Cecille, who documents her life in Spain, recently revealed how much she earns and spends each month. People have been left stunned by the result all over the world
The allure of moving abroad and immersing oneself in endless sunshine, beside a glistening pool, is a dream shared by many.
However, the reality can be a rude awakening, as one woman found out after taking the plunge. Cecille, sharing her journey on TikTok under the username cecille_spain_ishlife, uprooted her life from the Philippines to Spain, anticipating an exciting new chapter.
Yet, something unexpected caught her off guard. In her honest reveal, she highlighted the steep cost of Spanish living, which left her audience gobsmacked.
She described her situation bluntly – she’s basically “working to survive”. Breaking down her finances in a revealing video, Cecille’s disclosure about her earnings versus expenses has shocked many.
She disclosed the following:
- On a good month, Cecille pulls in €1,350, roughly translating to £1,132.75.
- Her rent swallows €900 or £755.17.
- Electricity bills demand €200, which is equivalent to £167.82.
- Water costs her between €20 to €30, which is generally no more than £25.17.
- Parking her car adds €121 to the tally, around £101.53, and insuring it is another €116 – £97.33.
- Food shopping ranges from €300 to €400 a month, potentially topping out at £335.66.
Cecille’s candid clip quickly went viral, amassing thousands of views and prompting hundreds of comments. Users flooded her post with a variety of reactions and advice.
One individual was flabbergasted by the rent prices shared, exclaiming: “€900 a month on rent! I live in a four-bed house, three baths with a pool in Spain and pay €600 a month.”
Another was equally shocked by the electricity bill, asking: “€200 for electric – what the hell are you doing?”
Another chimed in comparing the situation to the UK, but conceded: “Just like the UK – but at least you have sun and warmth.”
Similarly, someone else couldn’t fathom the high electric costs, adding: “No idea how you use €200 electric in Spain. It’s very affordable – mine is maximum €50.”
Cecille responded, acknowledging their lack of expertise in electricity usage, admitting they’re trying to decrease their power consumption. The discussion also brought up the increasing cost of living in Spain, as another commenter concurred: “I completely agree, and some people are not so lucky with the salary.”
While Cecille expressed her love for Spain, her main intention was simply to share her experiences, which seemingly sparked quite a conversation.
