Other tips Kelly gave were signing up for as many events as possible where free nibbles were on offer, walking instead of driving or taking public transport and e-mailing instead of texting and calling friends. While this is an extreme example of how to cut costs in lean times, there are a few simple ways to save money in Barcelona that require just a little bit of effort, discipline and foresight. In addition, there are several sites out there such as sindinero.org, ahorradores.net and mileuristas.com that have some useful cost saving suggestions.
Here are a few tips and highlights on how to beat the crunch in Barcelona:
Shopping tips
1.Wait a few days before buying something—try not to buy on impulse and always use a shopping list when going to the supermarket.
2. Consider whether you really need an item or if you can do without it for now.
3. Try to take advantage of online discounts. Discounts for electronics can be obtained at pixmania.com and FNAC.es, and some supermarkets such as Carrefour.es allow ordering online.
4. Add up your small expenses—buying a copy of La Vanguardia every day for example costs over €350 per year. Read newspapers online, or in the library, which is also a good source for free CDs, videos and magazines.
5. Watch your phone bill for numbers in the 900 series. Only numbers beginning with 900 are free. Others, like 902, 905, etc. will cost money.
6. Check with your mobile operator to see how your calling costs could be saved by subscribing to a particular fixed price ‘abono’ that they offer. If you’re using pay-as-you-go then consider changing to a contract as calling rates will usually work out to be cheaper.
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