Living in Spain - Quality of life in Spain

[@martymarty4145]

And to rhe person that states Australia is the best country? Not even close mate. ive lived in both and can tell you the climate in Spain is generally much better. The food , culture and nightlife not to mention the history is 10x better in Spain. Australis private debt is the highest in the world after Switzerland. Income to debt ratio in Sydney is 12 to 1. I guarantee you. With Steward having lived the life in Spain and knowing the typical mentality of working to live and not live to work. He will have a difficult time adapting to Australian life. Also the infrestructure in Spain is light years ahead. Australias infrestructure is quite poor.

[@liv816]

Totally agree

[@eliseumds]

Australian infrastructure is definitely not bad for such a massive and sparsely populated country. What bothers me here is the focus on cars as the main form of transportation even in dense areas like Inner Sydney. Internet has gotten much better in the last 5y with unlimited 4G/5G options available, and cheaper than in Spain. You can do hiking in a good part of the country and you'll find board walks, clean water and toilets. Much less bureaucracy for foreigners coming in, incredibly simple tax system and so on. Nowadays, it's a matter of identifying with the culture and whether you can get a decent job.

[@martymarty4145]

Very informative. Entertaining. One of the great things about Madrid is even cheap restaurants are fantastic. Ingredients are so fresh. Cant say the same thing about the USA, UK or Australia which ive visited. You have to spend an arm and a leg in those countries and your still not guaranteed good food. I dont think youll find a country like Spain where people really do work to live.Its typical to work long hours in Spain. But boy its such a fun country Incredible history, architecture, beaches, mountains, food and unbeatable nightlife. Especially the nightlife in Madrid which is amazing. The infrestructure is also fantastic.Roads , buses, metros and high speed trains that take you anywhere in the country with ease. If you have a decent job in Madrid its a great city to live in.

[@sensibler3395]

Hey, interesting video mate :-) Surprises me though that after 18 years in Spain you make the same general mistakes regarding weather ;-) To speak of "Spanish weather" in general is as inacurate as saying "USA weather". Spain has 3 main climates: one is purely Mediteranean, warm summers and mild winters. Another one is continental/mediterranean, dry scorching summers and dry bitter cold winters. And another one is Atlantic, basically rainy all year round, with mild summers and fresh winters (similar to England, Ireland, etc...) And then there's the Canary Islands, which are semi-tropical. No wonder when American, Australian or other European immigrants come over for the first time they're often surprised at what they find. An American friend of mine once came to Zaragoza and Madrid one January, he only brought summer clothes. Well temperatures were below cero and half of the country was covered in snow. That was a shocker! I just think it's god to clarify these things so people know better what to expect. Keep it up!

[@christophercrespo7885]

sensi bler he did clarify it in one of his other videos. I like that you pointed that out. Being abroad and speaking about Spain is always an interesting topic especially when people mention the weather "Oh weather in Spain is just lovely". Well not in Galicia my friend...not to mention Asturias, Cantabria, País Vasco...

[@pedrofmc0000]

Even in every region, there are differences. South of Galicia coast has a soft Mediterranean weather although it isn't so known, I';m talking specifically of Rias Baixas. Here oranges, lemons, olives. grapes, melons, and kiwis grow. Summers are hot but not as hot as in South Spain. Winters are soft, it's weird less than 10ºC. North of Galicia, Asturias, Cantabria and Basque country are quite similar, wet weather in summer and wet cold in winter. The colder and wetter is in Asturias.

[@eliseumds]

It's because most foreigners, specially the ones that watch his channel, choose Mediterranean cities (or Madrid).

[@edl6398]

I really like your vlogs. My parents had a business in Javea in the 70’s and I know it’s changed a great deal but a lot appears to be the same (pro and con). I’m planning on retiring there. Thank you!

[@manusgfraga]

Very good video, thanks for sharing. You forget to mention safety is Spain. I think that's a very important factor for happyness too and Spain is in general a safe country, Congratulations.

[@spainspeaks]

Hi Manu, I mentioned it in another video I did. I think it was the one on pros and cons of living in Spain. Thanks for the comment.

[@manusgfraga]

Ya lo acabo de ver, muchas gracias ;) very great job, i'm agree with you. Now i'm living in Switzerland and it cames more unsafe that Spain...and coldest! ;)

[@pedrofmc0000]

"I'm agree" not. It's "I agree" The problem is you think in Spanish and after that, you translate it to English. I happen the same some times

[@tinapalmen3279]

Manuel NE . Can you then explain to me why there is iron bars in the windows in most of the houses in Spain.It is because of traditional architecture or for fear of house break-ins? . If the reason is the later it doesn't seem a safe country to live in. However ,I've checked the murder rate in your country and it looks very low.

