Live cheaper in Europe
Wish you could live in Europe for three months but don’t think you can afford it? What if I told you that it was possible to live in Spain for 12 weeks and spend less than you would in most American cities?
Hear 5 tactics we can use to live cheaper in Europe
Geoliberate for less by living in Europe
In this episode of Queer money® we’ll walk you through the five strategies we use to live LESS in Spain than we would spend in a comparable US city. We explain how we chose the coastal town (and gay mecca) of Sitges and why we’re traveling there in the off-season. We also share the benefits of an Airbnb stay over a hotel stay and describe the steep discount we negotiated with the host for our extended stay.
We then talk about the benefits of avoiding expensive tourist areas and using public transportation to keep our expenses down. Hear advice on purchasing affordable global travel insurance and learn how YOU can emulate our geoliberated lifestyle and live LESS abroad!
Budgeting is one of the most important keys to knowing where you can live and what you can and cannot spend without putting yourself under a lot of financial stress. – Debt-free guysClick to tweet
Topics about life in Europe
1. Choose a location with a lower cost of living
A small town in Spain vs. Madrid or Barcelona
Travel in low season (rent for ¼ of the cost)
2. Stay in an Airbnb rather than a hotel
The kitchen offers the opportunity to cook instead of eating out
Negotiate a higher discount for a longer stay
Pay with a rewards card to earn miles for your next trip
3. Avoid expensive, touristy areas
Explore the southern tip of the country
Limited time in Barcelona (celebrate New Year)
4. Don’t rent a car for the duration
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- Public transport phenomenal
- Rent a car for day trips if necessary
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5. Get global health and travel insurance
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- The ACA policy does not cover care abroad
- Protected if you become ill and need to return to the US quickly
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