Cost of living in Barcelona as a student + Saving Tips

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Today I will be sharing with you what I consider to be the cost of living in Barcelona, but very important, the cost of living in Barcelona as a student. And student is a bit generic, I know, but I will mostly be focusing or at least while preparing this video I was thinking on a university student, because this has been my experience. Also note that I will just be sharing the cost of living, not that of studying, which in other words it just means that I am not including the cost of the University, school or centre you study in. I don’t do it because, unless it is a public university, and even in that case the prices can vary a lot depending on what and where you study. So basically, if you are planing on going to Barcelona to study and are wondering how much can you expect to spend, this video is precisely made for you, and I just hope that it is useful in some way!
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  • @yaqoobbaloch4170
    @yaqoobbaloch41702 жыл бұрын

    Great to find such an interesting video. You fully informed me, thanks.

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @panj9918
    @panj99183 жыл бұрын

    This was really reassuring!

  • @salahdzl7948
    @salahdzl79482 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for those information. I'll be studying there next year and your video is really helping

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    2 жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear this :) Good luck with your studies!

  • @salahdzl7948

    @salahdzl7948

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@robertalcaniz thank you

  • @milasemzamo7282
    @milasemzamo7282 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! All my questions addressed. Thank you so much for the information. Already subscribed. 🙏🏽

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    Жыл бұрын

    Great to hear :) Thank you!

  • @claudiaalcaniz4172
    @claudiaalcaniz41723 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I was looking forward to it! So helpful and interesting, as always ;)

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @chloeh5611
    @chloeh56113 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful video, short and informative!

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @angulurikavya4352
    @angulurikavya43523 жыл бұрын

    very nice video. thank you so much

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the support!

  • @najwacheffane6641
    @najwacheffane66413 жыл бұрын

    Great video amigo keep well

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! :)

  • @reigneescotoreginianarmy6823
    @reigneescotoreginianarmy6823 Жыл бұрын

    Nice vlog 👍👍👍

  • @naeemhossainrony8720
    @naeemhossainrony87202 жыл бұрын

    Hi Robert! Gracias for such informative video! Can you suggest some website to look for accomodations in BCN? Or should an international student look for it physically when they are in BCN? I will be coming to Barcelona in the next January hopefully for my studies. And any area would you suggest to stay in BCN. Thanks again! Keep up the good work.

  • @laligarcia3137

    @laligarcia3137

    2 жыл бұрын

    Read the answer to anguluri kavya comment a bit below in the Comments and you'll find the webs to look for accomodation in BCN. Good luck in BCN!!

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I would recommend that you try to find something online a few days before going to the city but that you actually go in person to check out the place. If it is just for 1 month maybe not, but if you are planing on staying there permanently, yes. On the websites as Lali said you can find them in the comment of anguluri kavya. I would not recommend that you stay in the Gothic quarter, Raval or Poblesec. The best areas are Eixample, Sants or Les Corts, anywhere else it is okay

  • @sadafshahidrana2023

    @sadafshahidrana2023

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @carlangelodulaca8742
    @carlangelodulaca87422 жыл бұрын

    Hi Robert, hope you are doing well. I'm beyond grateful for this informative video. I'll be going to Barcelona this year. Besides from that, seriously I couldn't stop looking at your teeth. you look so cute cause you have a bunny teeth 😊

  • @mohamadalkhoos3097
    @mohamadalkhoos30972 жыл бұрын

    Hello Robert, thanks for sharing this info! May I ask how much approx. does it cost to get an appropriate medical insurance in BCN for students?

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I personally pay around 50€/month for a private health insurance that covers for pretty much everything (although I have some special rates). I think that you can expect to pay anywhere from 45-70€/month but you should check with each insurer because they have different rates offering different levels of medical coverage. Here you have a few links with info on the topic: www.olelanguages.com/barcelona-medical-insurance.html studentcenter.iedbarcelona.org/en/formalities/healthcare/

  • @ocwill16
    @ocwill16 Жыл бұрын

    Hi! Thank you for the video! I was wondering what the condition of the student dorms at the university of Barcelona is like? I’m planning on studying next year. Thank you again

  • @sadafshahidrana2023

    @sadafshahidrana2023

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @ashrafjafar4471
    @ashrafjafar44713 жыл бұрын

    Thanks Robert, your infos are really helpful. But, what about part-time jobs? I know Barcelona is the second biggest city in Spain which means job opportunities are higher, but how much can you earn from it and does it helps you to afford theses living expenses?

