My wife and I live on 900 € a month where we live in Torrevieja 40km from Alicante. Thanks for your videos

@BrianandCarrie

Жыл бұрын

That's great!! We loved Alicante but didn't make it south. We hope to get back to that area someday soon! Thank you for watching !! Cheers!!! 🍻

We’re moving there at the end of the year! So excited! Thanks for the video, now I won’t be able to sleep 😭😭😭

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Valencia is a beautiful city, you have so much to be excited about! Moving day will be here before you know it. Get your sleep🙂 Cheers 🍻

We lived in Valencia in 2015 and it was really cool. Was cheaper for sure. Rusafa really has built up since then. Great livable city overall.

You can cut food cost down considerably by shopping at the local mercados for fruits, veggies, meat, fish and poultry also when eating out, the local "Mom and Pop" bars/cafes. Sounds like you are having a wonderful time so far.

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Great advice Christine! And eating at the "Mom and Pop" bars/cafes is much more authentic and for us, fun.

Thanks, I am really enjoying your cost of living videos. Have a great day!

@BrianandCarrie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!!

Luv all your videos!

@BrianandCarrie

11 ай бұрын

Thank you, Vanessa! We appreciate the support. ❤

Love it!

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Brian and Carrie, thx for this! We are definitely going to be following you as we plan on buying an apartment in the next month or two in either Valencia or Alicante, so we are anxious to hear your feedback on Alicante. Your posts have been very informative!

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! We will be sharing many videos from Alicante that you hopefully find helpful.

@marykancer1982

2 жыл бұрын

I see from your recent post that you are doing day trips from Alicante. I hope that you will have an opportunity to check out Calpe. I have now decided that is where I will be buying property as it is really beautiful. I would love to see it through your eyes!

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

@@marykancer1982 we did make it to Calpe! You are very lucky, what a beautiful place! We will have a "day trip " video out later this week. Cheers 🍻

@marykancer1982

2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing your post!

Thanks guys. Planing to move there from Edmonton Canada

@BrianandCarrie

Жыл бұрын

Very nice!! We loved Spain! Thank you for watching and safe travels!! Cheers!!!🍻

Thanks!

@BrianandCarrie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!! Cheers again!!!🍻

Another great video! Do you have a link for the global health insurance you mentioned? Thank you.

@BrianandCarrie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Patrick! Here is the link! Cheers!!!🍻 www.cignaglobalhealth.com/

Thank you so much for sharing this information! We are going to visit Valencia for just a week in the spring. I couldn't catch the name of the neighborhood you recommended. I'd love to know a place when you mostly can walk everywhere.

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Juan, It is called the Russafa neighborhood. We thought it was a great location. Have fun and safe travels. Cheers!!!

@JuanKis

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie Thank you so much!

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

No problem!! 🙂

Thanks Carrie and Brian for the great long-term travel videos! Living the dream :) I looked just now for Airbnb's in Valencia and there are only 2 for under $1,000 per month, the one you stayed at was one of them. Just wondering if maybe the lower prices you got were due to Covid discounts? Did you by chance use any other avenues to find rentals in Spain and Portugal?

@BrianandCarrie

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jessica! We found prices to stay stable during covid and after travel started to pick up again Airbnb's started to go up a bit but it really felt more like making up for lost revenue. There are so many variables that go into the pricing when we are looking for a place. - time of year, any events going on during that time, supply and demand. We've changed the path we were traveling due to pricing and knowing if we instead come back to that area a month later than planned we may get much more.

@jesscespedes12345

Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie Got it, that makes sense. I appreciate your prompt reply and the tips! Enjoy your adventures!

Just a suggestion, a foldable e-bikes are now available and can be handy anywhere you go. I like your planning strategy, good.

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Good tip!

Thanks for this great info. Would you say that the data included on numbeo is reasonably accurate based on your experience?

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we've use it quite often and find it very reasonable. Thank you for watching! Cheers 🍻

That is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO F'ing cheap!!!! WOW! I'm very impressed!!! And you're still enjoying yourselves! Total awesomeness!!! Way to go B&C!!!

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We feel very lucky.

