" thing is also prevalent in Greece & Italy.
Why not move to Londonistan and hope you don't get sexually assaulted by a majority-minority migrant?
@@baybydilly742 it is I can tell 😂😂
@@baybydilly742 Also in Mexico
Great video ! Greetings from Marbella, I have been living here for over 30 years ! Take care...
Hi Stuart! I think your videos are great and quite useful. I landed on your channel, because I've been lately considering moving to Spain. Of course, great weather and nature and emotional people from the South attract me. I've kind of expected that Spanish economy has been struggling for years now, so not to expect Spain is an eldorado. However, would you recommend Spain to someone who is qualified, speaks 4 European languages, has a Master's degree, willing to master his Spanish skills, but doesn't want to earn too much? Even if you sell your real estate at home and buy a flat or a small house in Spain. In other words, is it possible to get an average and strike a good life/work balance? Your reply to my comment would be much appreciated.
I definitely don't understand people, whether ritish, French, or whatever going to a foreign country for living without any interest in the local people, life, economy and culture, refusing to learn the local language (except for ordering a drink), just considering the low costs and the wheather.
@J Mansfield Apparently being "highly well-educated" does not bring any wisdom, either. All I could read from you is shallow and deeply arrogant. Travelling is a rich experience that tells you that the human essence is not that different despite the colour of the skin, the creed, the customs or the food. The British ruled India, with a far richer and deeper culture than yours, but what did you learn from such a millenary culture? Nothing, I suppose. The British just left a civil war behind. This is just an example. If you were a wise person you wouldn't make such irrelevant comments, you wouldn't even care for CZcams or the like.
@J Mansfield There is plenty to dislike in the UK, in the USA or in any other country in the world. As many British are, you seem to be tedious and bland. You'd better stay home.
I am so pleased to find these comments of real life in Spain. I so want to live in Spain, now I have a better understanding of what it is like to live there. I need to go back to the drawing board.
You mentioned the 283 Euros if you are employed towards pension, but what if you are retired? Do you not get your own private Insurance? Or does that same amount have to be paid? We are USA citizen getting ready to move either to Spain or Portugal. The so called 10 years no taxes in Portugal, is there any option like it in Spain?
Lots of questions come to mind regarding the tax and accountant fee you mentioned. Must research this! I'm trying to study abroad in Spain but I'd like to extend my stay for a while.
Bueno, es el primer vídeo que veo en tu canal y me esperaba el típico conjunto de esteriotipos y fatalidades de la vida en España. Me alegro de ver que eres neutral y realista. Viví cinco años en EEUU y las cosas no son blancas o negras, existen los grises en todos los países. I could have written in English, but felt like doing it in Spanish to make sure people knew the comment came from a native.
Lucía García Son diferentes eso es todo. Cada cual tiene sus pros and cons. Llevo tres años en España y cada día es una experiencia cultural. Me encanta la belleza de España, mucha cultura, excelente gastronomía en fin la madre patria es maravillosa. 🇵🇷🇪🇸
I speak some Spanish and I could understand your entire comment!
I didnt like that coment of "manana is not a myth" from the video. Also hate the comments about "siestas" because i am spaniard and never took a nap in my life; the only people in Spain taking naps are children and old people... There could be little exceptions but thats the end of the story.
Well, i have lived in four different countries and delays can happen everywhere. I still remember when i arrived germany and hired a moving company (i am speaking about a GERMAN company).
They were more than two hours late, when they finally arrived they realized that they needed tools, so they went back to their headquarters and come back with the bloody tools, which meant another hour of delay.
At the end they made me paid for ALL the time they consumed, including the explained delays above.
When i hired internet company, they sent the router to my home and they just left the package in front of the door under the rain (thank godness it was just a light rain and it didn get wet that bad).
With the taxes i can say that the german tax authorithis are slow and terrible predator. I paid almost 50% of my rent in taxes and they took almost two years to give me my tax return.
So, as you say, it depends. All countries have problems, and if you are expecting to have a "dream life" or a "bed of roses" in Spain or wherever is the place you are commited to live in, you will find all kind of problems. Its normal and its a part of the culture adaptation.
