Cost of living

The latest employment data published by the Spanish government seem to be a double-edged sword.

As long as the current economic situation persists and the Portuguese government continues with its zero VAT policy, it is expected that residents of Spanish border regions will continue to travel across the border to save money.

After over a year of negotiations, the Spanish government has finally approved its highly anticipated Family Law, known in Spain as the Ley de Familias, which includes provisions such as extended paid leave for caring for sick children and a new monthly child benefit of 100 euros.

Spaniards spent 12.4% more in February on their food shopping than a year earlier, with a 15.4% increase in average prices and a 2.6% drop in volume sales, offsetting the fall compared to January, according to data published by the consultancy firm NIQ. More specifically, for yet another month, foo

At the beginning of the year, the Spanish government introduced a new benefit for mothers of young children (aged 0 to 3), which amounts to 1,200 euros per year.

As with other products that have gone global, such as McDonald's Big Mac or Coca-Cola soft drinks, the price varies greatly depending on which country you are in. The map below shows a quick glance at the price of a Tall Latte, the star of the Seattle-based chain Starbucks.

In Spain, 40.9% of tenants are financially overexposed to rental costs, meaning that they spend more than 40% of their income on paying rent, according to Eurostat's 2021 data, included in the 2022 Housing and Land Observatory, prepared by the Ministry of Transport, Mobility and the Urban Agenda (Mi

Solar energy has experienced a boom in Spain in recent years, so much so that the government has been forced to regulate self-consumption grids.

The definition of a technical recession is when a country experiences a back-to-back decline for 2 consecutive quarters in the GDP, and BNP Paribas believes this will be the case in Spain in the coming quarters. The French bank BNP Paribas estimates growth for Spain of 4.3% in 2022 an

Nearly 7 out of 10 Spaniards say they are not prepared for a rise in energy and food prices as a result of the European Union's actions in response to Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. This is according to the European Parliament's Spring 2022 Eurobarometer, a proportion that shrinks to si

If you're planning on moving to Spain, how well off an area is may be something that could influence your search for somewhere to live. So, what is the wealthiest city in Spain? And where do the rich live in Spain?

Record inflation levels in Spain are resulting in many tenants having their monthly rent raised by landlords, not to mention the ongoing war in Ukraine which is having a further effect on the Spanish economy. The question is, can my landlord increase my rent due to rising inflation?

Inflation in Spain hit 7.6% Year-Over-Year during February. This is the highest figure in over 33 years and is a major source of concern. There are several factors behind this sharp rise.

With higher than ever electricity prices and with energy bills already on the rise throughout 2021, it doesn't look like things are going to get any easier on our pockets in 2022.

Article written by Juan Cabrerizo, SATE specialist and thermal insulation expert at Propamsa  The prices that electricity has reached in recent times have put many Spanish households on the ropes, as they have had to face record highs in their bills. In addition, forecasts indic

How much do you need to live comfortably in Spain? Is living in Spain expensive? These are just some of the questions we aim to answer in this guide to the cost of living in Spain in 2021.

Is electricity more expensive in Spain?

Summer is just around the corner and many Europeans, despite Spain holidays affected by the coronavirus in some cases, are starting to pack their suitcases in preparation for a holiday in Spain this summer 2021.

Spain has introduced its new electricity tariff charges this June 2021, meaning that customers, including the thousands of expats living in Spain, will have to get used to reading a new electricity bill and in many cases, higher household expenses and utility bills.

Generally speaking, it is possible to install fibre optic broadband in Spain for around 30 euros per month, including VAT. When you add mobile lines, the average cost rises to 40 euros per month.

A sizeable amount of property demand in Spain comes from expats who have relocated to the country, and despite uncertainties such as Brexit and the coronavirus pandemic, the expat population in Spain continues to grow and moving to Spain in 2021 continues to be a good idea.

Spending more time at home, forced by the COVID-19 pandemic, has opened the eyes of many residents in Spain who consequently want to improve the health, comfort and safety of their homes.

The British insurance company CIA Landlord has published a report where it analyses the best cities for teleworking for the British, and Spain's capital, Madrid, leads the ranking.

The expat community in Spain is made up of 5.6 million foreign residents, according to the latest figures from the Spanish government.

The consulting firm Mercer has published a new edition of its famous ranking on the cost of living in the main cities of the world for expats. As usual, Hong Kong leads the list of the most expensive cities, although there are some changes in the top positions compared to previous editions.