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The
cost of living in
Spain
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The cost of living in Spain is
pretty much in line with the UK
although, depending on where you
shop, certain goods can be found
cheaper.
A recent conversation with a
Spanish lawyer who came to England
on holiday, revealed that he
thought shoes were cheaper in the
UK as were some clothes. |
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Spanish
Mortgage from NatWest
- The
Spanish Mortgage from NatWest
offers a service designed for UK
nationals requiring finance to
purchase property in Spain |
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You
will
find
in
Spain,
the
tourist
areas
command
the
highest
prices
for
most
things.
However,
if
you
shop
where
the
natives
shop
you
are
likely
to
get
the
cheapest
buys.
Small
Spanish
villages
have
the
best
prices
for
fresh
produce,
especially
if
it's
grown
locally.
Local
markets
are
great
places
to
shop.
The
major
supermarket
chains
in
large
towns
and
cities
are
no
different
to
those
in
the
UK
and
are
all
competing
with
each
other
on
price.
It
pays
you
to
shop
around. |
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With
major
capital
purchases
such
as
furniture,
it
pays
to
visit
some
of
the
larger
hypermarket
type
showrooms
where
there
is
always
a
sale
going
on.
If
you
are
looking
to
purchase
a
car
in
Spain
then
stick
to
the
main
dealerships.
See
more
about
buying
a
car
here.
A
recent
DVD
is
on
the
market
that
features
a
section
on
buying
cars.
It's
available
for
just
£5.99
delivered
to
your
door. |
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| Cost of general groceries (prices in Euros) as of 06/10/07 |
| A loaf of sliced bread |
€2.45
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| A litre of milk |
€0.89
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| A bag of sugar |
€0.95
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| 1.5 litre bottle still water |
€0.45
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| Pack of butter |
€1.10
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| 1 Dozen class A eggs |
€0.95
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| Medium jar Nescafe coffee |
€2.50
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| .75cl Bottle red rioja wine |
€1.65
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| .75cl Bottle white rioja wine |
€3.95
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| Cost of petrol (prices in Euros per litre) as of 01/05/07 |
| 95 Unleaded |
€1.12
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| 97 Super |
€1.12
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| 98 Super |
€1.32
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| Diesel |
€1.05
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| Cost of luxury items (prices in Euros) as of 06/10/07 |
| A packet of 20 Benson & Hedges |
€3.55
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| A packet of 20 L&B cigarettes |
€2.80
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| A small beer (local draught) in a bar |
€0.75 - €1.25
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| A cup of coffee with milk in street cafe |
€0.75 - €1.25
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| Cost of household services (prices in Euros) as of 25/07/07 |
| Electricity; 2 months standing charge |
€13.44 + 16%IVA
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| Electricity; Price per KWh |
€0.079478 + 16%IVA
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| Water rates 2 months charge (approx.) |
€16.73 + 16%IVA
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| Telephone; 3 months line rental |
€29.75 + 16%IVA
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| Gas bottle replacement |
€10.90
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| Misc items (prices in Euros) as of 06/10/07 |
| To post a letter within Spain |
€0.25
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| To post a letter to the UK (normal weight) |
€0.50
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| Seat Ibiza 1.9 diesel. 4 door. New On the road price inc taxes |
€14,500
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