Quality of life at a lower cost

The most beautiful cities of California and Florida are so attractive because of their Spanish roots and their clearly Mediterranean urban configuration. The image of the coasts of these two North American states is best reflected on the other side of the Atlantic, on the shores of the legendary Mediterranean sea: on the Costa Blanca, the coastline of the province of Alicante. Is there anywhere in the world which is safe, comfortable, rich in culture and gastronomy, with the best services and where salaries and pensions are considerably higher to guarantee a great quality of life at a lower cost than in the USA? Yes, there is. It is called the Costa Blanca, on the coastline of the province of Alicante, in the southeast of Spain. It is a legendary land of ancient cultures such as those of the Phoenicians, Greeks and Romans. It is a place where the Mediterranean climate is especially pleasant, with annual verage temperatures of 68ºF and over 320 days of sunshine per year, more comfortable temperature records than the 77ºF of California or 82.4ºF of Florida, and with more bundant levels of gentle sunlight than in either American state. Here there are never episodes with destructive extreme climate events such as hurricanes. The Costa Blanca is a place that combines a high quality of life, all public services generated by a welfare state, the highest levels of citizen safety, and the best connections with the main European capitals, and of course, Madrid and Barcelona. The Costa Blanca is certainly a magnificent place on the Spanish Mediterranean coast that combines the quality of life of the United States with levels of public services and assistance of one of the countries of reference of the European Union. To retire in Spain, on the Costa Blanca, is to retire closer to paradise than ever.

A PARADISE FOR RETIREMENT

The municipalities of the coast of Alicante receive the most tourists in Spain; from Germany, the United Kingdom, France, and a growing number of residents from Nordic countries and Eastern Europe. This potential is the best sign that Alicante is an excellent place for living for a large part of the year, whether one is retired or wishes to work remotely. Remote working on the Costa Blanca is a reality for many foreign citizens who have created their office in one of the residences located on the shores of the Mediterranean. Many Europeans do so from here, and today thousands of people from other continents, especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, have chosen the province of Alicante. The Costa Blanca offers many advantages compared with municipalities located in Florida or California, or any other North American state. Living on the Costa Blanca is 53% less expensive than in the United States if we make a comparison with a city such as Miami (Florida). The quality of life is exceptional on the southeast coast of the Mediterranean. This multiplies the cost effectiveness of a retirement pension or salary when living in one of the municipalities of the Costa Blanca. The cost of living in Alicante (Spain) is 53% less expensive than in Miami, Florida (United States). Spain is possibly one of the most competitive countries of the European Union, due to  its level of prices, which makes it very attractive for the millions of tourists it receives each year, making it a global leader. For example, a kilo of apples is 122% more expensive in the United States, and a can of North American domestic beer is 185% more expensive than in Spain. The same is true of hygiene products, energy, hospitality and public transport. Healthcare can also be added to these products. In comparison with other countries, US residents spend an average of 10,800 dollars per person each year, according to data from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), compared with 3,300 dollars spent by the average Spanish person.