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Originally Posted by kevhalluk
I am looking for some advice on places to live in Spain.
It has always been a massive wish of mine to live in spain, and the job I now have means that I can basically live anywhere in the world where I can have a phoneline and broadband- so I am seriously considering the move.
I am looking for somewhere that is in-expensive in terms of rent, but with easy access to a Major City/Town. I am wanting somewhere less than 500euros a month if thats possible???
As I will be moving on my own I want somewhere that it is going to be easy to meet new friends - English and Spanish.
Also any advice on additional costs of living in Spain, such as there version of Council tax, and utility bill prices.
I am currently Self employed, so does anyone know whether I would continue to pay my tax to UK Gov or would I change to Spanish Tax???
Any advice would be fantastic!!!
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You really need to pop over and explore the different areas. As a rule of thumb you'll pat less for property, or at least get better value, if you go inland. But certainly even on the costas its possible to rent for €450 - €500 if you're on your own.
I pay just €400 a year "council tax" to the town hall for everything and thats for a 4 bed detatched villa, Northern CB
Once you are a resident here your tax would be payable here. You apply before you leave the Uk for tax exemption. You would need to register as autonimo here (self employed) and as such you pay your taxes but also a monthly contribution to the health service which is a minimum of about €230 whether you turn over any work or not. You can hire a gestoria to look after your taxes .... they are very good value and depending on your circumstances may cost you under €100 a year.
Phone / Internet with Telefonica costs €70 a month, but you can get it cheaper
Water varies between €30 & €70 a quarter (we have a pool)
Electricity is not cheap, and I estimate is about €100 a month
Diesel is now anything around €1.09 a litre .... gone up from about €0.90 this time last year!
Inflation is running at about 4%