  • @laligarcia3137

    @laligarcia3137

    3 жыл бұрын

    Unemployement rates are quite high in Spain at the moment and the tourism industry is trying to recover from the pandemic. Speaking Spanish and having some qualifications or specific skills will help a lot getting a good paid part time job.

  • @dianetrummer2491

    @dianetrummer2491

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@laligarcia3137 THIS..really hard to find any work

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ashraf, I think that @Lali already clarified it, but just to add a bit, from a part time job you cannot expect to earn a lot. Just think that what most people earn net working full time in Spain ranges from 1.100-1.500€/month (of course you can earn a lot more and also less). If you work part time (20h/week) you can expect to earn 50% of that or even a bit less (depending on the company). In terms of paying living expenses, it can help you, but it will be hard to cover them all just with a part time job.

  • @nicotroncoso152
    @nicotroncoso1523 ай бұрын

    Hi, Roberto. What a great video, I was just looking for the exact costs to live cause I think is one of the most important things before checking something else about a country. Although, I would like to ask you about the health insurance cause now I live in Portugal and I have a health insurance from here but I don’t know if I’m gonna need another one for Spain. If it doesn’t work in Spain please could you tell me the price for a health insurance there?

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    3 күн бұрын

    Hi :) Sorry for the delayed reply. Health insurances in Spain can range in costs from 30€ (if you take very basic plans which don't cover much) up to around 100€. For about 70€ you can already have a pretty good plan.

  • @muybolero3575
    @muybolero35752 жыл бұрын

    Hi! You’re very helpful. Thanks for sharing this info. I’m an incoming international student this August. I’m looking for a room /studio for rent in Eixample, Barcelona. May I ask you about the room with 300 to 350 euro that you rented? I hope you can guide. Thank you.

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, thanks for sharing. Unfortunately in my apartment there is currently no room available. If you scroll through the comments though you will find websites where you can look for rooms :)

  • @muybolero3575

    @muybolero3575

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@robertalcaniz Thanks for your advise. The university has endorsed some rooms at Eixample. :)

  • @sadafshahidrana2023

    @sadafshahidrana2023

    Жыл бұрын

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  • @mahmoudhatemsaeed1598
    @mahmoudhatemsaeed15982 жыл бұрын

    Hello Robert. Great video. Quick question: If I am exactly 25 years old , can I get The T-Jove ticket or not?Also is 700 euros a reasonable budget per month?

  • @laligarcia3137

    @laligarcia3137

    2 жыл бұрын

    I just check the official web: www.atm.cat/web/en/discounted-fares.php The use of the T-jove transport card is upheld throughout the validity of the card, even if the user has turned 25 during such period, as long as documentation is provided as proof that the user was under age 25 when the card was purchased and at the time of its first use.

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    2 жыл бұрын

    On the T-Jove ticket, @Lali already replied. With regard to the budget, I personally could live with that amount, I wouldn' be able to save much money, but I could live. I'd probably rent a room for 300-350€ month and then food and transport would probably get me slightly above the 500€ mark. Afterwards if you don't buy lots of extra things and keep your leisure expenses low, it shouldn't be a problem to stay within the budget.

  • @anabulic8531
    @anabulic85312 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I will be living in Barcelona for 3 months but my university is in Mataro. Does the T-jove include the bus or train ticket to Mataro or it's only for Barcelona? Thank you :)

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Ana, yes, you can buy the T-Jove but you need to make sure that you buy the card for 3 Zones as Mataro is a bit far away from BCN, Here you can find the map with the tariffs: www.tmb.cat/es/tarifas-metro-bus-barcelona/sencillos-e-integrados/mapa-zonas The price for the T-jove of 3 zones is of 147,55 € (www.tmb.cat/es/tarifas-metro-bus-barcelona/sencillos-e-integrados/t-jove)

  • @anabulic8531

    @anabulic8531

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you🤗

  • @rumshasiddiqui4080
    @rumshasiddiqui40802 жыл бұрын

    Can you recommend which sim card to buy? I don't really make phone calls but I need as much data as possible. Thank you!

