Can you get around Spain without knowing Spanish?

If you're living in a major city, studying a course taught in English, interning or working at a company that requires English, or are living in expat areas such as Costa del Sol or Malaga, you can get by with just English in Spain. In all these scenarios, you can live in Spain even if you don't speak Spanish.



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foreigners who intend to enter the national territory must continue to prove that they have a minimum amount of €100 per person per day, those they intend to stay in Spain with a minimum of €900 or its legal equivalent in foreign currency, provided that they are required by the officials in charge of carrying out the ...

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You'll typically spend about $34 on food and $25 on local transportation daily. Also, expect to pay between $55 and $65 for accommodation per night. On average, a three-day visit to Spain will cost you about $381, while a week-long trip will cost around $889.

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Driving in Barcelona is easy! Your country license may be used in Spain until it is expired. Carrying a passport is recommended. You must register with travel authorities within six months becoming a resident of Spain and obtain a Spanish driver's license as well.

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Tipping in Spain works differently: The customer actually has the option to not leave any tip at all. However, restaurants expect a 10% tip on each bill—although it's not a formal rule, and that percentage is much lower than tipping practices in other countries.

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Here in Madrid I know Cabify is operating right now, but since there's no taxis finding one is like finding a needle in a haystack, it's easier to take the metro. Yes, it is generally safe to use Uber in Spain.

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Spain's capital is an extremely friendly destination that happily accommodates tourists while still retaining its unique identity.

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It depends where you go, most parts of Europe would be reasonably navigable with only speaking English. To be polite at least put in some effort to learn the language of the countries you are visiting. It's a small gesture and it will endear the locals to be more inclined to help you.

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As in the rest of Spain, in the Canary Islands the official language is Spanish. However, as in the majority of countries, there are many people who speak English, the second most spoken language, and many people also understand German.

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If you're by yourself, you can live on €1,000 per month in Spain. This includes room rent, groceries, health insurance, rare use of public transport, eating out a few times a month and shopping moderately.

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How much Euro should I have for one week in Ibiza? If you want to spend a week in Ibiza the cost of your stay will be: 850 USD (860 EUR) – a cheap stay for 7 days in Ibiza. 1,000 USD (1,000 EUR) – a budget travel for 7 days in Ibiza.

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Italy vs Spain: cost To stretch your travel budget, Spain is typically slightly more affordable than Italy, even in expensive cities like Madrid.

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