🇪🇸 Move to Spain
Tech Worker Relocation Guide
Median Tech Salary
$45,000
vs US Salary
38%
Quality of Life
4/5
Safety Index
8/10
🌟 Why Move to Spain?
- ✓ Exceptional quality of life with Mediterranean climate
- ✓ Affordable living costs compared to Northern Europe
- ✓ Rich cultural heritage and vibrant social life
- ✓ Digital Nomad Visa and Beckham Law attract tech workers
📄 Visa Options
Highly Qualified Professional Visa
Digital Nomad Visa
Entrepreneur Visa
💷 Tax Overview
Income tax 19-47% (varies by region). Social security ~6.5% employee. IVA (VAT) 21%.
Special regime: Beckham Law: Qualifying new residents can opt for flat 24% tax on Spanish-source income (up to 600,000 EUR) for 6 years instead of progressive rates.
📚 Practical Tips
banking
Openbank (Santander digital), BBVA, or CaixaBank. NIE (foreigner ID number) required. Apply at police station or consulate.
housing
Idealista.es, Fotocasa, Habitaclia. Expect 1-2 months deposit. Empadronamiento (municipal registration) needed after moving in.
healthcare
Register with local health center for public care. Private insurance (Adeslas, Sanitas) ~50-100 EUR/month, much shorter wait times.
phone
Movistar, Orange, Vodafone. Budget MVNOs: Pepephone, Lowi, Simyo from 8-15 EUR/month with generous data.