BRMurdock
American expat in Spain
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11
About me
American
Lives in Madrid
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 06 April 2012
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Suggestions about neighbourhoods in Madrid by funkdakarma
Hola everyone. I'll be moving to Madrid next month to begin an MBA program at UC3M. The campus is in Getafe, but I've been advised to stay in Madrid. Could anyone advise a cheaper neighbourhood that's somewhat central, close to metro links, and ...
Hey, Glad you are making progress. Max 500 euros to share an apt should be able to get you something more than decent. Argüelles and Moncloa are good areas too. I actually live in Retiro area and love it. There are young people who live here ... Read More
Suggestions about neighbourhoods in Madrid by funkdakarma
Hola everyone. I'll be moving to Madrid next month to begin an MBA program at UC3M. The campus is in Getafe, but I've been advised to stay in Madrid. Could anyone advise a cheaper neighbourhood that's somewhat central, close to metro links, and ...
Hi Funkdakarma, It kind of depends on what your willing to pay for a place. Would you be willing to share? If so, it's a lot easier. From what you're saying, neighborhoods like La Latina, Tribunal, Malasaña, might be what you are looking for. ... Read More
Healthcare in Spain by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Spain ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Spain? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Hi Julien, Public healthcare in Spain is actually quite good, especially for emergency attention and ordinary doctor's appointments. In general, they are quite efficient and the quality is excellent. However, it cn be slow when it comes to ... Read More