Comments on: Living Abroad For Less Than $1000 Per Month

By: Earl

Earl — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:19:12 +0000

Hey Bill – Thank you for sharing your situation and sounds like you have quite a deal in Queretaro! I love that city actually and have a good friend who lives on a ranch about twenty minutes away from the city center. There’s something about the purple color that seems to cover the semi-desert landscape right around sunset…I’ll never forget it.

Keep on enjoying yourself over there!

By: Bill

Bill — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:43:56 +0000

Hi Earl, Well, I’ve been following your advice for a while now and have done pretty well. I rented a 3 bedroom apartment in Querétaro Mexico for $700 for the month. I know that’s not dirt cheap, but Querétaro isn’t the cheapest place in Mexico (only an hour and a half by bus from Mexico City). It’s within walking distance from the zocolo, includes all utilities and has free wifi. That’s $24 a night for 3 bedrooms. And it’s really nice – not some little cramped place. (by the way that would be $8/nt per bedroom). I saw a place later for $150 less, but I like this place a lot.

By: Earl

Earl — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:24:48 +0000

Hello Carol – Thank you for taking the time to comment. And it’s not that I preview comments, but like most blogs, first-time commenters or those commenting from suspicious email addresses are automatically sent into the ‘pending comment’ folder in order to prevent any spam or worse affecting the site. I’m more than happy to post negative comments as well. Not sure how it’s obvious that I don’t post them.

Anyway, you don’t have to believe what I write, but if I was giving out false information, I’m quite certain that my site would not be enjoying as large and active a community as it currently enjoys

By: Carol

Carol — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:17:01 +0000

Hate to be a ballbuster here, but in checking your links I don’t see antway you could be getting what you claim to on rentals. I checked out the one place in your article on how to get cheap apartments and it isn’t plausible. All those places are charging same rates as hotels in America and more. I don’t believe you get a place costing $130per night to rent to you for $400 or whatever. Even a $50 per night room would be $1,500
a month. We are mostly talking $1,500-$3,900++++ at nightly rate. I don’t see them giving you that kind of deal. Also it’s obvious you preview, and don’t post negative comments on your blog. Maybe it’s a one man running dialogue. Makes you money I guess, but I’d hate to be a travelor who takes your advise and is in for a rude reality when they hit the road!

By: Earl

Earl — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:19:19 +0000

Hey Roy - I appreciate the comment and that's great to hear that you're thinking of heading off for a while. I normally find accommodation once I arrive, for the very reason that you discovered already...everything you find online ahead of time is geared towards foreigners only and is therefore much more expensive. Here's a post I wrote that will give you a better idea of how I rent apartments while traveling: How To Rent an Expensive Apartment For a Budget Price That method works quite well in many parts of the world! If you have any other questions at any time, please feel free to send me an email as well and I'd be more than happy to answer them as best I can...

By: Roy

Roy — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:32:47 +0000

Hi Earl. Thanks for some inspiring writing. I am about to leave my job and my partner and I (both 50 somethings) have been thinking about an adventure. Maybe 2 or 3 months in 3 or 4 places around the world taking a year out from life in the UK. We love the idea but also find it a little daunting and scary so your writing has really helped us see the excitement and opportunity! One question – do you tend to find your accommodation once you arrive? I’ve tried internet searches for places to rent but usually get directed to upscale/hotel type places which are very expensive.

Keep up the great work (maybe its pleasure as much as work?)
Thanks once again!

By: Anthony

Anthony — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:48:42 +0000

Hey Meg,

Sorry to butt in, but I read Earl’s post when I was still at home and to be honest I found it hard to believe, coming from an expensive country. I’m in Chiang Mai now and it’s CRAZY CHEAP!!

Safe journey!

By: Earl

Earl — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:09:36 +0000

Hey Meg – You’ll have such a great time in Chiang Mai!! It’s one of the most livable cities I’ve ever come across, so full of possibilities for rewarding and interesting experiences and adventures. If you ever need any advice about that city, just send me an email and I’d be more than happy to help out!

By: Meg

Meg — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:36:41 +0000

Earl- I’m SOOO inspired by you! Your posts are amazing! I’m leaving for Chiang Mai in 2 weeks and am working on a TEFL online course. I can’t wait, and you’ve inspired me!!! Thank you for all your articles! Blessings and many more wonderful travels!
Meg

By: Pseftelis Panayiotis

Pseftelis Panayiotis — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:49:18 +0000

Thank u very much for all your tips…

Finally I`ve decided to limit my target at the northwestern – center – western part of Costa Rica using local transportation and having a place to stay by the month ( as I was looking a medium size room with wc not far away from the beach costs 500 $) …The aero plane ticket from Greece to San Jose is 1200$… Anyway more work has to be done …