Before and go to sunny Spain for a long vacation or move permanently, it does not hurt to know what are the costs of living in Alicante and how much finances will have to spend regularly to cover the basic needs of each member of the family.
At first glance, it may seem that living abroad is an expensive pleasure. In fact, the experience of our compatriots proves the opposite.
Medical sphere
To be able to seek medical help, a resident of Alicante will have to take out medical insurance. Its price is close to 40 euros, and allocate them to cover the insurance will have to every month.
Housing issue
Leaving in Alicante, you can rent an apartment or buy your own. Your own apartment in Spain will save on rent. You are only required to pay utility bills on time. If it is a cottage, then you need to pay money for its maintenance and upkeep.
You must pay your water bill in Spain every 3 months. The minimum that can be paid is 45 euros for 3 months.
As for light, not insignificant is the tariff. One is estimated at 0.11, the other at 0.17 cents per kilowatt. Add to this tax deductions and meter readings. As a result, the minimum value is 25 euros for 1 month.
To minimize utility bills in Spain, it is important to learn how to save electricity. If you keep the air conditioning and heating on 24 hours a day and don’t keep the lights on in several rooms at once, the meter can add up costs in the range of 150-300 euros.
In Alicante, gas heating, water heaters and boilers are used. But their functionality is provided by cylinders filled with butane. The cost of one unit is 15 euros, its volume is enough for a couple of months.
Expense for food and clothing
If you decided to buy real estate in Spain, we draw your attention to how much you will have to allocate for food. You can save money by shopping in a chain of fruit stores. It is possible to buy 1 kg of good quality fruit at a price of 0.69-2 euros. 10 kg of purchased fruit will cost an average of 15 euros.
In general, there are plenty of branded stores. The cost of products varies, much depends on the brand. Most locals prefer the Mercadona stores, because both the prices and the quality of goods are affordable here.
In the large supermarkets Mercadona and Alcampo, you can buy fresh fish cheaply in the fish department on Saturdays. On Sundays, the stores are closed. So those who did not have time to shop on the previous day will have to wait until Monday.
If you decide to go out to a restaurant, expect to pay 50 euros for two people. In all-inclusive venues (“bufet libre” in Spanish) such as Tokyo or Colonial, you’ll have to pay 12.98-18.95 euros for “gluttony”.
Locals who want to look luxurious go to the outlet sales in Alicante. Clothes from famous brands cost only 5-20 euros. You should not be afraid of the sales – the clothes are fashionable, stylish and not at all different from the full-price items.
Transportation costs
If you have real estate in Alicante, but do not yet have a personal car, transportation costs will be:
- Bus – a trip costs 1.35 euros. There is an opportunity to buy a bonus for 10 euros. In this case, each trip will cost 0.85 euros.
- Subway ticket – €1.45 (the ticket is valid for at least one hour depending on the zone. You can also use this ticket on the bus). Buy the bonus and save money at your pleasure!”
- Taxi costs 5 km – 10 euros. Traveling by car from the center of Alicante to the airport, be prepared to sacrifice 20 euros. You can book a cab in Alicante at RadioTele Taxi Alicante
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