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<\/p>\nIn recent years, there is growing interest in moving to Spain among Canadians. One of the main reasons is the climate: people want to change their place of residence to enjoy warmth and sun almost all year round. However, it is by far not the only reason.<\/p>\n
Today, the quality and standard of living are not measured in the amount of money on bank accounts nor by expensive things, but in the availability of opportunities to lead a healthy and comfortable lifestyle, devoting a sufficient amount of time to your hobbies, recreation and family \u2013 all that is a growing trend. People are ready to throw away a part of their material assets, while making their lives more quiet and pleasant, and not working around the clock while life zooms past them at the speed of light.<\/p>\n
These are the people who are beginning to look towards such countries like Spain, which offers everything for a comfortable life. In this article, we will compare Canada and Spain, talk about the main advantages of living in the latter and show the main ways to immigrate from Canada to Spain.<\/p>\n
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Spain offers many perks for living, including:<\/p>\n
Immigration Policies in Spain<\/strong><\/p>\n Spain is willing to accept immigrants, especially those who can help with development of the country’s economy. For example, investors and entrepreneurs who create new jobs are welcome here.<\/p>\n Spain attracts by offering many ways to obtain a residence permit \u02d7 from a residence permit based on financial independence<\/a> (without the right to work) for those who have savings or regular passive income, to a residence permit for investors and entrepreneurs to conduct their own business in the country. It is also possible to apply for a student visa to study in Spain.<\/p>\n Spain is among the countries with the best opportunities both for primary and higher education. Moreover, students can study here not only in Spanish, but also in English. There are many British schools in Spain<\/a>, upon graduation of which the road to the best universities opens for children. Education in Spain<\/a> guarantees excellent knowledge of several languages and employment on favourable terms.<\/p>\n In Spain, the main language is Castilian Spanish, although many autonomous communities use regional languages along with it. Official documents, geographical names are duplicated on them, some subjects are taught in schools, moreover, in order to enter certain positions, it is often necessary to demonstrate good knowledge of this language. A case in point is the situation in Catalonia, where the Catalan language is given very great importance. However, you should not worry too much about this: some jobs can be found without knowing the regional language. The Spanish language itself is considered one of the easiest to learn, so you won’t have any problems with it. But even if you haven’t mastered Spanish yet, you can always speak English.<\/p>\n Spain ranks 7nd among countries with the highest life expectancy of 83.99 years. Canada takes 16th place (82.96) in this ranking. However, this is not all: elderly people in Spain do not just live out their days, they are often engaged in creativity, keep active, travel, do sports and fitness, and even go to discos! Thus, Spain is leading as a country with one of the highest rates of active life expectancy, that you will agree, sounds very attractive.<\/p>\n The main charm of Spain is its magnificent climate and beautiful beaches<\/a>. Of course, not all parts of Spain have eternal summer, but those who choose this country precisely because of the climate know that it is best to move to the Mediterranean coast.<\/p>\n Enjoying 320 sunny days a year, the quality of life significantly improves, and the availability of the sea and wonderful beaches makes the coast of Spain a truly heavenly place to live. That is why many immigrants choose the Costa Blanca<\/a>, which can be easily called the place with the best climate in Spain. No wonder the province of Alicante has long been the leader in the sale of real estate in Spain<\/a> to foreign citizens.<\/p>\n It is also worth recalling that Spain was among the three most desirable countries for immigration, and Valencia and Alicante were recognized as the best cities to live as an expat. In addition, Valencia took first place in the ranking of the best cities for those who want to keep a healthy lifestyle, and Barcelona entered the top ten countries in the world for living and launching startups.<\/p>\n In Spain, according to the latest data from The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), there are more than 6 million immigrants, i.e. more than 13% of the population. Spain ranks 10th among countries with the largest number of immigrants compiled by the UN. The Spanish population is very friendly towards all immigrants, and, as a rule, there are no problems, and in addition, English-language services are available almost everywhere here.