Expenses Reviews
4.17 / 5 based on 80 reviews
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dirtyflamingo
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
if you have dollars, spain is incredibly cheap and affordable. now that i live in the states everything just seems to expensive to me.
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Telephone, Overall, Food, Housing, Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
there are always ways to earn a few extra euros. teaching english or just doing intercambios is a good way. i did't really experience any financial surprises. if you budget, you'll survive. try to live with out american products, experience spain for their food as well. buying spanish alternatives to name brands saves $!
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Talathia J
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Other
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
It depends on the area, but I felt that once I was living in my personal apartment with a roommate I saved a lot of money.
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Nightlife, Food:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing, Travel, Overall:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Be careful!!! I found out that certain Credit card companies charge fees for using their credit cards in different countries.
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Nadine O
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
I spent more in travel and telephone because at home I don't travel that much and I don't need to call long distance as much becuase I am home.
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Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Overall, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Get student discounts whenever you can, at museums and travel agencies
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williamhines
Stonehill College, Easton, MA, United States
Business Studies, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
I spent more on prepaid cards since I could not get a contract for phone service, as well as nightlife which adds up in the end.
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Food, Telephone, Travel, Nightlife:
was more expensive than at home.
Overall, Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
7 digit pin numbers from the USA do not work in Spanish ATM's
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Brooke B
FAU, Boca Raton, United States
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
SPAIN IS MUCH CHEAPER THAN THE US!!!
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Travel, Housing, Nightlife, Food, Telephone, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Banks close at 2 for siesta and do not open again. If you pay your rent in cash, be aware that you can't withdraw more than $350/day so prepare in advance. Do not bring US dollars and do not take out large amounts of cash at once (unless for rent) the exchange rate is ALWAYS changing and its best to just use your check card to get the most up to date rate. Visa is accepted EVERYWHERE. Checks?? No. Just bring a visa check card and you'll be fine. SOme banks don't work though...Caja Madrid Caixa are strange and don't always accept US ATM cards. Deutch Banc and Banco Popular are always the best bets
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ginacarla
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Telephone, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Food, Housing, Nightlife:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
be careful with going out, as nightlife is the way of life in Madrid
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