Utility bills in Spain rise in price

Household utility bills increased across the European Union during the second half of 2010, compared with the same six months a year earlier.

On average, gas bills rose by 7.7 per cent, while electricity prices hiked by 5.1 per cent.

In Spain, expenditure on electricity was up by 9.9 per cent over the same period, while gas fared better, climbing by just 0.8 per cent.

The cost of living expenses, which will include utility bills along with taxes and food shopping, may be taken into account by those looking for a Spanish property.

However, although fuel prices have risen, the country outperforms other EU nations in other respects.

The Self Catering on a Shoestring Barometer 2011 published earlier this month by the Post Office revealed that Majorca is the cheapest destination for food shopping.

According to the survey, an average family shopping basket for one week's worth of provisions came in at £44.23, considerably better than Brighton in the UK where the same items cost £63.63.
 

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