How to save money in Chile

Buy fruit, vegetables and other foods at the farmer's markets. Buy cloths at second-hand shops and try to blend in. Buy clothing items that are locally manufactured (even if they are a bit more costly than imported Chinese junk). Hit the flea markets for needed items. Live in a hostel or some other shared rent arrangement. Avoid trendy bars and nightclubs. Learn the monetary system well and the vocabulary of bargaining for a lower price. Keep your personal possessions at an absolute minimum. Buy a bicycle (and and good lock). DON'T have a girlfriend. Be cautious about whom you befriend. Build trust among those whom you come into contact on a daily basis. Seek advice on where to go for the best prices. Dress simply, keep a low profile, be humble but walk confidently with your head erect and shoulders thrown back, and smile wherever you go.