: Cost of Living and Lifestyle in Spain ( Mallorca ) 2007 onwards

[Big Pete]

Originally Posted by Stravinsky

So what have you found in Mallorca that is more expensive than the UK?

Well as yet i cant think of anything i saw !, But i am over there Monday for a week or so , so i shall take my pad with me and note stuff .

Obviously a full report will folllow including anything that is dearer ,

[Big Pete]

Originally Posted by synthia

One of the most informative threads here has now become victim of this on-going battle between you too. Let up, already.

Hmmmmmm one of the most informative and guess who started it

Say no more

[yummymummy150]

Enjoy the winter sun ,Think of us freezing in uk. safe trip.Await you report.
Tricia

[Big Pete]

Originally Posted by Big Pete

Hi all

As there always seems to be some uncertainty as to what it costs to live and survive in Spain i shall keep a ongoing up to date report of my New adventure there .

My story so far i still live in England as i am waitting the Sale of my property prior to fully taking early retirement to the Mallorca island in Spain.

Mallorca you must also bear in mind is generally more expensive than the Mainland beeing less Industrialised etc etc.. However this should give members a safety factor to work there own costs from , as its pretty sure to be cheaper on the mainland ..

I will add to the Thread as and when i have any storys to tell or whenever i purchase items or have any relevant info to share ..

Firstly ;

Legal costs to purchase my Villa equated to some 9 % of final sale price.

Council Taxes are 495 Euros yearly ( £ 344 British ) @1.43 exch
3 Bedroomed detached Villa with Pool and large Garden.

Local urbanisation Charge yearly 195 Euros ( £ 135 British ) @ 1.42 exch
This pays for the upkeep of the streets and street lights etc etc .

Daewoo 29" Flat Screen TV 280 Euros ( £ 194 British ) @ 1.42 exch

Insurance Property and Contents 280 Euros ( £ 194 British ) @ 1.42 exch

Household Rubbish collected every day !!! Free of Charge as many bags as you have .. Recycling is at your discretion with Bins available all over !!!

Food did a typical normal shop including Breads Milks and cat foods etc and a host of items a full Shopping trolley full .. = 80 Euros ( £ 56 British ) @ 1.42 exch ( in Uk this would of been around £ 90+ ...)

Cigarettes 20 Benson hedges 3.10 Euros ( £ 2.15p British ) @ 1.42 exch

NO TV license needed .

Petrol cost to fill a Renault small Hire car ,Full Tank from empty to full !! 41 Euros ( £ 28 British ) drove hundreds of miles ,but didnt take the price per litre , will do next visit ..

Iron steam type with lead etc , 12 Euros ( £ 8.30p British ) @1.42 exch

Microwave top of the range , Roasts, grill ,rotate etc , 82 Euros ( £ 57 British ) @ 1.42 exch

Kettle simple inbuilt filter one , 26 Euros ( £ 18 British ) @ 1.42 exch

3 course meal at smart Restaurant overlooking marina ,includes 4 drinks ( 2 small beers 2 x Tia maria and cokes ) starters followed by main and then deserts . 41 Euros ( £ 28.50 British ) @ 1.42 exch ( And you could smoke to your hearts content )

Coka Cola genuine !! in Lidl Supermarket pack of 12 tins .. 6 Euros ( £ 4.17p British ) @ 1.42 exch

Set of 4 Brushed alluminium flash outside lights ground mounted . 14 Euros each ( £ 9.74p British ) @ 1.42 exch
Bulbs for above energy saving 75watt Phillips 6 Euros each ( £ 4.17p British ) @ 1.42 exch

Will add as and when i have anything to add . hope it helps anyone wondering as to living expenses ..

Update as of November 2007 ,


Fuel Unleaded now been raissed to Euro 1.06 a Litre
Gas bottles 11 Euros for 14kg Refill collected from depot 13 Euros delivered
PizzaHut Individual Deep Pan Meat feast Pizza 9 Euros in the Restaurant
1 litre Semi Skimmed Milk 1.09 Euros
5 Litres Pure Bottled Drinking Water 0.78 Euros
Pack of Streaky Bacon 1.55 Euros (very tasty fries like a dream )
Bagette Long Roll Freshly cooked mmmmmm 0.62 Euros
Spaghetti Fine 500 grams 0.48 Euros
Hellmans Mayonaisse 450ml Jar 1.35 Euros
Whiskas Cat Food 400g Tin 0.99 Euros
Nescafe Coffee Classic Natural Jar 100g 2.65 Euros
Chlorine Swim pool Tablets 5kgs 32.95 Euros
Electric Chainsaw 90 Motissera Brand 74 Euros
Work Trousers Black swish ones with flash side and back pockets 9 Euros
Electric Bill 2 months ( September - October ) 25.64 Euros ( Pool pump on timer outside low wattage lights on timers ) Villa empty 5 weeks of that period

[yummymummy150]

Thanks pete been waiting for that well done. sure people on here will find it handy.But i wanted to say welcome back its been very quite here. Hope you had a good trip

[synthia]

Yeah, Big Pete, you and Hurricane just kind of lost your way for a while. Thank you very much for the additional information. For Americans, all of this sounds more and more exepnsive, as a euro is now worth over $1.48.

[Big Pete]

Originally Posted by synthia

Yeah, Big Pete, you and Hurricane just kind of lost your way for a while. Thank you very much for the additional information. For Americans, all of this sounds more and more exepnsive, as a euro is now worth over $1.48.

I never lost my way i have sat nav

I know the Dollars pretty bad lately , and i am not so impressed with the Euro either only getting about 1.34 at the moment .. I blame our Government its probably not there fault but heck i blame them anyways

[Big Pete]

Originally Posted by yummymummy150

Thanks pete been waiting for that well done. sure people on here will find it handy.But i wanted to say welcome back its been very quite here. Hope you had a good trip

Yep i am back and a reasonable trip one thing that did shock me was how cold it got at night in the villa

Was about 21c during day and at night only dropped to 9c but seemed colder didnt expect that so had to have the heating on .. Apart from that everything was its usual lovely smashing place ..

[yummymummy150]

Same in Cyprus. I have large rugs curtains and duvet for winter lets.But as you said still warm in the day.

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by Big Pete

Yep i am back and a reasonable trip one thing that did shock me was how cold it got at night in the villa

Was about 21c during day and at night only dropped to 9c but seemed colder didnt expect that so had to have the heating on .. Apart from that everything was its usual lovely smashing place ..

One of the things you learn when you live here ..... we have had the heating on for a week or so now during the evenings, and log fire was lit for the first time last week.

We've also been "trapped" in the house by constant torrential rain for days on end on occasion