Young English Family Need Advice On Areas & Other Stuff...

[Jesuslivz]

Originally Posted by pablosho

Hi everyone,
There is some good advice about relocating to Spain in an article of the same name on another site for British Expats.
The advice I would give having lived in the Cadiz province in Andalucia for 5 years is to take a look at the different areas you think you like make a list of everything you need and require for your relocation. Visit out of season if possible and yes rent first and take your time to have a look around different areas.

Hi, My husband, 3 boys and I may be relocating from the US(Houston) to Cadiz. You are just what I have been looking for. We are trying to get a really good idea of how much my husband needs to request for living expenses. They had mentioned $300 per day, but I know we would need that in Euros. I am thinking we would need more than that. We would like to live very comfortably, possibly have a housekeeper, rent a nice villa, we may need a vehicle, food, international school, etc. IF you can guide us....I would be MOST appreciative. I am quite stressed trying to get enough information for us to make an educated decision.

Can you tell me where you moved from and if you speak Spanish?

Thanks so much,

Sandy Daron

[Stravinsky]

Originally Posted by Jesuslivz

Hi, My husband, 3 boys and I may be relocating from the US(Houston) to Cadiz. You are just what I have been looking for. We are trying to get a really good idea of how much my husband needs to request for living expenses. They had mentioned $300 per day, but I know we would need that in Euros. I am thinking we would need more than that. We would like to live very comfortably, possibly have a housekeeper, rent a nice villa, we may need a vehicle, food, international school, etc. IF you can guide us....I would be MOST appreciative. I am quite stressed trying to get enough information for us to make an educated decision.
Can you tell me where you moved from and if you speak Spanish?
Thanks so much,
Sandy Daron

A retired couple with no mortgage can live here comfortably for around €1000 - €1200 a month. A decent villa can cost you up to €1000 + a month plus bills. International schools start at around €2500 - €3000 a term. The average wage is €13k a year here so you should be able to pick a housekeeper up relatively cheaply. Diesel is about €1.15 a litre now. I paid €16k for a 2 year old 2 litre turbo Suzuki fully loaded.
I make your figure about €6000 a month ... maybe this helps you a little

[Jesuslivz]

Hi,

That helps very much! I have not been able to get in touch w/ the International schools yet. Do you have any suggestions!

Thanks again as always!

Sandy