10 Tips for Moving to Barcelona, Spain
1. Moving your gear to Spain - can be
a hassle and it really depends on your budget how best
to do this. If your company is paying or if you can afford
it, the easiest way is to simply pay a shipping or freight
forwarding company.
2. The weather in Barcelona is of course very good in terms of normally good summers
with plenty of sunshine and heat. Do you remember though
that in August it is actually too hot for many people,
hence why locals head to the mountains for cooler air.
Realise also that it still can be quite rainy and overcast
for several of the winter months. As long as you do not
expect 12 months of sunshine you will be fine.
3. If you are planning to look for work in Barcelona be aware that it may not be as easy as in your home country.
There are not as many opportunities in Spain as you might
find in a city such as London, England and if you do the
wages will normally be significantly lower.
4. Do not forget that there are 2 main languages spoken in Barcelona and these are Catalan and Spanish.
You can learn to speak Spanish and still have people ignore
you because you didn't use Catalan. Just be prepared for
2 languages.
5. Renting accommodation means normally
that you sign a 5 year agreement in Barcelona. This is
good in that you as the tenant are protected and have
the right to live there for 5 years.
6. Apartment style living is likely
to be the accommodation type you will live in, unless
you either are very rich or if you are willing to live
outside or on the outskirts of the main city. If you are
used to living in a house with a garden then Barcelona
is going to be different.
7. Money - Try to have as much money
as possible put aside if you plan to love to Barcelona
because you are bound to spend more setting up than what
you think.
8. Try to learn some Spanish or Catalan before moving
to Barcelona if you can. Ideally you will actually speak
fluently enough in Spanish or Catalan. This would give
you a much greater chance of finding work.
9. One job which many people do to start with is to teach
English and this might be worth considering to get started
and to have a chance to meet people and find your way
around.
10. Car Parking is not easy in Barcelona unless you can
afford to rent an underground car parking space. The public
transportation is excellent so consider if you need to
bring your car or not.
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