I have to say that in spain is not that bad. When i needed to receive something by post mail, the service is fast and didnt have any problem with only little exceptions.
When i had an appointment with a company, the schedule was respected most of the times, and in general when i ordered some product it was delivered more or less in time (maybe some delay like the day after and so... but no more).
I spent ten years in London, I bought and refurbished a flat and then a house. Both experiences were fairly unpleasant (all workers were British) and horrendously expensive. I have been living in the Canary islands for a few years and, while the mañana attitude is evident, especially in the Public Administration, getting things done is not that much worse than in northern European countries. Two things are definitely correct and noteworthy: the economy is not booming, so you have to have some differentiating skills to make it; and the Social Security charges for autonomous workers are amongst the highest in Europe.
Bueno,pero te gusta mi tierra o no?
This was helpful. Thank you ❣️🌍🌠
Good stuff.
Do apartments there have good heating and air-conditioning systems?
The heating is usually central so you can control it unless that apartment building doesnt have. In that case you can buy a heater which from my experience is fairly cheap and works pretty well. As for air conditioning,not every apartment has but you can install one
Lucía Gil thanks
Yo soy aleman y vivo desde 2 años en Catalunya sin problemas. Para mi es como un paraiso.
Looks like you learned the language, rather than yelling loudly at the locals in your mother tongue like most brits. Is it a coincidence that you are happier than other commentators on this site?
besten Wünsche für Sie
@@MrMartibobs
That is it. I live in a garden plot with 20 gardens. The neighbors are from Andalucia, Catalunya, Extremadura and others provincias in Spain. No germans living here.
Yo soy alemana y vivo en Valencia. La gente se pone muy contenta si le hablas en su idioma aunque no hables bien, no pasa nada. Yo he encontrado curro y una nueva familia aqui. Es solo cuestion de adaptarse lo que no les gusta a los ingleses jajajaj
@@sarad.2016 wishing you every happiness. I can pretty much understand this because I'm learning Portugese - not so very different.
best wishes
@@sarad.2016 ¡¡Olé tu!!
Great talk thro. As a retiree I would not buy property on the costas. .the bubble is about to burst imo. As you say you need to learn Spanish. That's where a lot of expats fail..." can you say that in English etc" .
Really enjoying your videos. I much prefer to listen to a “balanced” view point than listen to the views of (as you say), someone who probably didn’t properly prepare for a move to another country. I’ve recently retired and thinking of moving abroad (possibly Spain). At present, and due to many economic uncertainties as a consequence of the war in Ukraine, I’m slightly in favour of buying a relatively cheap apartment near the coast and using this as a base for 2 x 90 day visits. Have you previously touched on this subject / would you consider doing so? Thank you for your informative videos.👍
Hi Stuart, I enjoy your informative videos all the time. Merry Christmas to you and your family 🎄👪🎉
Come to Glasgow Scotland every day is cloudy rainy darke and windy every day
every day
surprisingly the worst weather sites have better economic conditions and vice versa
I live in Scotland which I made my home. And the weather is ok. I live by the sea and I grew my first watermelon so not too bad ;-) . Love going to Spain or Spanish islands for holiday, only.
yes true, but what a great city to live in and socialise on the weekends.
I Will be gladly living in Scotland, changing my name and my surname to Scottish ones if they give me a real job that makes me proud of myself.
If you have to stay unemployed, with no future expectations, lots of money spend in taxes, corruption, bourocracy so big and expensive that you cannot start your own bussines... And you have to choose between Scotland or Spain: yeah, I choose Spain.
Obviously That’s the summer! How are the winters?
I don't know. I can't comment. I don't live there. I can't comment. I live in Madrid. I can't comment. I got an email from someone. I will read it, and make a CZcams video reading it. I don't know if electricity is most expensive. I don't know anything. I am just making a video.
Exactly!
I was OK with the Video, why Watch it if you are going to Criticize it?? He was Clear from the beginning what the video was about. So, What's Your issue with this Man??
