7 August 2026

✈️ Living abroad? Join 1,000+ Savvy Nomads: https://savvynomad.io/?utm_source=you... What’s it really like for an American to leave the U.S. and start a new life in Spain? In this video, Clara shares her personal experience moving to Spain and what life in Spain is really like after more than three years abroad. From the cost of living in Spain and healthcare to visas, taxes, work, bureaucracy, and learning Spanish, Clara gives an honest look at living in Spain and what it’s like living abroad as an American. She also shares the biggest challenges of becoming an expat in Spain, what surprised her most about Spanish culture, and why she feels better living in Spain than she did in the U.S. 00:00 – Why I Left the U.S. for Spain 00:55 – My First Week in Spain 02:13 – Daily Life in Spain 03:24 – Healthier Living: Food & Produce 04:08 – Why I Feel Better in Spain vs. the U.S. 04:48 – Spanish Bureaucracy 05:20 – Healthcare in Spain vs. the U.S. 06:09 – How I Make Money Living in Spain 07:21 – Cost of Living in Spain Breakdown 08:25 – How I Got My Student Visa 09:22 – Taxes, Banking & Sending Money From the U.S. 10:47 – Dealing With Spanish Paperwork 11:31 – The Hardest Part: Learning Spanish 12:36 – Would I Move Back to the U.S.? 12:59 – Am I Happier in Spain? 13:39 – How Spain Changed Me If you're a digital nomad, expat, or remote worker living abroad, you're probably paying more taxes than you have to. Savvy Nomad can help you legally reduce your taxes overseas, navigate international banking, and live abroad without the financial stress. Our mission is to help American expats and nomads travel freely, explore more, and get the most out of their income.