Forget the doom and gloom of the eurozone – British expats still love living in Spain.
That’s the welcome verdict for anyone planning removals to Spain, from research published by the Daily Telegraph. The survey, carried out by Lloyds TSB, involved asking over 1000 British citizens to rate aspects of their new homes overseas, including quality of life and cost of living.
More than two thirds – some 68% – said they were happier in their adopted country than in the UK, a proportion which rose to more than three quarters (75.9%) among those living in Spain.
And in spite of the country’s economic difficulties, the vast majority of Brits who’d settled in Spain felt they were financially better off in their new homeland, with 8 out of 10 agreeing that the cost of living there was lower – a figure unequalled by any of the other nine countries mentioned in the survey.
That said, the Lloyds research suggests that lifestyle and financial benefits in themselves don’t bring happiness. Some countries, such as New Zealand, ranked high for quality of life and low for contentment. Many of the Spanish respondents cited experiences – family days at the beach and the shared values of the Spanish – to explain their feelings about the country.
To get your new life in Spain off to the best possible start, you’ll want to select a removals company who will deal with everything surrounding your move – from packing to paperwork – with efficiency and care. With many years’ experience handling removals to Spain, and the most modern vehicles and equipment, Cranbury’s trained staff can help make your move a success.
