Suffolk University, Madrid Campus

I spent less on food than at home because I had a meal plan that was pre-paid. Also in Spain you can get a soup/salad, dinner/lunch, and dessert for $7 US. (menu del dia!) as far as more $ on telephone, I was making international phone calls, where I didn't have to in the US. I also travled a lot more than I do in the States. The nightlife is more or less the same prices if not a little cheaper (depending on where you go out) in Madrid than in Boston.

Spain was very economal (versus Boston) and living was as cheap as you made it.

You spend money so fast, it's amazing. I think it's because the money is different than you're used to...so it doesn't seem like you're spending as much.

You can live here cheaply if you want to and have sufficient self discipline. The temptation to spend is always present however...

Of course I spent more traveling. When in Europe, you want to take advantage of being so close to other nations!

we ate, travelled and went out a lot but everything were cheaper