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    2 жыл бұрын

    One of the cheapest operators in Spain is Symio www.simyo.es/ . I like it because you can customize and pay for what you want. Otherwise there are others like Movistar, Vodafone or Orange. Probably the best of all is Movistar but it is usually also the most expensive. So maybe just check what the different ones offer, but you should be good with any of them (not much of a difference really)

  • @piyushkulkarni3546
    @piyushkulkarni35463 жыл бұрын

    which language is majorly spoken in Barcelona? Catalan or Spanish? In terms of securing an internship or Job which language is given preference?

  • @laligarcia3137

    @laligarcia3137

    3 жыл бұрын

    Both languages are spoken and locals understand and speak both of them. People is used to change from one to the other according to the language spoken by the persone we are speaking to. When applying for jobs or internships, Spanish is an absolute must, specially for those ones offered to international students/workers. If you apply for a job/Internship in government departments, though, Catalan will be required.

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    3 жыл бұрын

    I wouldn't have explained it better than @Lali did. Just a quick addition, which is that there are also some companies hiring only English speakers given how international Barcelona is. So even if you don't speak Spanish nor Catalan, you can still find jobs.

  • @midnight816

    @midnight816

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@robertalcaniz do you have a good resource for finding English speaking jobs there?

  • @mimm9087
    @mimm9087 Жыл бұрын

    Brother please tell me spine in public university ...all process. Spanish language school

  • @johannaschwarz5576
    @johannaschwarz55766 ай бұрын

    me watching this in 2023 wondering where in barcelona you can find a room below 600 :´)

  • @khurramahmed8643
    @khurramahmed8643 Жыл бұрын

    I am traveling to barcelona after 2 days from UAE on student visa and i am kinda a nervous on where and how i ll stay and how i ll manage the budget cuz this will be my 1st experience studying abroad. Is there a language barrier like do i need to learn spainish to survive or english will be enough to settle there

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey :) English should be enough in most cases for basic communication. For official things (registering your address...) then you might struggle a bit as not everyone speaks English fluently

  • @nilllopis5306
    @nilllopis53063 жыл бұрын

    De menjar gasto més de 250€ jo... hehehe bon vídeo👌🤗

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Uauuuuu!!!😳

  • @ssportslivetvstreaming
    @ssportslivetvstreaming Жыл бұрын

    It is impossible to find a student accomodation for 350€ the prices go far more than 600€ without supply

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    Жыл бұрын

    It is possible, I have many friends paying between 300-400€/month (they are locals, and this certainly helps as many rooms you hear about them from mouth to mouth or on instagram)

  • @xohamariyam481
    @xohamariyam481 Жыл бұрын

    Helo bro, would you be kind enough to suggest few apartments around Eu business school?.

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    Жыл бұрын

    Apartments just keep changing all the time (unless you are talking about staying in a students residence). For apartments/rooms the most popular websites to check them are: www.idealista.com/alquiler-habitacion/barcelona-barcelona/ www.pisocompartido.com/habitaciones-barcelona/ badi.com/cities/es/alquilar-habitacion/barcelona www.fotocasa.es/es/compartir/pisos/barcelona-capital/todas-las-zonas/l

  • @fatimatahir55
    @fatimatahir552 жыл бұрын

    Can u tell me about the MBA in Agri business management in uni of barcelona offering or not?

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Fatima, unfortunately I cannot help you with that because I had never heard of such master before you mentioning it. Searching in google I haven't found anything. Only 1 master in the south of Spain, but not in Barcelona. www.educaweb.com/curso/master-in-international-agribusiness-management-almeria-361211/

  • @wahidrasooly8921
    @wahidrasooly89212 жыл бұрын

    hi. i am going to rent a house as i have immigrant issue but the government will pay the expenses. i want to know will they accept such these contract and what should i consider ? thanks if anyone do answer!!!

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi, if they pay you back then I guess that as long as you have a valid rent contract then you should be fine. The safest way to go about this is to only rent an apartment that is rented through a real estate agency. You will have to pay the fee to the agency but at least you will make sure that everything is legally fine (and potentially also help you with getting the reimbursement if applicable)

  • @ofvigelosandammonia244
    @ofvigelosandammonia244 Жыл бұрын

    Did the prices get increased since you shot this video?

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, but with about 50-100€ more than what I mentioned (overall) you should be on the safe side

  • @saugatness9738
    @saugatness97383 жыл бұрын

    is it possible to cover our expenses through part time job?

  • @laligarcia3137

    @laligarcia3137

    3 жыл бұрын

    Depending on how many hours/week you work... I think it would help a lot but covering all of your expenses may be very difficult with a part time job....

