Comments on: Some Thoughts on Living Abroad

By: Andy Hough

Andy Hough — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 20:24:27 +0000

Thanks for all the comments. I have limited Spanish which probably makes it harder for me to find the best deals. In the areas I’ve visited you definitely need at least limited Spanish like I have. I’m sure the average local isn’t paying the same rates for their monthly rent but I also have to consider the possibility that most locals live in far more primitive dwellings and/or share their living space with more people.

By: Dreamer

Dreamer — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:22:21 +0000

The other thing that strikes me is that if one can live comfortably in one’s own country then the added advantage to makint it work in one’s own country is that it is much easier if one wants to work say part time, it can be quite difficult to do this abroad, well for me anyway the language barriers would be a problem on the med for me.

By: Dreamer

Dreamer — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:20:37 +0000

This is a good post. I’ve been having similar thoughts lately about different parts of Europe. As you say, abroad might not necessarily be cheaper than cheaper parts of your home country. Its difficult to escape from the gringo prices, sometimes I dont understand how the local people can survive.

By: My Frugal Miser

My Frugal Miser — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:38:19 +0000

Andy,
Are you fluent in Spanish or is it reasonably possible for someone with limited Spanish to communicate in Central America? I’m curious if your interactions were somewhat limited and therefore your opportunity to live like a local likewise limited (wow…that’s a lot of “l’s”…lol).

By: SonyaAnn

SonyaAnn — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 01:08:48 +0000

Maybe living in the US has more appeal because of your GF, just a thought. Maybe finding out what the most important things in your life are will help you plan out your future.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 22:38:36 +0000

Andy, thanks for your honest opinions about this. I like watching House Hunters International, and once in a while they find a great bargain in South America.