@@jenniferlorence1950 He doesn`t like his pair of glasses that`s all !
It was better than that. He gave credibility to what the other bloke wrote but shared his own experience and provided valid explanations for the discrepancies. I gleaned a lot of insight from this video.
I bought a place in the Costas as well as a car on the day we voted leave. Too many negatives by this guy. Suggest he takes more time researching and surround himself with good Spanish people and companies. I have a Spanish lawyer who is brilliant and deals with all my SUMA (tax) returns etc. Car insurance companies are good to deal with, including breakdown. I will say this for Spain the UK or anywhere, for that £20/€20 you wish to save in price could also be the difference in reduced quality. Poor quality, pay twice! Simple really...
Hi, we're moving to Spain. I am moving there also as a Spanish student. I am currently working online for my country, but I have seen a lot of online work in Spain in my area (writing) and some other areas as well. So when you say not to depend on working there, does that include online?
Also, what is the price range for a typical electric bill for a two bedroom apartment in Valencia?
80-90€ is a typical electric bill for an appartment
@@germangarcia6118 Thanks for replying to my question.
We was in parcent above la nucia 2 years ago, and we was out and wanted to eat in the evening. It was one place that was Open or so they Said. It was a English couple running a hotel and restaurant. I have never seen such bad service, food and attitude. We paid 1/3 and left without having eaten any good food, only drinks and some bread. Left a realy bad review online, as they deserve. My grandfather from Valencia, I'm part Spanish and I lived here when I was little, soon I'm permanently moving back. Spain is always been in my heart, I feel more at home when I'm there than here in Norway. I just Love Spain, the culture and the food. If u want to eat in Spain eat locally!
I've lived in spain for 8 years and planning on living here permanently because I love it.. Living in rural Spain I've avoided some of the problems of the costa's. The reality of living here is there is no safety net. If you don't earn money, you starve, its as simple as that..There are no food banks here... Going out is super cheap and because the sun shines 320 days a year, you can get by on minimal heating. My average bills are about €120 per month... When I moved there I owned my own house already, and bought enough cash to last me the first year.
When it comes to work its patchy at best. I work for myself and don't rely on the Spanish economy.. Expat work is mainly in the construction industry and mainly for other expats... Like anywhere, if your good at your job, you get the work.
One thing its really worth pointing out is 'beware of living the dream'. The sun might shine but you will be restricted in all you activities if you don't speak Spanish and have Spanish friends.
"The reality of living here is there is no safety net" It depends on where you live in Spain. Basque Country has a network of aid at the best level in Europe.
If the Basque country were one of the 16 German Federal States, it would be the 6th richest state.
With the $300 unemployment fees do you still have to pay them if you are planning on working in Soain remotely with a business you built and registered in the U.S. ? I have my own U.S. based online business so I dont depend at all on Spains economy nor do I need a pension from them. So will I still have to pay this $300 monthly fees?
Which is a good site to see rental listings?
Learn the language already. It's a good experience.
makes me Laugh how british people go to Spain and expect it to be the same as the UK it's their culture!! deal with it don't expect them to change
tom freeman probably because so many people come to Britain and do not adjust to British culture
@@solidbanjobanjo9367 are you sure you compare the same situations?
@@solidbanjobanjo9367 Well, it is the same type of nasty attitude. I don't know why you're saying it, though.
My dad f*ed off to the Costas and spent his last twenty years there. He died a few years back and boy do I have horror stories about traversing that slow and confusing web of red tape one has to deal with for every single little affair. Paying someone to stand in the first leg of your all day queue for a temp NIE no was definetly a new experience. I've spent a lot of time in Spain and the costas but I'm pretty done with the place for now.
You are totally right
You and many others documents documents and untold ?????
Am accountant prices vary as to how much material you have. ( ps am located in northern europe)
Muy buenas reflexiones. Enhorabuena
When you go first to a country to live there you'll be low on the ladder than in your own country. Later on you can climb on the ladder and get higher. But your always a foreigner.
If you are low on the ladder in your home country it can be a step up
I disagree.
