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If you plan to work in Spain, you should apply for your social security number ideally before working or at least once you’re living here. Whether you work for yourself of for someone else you need a social security for both of you to contribute and benefit from the system. Contributing to Spanish Social Security […]

According to the World Economic Forum for 2019, Spain has the #1 ranked healthcare system in the world!  Spain’s healthcare is free and universal, and according to WHO is ranked 7th in the world. They rank 24th overall in cost per person, the lower the rank the better.  To become insured you have to have […]

One seemingly minor but important thing to keep in mind is in Spain they use a “.” to separate thousands whereas some countries use a “,” To pay utility bills, you have to have a bank account with an IBAN starting with ‘ES’, so you need to have own a Spanish/Spain-based bank account. Neo banks, […]

Here are some rough estimates when it comes to living in Spain. In central Madrid or Barcelona, rent is about 11€ per square meter per month. However, this can greatly depend on location and who you rent from. In Sevilla or on the coast, rent can equal out to about 6-7€ per month. An electricity […]

There are many options to consider when finding an apartment in Spain. Firstly, the cost of apartments is important but can vary due to a variety of factors. One of the biggest factors is where you want to live in Spain. In Madrid the average rent is 1221€ per month, Barcelona average is 981€ per […]

In the beginning of March, pop-up food tents will start to appear on the street corners that sell churros. You can get these churros in a multitude of ways including with chocolate, filled with cream, and glazed.  Another deep fried snack offered during Fallas is Buñelos de calabaza. They are a pumpkin flavored donut type […]