Cost of living in Galicia “Days we spend”

If you haven’t stumbled upon Days We Spend yet, let me introduce you to one of the most inspiring travel-and-life YouTube channels out there. What began as a simple project to “share how we spend a few days” has grown into a deep, thoughtful resource for people dreaming of travel, relocation, van life, or simply living life with intention.

Above are typical monthly expenses in Galicia

Check out the “Days we spend” a youtube channel that gave us a lot of info about Galicia. What makes them stand out is how personal and “real” their content is. They don’t just show the highlight reel — there’s a lot of “how to make this work in real life” behind their videos and blog posts.

What They Cover

Over time, Days We Spend has built up a diverse but coherent set of themes they explore:

  • Travel & slow travel — How to travel longer without burning out. YouTube+2YouTube+2
  • Relocating to Europe / moving abroad — For example, they’ve moved to Spain full time under a Non-Lucrative Visa and share their process. YouTube+2Days We Spend+2
  • Van life / micro RV / No-build camper — They converted a Honda Element into a micro-camper and share DIY tips. Days We Spend+2YouTube+2
  • Walking the Camino de Santiago & hiking — They have multiple Camino routes under their belts and share packing lists, route tips, reflections, etc. YouTube+4YouTube+4Days We Spend+4
  • Cost of living & personal finance in Spain — They break down their expenses transparently so others can get a realistic view. (See their video Cost of Living Spain: Average Monthly Expenses Breakdown (2025)) YouTube
  • Visa & legal logistics — They feature content about Spanish visas (non-lucrative, digital nomad visa, etc.), how to navigate bureaucracy, and how changes affect expats. Days We Spend+4YouTube+4YouTube+4
  • Gear & packing — They test and recommend gear (especially for hiking / Camino) and publish detailed packing lists. Days We Spend+3Days We Spend+3Days We Spend+3

In their blog, for instance, you’ll find posts like “How I Packed for the Camino in a Waist Pack” offering ultralight packing strategies.