@migueljorge7033

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie ñ

very useful information from a very nice & lovely couple 💐 could you please send me some recommendations about Airbnb apartments in valencia ... different sizes is preferable Thank you

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Adel! Thank you for the kind words. I would definitely recommend checking Airbnb for the dates you plan to travel as availability and pricing will vary. We loved the location we stayed and found it kept us away from the touristy area, yet we were close to markets, restaurants and activities. Here is the link to the Airbnb we stayed, which we were very pleased with. abnb.me/RxSTjjOMSkb. Cheers 🍻

@adelibraheem1584

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie thanks please register me one of your fans ✌ waiting your future videos

Hi there, thank you for the useful information! One thing I'd like to ask is whether you couldn't give prices also in Euros for your European audience? Enjoy your travels!

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion! We are learning our audience and this is something we will definitely do in the future. We are new at this and any suggestions are very much appreciated!! Thank you! Cheers!!!🍻

@sabine7576

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie That's great, thank you! I'm looking forward to your next post.

Hi guys. Can you tell us again what is that global health insurance? Also please tell us the name of the residential area where both of you stayed. Many thanks for your wonderful and informative videos. My wife and me are planning to make a “reconnaissance trip” next year to Spain to identify best places to retire there. We have the advantage that we are from Puerto Rico and are very fluent in the Spanish language.

@BrianandCarrie

Жыл бұрын

Hi, Andres. We use Cigna Global and the district we stayed in was the Russafa district. Thank you for watching! Cheers 🍻

Love the details! Thanks

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hopefully we bring as much information as we possibly can. That's our goal anyway. Cheers 🍻

Great video! What about medical prescriptions, laundry, personal care products for him and her, replacement of clothes, etc...? What is the typical cost of a beer in a local bar? How about a coffee?

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Todd. We didn't have any medical prescriptions so can't really speak on cost. We can say less than what you would expect to pay in the US with insurance. Are laundry we did at our Airbnb so the detergent and personal care products are all included in our grocery cost. A large pint of Heineken is a little over $3.00 and coffee is about $2.00. Great questions! Thank you for watching!!! Cheers!!!🍻

@toddsholtis4470

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie wow very reasonable prices versus Madrid or Barcelona. I am binge watching your channel vlogs now to catch up with you guys! haha keep up the great work!

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

We spent a couple days in Barcelona and Valencia. Alicante and Seville are both less expensive. We were really excited when we went to Montenegro and Albania!!

The health insurance is so cheap! I pay $250 for myself for one month and that still has a $6000 deductible (in the US) 🤦🏼‍♀️ I think the food is also so much cheaper than other major cities in the US 🙌🏽

@BrianandCarrie

Жыл бұрын

Hi, Jackie! When we return to the US we can only stay 21 days on this plan. If we want to stay longer we would have to be on a different plan that cost more. Our system in the US is overpriced!! The cost of living is cheaper in Spain and even better where we are currently in Portugal. We are really loving the Algarve! Thank you for watching!! Cheers!!!🍻

Immensely helpful - thank you! I loved hearing your cost and tips regarding your Airbnb. I can’t wait to see a tour. Do you feel that the $850 per month rate reflects the fact that you are renting during the shoulder season? If so, do you have a guess of how much this place would be during the high season, and also the low season? Also, do you feel that getting a place in the more touristy district would be approximately $1050, also for a two or 3 Bedroom place? Finally, do you all try to further negotiate the price down, we’re generally go with the discounted, long-term rate that is included in the listing?

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

We honestly believe the cost has more to do with the fact that we are staying for 30 days. You get quite the discount for a months stay regardless of the time of year. I imagine if you want to stay in a 3 bedroom flat in old town you would pay more. Transportation is so good in Valencia you really don't need to.

@lailaatallah1857

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie Ah, Thanks so much! Very affordable, indeed.

These videos will be really helpfull for me and my family. We are planing to move to Spain on September and not have been in the last 20 years. Which city of Spain will be your recommendation for a family with a 2 years old and a dog? Any recommendation will help us right now. Thanks a lot! I am a fan!

