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What it Costs to Live in Santiago, Chile, for a Gringo/Gringa

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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 ... read more

South America » Chile

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Prior to the coming of the Spanish in the 16th century, northern Chile was under Inca rule while Araucanian Indians inhabited central and southern Chile; the latter were not completely subjugated until the early 1880s. Although Chile declared its ind... ... read more