You can be part of any society with time and a bit of initial effort, at certain point you won't be a foreigner. Technically yes, you're a foreigner but on a social and personal scale you can be perfectly from another country with time living there. Being "From somewhere" is more than just being born there, is being part of their socciety, share habits, ways of thinking, etc. It is not just a label on your ID ( Out of the technically foreigner).
Hello! A jaded essay from Quora to say the least. I do not live in Spain, but we do have a property near Granada. It is beautiful, the natives appear to be also very kind. We do not have many foreigners in our valley, but there are some, usually wealthy, namely; Dutch, British, French, Scandinavians and some south Americans. In the pueblos blancos dotted around Andalusia you'll find mostly Spanish (ageing) natives.. Granada itself will have more 'diversity' as it's a student city.
We are saving enough to make the one way trip in two Christmas' time. This is a must for any move, surely? That way lies security! By then we will have a generous (hopefully) safety net, whilst we get our bearings and become used to the realities of Spain, which obviously differ from some lovey dovey holiday. In fact we've found people, both native and long term foreigners, to be pleased, surprised and impressed that we were way more inclined to live where we do rather than the costas.
Yes, learn the language. Wherever we are from we will always expect (sometimes arrogantly) that others must speak our language, be it English or Spanish or Mandarin. This is not easy, but it is not impossible. So learn whichever language for whichever country, even if it means being there and feeling lost. The feelings of timidity and shame will soon force you to learn from your mistakes and learn more and more! Learn a language despite where you settle, it's actually really funny and enjoyable.
Not only will the locals be flattered, but also it makes life so much richer. If you want a less stressful life in a country, speak the language - don't be willfully ignorant.
The culture in Spain is very good. History, music, food, art - you - name - it, they've got it. However, some of the cultural practices are quite strange, but not exactly a negative. I'm an Atheist so although I can appreciate the art and history of Catholicism, I can't say I am used to witnessing the Saint's days and whatnot, though they are beautiful and it's always funny to see people show off their sunday best and gossip.
Spain isn't perfect, it's relatively liberal toward, for example; cannabis, to gays, to foreigners, but it has a gender violence issue, particularly in Andalusia with men beating their wives. Spain is, perhaps like anywhere else, a bit racist and it also has quite clear roles for men and women, but all of this is in flux. The religious aspect shouldn't be a problem either, though it is never a plus in my opinion, rather than a minus it's more an ellipsis...
All of this is pending, we don't live there, but we're close to doing so. I have teaching and barbering to fall back on, but we plan to have plenty to get us by should we encounter any blips.
Thanks for reading!
Make the move!
A gender violence issue??? no more problem than in most European countries... e.g. a press article among several appearing, drawn at random:
www.idealista.com/news/inmobiliario/internacional/2018/11/28/770186-imagen-del-dia-la-lacra-del-machismo-en-europa?amp=1 and, as you speak of Catholic heritage...
gaceta.es/noticias/mapa-maltrato-europa-catolica-17012016-1931/
Spain is one of the countries that has the least gender violence in Europe, but one that has the most tabloid and yellow press, reporting all the murders; in other countries there are more but they are silenced...
You don’t know what you say about gender violence in Spain: or you don’t know the subject or you do it to insult or hurt.... learn and speak more rigorously, you moron!!!!
Your right, its still a male oriented country, although some of the Spanish ladies scare the bejesus out of me.. Especially Maria next door.!.
It can be difficult to separate the holiday from actually living here and you have to work at it... I've lived in Adra for 8 years and love it.. Good luck to you...
Well that opened up a can of worms! To each of you: We all love the country, no? So let's not use ad hominems.
Thanks for the articles, however, I never said that Spain has, for example, the most violence toward women, I simply mentioned it's existence. An observation or criticism of a country one wants to live in, is usually a form of patriotism. Who wouldn't want better for their country?
Thanks for the Tu quoque strawman. You too would be hard pressed to find a northern european who thinks their country is perfect. Partly because of some strange colonial guilt and mainly because it's impossible to perfectly lead by example, especially in this rapidly changing and globalised world.
