Moving to Spain from New Hampshire
What to Expect
Considering a move from New Hampshire to Spain? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from New Hampshire to Spain, you would find that Spain is 21.7% cheaper than New Hampshire. A $75,000 salary in New Hampshire would need to be roughly €54,983 in Spain to maintain the same lifestyle, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Madrid averages 68°F vs 58°F in Concord, making it significantly warmer. A breakdown of how everyday costs differ between New Hampshire and Spain. What does your salary buy? $75,000 → €54,983 To maintain the same standard of living in Spain How key spending categories compare Restaurants pay 10.7% less Groceries pay 28.1% less Transportation pay 20.1% more Housing pay 46.8% less Childcare pay 66.0% less Entertainment and Sports pay 36.2% less Data: MyLifeElsewhere's crowdsourced cost of living database, with prices submitted and updated by users worldwide. Exchange rates are refreshed regularly from public sources. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. What the data shows about people moving from New Hampshire to Spain. people moved from United States to Spain · OECD (latest data available) The numbers behind daily life in Spain compared to New Hampshire. share of adults with obesity Spain performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics. share of households with internet Spain performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all infrastructure metrics. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person share of people below the poverty line New Hampshire performs better than Spain across all employment & economy metrics. average years of life at birth Spain performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all family life metrics. Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey) Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Spain. To live, work, or study long-term in Spain, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Spain's immigration authority. United States passport holder visiting Spain Spain passport holder visiting United States Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. On average Spain is about 17% less expensive than New Hampshire, with major cities narrowing the gap. Budget about €13,746 for 3 months in Spain (based on a $75,000 comparable annual salary), then add the one-off costs: flights, shipping, a rental deposit, and visa fees. From major Spain cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Hampshire and Spain are what actually decide it long-term. Spain performs significantly better than New Hampshire across all health & wellbeing metrics. The average high temperature in Madrid is 68°F, compared to 58°F in Concord. Madrid receives around 16.6 in of rainfall per year, while Concord gets 40.6 in. The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In New Hampshire, the official language is English. How Far Will Your Money Go?
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Months Concord Madrid Jan–Mar 37°/15°F (2°/-9°C) 55°/40°F (13°/4°C) Apr–Jun 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C) Jul–Sep 79°/54°F (26°/12°C) 86°/64°F (30°/18°C) Oct–Dec 48°/27°F (9°/-3°C) 58°/44°F (14°/7°C) View all months
Month Concord Madrid Jan 31°/10°F (-0.7°/-12.0°C) 50°/37°F (9.8°/2.7°C) Feb 35°/14°F (1.6°/-10.1°C) 54°/39°F (12.0°/3.7°C) Mar 44°/22°F (6.6°/-5.3°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.2°C) Apr 57°/33°F (14.1°/0.4°C) 65°/46°F (18.2°/7.7°C) May 69°/43°F (20.5°/5.9°C) 72°/52°F (22.2°/11.3°C) Jun 77°/53°F (25.2°/11.4°C) 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.1°C) Jul 82°/58°F (27.9°/14.3°C) 90°/66°F (32.1°/19.0°C) Aug 81°/56°F (27.2°/13.4°C) 88°/66°F (31.3°/18.8°C) Sep 73°/47°F (22.6°/8.6°C) 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.4°C) Oct 60°/36°F (15.8°/2.1°C) 67°/51°F (19.4°/10.7°C) Nov 48°/28°F (9.1°/-2.1°C) 56°/43°F (13.5°/6.2°C) Dec 36°/17°F (2.4°/-8.2°C) 50°/38°F (10.0°/3.6°C) 
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