Spain has become the option for many Colombians to migrate. However, some of them are unaware of the money that can be spent when they settle in the European country.
So if you are going to make the decision to move to Spain, there are some things you need to consider such as accommodation, food and transportation.
To start with this list, it is important to mention that the official currency of this country is the euro, which is at 4,297 Colombian pesos.
Accommodation
One of the first things to change residence is to think about accommodation. This section can vary depending on the city, the type of house and the size of it.
However, in a general range, the cost of housing for one person would be 600 euros per month, that is, about 2,600,000 Colombian pesos. According to specialized portals, this amount would cover a small apartment anywhere, except for Madrid or Barcelona.
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If you want to live in one of these two cities, in a single apartment, the value of a home would be between 660 and 800 euros per month, that is, between 2.8 and 3.4 million Colombian pesos.
Of course, if you prefer to share accommodation with someone to save money, the value would be reduced by approximately 500 euros, leaving a total of 1.2 million pesos.
The values mentioned above do not include utilities. For water, gas or electricity, you must budget 100 euros more.
Feeding
According to the portal ‘Vivirenn. com’, purchases per week are around 40 to 50 euros, that is, between 172,000 and 215,000 Colombian pesos.
That multiplied by 4 weeks, which is usually what a month has, would be approximately 860,000 Colombian pesos.
According to specialized portals, chain stores such as Mercadona and Lidl have items with more affordable prices.
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Now, if you ever think about going out to dinner at a restaurant, the value of a meal for two people is between 30 and 50 euros, the same as buying food for a week.
Transportation
It is important to clarify that although the underground metro in Spain has been in existence for more than a century, not the whole country has the same infrastructure.
The cities that do have a metro are: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Bilbao, Palma de Mallorca, Seville, Malaga and Granada.
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According to the official portal of the massive system, it is necessary to have a loaded Public Transport Card (TTP).
The value of a single ticket, for all the stations of the Metro and Light Rail Network: ML1, ML2 and ML3, is 3 euros, that is, 12,000 Colombian pesos.
“Once charged to any card, it must be consumed on the day of purchase. If a single ticket is tried to be used the day after it has been purchased, the turnstiles will not allow passage because it has expired.
The system also offers another option for those who need to move more. This is a 10-trip ticket that is valid for all the stations of the Metro and Light Rail Network: ML1, ML2 and ML3. The pass costs 18.3 euros, approximately 77 thousand Colombian pesos.
In case you prefer to travel by taxi, a ride starts from 3 euros (12,000 pesos), the price varies according to the distance.
These are some basics to live in Spain. Keep in mind if you want to get a job, the best way is to make your digital resume. Most Spanish companies prefer to read it from their mail.
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