Spain's Financial Problems

Member since 29 June 2010

primetaxconsultantsNew member11 July 2010 09:08:26

I have been told that because of Spain's world renown financial problems that nearly everything has increased in cost, particularly for expats.聽 Has anyone heard or experienced this?聽 Is anyone paying considerably more for goods and services than say 2 years ago in Spain?

Baldengoals Member

Member since 06 June 2010

BaldengoalsMember15 July 2010 17:31:06

We have lived in Catalunia for five years and have seen many price increases without anything like commensurate income increases. Two ways in which it may be percieved as worse for the ex-pat are the dramatic fall in the pound euro rate during our period of residency and a widely prevelant Catalunian misconception that all expats are loaded and therefore charge them accordingly. This might give the impression that I percieve the majority of Catalunian service providers as exploitative - a lot of them are.

candydancingtoes Member

Member since 09 October 2009

candydancingtoesMember27 July 2010 08:57:51

Yes, I do think that prices are going up especially utility bills and groceries.

I have been in spain for over two years.聽 I tend to buy alot of items from the UK and have friends-family put them in their luggage for me..

Debs Member

Member since 06 September 2009

DebsMember06 August 2010 14:46:25

I agree.聽 Food prices & utility bills have increased considerably.聽 But, I think this also applies to all countries, not just Spain.聽 Blame the latest recession.