Comparison of USA and Spain Cost Of Living (Show me the money $)

Posted on October 2, 2020 by Heidi

We are often asked about our Spain cost of living compared to the USA. You know, the cost of daily life, to just live and do what you want to do. This was a question that came to us in our post – What Do You Want To Know or Have Us Show?

Before moving to Spain, we thought that the cost of living in Europe was going to be expensive. Of course we had our doubts that we would be able to live on the budget we set for our family of 4. We made it happen and with the right choices you can too. From 2012 to 2020!

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9 Travel Credit Card Tips – Chase Sapphire Preferred

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Heidi

When planning our move abroad, to live in Spain, we researched many travel credit cards and felt that the Chase Sapphire Preferred was the best fit for us and our planned lifestyle, with no foreign transaction fees!

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Laos & Thailand Trip Costs For 1 Month A Family of 4

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Heidi

We are going to mix things up a bit this time and share our Laos and Thailand trip costs with you in a different way. We usually go by calendar month, so I will share that info with you. I also think there is some use to viewing the expenses within one country as well, so I will add that too.

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Cost For One Month In Thailand with Kids!

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Heidi

Another month has passed for us in Chiang Mai and it is time to share the numbers with you!

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Costs – 1 European Road Trip & 2 Months In Thailand

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Heidi

It is time to talk money people!

I know this is what you have been waiting for, because people are actually contacting us and asking. Of course we always share it all with you and that includes exactly what we are spending. I haven’t done a budget post since leaving Spain, as I have been trying to figure out our routine and get a handle on things.

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Thailand Inexpensive? It Was Supposed To Be!

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Heidi

I first visited Thailand over 20 years ago and back then it was dirt cheap. I think I spent a total of $1000 for a 2 week backpacking trip from Bangkok to Singapore, including my airfare from the US! Now I have returned as a family of 4 and it doesn’t always feel like it’s the greatest deal around anymore.

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Our Budget and Actual Spend (January – March 2014) – 3 Months Living In Spain

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Heidi

It is time to talk money, money, money! Oh how I love doing these.

Why do we share our budget and actual spend with you? We hope it helps as a guide in case you are planning to live or vacation in Spain or visit any of the other destination we visit. Again, everything is different for each family, based on your lifestyle and choices, so this is only a guide. Plus, it seems that some of you like to read them too, so that is good.

I can’t believe we have been living in Spain for 19 months and are still pretty much on track with our budget. In this post we will show you Quarter 1 (January – March 2014) Actual Spend. Continue reading →

Our Budget And Actual Spend (Months 14,15 &16) – Living In Spain

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Heidi

How in the world is time flying by so fast? I can’t believe we have been living in Spain for 16 months and are still on track with our budget. In this post we will show you Quarter 4 (October – December 2013) Actual Spend. In the past we have shared our budget of $100/day for the family of 4. The main reason for stating it that way vs. $3000 a month is there are a few months that have 31 days. I know that doesn’t seem like much, but I am just trying to be sure we give you an accurate representation of what we are spending. Continue reading →