Law7out wrote:Thank you for your time. I don't know I thought my money would go a lot further down there. So about the only way I figure I might get by is with a roommate.
I have always argued that one can live here cheaper than in the U.S.... BUT if one doesn't pay rent...
Many things are higher cost here, many are lower. But overall it's close to the same. Me, I live on about $1,000 a month but I don't pay rent. That's with a car. If I didn't have to have a car I could live on about $200 a month less (averaging out car insurance, RTV yearly inspection, Marchamo yearly registration, gas and repairs).
However while I live on that amount, I save a few hundred a month for emergency expenses, and to me that's important. I wouldn't want to live without having extra money for emergency expenses. (I do realize that some have to, unfortunately, and I've been there ...)
Yes, finding a roommate might be possible! Even so, my advice is to try to come down and rent here awhile before making a permanent move.
Good luck!