Spain, and Granada specifically, is very cheap to live as compared to other parts of Europe. The job market in Spain is terrible, so think twice if you’re planning to look for work in Spain.Ĭost of living is very low - but so are salaries. Some of our friends are still jobless after months of searching, despite having university qualifications and plenty of work experience. The unemployment rate in Spain is still relatively high, at 18.75% in 2017 (compared to 4.7% in UK and 4.4% in US). That’s a long day of work and it’s much more exhausting than the usual 9-to-5 schedule.Īnd not everyone has a job here. Contrary to what most people think, most Spanish people actually work long hours - they have two-hour lunch breaks from 2 to 4pm (which sounds amazing, I know) BUT they end up working until 8 or 9pm everyday. On weekends, we take day trips around Spain and always enjoy exploring the countryside. In summer particularly, the sun doesn’t set till 10pm, so it feels as though we have extra hours in the day to have fun. I set my own working hours and Alberto finishes work by 5pm everyday, so we usually have quite a lot of time to hang out with Kaleya, go to the park or meet friends in the evenings. We try to spend as much of our time outside than at work. The quality of life here is great, with much more emphasis on living life rather than work. It is precisely why Alberto and I chose to live in Granada.
In my past life (before becoming a travel blogger), I climbed the corporate ladder, working long hours and leading the big city life - but that’s not the kind of life I want anymore.
Great quality of life - but not everyone gets to enjoy it. For those considering moving here, here’s what you need to know about living in Spain. Your experience of traveling Spain for 2 weeks is not quite the same as living here. I’m not trying to burst anyone’s bubble, but I just want to show both sides of the story. There are times when you’ll be puzzled by Spanish traditions (trust me, they have a lot!), annoyed by waiters who seem to prefer chatting with their colleagues than getting your order, or get frustrated with the crazy amount of Spanish bureaucracy. Is Granada the Best Place to Live in Spain?
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