How It Works (and Why It Doesn’t)

How It Works (and Why It Doesn’t)

Never Retire: What €18 Buys at the Supermarket in Spain

Another glimpse into the real cost—and feel—of living here.

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Rocco Pendola
Sep 10, 2025
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That’s my latest Friki de Bici video. I encourage you to watch it, subscribe to the channel, and follow the Buy Me a Coffee link.

Because everyday errands tell you more about real life than tourist snapshots, here’s what a couple of quick food runs look like in Valencia right now.

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