Using Skype to travel

I live in the U.S. and am traveling to Spain. I have $10 credit. Am I correct in understanding that I'll spend less then 3 cents per minute to call my house phone?
I tested call from my IPAD and IPHONE to the house phone and it cost 8 cents for a 14 second call. Which is where my confusion comes from.
Also, when I verified (on internet) how to dial, I found that I have to dial 00-1-area code-phone number. On skype is this reduced to +1 (the + translating to 00) ?
Thanks for any help you can provide.
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Hi, jcoleicons, and welcome to the Community!
I appreciate how confusing call rates can be; generally speaking, call rates using Skype credit are more expensive than calling fixed or land lines via a subscription. Remember, too, that calling from a wireless device will be more expensive when roaming! Check your plans with your wireless carrier to ensure you are subscribed to the best calling plans available. Wi-Fi hot spots may not always be secure, however they offer a less expensive alternative to placing calls ... Skype 5.8.0.158 also has the facility to use Skype credit for Wi-Fi access (Tools -> Options -> General -> Skype Wi-Fi -> Save).
Your observations are correct on how to place outgoing calls to land lines from Skype; it is convenient not to have to add the 001 in order to reach an international circuit; it is quite handy to simply use the drop-down menu in Call Phones, choose the country you are dialing to, and then the rest of the number (city or area code and local exchange number).
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