r/AskBarcelona

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Hi everyone,

I currently live and work in Kraków, Poland, earning around €2,000 net per month.

With that salary I live reasonably comfortably and, in a normal month where I don't spend too much, I can save around €600 per month.

My company has now offered me a 6-month temporary assignment in Barcelona. It's within the same company.
The problem is that, at least initially, they mentioned keeping my same Polish salary.

They would pay for an apartment in Barcelona, and I understand there would also be some kind of daily allowance, although I still don't know how much.

I already told them that I wouldn't be interested in moving to Barcelona for six months if I end up financially worse off. From what I've seen, the general cost of living in Barcelona is noticeably higher than Kraków. (20%)

There's also one important detail: even if my Barcelona apartment is paid by the company, I still have to keep paying for my apartment in Kraków during those six months, so that expense doesn't disappear.
I pay 600€ monthly for that, so this has to be taken into consideration. I can't stop paying my apartment in Krakow.

Considering that I currently earn €2,000 net and save roughly €600/month in Kraków, what would you realistically ask the company for to make a 6-month assignment like this financially worthwhile?

Thanks,

What the title says. I can’t keep relying on my MasterCard that pays in foreign currency, and I need a bank account soon so my company know where to send my money! But I don’t know the bank companies of Spain and what offers they have. Like, what’s the “Chase” (American Bank) or “E-Sun” (Taiwanese Bank) of Spain? Also, what’s the procedures for opening an account? What if all I have is my passport, visa (Researcher visa), and a NIE number? Should I provide proof of my employment to get a credit card?

has anyone checked a bag on a United airlines flight from BCN to the US (and back)? how was it? i’m following the updates of the strike but curious to hear actual experiences. i’m preparing to visit my family for a few weeks and will likely need to check a bag.

Hi I’m flying in with Air Transat on August 25th and will be checking in a bag, does anyone have an update about the situation? What should I do?

Hey y’all! I’m looking for the FC Barcelona 25/26 home jersey in a size M.

I’ve been looking around Madrid and Seville, but everywhere I’ve found so far only has L and above 😭. I’m staying quite close to La Rambla, so does anyone know anywhere in Barcelona that might still have the 25/26 jersey in M?

I’m specifically looking for an original/official Nike one, not a 1st or 2nd copy. Since it’s last season’s kit, I’m hoping to find one around €50–60 rather than paying full retail.

Any recommendations would be massively appreciated! 🙏

I will be in Barcelona on the 31st of August, can anyone recommend a family friendly place where to watch the game? Thank you

I'm in Barcelona 27-30 Aug, staying near Sant Antoni Maria Claret. Everything I read says neighbourhood places shut for August but the touristy centre stays open. Is that still true for the last week or are people back by then?

Specifically wondering about Kasa Hanaka at Plaça de Salvador Riera, and anything decent around Guinardó / Sagrada Família that isn't aimed at tourists. Sunday is my last day and I know menú del día doesn't run then, so open on Sunday is a bonus.

Gracias!

I’m a student incoming to Barcelona this September and I need a place to stay til February included. Many short term rentals have hidden agency costs, is it legal for them to ask me such expense? For example 1 month+21%vat
Also where can I find some good Facebook groups in which I could avoid paying agency fees?
Thank you in advance

Truly, I would love to know what are the other pet peeves with tourists among the locals! Apart from the obvious crowding, picture taking? I am here for a few days and want to be non annoying.

For me, Barcelona feels like one of the most friendly and welcoming cities in the world. I've had so many lovely conversations with people in local places, yet I still never get to chat with my neighbors :<

I'm just curious to know:

1. Do you talk to your neighbors? Do you want to befriend them?
2. Has anyone ever thought of inviting your neighbors over for lunch/dinner, getting to know them?
3. And if someone is from the older generations, was it more common before here in Barcelona?

Thanks a lot!

I recently visited Montjuic and saw dozens of dead birds. They appeared to be doves. It was sad and I wondered if anyone knows what the cause is. Gracias.

I have a friend who s renting an apartment from the person who rented it out (subletting) and he wants his partner to come and stay with him for like 3 weeks and not tell anyone (so the person who is staying the apartment wants their partner to cone stay there). The person who is subletting doesn’t live there. Most of the people in the apartment building are old there s only 5 families there and he s concerned they ll notice new people and report it or something and is freaking out. I know it’s a long time but my friend’s gf has nowhere to stay and he’s paying the money after all. The way I m thinking is if they don t cause any trouble and aren’t loud why would anyone care to report it.

hi, hope this is okay to post here! I have tickets for a concert in Palau Sant Jordi in a few weeks, the time on the ticket is listed as 21:15, is this the time the opener is expected on stage? Or is it door time? I’ve never been to a concert in Barcelona before and I don’t want to miss the start of the gig!

I was on Facebook and I saw more than 300 posts of pictures and videos of people subletting their apartments. I believe 90% of these people are not allowed to sublet as it's not allowed.

My question how do they do it? Aren't they afraid to be caught since the photos are published and their profile is visible? The government doesn't do anything about it? I mean how it works? Because it looks very normal! Not just Facebook but Instagram also, is it that easy and simple ?

Hi, me and two friends have to catch an Air France flight at Barcelona airport this Friday. We are worried about our suitcases not making it to the plane due to the current strike, which doesn't look like it's going to end soon. Also, flights have been cancelled, cues to pass the airport controls are long... It just looks quite bad tbh. How has your experience been like these weeks? How many hours in advance did you get to the airport? Thank you very much

¡Hola! I know there are a lot of posts about renting in Barcelona (sorry for one more), but I will try to be specific.

I am being transferred to Barcelona and I’m trying to find an apartment with my partner while I’m still not in Spain. As everyone knows, it is very hard do find long-term rents, specially if you are not in the city. At the same time, I see a lot of alquiler de temporada, that asks for documents to proof the duration of your stay, but I have an infinite work contract.

We need to find a place that we can do empadronamiento so we can go after my partner’s documents (I have EU citizenship but he is brazilian) so he can start working, so I don’t want to stay in airbnbs.

My question: if I get a ceramic course that lasts 3-4 months, can I use this as proof of temporal stay?

Thank you in advance for any advice!

Buenas, tengo 5 años viviendo en España y recientemente me mudé a Barcelona, estoy tratando de encontrar un empleo (lo que sea) el detalle es que mi permiso de trabajo solo me permite medias jornadas 20-30 horas semanales, lo necesito urgentemente ya que mi renovación depende de tener uno. Se hablar inglés y por supuesto español fluidez 10 los dos. El español es nativo.

Me podrían porfavor dar algún consejo o indicarme que es lo mejor que puedo hacer?

Gracias de antemano

Ciao a tutti, sarò a Barcellona tra una settimana con 2 amici per svago e divertimento. Sapreste dirmi quali sono i migliori locali in questo periodo dell’anno per bere qualcosa e fare un po’ di movida per età 28/32? Nelle serate di domenica e lunedì.
Grazie a tutti!
Ps. Barcellona l’ho già visitata a livello artistico e culturale e mi è piaciuta tantissimo!

Eng. Vers:

Hi everyone, I'll be in Barcelona in a week with 2 friends for leisure and fun. Could you tell me which are the best places at this time of year to have a drink and movida for ages 28/32? On Sunday and Monday evenings.

Thank you all!

Ps. I've already visited Barcelona on an artistic and cultural level and I loved it!