Or in a Small town. Dont try the Barrio/Campo thing .What you save in costs, they will steal ! You could live in Gaspar Hernandez (Where I Live) For even less than that but as Howmar Said, Not in an Upper Middle class way....... ......
Lotsa Rice , Pollo and Chuletas !
Monthly Needs
Rent about 5000 to 6000 Pesos Depending (It is a Good time to buy here)
Electric 1200-1500 Pesos
Food 2-4000 Pesos
Telephone 1000 Pesos
Health Insurance 1800 Pesos
Cable 250 per Month (For the Moment)
Total About 15,000 (500 US A Month)
Transportation is a consideration.
We have Caritas and Guaguas. (Public Transportation)
Options
Internet 1200 pesos
gas For Car ????? or Public Transport Or Buy a Scooter (Pasola) and
make monthly Payments.
Insurance for Car (Depending But I Pay about 800 pesos Month)
Beer ! (Could bust the Budget)
There are some sacrifices living outside the more
North Americanized way like Electricity , If you do not have at least an Inverter you could go a lil wacky. And An Inverter which will run your house AND fridge can cost Upwards of 2000 US with sufficient batteries
I Know That I could make it on that !
Joe