What it Costs to Live in Santiago, Chile, for a Gringo/Gringa
October 26th 2011 Everyday is a shock when it comes to the local prices for, well nearly everything. Part of the problem is my unwarranted expectations that living in a Latin American country is cheaper than it is in the US. Where did I get this? From Mexico and Costa Rica. As I said, my assumptions are not justified or warranted.
Housing: It's not too bad for $1,750 US per month. We live in a two-bedr
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