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How much would it cost living in Spain?

- Maria Theresa S. Samante,
Dec 4, 2006

Spain is a new destination for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) offering about 100,000 jobs in the health care sector. With regards to that, many OFWs have thought how much of their salary would be spent while living and working in Spain.

 

Cost of living in Spain is less than those in the United Kingdom and the lifestyle here is better. Since you have to send money for your family, you need to make financial arrangements with your accommodation, food, transportation, other bills, and relaxation after a long workweek. Here’s a breakdown of your monthly expenses in Spain.

 

Accommodation

Rental costs greatly depends in location, apartments located in cities are more expensive than those in rural areas. Fully furnished studio type apartments located in metropolitan centers such as Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Sevilla, etc, range from 350€ to 700€ per month, two bedroom apartments range from 600€ to 1200€ per month, three bedroom family style apartment range from 1000€ to 1500€ or more per month.

 

Apartments in smaller centers and rural areas are cheaper, studio type apartments range from 200€ to 500€ per month, two bedroom apartment range from 400€ to 800€ per month and a three bedroom family style apartment range from 700€ to 1500€ or more per month.

 

Since you have to minimize your expenses, room for rent is the most economic accommodation. Rooms for rent in cities range from 200€ to 400€ per month or more and those located in smaller centers and rural areas starts from 125€ per month.

 

Food

Food allowance cost about 200€ per month, if you choose to eat in a restaurant, a good lunch cost from 5€ to 9€ and an average bill of a person is 12€.

 

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Reader Comments
 hi, currently im working here in singapore as a domestic helpe. i really want to go to spain to work as a domestic helper but i dont know which agency i have to go for the enquiries coz im aware of the fake agency.. hope for your help thanks - Merly

 hi,i m dreaming to work in spain but i dont know how to get there i am presently working here in dubai.is ther any agency or website so i can work ther?its been my dream to work in spain.please heip me.thanks! - DIANA

 I am a filipino,im a nursing student, and how can i work in spin? - Joan Bastian

 i dream also to stay and work in spain but i dont know how can i go there, any person can help us to tell what we do or any agency to process all the necessary documents. im here in dubai for 2 years. working in travel agency. i graduate of BA and also caregiver. any person in spain give us insight about spain - Julie

 HELLO,I am pressently working here in Jubail KSA,but I dreamed of working in Spain long time ago. Can you please help me find a work there in Spain? Presently, I am employed in a construction firm as Chief Warehouseman, computer literate, and a good Christian.Please naman po. - Robert A. Adove

 My husband is in Madrid, Spain working as an engineer and I can't wait to move in there with our kids hopefully early next year. I'm also looking forward to working there if there's a job meant for me to have. The article's content is accurate based on what my hubby has told me about living in Spain. But I was kinda surprised about the price range of fully furnished apartments in Madrid. I am actually glad with what I've read that it's below 800euro only because so far all the apartments that my husband has checked out cost 800euro and above. We really need to find that 600euro apartment or less much better. I would appreciate any info about the not-so-expensive apartments in Madrid. Thanks! - Jen

 hello..i just want to ask where can i apply in spain?what job is open for a high school graduate only..im here in taiwan working as a nanny... - Darcy Peralta

 im here in dubai, could you please give me an idea how to apply or where did i start to apply. - Joel Dealca Agnote

 I WANT TO APPLY AS ANY POSITION RELATED TO BUSINESS MANAGEMENT. HOPE THERES A REPLY FOR ME, I REALLY NEED A JOB RIGHT NOW...JUST EMAIL ME THANKS A LOT. - JOAN B. GARCIA

 I'm Senior telecomtech at Philippine long distance telephone company. Can you find me job of my description? - Giovanni B. Abaya

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