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Valencia is a big city. It does have a great bus system and a very large park that runs the entire length. Alicante has a beach that's much more accessible than Valencia and much smaller. We preferred Alicante. We did like Saville too but like the beach vibe and would think kids and dogs would too!! 😀 Cheers!!!🍻

@fatfish5237

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie Thanks so much! Hope to find you somewhere this year to say cheers 🍻😆

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

We would love to!!! 🍻🍻

Please could you give me the information of the Airbnb, where is located? We are planning to go to Vlencia in two months time

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Hi! Here is the link to the Airbnb we stayed in Valencia. www.airbnb.com/rooms/21466371?adults=1&guests=1&s=42&unique_share_id=86b25555-f444-40af-9659-603c4ed78882

Hello and thanks for your videos. You mentioned Health Care costs. My wife and I will be moving to Spain (Airbnb) for 3 months and we would like to know the name of the Expat insurance company you quoted in your budget? Any help there will be greatly appreciated. Tom and Jenny

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Tom, Very exciting! We have had a few questions regarding which health insurance we use since this video was released. We use Cigna Global, something we have learned to mention is our latest videos. Learning process :) We can also say the health care system in Spain is very good. Enjoy your trip!!! Cheers!!!

What kind of visa are you on for this exploratory trip? 90 day tourist or is than an option to extend? We’re planning a similar trip in 2022. Great content, btw.

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff, it's a 90 day tourist visa and from what we understand it is very difficult to extend. We use all 90 days in Spain and now off to a non Schengen European nation. Have fun planning your trip! Safe travels. Cheers!!!

@jeffschmidt1109

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie thanks guys! Do you then need to stay in non-schengen for 90 days before you can return?

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Correct. Fortunately there are plenty of Eastern European nations to choose from to spend your time. Not to mention Great Britain and Ireland.

The B&B discount is new to me.Is this the case in all of Spain?

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

This is the case for Airbnb anywhere. If you book for 28+ days you get a sizable discount. Cheers!!!🍻

Does anybody know if the US social security benefits letter that one submits with the application to the consulate to obtain the non-lugrative visa has to be legalized or apostilled and where to do it? Does the social security office do it, and is that enough? Thank you.]]

Can you share your global insurance company name? Thanks so much for your videos!

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, we failed to mention it in our early videos 🙂 We use Cigna Global. Cheers!!!🍻

@emptybuddha5308

2 жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie thank you!

It has to be cheap because wages are so low. Many survive on less €1000/mth.

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Pax, we will have our Cost of Living video out late next week and give our break down of everything we spent. Stay tuned! Cheers 🍻

When you are breaking down monthly costs do you factor in excursions/site seeing/admissions?

@BrianandCarrie

Жыл бұрын

We include everything. We have done several cost of living videos that are much more current. We will also be doing our year end video on how much a year of full time travel cost us. Thank you for watching. Cheers 🍻

@michellelkphoto1543

Жыл бұрын

@@BrianandCarrie I did catch that you included it later in Spain. I am binge watching your channel and I am up to Montenegro. 😊 You are living my dream.

@BrianandCarrie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Michelle!! 😀

Wish global health plan do you use?

@BrianandCarrie

Жыл бұрын

Hi, Jose. We use Cigna Global. We discuss this a bit more in our most recent video that we just launched. Cheers 🍻

The link to the location doesn’t work. Do you have another one?

@BrianandCarrie

2 ай бұрын

We don't think that Airbnb is available any longer.

our next spot is probably spain, and mom with kid alone - thanks for sharing your expenses

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Sam. Thank you for watching. We do these expense videos after each of our destinations. We think they are useful to the viewer but also help keep us on track. We loved Spain!! Good luck and safe travels!! Cheers!!🍻

Airbnb for $850? I would love to do that- is something like this still possible you think?

@BrianandCarrie

10 ай бұрын

Hi! So sorry for the late reply, we were off the grid for the last week on a family cruise ☺. Yes, I do still think you can find those prices, although prices will be higher depending time of year. Thanks for watching!!

How do you spell the name of the district you stay in?

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Russafa....we really enjoyed it. Quiet with everything we were looking for. Pubs, restuarants, grocerie store and bakeries all around were we stayed. Very convenient. Cheers 🍻

Hey I hope somebody replies to this 😅… I’m looking to move to Valencia from London where I have lived for 5 years.. I am selling my property BUT I’m only wanting to RENT in Valencia!! Bit of background of my situation.. I have a LTD British company but I work 14days at sea in the Netherlands and live the other 14 days at home in UK, so I would not want to work in Spain/Valencia. I’d like to simply rent an apartment in Valencia and do the same exact same as I’m doing now in London work 14 days offshore in Netherlands where I live on a vessel 🚢 and then spend the other days in my rented accommodation in Valencia. COULD I DO THIS? What would I need? I have no ties at all , no kids,no girlfriend, no debts, is this possible as I’m not sure how having a British LTD company would effect me living in Spain .. apologies for the long message and probably confusing to some but there we go 😅 anyone living in Valencia who could help me out it would be much appreciated👌🏼🤝🏼 thanks