Congrats on the 8 years. I suppose holiday mode and reality are never going to be easy distinctions, but having the opportunity and welcome that I've had, as a perfect moron, is really flattering. Here's to 8 more!
@@jonayz8655 Again, I never mentioned the size of the problem, I simply mentioned there is one, we agree on that. Why are we arguing?
Sure, we have problems, life is fraught with problems. But seeing as Spain has the least of them, I will live there.
I'm an atheist as well, Spain is one of the countries at the world with most atheist people.
Spain is one of the only two countries at the world to have a specific law to fight domestic violence. Northern European countries like Finland or Norway can only dream being half as good as us on this issue, including violence rates and rapes against women.
Spain was declared by UN one of the best countries at the world to be a woman, please inform yourself much better before spreading bad information.
Can you tell me how much will cost to rent an apartment in Costa del Sol ?
Wow! London is hell, Spain is much better to llive.
@chemical smile you find Madrid Boring? The craziest thing i 've never hear
@master konwongson You dont know Madrid.
@master konwongson Haven't visited many places... have you?
People so desperate to stay there Turn to Conning people, To survive.
We Had an ex-Pat in Tenerife Who Did the Airport run, So he knew when owners were coming out & would Rent Out your Apartment / Villa to His own Clients Behind your back.
It didn't take long to change our locks.
You Have to Watch out for EVERY Con trick Possible.
According to your name you support brexit,so why the hell are you on my island?
Jj Gf is a misunderstanding to think that people that voted in favour of Brexit hate their fellow Europeans . The European Union is a corrupt system milking their countries off and taking away all their independence . No wonder they want out .
@@jjgf8412
Dad sometimes Said He had Sent People to Search for Jesus.
It's only When You are older you Realise What that Actually Meant.
Someone Was Taking Good care of Issues & those Who Acted in a Bent / corrupt Manner.
I lived and worked in Spain for 20 years. Loved it and miss it; Ok! you have to keep your wits about you when dealing with people and learn the language properly, if you want to get on! What buggered me up , in a way, was the introduction off the €uro, in 2,002.; Most of my clients were retired expats and their UK pensions went a long way in Pesetas and at the start of the €uro ( £1 = 1.66€) times were ok! When the exchange rate started nearing parity however, ( £1 = 1.09 € was as low as it got I think) that all changed! My clients had 1/3 less spending power every month, with their UK funds and pensions. Result.....They started cleaning their own pools and gardens and stopped having building work done. Stick the 'Crisis' on top of all that in 2008 and our lives just melted down! We took advantage of a governement amnesty for all parents of young children, stuck in 'Toxic' credit situations, to just hand the keys of the house back to the bank and walk away with 0 debt . They had to do that as too many young parents were commiting suicide at he thought of not being able to pay their mortgage, having their house taken away and sold for a pittance at auction and being left homeless and unemployed with a massive debt. My last two years in Spain were an absolute nightmare..
I'm now living in Northern France, in the middle of a General Strike, floods and chaos with yellow vests everywhere
Life eh?..On the plus side.. I retain many contacts in Spain whom I can visit at will.. To befriend a Spanish person involves befriending their whole family. Going back to visit is just like going home!
as a spaniard, thanks for your kind words, yeah we had to eat a lot of shit when the 2008 crisis hit pretty much everywhere, and the management of it was shitty as hell (we are not Iceland, you know).
@@aitortilla721 As an Irishman, I can identify with you having to eat a lot of s... We did too. I have been involved with Spain in some manner or means pretty well my whole life (I speak Spanish) and I think it is a magnificent country with a great depth of culture.
Oh wow, glad things are better. I'm from the North of France (now londoner), where abouts are you?
@@alguedemer Southern Brittany near Nantes How about you? So happy to be out of the UK during the election. Lost my right to vote in UK elections 10 yrs ago, as I'd lived out of the UK for over 15 yrs
I’m sorry that things ended up do badly. The euro currency s as the 2008 crisis did a lot of damage to Spaniards too. Come back anytime. This is yours place as it is ours. Greetings from Pamplona!
