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"We used Numbeo to reasearch and compare. Basically, cost of living in Granada is 1/3 that of NEW York and 2/3 the cost of our US home, Dallas. Did we mention free health care?," explained one expat living in Granada, Spain.

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"The cost of living in Spain is generally quite reasonable, however some of the cities, such as Madrid and Barcelona, tend to be more expensive than the rest of the country. In general, a nice 1 bedroom apartment in Spain could cost around $800 US dollars per month, and a nice 2 bedroom for about $1300 US dollars. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in Spain would cost around 15-30 US dollars per person," said another expat in Spain.

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Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.

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