VALENCIA SPAIN is on my wife and I's list of places to travel to. In this video you mention health insurance, and you say $270 USD is a good price for the 2 of you, that may be true coming from the USA, but you mention you have not made a claim yet, so you really do not know how good the insurance coverage is, I am finding more and more people tell me that they thought they were covered only to find out trying to make a claim is anything but straight forward. In some of your other Videos, especially SE Asia you have learned that "pay-as-you-go" may very well be cheaper for health care and no fighting with an insurance company, would you agree to this? Most likely my wife and I will end up moving to the Philippines, my wife is Filipino, and we get 1 year at the airport without any problems (no Visa required), we can extend our stay indefinitely, English is spoken all over the Philippines, cost of living is very low compared to Europe or North America. We are Canadians, with a retirement income of about $5,000 CAD, or about $3800 USD, we feel we should be fine paying for health services out of pocket, our reserve fund is over 1 million, we are getting interest from a term deposit at the moment of 5.95%, that can and will change in the future, but when our pensions kick in at age 65 we will have another $2,000 a month in income. Plus we will rent our townhouse out in Canada for another $3,000 a month and clear $2,000 minimum after all expenses and strata (HOA) fees, so we feel our income will be way more than we can spend. Using the Philippines as a home base is fantastic, we can fly anywhere we want in SE Asia easily, Thailand is better for that of course, but we are not willing to learn a new language at this stage of our life, we can travel to Thailand as much as we want. We may try Thailand for a while and see how it goes, but after spending 2 months in Thailand last winter, we found the Philippines more friendly and easier to communicate. Of course Thailand has better food (way better) and much better infrastructure (no comparison to the Philippines). Your videos are very informative, we really appreciate what you are doing.

@BrianandCarrie

11 ай бұрын

Hi Klee! Insurance is definitely one of those things you have to find what works for you. Sounds like you have a good plan in place. We look forward to visiting the Philippines next January. Thanks so much watching and safe travels 😊

Could you see yourselves living in a place like Valencia forever once you decided to settle down. Thanks for the very informative videos

@BrianandCarrie

Жыл бұрын

That was our original plan but after traveling for a a year we realized we will want to eventually have a place in the states to be closer to family. We would then travel for long stretches such as spending the winter months in the Algarve 😊

Las tierras de Valencia, son parecidas a las de California. Sol, playas, calor, naranjas, vinos. Agricultura, industria. Fiesta, comida, música e historia. Nooo! 😁🤗🇪🇸

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Yes - they are very much the same :)

@marekck

2 жыл бұрын

Si en el cine, ya les gustaria... En el sol... Puede, en las playas, gastronomia, cultura, arquitectura etc etc... Ni de lejos

@anacasanova7350

2 жыл бұрын

@@marekck No te entiendo nada puedes decir lo uno y lo contrario. California no tiene en propiedad ni el nombre. California es un nombre imaginario de unas tierras imaginarias que salen en el Quijote de la Mancha, escrito por un madrileño en el s.XVI llamado Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra. Pasando en que en esas tierras de indios no había ni ranchos , ni caballos , vino, pan, vacas,iglesias ni pueblos ni ciudades, ni colegios ni nada. Ni religión cristiana .Ni cultivos de naranjas ni de nada. Todo lo valioso lo llevó España y los españoles. La civilización europea, mediterránea .

Where in Valencia?

@BrianandCarrie

Жыл бұрын

We stayed in the Razafa district...

What about crime?

@BrianandCarrie

Жыл бұрын

Very low crime rate.

Lol you stay in airbnb? Thats not real life en valencia

@BrianandCarrie

Жыл бұрын

Very true for those living there - for us, for a month's stay, it's what makes the most sense. Or for others traveling for month-long stays. Thanks for watching! Cheers 🍻

Sólo por que es barato? Burundi es más barato. Estamos hartos de turistas depredadores!

@BrianandCarrie

2 жыл бұрын

Rafael, we completely understand and respect your point of view. We are from the Seattle region, one of the most expensive regions in the US. We are loving Spain, the culture, people, weather, everything it has to offer. The fact that it's affordable for such an amazing part of the world is just another reason we love being here. Cheers 🍻

Love it!

@BrianandCarrie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!