Is it cheaper to live in Spain?

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30 May 2011 1:27 PM by D_B_S Star rating. 178 posts Send private message

Interesting number for views and stats on this thread.

I live for part of the year in Soller, Mallorca and can say that prices on The Island are higher than the mainland - we moved from Barca last year and found prices higher.

We have a local house keeper and she manages to buy very cheaply from the local farmers and markets. So that might be a route for folk to try who are looking for local fresh produce. I know this doesn't help with favorite UK products but do you really need brand 'X' (usually from a US comapny) when brand 'Y' probably local or Europeandoes the job.

As for C'an Picafort -- well it's full of Germans for the Summer and empty most other times, just as Alcudia is full of Brits in the same months. Try the North and centre of The Island for peace and quiet and a different pace of life.

I'm guessing that overall, for our lifestyle, Mallorca is cheaper than the UK - cheaper help, cheaper boat mouring and cheaper local foods ( seems to be more expensive to buy local in UK but we do have a house in an expensive area).

Overall I'm guessing Spain is cheaper - but don't underestimate the value of living The Dream.

Just packing to move to UK for the Summer months (too hot in Mallorca) and too be able to watch the Cricket live rather than on TV.

David



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30 May 2011 2:05 PM by bobaol Star rating. 2253 posts Send private message

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Just packing to move to UK for the Summer months (too hot in Mallorca) and too be able to watch the Cricket live rather than on TV.

Yes, it's so much better watching that rain come down in real time rather than looking at pictures of rain covers, isn't it? 

 





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30 May 2011 2:13 PM by D_B_S Star rating. 178 posts Send private message

Bobaol,

hope the rain has stopped by the time I get to see the next test at Lords when I'll be watching from The Members pavilion. There is no sunstitute for being there to see the guys win.

Should be a good Test series later in the year against the Indians. Was in Oz for the winter series and really enjoyed that.

So bring on the English Summer and the sound of willow on leather and a good hiding for SL and India.

Will be back in Mallorca for the Autumn months when it gets cooler.

David



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