[@harriettt9857]

A good interesting honest vlog . Much better than the more recent ones .

[@daviddurango840]

Very interesting. I'm a Canadian citizen who speaks fluent Spanish, and I'm tired of the winters here so I've actually been considering moving either to Spain or Australia. It's a pickle!

[@spainspeaks]

Hi, if you are close to retirement, Spain is you best bet. If you need to work, Australia.

[@hewitt5255]

I like how you say it how it is. Too many people give the "my experience was so amazing (because I'm me)..." Type deal.

[@carlosfernandez459]

Hello I have been watching your videos and I just wanted to say thank you for your time and your effort to inform people about life and pain the one thing then I love to see is when you are talkin most of the time you getting the car and drive along and the cities and it's great to see what it looks like I have never been to Spain but I would love to move down there and your videos have been very informative thanks again

[@ruthblogpople6123]

I live in the USA enjoyed this.

[@rafthejaf8789]

I think the quality of life was better before the introduction of the Euro. I remember with the Peseta always having money left over at the end of the month which I usually used to go away for weekends. That all changed for myself and other people when the Euro was brought in.

[@Yvell]

They have great senior citizens discounts and privileges. The sports center is great and also the parks.

[@Ulysses1707]

You've certainly picked up one Spanish habit - more or less!

[@santiagonavesgomez8332]

It’s a Australian think o as well

[@CityWhisperer]

Keep in mind that depending where you are in Spain the quality of life can be much higher or lower. So, more or less, the more north you go, the better. For example, the quality in the Basque Country is higher than the one in Andalusia. Same if we compare cities such as Barcelona (higher) and Melilla (lower).

[@fij01i94]

Basque country ? what ? I see only Spain country.

[@sivedan]

The area that you always drive in Stuart is very likely north Madrid or Las Rozas, and look quite nice, but that is not what most of Madrid looks like, if you want people to know what life in Madrid will really look like, then drive into the the most common "Distritos", such as : Latina, Usera, Villaverde, Fuencarral, Vicalvaro, San Blas, Carabanchel, Vicalvaro, etc...which all look the same, then people won't be disappointed, when they actually get there, and see it's not all nice villas, and clean streets....

[@alvarogines6788]

i have a great life here with my family but I live in the north of Spain.

[@jerryj3854]

Hi Stuart. I'm finding your videos quite informative and interesting. I will be retiring in a few years, and have been doing research on retiring to other countries (I live in USA, southern California, and have no intention of staying here.) Any country has it's pros and cons, as you've pointed out, I believe, and even within the same country, those attributes can vary a lot. My question.....are you aware of any other good vloggers or websites, that cover Spain and/or Portugal? Thanks!

[@spainspeaks]

Hi Jerry and thanks for the comment. Absolutely agree with you about the pros and cons variation. I haven't seen too many people vlogging about Spain or Portugal. Only a few random videos from students that are spending some time here. There's also a guy that sells property in Alicante and he's got a few videos on KZbin. I spend a bit of time in Portugal and have a few videos ready to upload about what I like about the country and some comparisons/differences with Spain. So, you might find them interesting.

[@jerryj3854]

Looking forward to your future videos! Re: a few random videos....yes, that's what I'm generally finding. For the most part, unfortunately, they're pretty useless. On the flip side, 'EightMilesFromHome' just moved to Portugal, so looking forward to that, too. Thanks again!

[@charonstyxferryman]

Jerry J, alicantespain and Matt Wilke (same person, 2 YT accounts) alicantespain - has an expat service: kzbin.info/door/tGlvAEYcA6ISjfCWDla--Q Matt Wilkie kzbin.info/door/32N9FGLEsxmghnafaT5qJA KZbin videos is a lot more useful if you know were there are from, so : Matt Wilkie lives in * La Mata (a small costal city) * Torrevieja (is a much larger costal city in close proximity to La Mata), en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Torrevieja * Province of Alicante, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Province_of_Alicante * Autonumous Community of Valencia, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valencian_Community Take a look at Google Maps: goo.gl/JCsBH3 --- Where are also WagnersAbroad kzbin.info/door/Tf4OLpqMLxpskSbcOuE3pg

[@valdislode9778]

I've heard expression, that the Spain is good for you if you are either good anywhere in the world, or you are bad everywhere you go and you have nothing to lose. I think the most important thing about living in Spain is very rarely mentioned. And this is the positive vibe of the place. The only place in UK which I feel has more or less the same positive vibe is Manchester. But because the return ticket to Malaga or Barcelona is about 40-100 pounds, one can have the best of both worlds: good salary in Manchester and good weather in Spain. And the local ALDI in Manchester is much better than ALDI in Malaga. Yet UK feels like a dodgy political camp now, and everyone sick of all those political games and tries to escape this brexit madness, even only for two or three days in Spain.

