Many Britons dream of moving to Spain and starting a new life, but where’s the country’s cheapest city to rent a house?
New research from the team at Moving to Spain looked at average monthly rent costs, average wages and monthly utility costs to find the most affordable city to rent a house in Spain.
Cartagena was crowned the best option for British expats looking to rent a house in Spain. The port city sits in the pretty Murcia region and is close to beaches.
The Spanish city also has several Roman ruins to explore while average rent for a one bedroom apartment is just 525 euros (£450).
Cartagena didn’t have many job opportunities but it could be the perfect spot for digital nomads working remotely or retired expats looking to relax.
The city’s best-rated beach is Playa de Calblanque. A tourist ‘Valtettah’ wrote on Tripadvisor: “Amazing remote beach. The sand is soft and golden and the sea is crystal-clear.”
‘Droopydraws52’ wrote: “Stunning. This is a stunning out of the way place. The walks are fantastic and really worth driving there.”
‘AJtripper’ said: “Most amazing beach. Avoid very hot days or take a shade. The perfect beach. Unspoilt, beautiful clean sea. The flora is amazing, the best beach in Spain.”
Getafe was the second best option for Britons looking to rent a place in Spain. Getafe sits just outside Madrid so it’s a great choice for expats who want easy access to the capital.
British expats can stay in Spain for 90 out of every 180 days without a visa. If Britons want to work remotely, they’ll need to check the legislation.
Some companies will allow workers to work abroad for a short period but this will depend on the terms of an employee’s contract.
Source: express.co.uk