<\/p>\n If you are a Canadian citizen, you have the right to stay in any EU country, including Spain, for 90 days without the need for obtaining a visa. If you want to move to Spain for one year or more, you can apply for a student visa or a residence permit. There are several main ways:<\/p>\n Spanish Golden Visa<\/a>, or Investor Visa in Spain for Canadians<\/strong><\/p>\n It is issued mainly by purchasing Spanish real estate in the amount of 500,000 euros. There are other investment options, but they are more complex and costly.<\/p>\n Residence Permit without the Right to Work for Canadians<\/strong><\/p>\n That is suitable for those who want to live in Spain and have savings or a steady passive income outside of Spain.<\/p>\n Residence Permit with the Right to Work for Canadians<\/p>\n It is issued by the presence of a work contract from a company registered in Spain. The same residence permit is given to entrepreneurs who are going to open a business in Spain.<\/p>\n Student Visa in Spain for Canadians<\/strong><\/p>\n It grants the right to reside in Spain during the study period<\/a>. In this case, you can study at school, at university, at various courses, including language courses. On its own, it does not give the right to work, but a permit can be issued later, because the chances to find a job with a Spanish diploma will significantly increase.<\/p>\n After 5 years of continuous residence permit in Spain, permanent residence for 5 years can be applied, and after 10 years Spanish citizenship can be granted.<\/p>\n Spain offers some of the most affordable housing prices in Europe for both buying<\/a> and renting<\/a>. According to the portal preciosmundi.com, the general picture as for January 2022 is that:<\/p>\n Talking about the cost of living in general, Spain is one of the most inexpensive countries to live in Europe. A huge pros is the availability of fresh fruits, vegetables and seafood all year round. In addition, you can always buy healthy, ecological food at reasonable prices in Spain, which makes it an ideal country for a healthy lifestyle. We should also mention the excellent Spanish wines and olive oil \u2013 the basis of the Mediterranean diet. According to the portal preciosmundi.com, the price ratio between two countries is following:<\/p>\n Prices in Restaurants:<\/strong><\/p>\n Clothing and Shoes:<\/strong><\/p>\n Transportation and Utilities (Monthly)<\/strong><\/p>\n Sports and Leisure:<\/strong><\/p>\n Spain is among the safest countries of the world for living and tourism. Here is the data from the portal numbeo.com, as for January 2022:Obtaining a Residence Permit in Spain<\/h3>\n
Educational Opportunities in Spain<\/h3>\n
Language<\/h3>\n
Life Expectancy in Spain<\/h3>\n
Quality of Life in Spain<\/h3>\n
How to Live in Spain as a Canadian<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nCan a Canadian move to Spain and How to Move to Spain Permanently?<\/h3>\n
Canada vs Spain: Quality of Life<\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nPurchase and Lease of Property in Canada and Spain<\/h3>\n
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\n <\/td>\n Price per sq.m in Spain<\/strong><\/td>\n Price per sq.m in Canada<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Property purchase outside the city centre<\/td>\n 2000 \u20ac<\/td>\n 3062,39 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Property purchase outside in the city centre<\/td>\n 3000 \u20ac<\/td>\n 4175,99 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Renting of 3-bedroom apartment in the city centre<\/td>\n 990 \u20ac<\/td>\n 1531,20 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Renting of 3-bedroom apartment \u0430\u0440\u0435\u043d\u0434\u0430 outside the city centre<\/td>\n 740 \u20ac<\/td>\n 1322,40 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Renting of 1-bedroom apartment in the city centre<\/td>\n 640 \u20ac<\/td>\n 974,40 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Renting of 1-bedroom apartment outside the city centre<\/td>\n 490 \u20ac<\/td>\n 765,60 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Cost of Living in Spain and Canada<\/h3>\n