[@Robert4390a]

Could you perform a video review of electric vehicles and EV charging infrastructure in Spain? Thanks

[@rubirubi2259]

Thank you, Regards

[@kenllacer]

Hey, Stuart could you please do one about taxes in Spain and how it works. If there's a difference when you're a non-Spanish/EU citizen living in the country and maybe share how much of a hassle the paperwork is and all that. Thanks!

[@spainspeaks]

Hi, I will look at doing a video on the topic. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@megannifranklynschool]

Really enjoy ur videos xx envy x

[@stephenfiore9960]

.........." Well I never been to Spain, but I kinda like the music...." (Three Dog Night)..

[@Valhalla_Heathen]

Hello mate! I'm curious to know but how did you manage to relocate to Spain? Did you arrive on a tourist visa or some other document?

[@TheShai472]

Very informative video thank you for sharing.

[@angellavado4846]

Good job in this video !! .

[@AlfonsoMR]

I am living in the UK since the last 4 years but I have a house in Velilla de San Antonio (Madrid), because of the route you are taking driving, you living near by ? (Arganda maybe) :)

[@portugalw.8945]

What's your city?! I liked the places you are driving in the video. Another question: Do you think Valencia Comunity is a good place for Foreign people to live? Especially if you are from Brazil? Thanks in advance!!

[@spainspeaks]

Hi, I am in Madrid. Plenty of foreigners in that part of the world because of the weather. Don't know how many Brazilians, but there are Brazilians all over Spain, so I imagine there as well.

[@DThGrantland]

What about the state of the roads? No seriously I always hated all those roundabouts one after another, even though someone told me that crashes drop 40 percent from when you turn a traffic light into a roundabout, as well as traffic congestion, but those small high-risk gaps to enter them get on my nerves. Cheers mate.

[@streetlawz3313]

How do you think how much would I spend with family of fours both with my 7 bedrooms house? Because I have 5000 every month.. If it can pay my bill because I wanna buy house in marbella and to relocate permanently with my family... Only 5000 euros i have a month

[@Cuzzazbuzz]

Hi Stu, I’m thinking of buying a car in Spain but I’ve heard you have to pay a purchase tax even on used cars. Is this true?

[@Shirazie98]

What about the healthcare system for people who have a long term illness? Is the healthcare technology as advanced as is in 🇬🇧 Germany 🇩🇪 n Belgium 🇧🇪 n Switzerland 🇨🇭?

[@d.c.sodyssey4783]

Excellent

[@paulcooper5748]

Living in australia is very expensive.

[@CampoProgress]

I enjoyed your video

[@spainspeaks]

Hi and thanks for the comment. Glad you liked the video.

[@robinsantos7023]

How old are you? What do you do for a living ?

[@davidjackson7675]

How much influence code the Catholic church have?

[@kristinesugala4492]

If I live in Spain I prepare In Galicia

[@tlipsowen285]

Hiya mate!At first I tought you are british but when you said you are australian I couldn't stop thinking... wtf are you doing here????if you were british I would understand you moved to Spain because the weather in Uk is miserable and depressing ...but I can't get why you decided to move to Spain from Australia...can you make up my mind?

[@portugalw.8945]

Thank you for being so fast! But do you think in Valencia they have more xenophobia? I've heard about it, but don't know if that's true.

[@spainspeaks]

Hi, don't know about xenophobia. There probably are some cases, but I don't think it is commonplace. There is always a bit of a perception when one is a minority, either because of nationality, skin colour, etc.

[@ivanpm644]

I'm from Valencia and I would say xenophobia is quite a rare issue here. First time I've heard something like that actually.

[@nadezhdagattoni2732]

Hello there, do you have a central heating in Spain? Is it warm inside of apartments in winter months? Do they have the heating floors? It is a very important for me to live in comfortable spot. I am going to move to Spain very soon.Thank you for your respond.

[@spainspeaks]

Hi, it depends on the area. Where are you planning on moving to?

[@liquidluck205]

spainspeaks I'd like to ask the same question in regards to Andalusia. Also what's the climate like in Andalusia? Thanks.

[@geraldinemcardle2418]

We want to move to Spain

[@AminulIslamSajib]

Weird question: how did you adjust to driving on the other side with the steering? Coming from Australia I mean.

[@spainspeaks]

Hi, it's not difficult. You get used to it pretty quickly.

[@AminulIslamSajib]

spainspeaks any tips?

[@DigitalSCRMv]

Hhaha I think I recognize your voice you are the guy who talks about living in mexico :)

[@juantwo3718]

Any new vlogs ?

