Cost of Living in Spain

Can you live on 1000€ per month? How much does a family need to live comfortably on the coast? What's the best city in Spain from a cost of living standpoint? Here we offer a cost of living breakdown focused on Madrid and Alicante, including the basic necessities and a detailed guide for estimating your costs.

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Currency Exchange and Solutions for Expats

Information on exchanging currency from sterling and dollars to euros for expatriates living in Spain.

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Arraigo Social: Staying Legal in Spain When All Else Fails

Information about obtaining permission to stay in Spain through arraigo social (social ties) or arraigo laboral (economic ties), including what this means, eligibility requirements and application procedures.

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Castellano vs. Español

Information about some of the differences between the Castillian Spanish of Spain (Castellano) and Latin American Spanish (Español).

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Filing Taxes as a US Expat in Spain

Information about filing taxes for Americans in Spain, including filing Spanish taxes, filing US taxes, tax rates, special tax rates, income credits, residency determination and typical scenarios.

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Instructions for the TIE (Tarjeta de Identidad de Extranjeros) Application

A step by step guide through the forms (with translations), documents, payments, appointments/citas previas, lotes, and process of getting your TIE.

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