Expenses Reviews
3.40 / 5 based on 367 reviews
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Brian V
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
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.
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Telephone, Travel, Overall, Housing:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
There were no big suprises. Just set your-self on a weekly budget and stick with it if you don't have a lot of extra cash. We had an excellent exchange rate when we were there, so my money went quite a bit further in Spain than it does in the U.S. if anything I spent a little less than I thought I was going to.
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Danielle F
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family<br>
Personal savings<br>
Government assistance
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Spain was very economal (versus Boston) and living was as cheap as you made it.
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Overall, Housing, Nightlife, Food, Telephone, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
If you stay in an apartment, they give you an allowence that really helps out. Also grocery shop-it can be an experience in itself.
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Julia K
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
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.
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Overall, Nightlife, Food, Telephone, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Housing:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Don't buy drinks at clubs, they are not worth it...buy drinks at a liquor store. Just because clothing is cheaper doesn't mean you have to buy it!
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Spanishfly
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked, but it was illegal/cash in hand work
Personal spending habits
You can live here cheaply if you want to and have sufficient self discipline. The temptation to spend is always present however...
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Telephone, Travel, Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Housing, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Shop at the local "alementaciones" instead of the big chain stores.
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anonymous
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Of course I spent more traveling. When in Europe, you want to take advantage of being so close to other nations!
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Nightlife, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Overall, Housing, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Drink before you go out dancing! The drinks at the clubs can be pretty pricey!
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keiko h
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
we ate, travelled and went out a lot but everything were cheaper
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Overall:
was more expensive than at home.
Food, Nightlife, Housing, Travel:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
i liked some clothes stores in madrid. for girls, watch out Zara and Mango they are not too expensive but it will sume up
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