Your show is amazing I’m in Florida an American citizen and a spanish citizen, I think if you do your show more like a podcast, the way you are doing it now, it would be so much better, thank you for all the info, is there a way to donate to you? I know it’s not easy compiling all this info for those of us who want to move to Europe of Spain, thanks
So here it is two years after the original posting of this video (Dec. 4, 2019): what are the electricity rates like now, given what's happened recently?
Self-employed freelance living in Spain here. The fee is indeed 283€/month. First two years are heavily discounted though (50€/month). You, however need to be a resident to opt for that.
So this guy lives in Spain long time, 17 years he said? but it is not a legal resident ?
@@anairenemartinez165 He should be, after 2/3 years depending on your country of origin you can claim residency. Maybe he just doesn't want it and the social safety tax can be paid by a foreigner freelancer declaring their income somewhere else. I don't know the specifics.
I broadly agree with what you you say. Just discovered that you have a series of videos on this topic.
I have been living in Madrid since 1992. Working in financial markets has ensured that my finances are fine, and I have had no issues, in general, as you affirm.
However, getting divorced 7 years ago, and fighting for my basic rights as a divorced father has presented a new series of challenges in a country with where Neo-feminism has skewed logical assumptions to exterme bounds, as supported by mainstream legal and administrative structures, not to mention all media outlets and many aspects of society., fuelling a gender war as a main priority, heads and shoulders above other significant issues. Indeed, ou will know that automatic legal protocols exists for mothers, yet children are left undefended, this is extraordinary. Basic parental rights of divorced men which are well established in the UK, and all developed countries, are simply unrecognised here, to the point that I have read lies in judicial resolutions, contradicting facts and evidence, and thereby supporting positive prejudices.
If you do well, or are retired, you live well. The moment you are involved in the nonsensical political-administrative infrastructure , you discover the complexities of a country which further, unfortunately, is still not a cosmopolitan society and does shun people from backgrounds or ethnic origins.
MGTOW for life brother... pump and dump the only way to go
i'm sorry you had to live that hell. Hopefully VOX will start swinging the pendulum to the other side and getting rid of all the feminazi laws.
Could you please explain the self employed payment each month? I'm hoping to move to Spain in the near future and hope to set up a holiday letting business and doing yoga and aromatherapy. Do all self employed people have to pay €283 per month for something? That's bonkers!!
Bonkers or not if you want to work legally, and get free healthcare you need to register with your local tax office as an "autonomo" (self employed). You'll need your passport and NIE. You will be asked to complete Modelo 036 or 037, known as the declaración censal and be given a personal tax certificate (Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas or IRPF).
You then need to contact the local Social Security office to inform them you are autonomo - you'll need the forms you were given by the tax office and your passport and NIE and fill in anplication form. You might be asked for your padron (registered address) - that will require a visit to your local ayuntamento. In order to get free healthcare through the Spanish state healthcare system, as a self-employed worker you will have to join a health insurance fund (mutua) organised through RETA. You will be given a health card from the month you join and cover can include you and any dependent family members living at the same address.
Why do you think Spain has so much unemployment? Getting a job, starting a business, going self employed can be extremely difficult in Spain.
How is your TV services? Cable? Internet Service?
Wikichris I think they are fine on the roads in Andalusia they stop instantly when someone steps into the street. What do you want from people?
Honesty
Very balanced. I would say that the key to moving anywhere is to speak the language competently, not just enough to shop with. Beyond that is to realise that every country is different, and that somewhere like Spain will be more different in the way that it operates than the differences between English-speaking countries. Furthermore, it is important to get your head around the reality that different cultures view the world differently, they even have different concepts of truth, and in particular, different understandings of logic and facts, which I think for Anglos is very difficult to get their heads around.
