SpainEveryday life in Spain
When assessing daily life in Spain, start with how much of your regular take-home income everyday expenses consume, rather than whether euro pric…
NATIONGAP · EXPLORE
Explore what everyday life is really like
Take a closer look at the world. Discover countries and cities before moving,
and plan your own path.
Featured Guides
Take one step closer to a new life.
Spain
NetherlandsHousing and rent in the Netherlands
For housing in the Netherlands, distinguish advertised rent from total monthly housing costs. Utilities or service charges may be included in one…
CanadaPlanning a move to Canada
Build a Canada budget in Canadian dollars, without treating US-dollar prices as the same currency. Establish whether a salary offer is gross or n…
More Living Guides
Get to know countries and cities.
GermanyLiving costs in Germany
Assess German living costs by comparing net salary with expenses excluding rent. A high euro salary does not imply identical savings in every cit…
United KingdomYour guide to moving to London
When planning a move to London, compare recurring income and costs in pounds and on a monthly basis. Do not directly compare a weekly rent with m…
GermanyLiving in Berlin: what to consider
Do not base a decision about Berlin solely on German averages. The country table supplies national income and spending context, while the city re…
NetherlandsStudent life in Amsterdam
Base an Amsterdam student budget on confirmed grants, family support and other reliable income. Average Dutch net salary is not expected student …