Why 73% of American Expats Leave Spain Within 2 Years (Industry Data You Won’t Like)

[FuturoBA]

I wonder how these numbers apply to Argentina. Spain has a more stable economy and many are leaving here to go there.

73% of the expats stated here don't make it past 2 years, especially surprising is the fact these folks were making good money (average salary of 180k and not your brokemads). Numbers are probably even higher than for general population.

Good news is the 27% who did make it have this in common:

They Came Prepared​

• Average preparation time: 18 months
• Spanish language level at arrival: B2 minimum
• Local support network: Established before arrival
• Financial buffer: 40% above estimated costs

 

[Wally]

Good data. I would be curious to see data for Americans in other places too. Many American expats I know end up leaving the places they move to after a few years. I have met several Americans that left Argentina for one reason or another.

 

[Larry]

I am always hesitant at these kind of reports. They could just be making things up and no way to tell. I know several that moved to Spain and made it but they are mostly all from the EU. The people I know that made it do have those things in common.

 

[Uncle Wong]

I wonder how these numbers apply to Argentina. Spain has a more stable economy and many are leaving here to go there.

73% of the expats stated here don't make it past 2 years, especially surprising is the fact these folks were making good money (average salary of 180k and not your brokemads). Numbers are probably even higher than for general population.

Good news is the 27% who did make it have this in common:

They Came Prepared​

• Average preparation time: 18 months
• Spanish language level at arrival: B2 minimum
• Local support network: Established before arrival
• Financial buffer: 40% above estimated costs

I would be interested to see how many Americans that move to Argentina end up making it long term. It seems like a lot of people come and go. Or it attracts expats when it is cheap and then when it comes expensive they all leave. I met many Argentines that moved to Spain but they have ties there or a Spanish passport and some family there. Not to mention they speak Spanish fluently.

 

[VINO]

I would be interested to see how many Americans that move to Argentina end up making it long term. It seems like a lot of people come and go. Or it attracts expats when it is cheap and then when it comes expensive they all leave. I met many Argentines that moved to Spain but they have ties there or a Spanish passport and some family there. Not to mention they speak Spanish fluently.

Argentina moves in cycles. Just like you said we get waves of expats when it is cheap and they think it will always be cheap and then it can get expensive and they head right back home or to another cheap destination.