Of course, judicial systems are also different, not just for the criminal sphere, but also in the civil area. For instance, you may be used to the need for proof before an independent court to prove debts, initiate seizure of property or bank accounts, etc, and that only the tax dept can easily seize your bank accounts. In some/many? countries various institutions like banks and local councils are given extrajudicial powers to seize bank accounts and assets to pay debts that they say are owed to them. They are their own judges and disputes can be very difficult to resolve, because in such scenarios you become the plaintiff/appellant rather than the respondent/defendent, which has many negatives, including difficulties just getting a case before the courts let alone heard in any concept of a reasonable timeframe, and that the respondent/defendant gets the benefit of speaking/submitting last. Try operating anything anywhere if you have no access to a bank account. You may even be prevented from leaving the country. Resolving things can take many months, even years. And if you don't speak the language, not only can it be much much much more difficult, but you are at a very very very great disadvantage in court.
And don't think that everyone speaks English or all professional people do, and even if someone is able to speak English that they will make it easy for you and actually speak English.
I lived in Spain on the Costa del Sol 25 years ago and it seems that it hasn't changed that much in terms of how life works there, other than I hadn't personally heard of the 'Russian' aspect rasied in this video before.
I think it is also important to stress the differences between just living somewhere and working there as well. Working can add whole new elements beyond the obvious. Many Anglos wouldn't believe the restrictions on your freedom that working in the Middle East can place upon you and in particular upon your freedom to leave. You may need written permission from your employer, your bank, your landlord, etc.
Don't expect/assume that everywhere, even everywhere in Europe, is going to be similar enough to what you know to essentially make no difference to you.
And don't assume that just because you have never had any dealings with the police in your home country that you won't become rather familiar with them somewhere else.
Remember that becoming a citizen of a country after many years of residence also means you are no longer entitled to consular assistance from the other country/countries you may be a citizen of in that country, even if you aren't well assimilated. It should be obvious, but sometimes people don't think of the obvious and don't readily see the negatives alongside the positives.
FWIW, my experience of living in Spain, although largely positive, informed me that even living there without working isn't all it's often cooked up to be, and that there can be more negative aspects than one might find acceptable.
For sure, weather isn't enough to make up for everything, and believe me it isn't always warm and sunny, even on the Costa del Sol. In winter it can be gloomy, windy and cold. Of course, not like in the UK, but you can still be rather cold.
And in all the supposed hot countries I've lived in, in none of them was your average house up to the task of keeping you sufficiently warm in winter. In the UK, you have central heating, which many people set so hot that you can sweat inside in winter.
I've been very cold inside in winter in every supposed hot country I've lived in, in Spain, the Middle East, and Down Under. Often very cold!
The grass isn't always greener, just a different shade of green.
Wow, you've taken a lot of time to write all that. Thank you for sharing your perspective:)
Nigel W Beautifully written post. Never assume, even though you are living in Europe, that you have Constitutional rights similar to the US.
For example, if your wife or girlfriend alleges that you were “cruel to her or stuck her, you can go to jail WITHOUT any Constitutional protections. The females can also expropriate your money without your permission.
NEVER get involved with ANY female in Spain! As a male you have no rights. Many Spanish males are LEAVING Spain permanently because of this.
Their birth rate is cratering...in fact all through Europe.
Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)
Absolutely spot on.
80 million turist to Spain every year, what they would know.
Vs the Birthis that are incapable of learning other languages even if their lives depend on it.
First thing you need to understand is that Spain is EXPENSIVE, as opposed to cheap as most people think. Food and alcohol are cheap sure but that is pretty much it. Compared to what the monthly salaries are most things you will spend money on is significantly more expensive than most places in Europe, including places like Sweden.
From the few spanish words you say, I can tell you speak an excellent spanish; excellent last advises as well. Never rely on any country's economy, only on you own resources. Spain is great if you are self sufficient, as we have plenty of healthy sunshine and lots of organic food.
@Yelaa Bob Yes, virtually ALL supermarkets here, except for Mercadona, have Organic options, adding more and more products each day, as there is a demand for it.
283 Euro per month to an accountant doesn’t say what for.After that he implies it’s toward a pension.Not clear reporting is it.
283 payment per month for being self employed Plus accountant fees
The experience matters and you are a valuable example.
