Sharing a student flat with Spanish students. What an adventure!

Today we are going to talk about the rental apartments in Spain. Specifically about the idea of share a flat with Spaniards.

If you are going to come to Spain to study, surely some of these questions have crossed your mind:

"Should I rent an apartment just for myself?"

"Would it be a good idea to share a flat with Spaniards?"

«What are the Spanish like when it comes to living with them?»

It is normal that you have doubts, finding a good roommate is almost as important as choosing a partner.

You are going to spend a lot of time together and that is why you have to choose well.

In today's article, we are going to show you How are we Spaniards in coexistence? inside a flat and in the and advantages to share housing with them.

We hope to convince you that we are good candidates to share a flat.

We will focus on the following points:

• Economic advantages of sharing a flat with Spaniards.
• Social and cultural benefits of sharing a flat with Spaniards.
• How are we Spaniards in coexistence?
• Simplification of contracts when sharing a flat in Spain.

Our friendly, happy and social character will make sharing a flat with Spaniards a pleasure. quite an adventure, you will see!

Economic advantages of sharing a flat with Spaniards in Spain

There are many advantages of sharing a flat with people in general. Spain offers several economic advantages for foreign students. 

These are above all the reduction of rental costs and access to larger and better located homes.

Reduced rental costs

One of the main advantages of sharing a flat with Spaniards is the reduction of rental costs. 

By splitting the cost of rent with other people, each student can enjoy a cheapest price. The cost of a shared apartment is much lower than if you lived alone.

On the Valencia city, which is where we are, a room in a shared apartment can cost from 150 – 200 euros.

By the way, we haven't told you about us yet. Are Hispania, escuela de español, the largest school that teaches Spanish to foreigners in Valencia.

If you are coming to Valencia and need to improve your Spanish, we will welcome you with open arms.

We have face-to-face Spanish courses totally adaptable to your level.

Do you prefer to study at home? No problem. We also have online Spanish courses so you can learn Spanish from wherever you want 😉.

Shall we continue with rental prices?

We had told you that in Valencia you can find a room in a shared apartment for about 150 – 200 euros.

On the other hand, if you rent an apartment just for yourself, the price would be around 500 – 600 euros per month at least.

Share flat allows you to save considerably in this regard, freeing up more budget for other needs during your stay in Spain.

Access to larger and better located homes

Another economic advantage of sharing a flat with Spaniards in Spain is the possibility of access larger and better located homes. 

By sharing expenses with other colleagues, it is more feasible to access more spaces. spacious and comfortable. 

Furthermore, by living with Spaniards who already know the area, it is more likely to find accommodation in strategic locations, close to universities and with good public transport services. 

If you live with Spaniards, surely they can also advise you on restaurants, shops and others interesting places that they know close to the area where you are staying.

Social and cultural benefits of sharing a flat with Spaniards in Spain

Do you have interest in learn about Spanish culture and life?

In this sense, sharing a flat with Spaniards in Spain will offer you many social and cultural benefits.

By living with Spanish companions, you have the opportunity to meet new people, establish lasting friendships, and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Opportunity to meet new people and have enriching experiences

Sharing a flat with Spaniards provides the opportunity to expand the social circle and establish links with local people. 

By living in the same space, moments and experiences are shared and a conducive environment is created to establish strong relationships.

You can share activities, as well as discover places of interest, drink coffee together, share typical gastronomic recipes from your countries or go out together to party. 

This intercultural experience between people from different countries will be very enriching on a personal level both for you and for your Spanish colleagues.

Meeting and talking with people from other countries is very good for open your mind.

At first you will be shocked cultural differences, like the different meal times, but if your companions are not too manic people, in the end you will get used to it.

We know that the most comfortable thing is to look for roommates from your same country, but try not to fall for the easy thing. 

Try to look for Spanish companions and you will see how your stay in Spain will be more memorable.

Possibility of learning Spanish

But, without a doubt, one of the most important things that sharing a flat with Spaniards will offer you is the possibility of practice your spanish with them.

By living with native people, you will speak Spanish constantly, which favors the development of your level and the fluency in communication.

If you are going to study a Erasmus course at the university and you need to have a good level of Spanish, living with Spaniards would help you a lot in this regard.

So, no speaking in English with them or not wanting to interact.

Take the opportunity, be friendly and willing to talk. 

If the Spanish see you sociable, they will most likely trust you and conversations arise on their own.

In general, we Spaniards love to talk. But, apart from this, how are we Spaniards in coexistence?

We are going to tell you about it in the next section. Keep reading!

What are the Spanish like when living together?

Living in the same apartment with Spaniards can be very good for many reasons.

The first is your hospitality. In general, Spaniards are hospitable and welcoming to foreigners. 

They will make you feel at home and help you adapt to the new culture and environment. They are willing to share their time, knowledge and experiences with you.

Dealing with Spaniards is usually very accessible thanks to their warmth and kindness. They will welcome you with a smile and will be willing to help you with whatever you need. 

Imagine that you don't know where the nearest supermarket is. 

If you ask your Spanish partner, they will surely help you, even if they don't know the answer, they will try to find out by searching the internet or asking other people.

On the other hand, Spaniards usually have a active social life. Do you like to spend your free time with friends and party? 

If so, the Spanish are your ideal roommates. They love going out to socialize, having drinks on terraces, dancing in clubs and organizing fun activities. 

By sharing a flat with them, you will probably be invited to participate in meetings, dinners, parties or other social activities, so you can meet new people and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Furthermore, we Spaniards are very flexible with schedules, more than in many other countries. 

This can be beneficial for international students as they may feel more free to go out or dine later than usual.

And what about food? Spanish gastronomy is famous all over the world, and sharing a flat with Spaniards will give you the opportunity to enjoy their delicious food. 

You can try traditional dishes such as paella, tapas, Iberian ham, among others. 

Furthermore, Spaniards usually highly value food and they will be happy to share their recipes and culinary recommendations with you.

Simplification of contracts when sharing a flat in Spain

This is an important thing to highlight about renting apartments in Spain.

Sharing a flat in Spain implies a contract simplification compared to other countries. This is due to the flexible regulation of rent by rooms.

We explain what the next point consists of.

Flexible room rental regulation

Unlike other countries, in Spain the Law of Urban Leases It does not specifically regulate room rental, which simplifies contracts and constraints when leaving the apartment. 

This flexibility gives international students a greater freedom to search and change accommodation without having to meet strict deadlines or conditions.

Furthermore, the flexible room rent regulation It is good for students' pockets, as the number of people sharing the flat influences the individual cost of each room. 

That is, the more people there are in an apartment, the cheaper each room will cost.

And here is today's article!

We hope it has been helpful to you. If you had doubts about whether it is a good idea to share a flat with Spaniards in Spain, we have surely now convinced you that it is.

What do you think is the greatest advantage of living with Spaniards?

We await your comment.

¡Hasta pronto!

Article written by Carlos Martínez for Hispania, escuela de español.