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    3 жыл бұрын

    I completely agree with what @Lali Garcia said, it depends on how many hours, but it would be hard to fully cover your costs.

  • @angulurikavya4352
    @angulurikavya43523 жыл бұрын

    can you also please suggest some good websites to search for rooms

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi You can try these 4 websites as they are the most popular: www.idealista.com/alquiler-habitacion/barcelona-barcelona/ www.pisocompartido.com/habitaciones-barcelona/ badi.com/cities/es/alquilar-habitacion/barcelona www.fotocasa.es/es/compartir/pisos/barcelona-capital/todas-las-zonas/l

  • @angulurikavya4352

    @angulurikavya4352

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@robertalcaniz thank you so much😀😀.

  • @anshulsharma312

    @anshulsharma312

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi @kavya I will be moving to Barcelona in Oct 2022 for my higher studies. When are you planning to move and may you please guide me for accommodation in a trustworthy student shared. apartments. Is it possible to connect with you from FB?

  • @angulurikavya4352

    @angulurikavya4352

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@anshulsharma312 Hello, actually I haven't moved to barcelona yet. I might move this year end. You can connect with me on LinkedIn.

  • @anshulsharma312

    @anshulsharma312

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@angulurikavya4352 ok, sure that will be good. are you moving there for studies or work? and also may I know the user name of your linkedin account

  • @HanChai-hq9zp
    @HanChai-hq9zp12 күн бұрын

    Public universities and private universities, which one is more better???

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    3 күн бұрын

    It depends on what you want to study, but generally public Universities in Spain are really good

  • @dkfoodlab
    @dkfoodlab Жыл бұрын

    Hello i hope to come 3cs university for my high study next year. How is it?

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi, to be honest I have no clue, I won't be able to tell anything different that what you can find online. Sorry :)

  • @xohamariyam481

    @xohamariyam481

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi bro, I am planning to send my son to Barcelona Eu business school, would you be kind enough to subset few apartment s around the area?

  • @Bhante_Deepananda
    @Bhante_Deepananda12 күн бұрын

    Please give me a video on how to find part time jobs.

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    3 күн бұрын

    Thanks for the suggestion, maybe I will do one :)

  • @rawandaqel9668
    @rawandaqel9668 Жыл бұрын

    Does t jove cover all zones in barcelona?

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    Жыл бұрын

    It depends. You can choose when you buy a t-jove if you want it for 1 zone, 2, 3, 4... I leave here a link that can help you: www.tmb.cat/es/tarifas-metro-bus-barcelona/sencillos-e-integrados/t-jove To know the different zones, you can check this map: www.tmb.cat/es/tarifas-metro-bus-barcelona/sencillos-e-integrados/mapa-zonas

  • @stationhits8180
    @stationhits81802 жыл бұрын

    Is it easy to find a part time job in Barcelona

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Completely agree!

  • @olatubosunowonifari9129
    @olatubosunowonifari9129 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Robert thank you for this video , please im a student moving to barcelona in april from nigeria for my masters at esdi sabadell barcelona , im trying to get an apartment , but im seeing rooms in shared apartments for 500 euros upward and its pricey please is there any help you can render to help me find an apartment that is cheaper

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi! If you go to live in sabadell (it is a city outside of Barcelona), you should be able to find rooms for 300-350€/month. Otherwise maybe you can rent something on airbnb while you search for a cheaper room (probably it is easier once you are there). On websites to check this if you check other comments in this video you will see the info :)

  • @alexifidon5250
    @alexifidon52502 жыл бұрын

    How much does a student make monthly in barcelona?

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Just for being a student you don't get paid. If you work part time while studying you can expect to earn between 400-600€/month (in general terms) although it depends on the specific job you find and how many hours you work a week.

  • @SwissZ
    @SwissZ Жыл бұрын

    Hi bro

  • @anshulsharma312
    @anshulsharma3122 жыл бұрын

    Food is so cheap🤔

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agree!

  • @rhithwiktr6391
    @rhithwiktr6391 Жыл бұрын

    How is C3S university barcelona. Is this university good or bad for international students

  • @robertalcaniz

    @robertalcaniz

    Жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately I have no experience with it. Can't help much. I see though that it is relatively new as it was only founded in 2014 from what I could read online. The best you can do to get a better idea is to research reviews online.

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