[@DC-yj4vb]

Stuart, I got offered a telemarketing job in marbella with 1,000 month basic plus commissions. I'm single and 21. could I survive on this? are these telemarketing jobs a short term thing? I've been doing it for years at home.

[@spainspeaks]

Hi Dean, I don't know much about the telemarketing business so I can't say if it is long or short-term thing. €1000 + commissions is a fairly standard salary nowadays in Spain. You should be able to live ok given you are single. Remember that Marbella is one of the more expensive areas in Malaga, so I'd be looking to live in a cheaper town like Estepona, Fuengirola, etc.

[@DC-yj4vb]

+spainspeaks thanks so much :)

[@maxedgardogarcia]

holy shit im from rivas too!!!!

[@allbioorganicproducts344]

thanks your vedio regarding Spain are super,let me know how to get long term rent flat in Alicant.

[@spainspeaks]

Hi and thanks for the comment. This site is you best bet - www.idealista.com/alquiler-viviendas/alicante/mapa Try to stay away from agencies as they charge a month's rent as a commission.

[@allbioorganicproducts344]

Thanks Dear Stuart

[@farragaming4913]

OMG YOU ARE IN RIVAS!!I LIVE THERE MATE !Xd

[@spainspeaks]

Absolutely, have been there for about 13 years .

[@johnmartin6579]

Farra Gaming if I come in the summer with only English do you think I could find employment in Madrid?

[@alvarogines6788]

John Martin www.indeed.es/m/jobs?rq=1&q=english+speaking&l=&from=mobhomepage&rsIdx=7&mobtk=1bhavv7js17ok6d0&fromage=last

[@alvarogines6788]

John Martin i sended you a Link.. look at this Link every once in a while and you'll have some positions where you can fit... It updates every day. use the filteres and master words

[@IgnacioAguilarToledo]

Whats your job?

[@clockworkmm]

Can you live on $2000.00 A month in southern Spain?

[@Fercasle]

Absolutely yes.

[@spainspeaks]

Hi Mark, do you mean $2000 US? Also, single or family?

[@fedricksantos3689]

+spainspeaks what about Family With one child 11months?

[@relaxgames8258]

con 2.000 dolares aquí eres el puto amo jajajajaja

[@danporti3942]

Depends, salaries throughout Spain vary slightly but cost of living vary a lot depending on the zone you live in. If it's just for yourself in southern Spain you should be able to live with certain luxuries and without actually caring for money, but not wasting it. Take into account that with 2000$ you would be in the 60-65th percentile of salary (before taxes), which means that only a third of the spanish employed population would earn more than you. If it's maybe in certain places like seville or Malaga or maybe another exceptions, you will find stuff a bit more expensive in those places compared to other cities or towns.

[@dandanmaom1393]

Hey sir could you tell me which one college is top and have a best educational at Spain ?

[@spainspeaks]

Hi, do you mean high school or university?

[@dandanmaom1393]

+spainspeaks university

[@rixibravus]

the best public ones are pompeu fabra, autónoma de Barcelona y la Complutense de Madrid and the private ones are university of Navarre, icade and icai icai is only for enginiers, Navarre is specially good for medicine and economics and icade for economics probably next level universities are Salamanca, Politécnica de Valencia, Politécnica de Madrid, autónoma de Madrid, Valladolid and Deusto hope i helped

[@r6rider297]

At least there is freedom of speech etc etc where it can't be found where am from

[@christophercrespo7885]

@spainspeaks keep up the good work!

[@miguel-spain1142]

ispain?

[@gilbaso8270]

Is the Spanish president doing a good job?

[@celiaorea6206]

No jaja

[@o.fuentes5958]

the question is... is doing a job? here politics sucks all shit

[@FeelMetalMan]

Depends who you are asking. some'll say "it wasn't bad at all, I've been able to move around professionally, and big economy numbers are healthier than 8 years ago", the unlucky ones'll probably think the labour class has been "prostituted to temporary contracts" and that "they can't properly live and enjoy life" as they struggle to make it through every month. So I guess it's the endless battle between the half-full glass vs the no-glass at all.

[@TheEnriqueBenito]

For me is doing better that the last president. But it can be done even better.

[@hongkongphooey78]

He is a socialist president, so the answer is NO.

[@kristinesugala4492]

I am not Relegious but my belief is not easy to accept to any specially to Relegious one , maybe the Spaniards who teach false Christianity in my country for example that you can buy a God in a god factory those who carve a stone or wood form the face of Christ or saints that was the Spaniards doing to our country. If God allow me to live there in their country I also tell them the truth and true God contrary to what they teach is false in our country