Living in Spain vs the UK – The Truth After 20 Years

What’s it really like living in Spain compared to the UK — after 20 years as a British expat? In this video, I share the truth about life in Spain vs the UK: the pros, the cons, and the things no one tells you before moving here. From the sunshine and relaxed lifestyle to bureaucracy, family, and missing the buzz of London — this is my honest take after two decades of calling Spain home. 📍 In this video: 00:00 Intro 00:23 Safety in Spain vs UK 02:10 Lifestyle & Less Materialism 03:10 Community & Friendliness 04:35 Health System 05:30 Weather 06:09 Cost of Living 07:20 Culture 08:45 Cons – Missing Family & Friends 09:35 Lost Opportunities 10:10 Property Prices 11:45 Missing London 12:25 The Weather 13:10 Car Prices 14:15 Paperwork & Bureaucracy 15:00 Customer Service 16:40 Should you move to Spain? 👉 Subscribe to The Second Chapter for more insights on midlife reinvention, expat living, and life after 50:    / @thesecondchapterlife   Get your free E-book "Your First Steps In Spain" by emailing me at contactthesecondchapter@gmail.com or pasting the link https://tinyurl.com/The-Second-Chapter into your browser. If you like the tools, products, and style items I use in my life in Spain, check out my Amazon store here: https://amzn.to/3WJA4f3 Some links are affiliate links—if you make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. 📱 STAYING CONNECTED IN SPAIN No roaming charges, works instantly, covers 200+ countries. Get your eSIM here 👉 https://saily.com/secondchapter Use code SECONDCHAPTER for 15% off your first order