Housing & Living
Expert guides on housing & living for expats moving to Spain.
Renting in Spain: Complete Expat Guide (2026)
Renting in Spain is simultaneously straightforward and maddening. The process itself is simple — find an apartment, sign a contract, pay the deposit. The reality involves a tight market, language barriers, scam risks, and landlords who may not be thrilled about renting to foreigners without Spanish
Best Cities in Spain for Expats: Where to Live (2026)
Choosing where to live in Spain is one of the biggest decisions of your move - and it has massive implications for your budget, lifestyle, and happiness. The wrong city can mean paying 40% more in rent for a lifestyle you could get cheaper elsewhere. This guide ranks the best Spanish cities for expats.
Cost of Living in Spain: City-by-City Breakdown (2026)
Spain offers exceptional value for expats compared to most US cities. The cost of living in Spain ranges from €1,200 to €2,500 per month for a single person, depending on the city and lifestyle. Couples typically spend €2,000 to €3,800 monthly. Madrid and Barcelona sit at the higher end, while Valen
Best Supermarkets in Valencia (2026) for Prices, Products, and Deals
Summary The recent rise in grocery prices has led us to slightly change our grocery shopping habits. In the past, we would just buy all our groceries from the closest/most convenient supermarket since the price were low in general and the price differential was negligable. Recently, the prices of
Best Internet Providers in Valencia (2026): Prices, Plans & Deals
Comparing Valencia Internet Providers in 2025 We were recently in the market researching various internet service provider in Valencia since our existing provider was relatively unreliable. If helpful for people for budgeting purposes, here is the list of providers we evaluated and their current p