COMPARISON OF ANNUAL FIXED EXPENSES IN SPAIN FOR TWO PEOPLE LIVING IN A DREAMHILLS QUAD OR SEMI (Euros)
Resident
 
Non Resident
 
       
    Bank Charges
85.00
Urbanisation Fees 140.00 Urbanisation Fees 140.00
    Wealth Tax (2 people) 225.94
Sat TV 240.00 Sat TV 185.40
Local Rates 128.04 Local Rates 128.00
    Connected Alarm 350.00
    Travel Insurance 140.00
House Insurance 150.00 House Insurance 261.04
Electric / 2 monthly 531.74 Electric / 2 monthly 182.09
Water (includes rubbish removal & sewerage) /3 monthly 211.91 Water / 3 monthly 188.00
Gas (heating water and part cooking) 200.00 Gas bottles (hob only) 5.00
TELEPHONE / 2 monthly      
Line Rental 161.16    
Handset Rental 26.00    
Dial-up Internet & Free Local Calls 264.00    
CAR      
Insurance 500.00    
Road Tax 106.20    
       
       
  2659.05   1,896.47
       
NOT INCLUDED - HEALTH INSURANCE,ACCOUNTANT'S FEES,CAR SERVICING, PERSONAL TAX, WEALTH TAX,FOOD  & DRINK. HOUSEHOLD MAINTENANCE, TRANSLATOR'S CHARGES. DENTIST'S FEES, INTERNATIONAL. PHONE CALL CHARGES. PET INSURANCE, VET'S FEES ETC.   These figures are based on using the property for between 4 and 5 months each year  
    Using One Air Conditioning Unit for cooling and practically no heating due to timing of visits  
       
ELECTRICITY - We have two air-conditioners which are used quite extensively in the summer.  This has the effect of doubling the normal two monthly charge.They are also used as "heaters" in the winter.