British citizens most of them don't have any intention to learn Spanish. Here in Mallorca they only rely on other British visitors or local brits to trade business with or to offer services, it's like they live in kind of ghettos. And many if them see us the Spanish locals as a danger, they fear us because we are first line whitness of the ilegalities they commit in Spain and therefore denounce them. How many ilegal British taxi airport transfers??? How many British bar with no opening licenses???ohhh and let's not forget the ilegal property renting, I know British people living here with no paying a single tax for years renting their properties to friends and acquaintances not declaring absolutely anything. Sometimes I have the impression people comes here and believe this is a paradise, well all contrary. It's great for a holiday but to earn your life... Sorry it is tough.
I've been living in madrid almost 4 years now and I absolutely love living in Spain in general, the weather and the relaxed fun lifestyle and I love the city. HOWEVER...the reality of living here of a foreigner really is difficult. The paper work is an absolute fucking nightmare. If you are not bilingual you really have to teach English which generally has terrible conditions. The 'average pay' of 1000 euros a month for an English teacher was made over 10 years ago whereas since then the living costs have risen by literally hundreds of euros yet the pay doesn't change. There is really high competition for living in the city, landlords these days do whatever the fuck they like...don't give back your deposit. I've experienced them and there family coming to try and live in your flat several times. I adore the positive side s of Spain, my Spanish is pretty good now and I've tried hard to live here but unfortunately I do think it's time to leave to the U.K. soon as some aspects of trying to live here are just a mess.
Well it wasn’t ‘mañana’ when they were building their empire.
The Sun Never Sets On the Spanish Empire, according to Francis Bacon.
@sablin the one on which the sun never sets.
You mean when they were stealing The Gold of the Maya, the Inca and the Aztec, right ?!
@@AdamSahr-cj4kf other Indian tribes were already stealing the gold of natives that lived next to the mines and sacrificing them for strange rituals.
@@jeanbethencourt1506 Yeah, but the Spaniards were supposed to be civilized, righteous and on a godly mission...
Yes especially areas like Castilla y Leon or Murcia.
Dude is 100% right!!! Just live in Spain only if you have cash flow from somewhere.
Hey man, I like the blue room 🤘
Spain is not only the seaside.., come on...
F A most of the biggest cities are though..
Ocean* side
@@gu3sswh075 3 out of 5 biggest ones are not in the seaside: Madrid, Sevilla, Zaragoza.
Great video! Thank you!
As a happy English immigrant retiree I find the people here very supportive of my efforts to learn the language, and very good - humoured.
I´m 20 miles inland from the Costa del Sol, and tend to avoid the coast, which is a different world.
My God, I would hate to rely on a state pension for retirement.
You're absolutely right!
yaimavol You probably will. You’re not going to retire rich.
Hi, I am watching the series of El ministerio de tiempo en Netflix, I think it shows an interesting picture about Spanish people and their mentality in the present and in the past. I think Spain is the best place to live in Europe if you can afford it. ❤️🇪🇸💖
Renáta Szabó kivanok minden jot.
In your video you mention a "self employment" tax that must be paid monthly. I am an IT consultant and have worked from home for myself for about 12 years. I have a few regular monthly customers, so I am quite self sufficient. At least for the initial time in Spain I would be a US citizen working for my US based company. I would not be employed by anyone in Spain nor doing work in Spain specifically. In that situation, would I be required to pay this "self employment" tax as well, or is this for someone doing work in Spain - but "self employed"? For example, if I was a pool cleaner in Spain rather and doing computer work remotely? I guess I am looking for possible "hidden costs" before we even consider relocating...but Spain is on our list for sure.
Once you live in possibly any European country, and definitely Spain, for 6 months, you have to register as tax resident. If you work remotely, salaried at foreign company, you can avoid double taxation if there is agreement between two countries (where you reside and where you are hired). Insurance is something you have to get though. It's quite normal - I'm checking several countries to move to and Spanish do not have anything extraordinary - especially when compared to other EU countries but also Asian or in South America - when it comes to taxation and social security.
Great video buddy 👍🏻