Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Mataró
| Private rooms Mataró | 20 | 642/month |
| Residences Mataró | 1 | 850/month |
| Apartments Mataró | 5 | 2141/month |
If you have not yet decided on the type of accommodation you want to choose during your exchange, we tell you that in this Spanish city, the most typical thing is that international students choose to live in shared apartments. In these, utility bills are divided among all the roommates, so your student budget will last for much more. Keep in mind that from Mataró you can get to Barcelona in about 45 minutes by train, so you will be able to take advantage of all the entertainment and cultural offers of the city. In addition, from Mataró, you will have easy access to the Catalan Costa Brava.
Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Mataró
Below, we mention some pros and cons of living in shared flats in this Spanish city:
Advantages of sharing a flat in Mataró
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You can take advantage of the savings in the cost of rent to enjoy much more not only what Mataró has to offer, but also the cultural and leisure offer of Barcelona.
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You can choose between apartments that are near the beach and also near the Mataró Tecnocampus of the Pompeu Fabra University. Remember that some of the most popular neighbourhoods are the centre of Mataró, Pla d'en Boet and Rocafonda.
Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Mataró
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In this Spanish city, there are no student residences available yet, so you only have the option of renting rooms in private shared flats.
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Coexistence is usually complicated, especially if not all roommates are open to reaching agreements on basic aspects.
Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Mataró
We suggest you download the Erasmus+ apps that you have at your disposal, such as the one from the European Commission, so that your exchange to Mataró is as simple as possible. In these apps, you will find a large amount of relevant and useful information for your stay, as well as advice from students from previous years so that you can make the most of your Erasmus. One of these tips is to get quarterly or monthly zone 3 cards if you think you are going to go to Barcelona a lot, you will see that it will pay off.
How to meet people in Mataró?
The Erasmus experience has a lot to do with the people you meet in the place, who are going to make everything much more fun and enjoyable. For this reason, we recommend that you befriend your flatmates and that you also consider the following options to get in touch with other young people in the Catalan city:
Student associations in Mataró
The Mataró TecnoCampus has several associations for students that you can join, including theatre, board and role-playing games, equality, analogue photography and even support for international students.
Facebook groups for Erasmus in Mataró
Being so close to Barcelona, you should also join the Facebook groups for international students in that city. In this way, you will not only be able to participate in many fun activities, but you will also be able to meet students who are in Barcelona, expanding your circle of friends.
Whatsapp groups for Erasmus in Mataró
From the different Facebook groups, WhatsApp groups are usually created, in which students can introduce themselves and talk to each other to meet people with the same interests. This is also a way to keep up to date with everything that is happening.
Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Mataró
Here are some recommendations for living in shared flats in the Catalan city:
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In recent years various bike lanes have been developed throughout the city, so you can save on transportation public by getting a second-hand bike to move between your accommodation, the university and the most popular places of leisure.
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Surely, during your stay in Mataró, you will be able to witness the celebrations of local festivities, such as the Diada or Sant Joan. Take the opportunity to see aspects of Catalan culture with your flatmates, including the castellers and the correfocs.
Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Mataró
How much does a shared flat cost in Mataró? |
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| The average price of a spare room is around €350 per month, although it can range between €240 and €530 per month, approximately. |
Where to look for shared flats in Mataró? |
| We put at your disposal the Erasmus Play online community, in which you can compare the rooms for students and between the apartments with several rooms to share. You will also be able to make the rental online and safe. |
How to meet people in Mataró? |
| You have the option of joining both the Mataró Tecnocampus student associations and some Barcelona associations, so you can widen your circle of friends. There are also countless Facebook and WhatsApp groups where you can meet people. |
What are the advantages of sharing a flat in Mataró? |
| One of the main advantages is that it allows you to save on rent, allowing you to invest that extra money in more activities and events with which you can delve into the local culture. You will also make the atmosphere more fun, as Mataró is a quiet city in which to live. |
What to ask before entering to share a flat in Mataró? |
| You should find out what the lifestyle of your roommates is, especially to find out if there is something that they have to leave established in terms of schedules, for example. You have to know that when living with other students, they should have open communication. |
