How much does it cost to live in Spain?
The cost of living in Spain The cost of living in Spain, like any other country, obviously depends on what kind of lifestyle you want to live. If you want a luxurious, millionaire lifestyle then believe it or not, you're going to need millions. For us, the move to Spain wasn't to make a lot of money and have luxurious things but to earn enough to get by, put a roof over our heads and fund a few activities or hobbies every now and then. The cost of living in Spain is lower than other European cities. Minimum wage is considerably less than it is in the U.K but the cheaper cost of living seems to make it even out. You have to take in to consideration that Madrid and Barcelona will have a higher cost of living than the likes of Valencia and Seville. However according to Expatica it is 42% cheaper to live in Madrid than it is London. I can confidently say that it is cheaper to live in Spain and your wage will get you a lot further than it would in the U.K. As an exampl...