Shared apartments, spare rooms and roommates in Vitoria-Gasteiz
| Private rooms Vitoria-gasteiz | 6 | 489/month |
| Studios Vitoria-gasteiz | 3 | 1255/month |
| Apartments Vitoria-gasteiz | 5 | 1646/month |
The cost of living in the Basque capital is high, especially when it comes to buying and renting accommodation. For this reason, young people who are attending the University of the Basque Country / Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea usually choose shared flats to live in, since this allows the student budget to be more affordable. In this type of accommodation, the rent and utility bills are divided among the roommates, so the monthly cost is much cheaper for everyone who lives in the apartment.
Advantages and disadvantages of sharing a flat in Vitoria-Gasteiz
The following are some highlights of living in shared flats in the capital of the Basque Country:
Advantages of sharing a flat in Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Chances are that you will find a flat with a good location, no matter which university campus you are going to. Remember that some of the most popular neighbourhoods for young people are Txagorritxu, Coronación, the historic city centre and Arriaga-Lakua.
- If you want to be close to green spaces, you will find apartments with good access to parks such as Armentia, Salburua and Zabalgana.
- You will be accompanied on those grey, cold and rainy days typical of the city.
Disadvantages of sharing a flat in Vitoria-Gasteiz
- As several people live in the same flat, they have to reach an agreement on the use of heating in winter, since each one may have different preferences regarding its use.
- The only complete space that you will have for yourself is your room, so you should make it cosy.
Erasmus App for your exchange programme in Vitoria-Gasteiz
If you want to make your exchange planning easier, we recommend you use at least some Erasmus+ apps at your disposal. In them, you will not only find relevant information on the procedures but also the experiences of previous students who give advice and recommendations. One of the tips they give is that you should buy a second-hand bicycle when you arrive in the city, as there is a cycle lane that makes it easy to get everywhere. You also have the option of reselling it before you leave.
How to meet people in Vitoria-Gasteiz
In this section, we advise you on some ways you have to meet people in the Basque city, in addition to being able to connect with your flatmates and classmates:
Student associations in Vitoria-Gasteiz
At the University In the Basque Country, there are still no associations for international students, but you can meet other young people by joining the different sports teams that are on campus in the city.
Facebook groups for Erasmus in Vitoria-Gasteiz
Most of the groups on this platform are separated according to the academic year, so it will be easier for you to meet students going to be in the city at the same time as you. For example, you can join the so-called "Erasmus Vitoria Gasteiz 2022-2023" if you are going to go in that academic year.
WhatsApp groups for Erasmus in Vitoria-Gasteiz
In the Facebook groups, you will find links to WhatsApp groups created by the students themselves. In them, you will be able to be in more direct contact with other young people, both when you arrive in the city and beforehand.
Tips for living in a shared student apartment in Vitoria-Gastez
We offer you some tips to keep in mind when living in shared flats in the Basque city:
- If one of your roommates is from the Basque Country, try to learn something from the Basque local language! Everyone indeed speaks Spanish, but by communicating in their language you will be able to delve even deeper into the local culture.
- Some rooms are in apartments that are shared with the owners, so the atmosphere is different from a flat where only students live. You have to see which option you prefer.
Frequently asked questions about sharing a flat in Vitoria-Gasteiz
What to ask before entering a shared flat in Vitoria-Gasteiz? |
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| You have to ask what the basic rules of the house are, especially about schedules, use of heating, visits, parties and other aspects of coexistence. |
How much does a shared flat cost in Vitoria-Gasteiz? |
| An apartment with several spare rooms, in which you pick your flatmates, usually starts at €900 for one for three people. On the other hand, a room in an already inhabited shared apartment is usually between €350-400 per month. |
How to find roommates in Vitoria-Gasteiz? |
| In our opinion, the best thing you can do is search online communities like Erasmus Play. In it, you get to see the different alternatives of shared and verified flats that are available. |
Why share a student flat in Vitoria-Gasteiz? |
| If you go on a student budget, sharing a flat allows you to fund more activities and experiences. The rent is less than that of a full apartment, especially considering that the cost of living in Vitoria is quite high. |
How to choose ideal roommates in Vitoria-Gasteiz? |
| We believe that the ideal is not only for your roommates to be of different nationalities than you but also for one of them to be local, so you can learn much more about the culture, gastronomy and language of the Basque Country. |
