If you are going to want the bedrooms to run ac your electric bill including the pool could easily go 4-500 US per month especially in those gated communities that sell you electricity at a high premium rate during the periods of electrical outtages using their generator. Include the costs of a gardener, pest control, high speed internet and water.
Now you are looking at maybe 1300 for rent by itself. Electricity is outrageous here. 24/7 electricity is double outrageous unless you go with an inverter system which will not run your air conditioners. Lots of people get used to fans.
More than Miami probably. High speed internet alone is $200/month. Lower speeds available, but still expensive. Don't know TV prices.Ah, no wonder the management fees at these communities are so high. We live in Miami currently and we are use to the heat and humidity. We use ceiling fans and keep the AC at 78 so I think in the DR we can manage with ceiling fans. During the winter I turn AC off and open all windows and doors. I don't find the DR to be as humid as Miami. I was hoping to save some $ on monthly costs in the DR. Using an inverter sounds like an excellent idea. If we are in a gated community in DR can we utlilize our own invereter and avoid being charged the high premiums when electricity goes out?
What is the deal with the water system and costs? Average satlelite TV & internet costs?