What Is Life in Spain Really Like? Housing and School

What is it like to live in Spain? What awaited us when we moved to Spain as Digital Nomads?
In this video, drawing on my own experience, I share general information about life in Spain, the Digital Nomad visa, the rental process, enrolling children in school, daily life, the first challenges you face and the basics you should know when moving to a new country.
I've tried to sum up the first impressions and experiences we gained after settling near Barcelona with my family, for anyone thinking about moving to Spain.
If you're also thinking about moving to Spain, living as a Digital Nomad or building a new life in Barcelona, this video will be a useful starting point.
In upcoming videos I'll keep sharing our real experiences of life in Spain, entrepreneurship, digital marketing, the music industry and our family life.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:27 Living in Spain as a Digital Nomad
00:51 What You Need to Know Before Moving to Spain
01:15 The Digital Nomad Visa and Income Requirement
02:08 Moving to Spain with Kids and Choosing a School
03:36 Working Life and Work Culture in Spain
04:28 The Realities of Life in Barcelona
05:55 City Center or Surrounding Areas?
07:34 My First Impressions of Barcelona
08:30 Why Is Renting in Spain So Hard?
10:10 Short-Term vs Long-Term Rentals
11:17 NIE, Tax Number and the Autónomo Process
13:05 Bank Accounts and Managing Finances
14:32 What Is the Padrón (Empadronamiento)?
16:13 Rental Contracts and Official Paperwork
17:43 The Language Barrier and Government Support
18:33 The Healthcare System and First Experiences
19:12 Enrolling Kids in School
20:12 Final Tips and Wrap-Up
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