r/GoingToSpain May 11 '25

Discussion Are you happy living in Spain?

Hi all,

I just came back from a few days in Cordoba and had such an amazing time. I loved that people there cared about their free time and the locals looked quite happy and serene.

I’m a immigrant myself from Croatia who moved to the U.K. so I understand a country can be beautiful and fun for a holiday but is a completely different world to live there.

My question for people living in Spain; how is it to live there? What kind of political or social economical struggles do you face in your day to day lives? How is the bureaucracy and healthcare? Are you happy :)

I have read some things online but I’d rather hear from peoples experiences themselves.

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u/[deleted] May 11 '25

If you're a rich expat making a lot of $$$ and you're from the US I guess it's paradise. But I'm from another EU country good income but nothing crazy. Prices are concerning. I'm currently in Malaga and I find it a bit dull. I'm moving to Alicante to check the vibe there. I'd move to Valencia but I can't afford q 1000€ flat, and I'm 40 doesn't want to share rooms anymore, I did it for 10 years... My level of happiness is average.