Originally Posted by shimmy2

everywhere in latin countries is gated by default. with guards. with guards who steal and pimp whores that inventory things to steal. thats also default. you can live in a shack where locals live for $100/month. to live in a nice apartment with "almost" american standards you will pay more than you do in america i will put it to you that way... about $1000/mo plus fees/electricity/etc. you have to find middle ground and adjust if you are here for the long haul. btw the price you pay depends on who you know, how much spanish you know, etc. the community houses in the pic above go for $300+/night