marita
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The living standards in Spain are very similar to any other western country. Health care and education are free for instance, and many other social services as well. The salaries, however, will be lower, but theoretically the living expenses are lower as well.
It'd be best if you learnt spanish, though. There are some british schools, especially in the south where lots of ex-pats live, but if you're moving to spain, what's the point of living in a british community?
Please be aware that if you move to areas such as catalonia, the basque country, galicia, valencia and majorca, you'll need to learn their regional language, as it'll be the language your son will be educated in. However if you move to a place such as Madrid, Andalusia, or most of the north, that won't be a problem.
You might know this already, but expect spanish people to be warm, welcoming, extrovert and fond of enjoying life. We are generally more relaxed than in other countries. However, there are negative aspects to this: work ethic is certainly very different from north america's one, and we're not very good at doing things legally. This can drive you nuts.
Saying that Spain is not as sanitary shows a lot of ignorance, btw. For one, you don't know how many people come to spain for medical treatment.
You might have problems getting a job now, however, what with the crisis and all, but that depends on your work field, of course.
Good luck. |
Jane S
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They have a fairly high standard of living...things there are cleaner and "greener" than they are in the US. Probably WAAAAY more people than you are used to...their cities are very crowded.
Here's the thing, though...the unemployment rate there is outrageously high!!! You aren't likely to get a job!
Hang loose in Canada, and spend some time LEARNING Spanish, because few people there speak English. |
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