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Cost of living

Posted: Thu Jun 20, 2019 11:12am
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Kains1

Posts: 3

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Location: Albánchez

Joined: 10 Jun 2019

As a new member I have recently read many interesting topics on this forum, and everyone seems very helpful in offering advice. I am currently researching the area and surrounding areas of Lijar. Could anyone help me with my question please? I appreciate the advice maybe from other areas outside of Lijar - I'm just trying to get a basic understanding for that region. I am trying to find out the cost of living for 2 people, no pets, no mortgage, no rent, no pool in the property. On average how much is it for electricity/standing charges, water, tv/internet, council taxes & rubbish, car tax for average small size car (petrol engine). Are there many toll roads?Not sure if I've missed anything. I have had mixed reports on cost of living for food/eating out (only once week). Many thanks in advance.

Davy the scot

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 3:23pm

Posts: 10

7 helpful points

Location: Albox

Joined: 22 Jan 2019

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 3:23pm

I have been living in Lucar for the past 6months which isn't far from you and oloula my bills come in at electric:- January 54 Euro's and March 34 Euro's waste 39 Euro's every 3 months water rates 29 Euro's every 2 months internet 25 Euro's month and Spanish mobile 14 Euro's month my house insurance a year is 163 Euro's a year and council tax 83 Euro's a year shopping comes in at around 70 to80 Euro's a week but I drink a lot and finally fuel 60 Euro's every 3 weeks oh nearly forgot gas bottle of propane 12.50 Euro's every 4 months and 2; bottles of regular @18 Euro's for 3 months hopefully this helps you budget coz this is real terms for us as a couple

Kains1

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 3:27pm

Kains1

Original Poster

Posts: 3

1 helpful points

Location: Albánchez

Joined: 10 Jun 2019

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 3:27pm

Many thanks for this - that helps us out a lot. Regards Karen

Davy the scot

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 3:34pm

Posts: 10

7 helpful points

Location: Albox

Joined: 22 Jan 2019

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 3:34pm

I just noticed about eating out you can make it cheap with tapas but special meals for two with wine you're always talking about 30 Euro's the car if you're car is registered in Spain there is no tax but I believe as I haven't done yet car tax is payable on that and another good thing is no TV license here and thanks for your reply Davy

Kains1

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 3:39pm

Kains1

Original Poster

Posts: 3

1 helpful points

Location: Albánchez

Joined: 10 Jun 2019

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 3:39pm

Thanks again it gives us a better idea now of an average of costs out there. Regards Karen

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Davy the scot

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 4:04pm

Posts: 10

7 helpful points

Location: Albox

Joined: 22 Jan 2019

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 4:04pm

The last thing I noticed is the toll roads if you have a good sat nav you can avoid all I have driven from Bilbao and through France and avoided all toll roads ok

Champ

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:25pm

Champ

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Posts: 107

62 helpful points

Location: Huércal-Overa

Joined: 19 Jun 2018

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 8:25pm

Who do you insure you house with? I need buildings insurance for my flat but don’t want the extensive 65 euro a month alarm package that La Caixa bank is keen to sell me! Everyone’s comments much appreciated!

Davy the scot

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:26pm

Posts: 10

7 helpful points

Location: Albox

Joined: 22 Jan 2019

Posted: Mon Jun 24, 2019 10:26pm

Hi almeria homes organized it for me in albox from a comparison site as I don't understand Spanish

chrisso50

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:51am

chrisso50

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Posts: 1106

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Location: Roquetas de Mar

Joined: 23 Jul 2018

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 12:51am

Yes, there is a road tax payable each year on Spanish cars but nothing like as much as in the U.K.

House insurance? We are with Linea Direct (aka Direct Line in UK!). English spoken.

RichieT

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:11am

Posts: 36

13 helpful points

Location: Vera

Joined: 6 Mar 2018

Posted: Tue Jun 25, 2019 10:11am

Hi All your water and electricity seems is very cheap compared to ours we are Vera can you kindly tell who you utilities are with be most gratefull if we can get the same deal we are HC energy for our electric and Codeur for our water

Many thanks

Richie

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