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\n Foodstuff<\/strong><\/td>\n Spain<\/strong><\/td>\n Canada<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Imported beer (0.33 liter bottle)<\/td>\n 1,53\u20ac<\/td>\n 2,44\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Domestic beer (0.5 liter draught)<\/td>\n 0,89\u20ac<\/td>\n 2,23\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Bottle of wine (mid-range)<\/td>\n 5,00\u20ac<\/td>\n 10,44\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Water (1.5 liter bottle)<\/td>\n 0,62\u20ac<\/td>\n 1,48\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Lettuce (1 head)<\/td>\n 0,94\u20ac<\/td>\n 1,82\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Onion (1kg)<\/td>\n 1,19 \u20ac<\/td>\n 1,88 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Potato (1kg)<\/td>\n 1,15 \u20ac<\/td>\n 2,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tomato (1kg)<\/td>\n 1,64 \u20ac<\/td>\n 3,06 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Oranges (1kg)<\/td>\n 1,44 \u20ac<\/td>\n 2,85 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Banana (1kg)<\/td>\n 1,56 \u20ac<\/td>\n 1,21 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Apples (1kg)<\/td>\n 1,73 \u20ac<\/td>\n 2,92 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Beef round (1kg) (or equivalent back leg red meat)<\/td>\n 10,40 \u20ac<\/td>\n 10,65 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Local cheese (1kg)<\/td>\n 9,80 \u20ac<\/td>\n 9,05 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Eggs (regular) (12)<\/td>\n 1,90 \u20ac<\/td>\n 2,51 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Rice (white), (1kg)<\/td>\n 1,02 \u20ac<\/td>\n 2,58 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n\n
\n <\/td>\n spain<\/td>\n canada<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n water (0.33 liter bottle)<\/td>\n 1,18 \u20ac<\/td>\n 1,28 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n coke\/pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)<\/td>\n 1,74 \u20ac<\/td>\n 1,59 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n cappuccino (regular)<\/td>\n 1,63 \u20ac<\/td>\n 3,06 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n imported beer (0.33 liter bottle)<\/td>\n 3,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n 5,22 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n domestic beer (0.5 liter draught)<\/td>\n 2,50 \u20ac<\/td>\n 4,18 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n mcmeal at mcdonalds (or equivalent combo meal)<\/td>\n 7,70 \u20ac<\/td>\n 7,66 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three-course<\/td>\n 40,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n 52,20 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n menu of the day<\/td>\n 11,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n 12,53 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n\n
\n <\/td>\n Spain<\/strong><\/td>\n Canada<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 1 pair of men leather business shoes<\/td>\n 85,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n 89,09 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 1 pair of nike running shoes (mid-range)<\/td>\n 68,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n 70,99 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 1 summer dress in a chain store (zara, h&m, \u2026)<\/td>\n 28,40 \u20ac<\/td>\n 31,18 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar)<\/td>\n 70,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n 44,54 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n\n
\n <\/td>\n Spain<\/td>\n Canada<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Volkswagen golf 1.4 90 kw trendline (or equivalent new car)<\/td>\n 20000,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n 18095,95 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Gasoline (1 liter)<\/td>\n 1,29 \u20ac<\/td>\n 0,86 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Taxi 1hour waiting (normal tariff)<\/td>\n 20,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n 23,66 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Taxi 1km (normal tariff)<\/td>\n 1,05 \u20ac<\/td>\n 1,39 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Monthly pass (regular price)<\/td>\n 40,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n 62,64 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n One-way ticket (local transport)<\/td>\n 1,45 \u20ac<\/td>\n 2,23 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Internet (60 mbps or more, unlimited data, cable\/adsl)<\/td>\n 38,20 \u20ac<\/td>\n 55,6 8\u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff local<\/td>\n 0,16 \u20ac<\/td>\n 0,23 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Basic (electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage)<\/td>\n 114,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n 116,23 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n \n\n
\n <\/td>\n Spain<\/td>\n Canada<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tennis court rent (1 hour on weekend)<\/td>\n 11,60 \u20ac<\/td>\n 14,27 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult<\/td>\n 36,50 \u20ac<\/td>\n 36,19 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Cinema, international release, 1 seat<\/td>\n 8,00 \u20ac<\/td>\n 9,74 \u20ac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Crime Index in Spain and Canada<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nLevel of crime: Spain 31.76 (low), Canada 46.57 (moderate).<\/p>\n