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How much money do I need to save for South America?

 
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Broseph



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 2:22 pm    Post subject: How much money do I need to save for South America? Reply with quote

Firstly, hello to everyone on these forums. I've been reading lots of your posts over the last couple of weeks, and they've all been very informative.

I'm currently working in England, saving up so that I can afford to go to S.A, probably do a CELTA out there, and then hopefully get a job teaching English. I know that I have to ensure that I have a safety net of money to keep me going until I can find a job. I also want to be able to have enough money to see some of the sights of the country I go to. My question is; how much money ideally should I have saved up before I leave England?

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spanglish



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

After paying for your flight and CELTA, I'd recommend a minimum of $4000 USD. Find a homestay program if you want to live relatively cheaply.
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TeresaLopez



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

spanglish wrote:
After paying for your flight and CELTA, I'd recommend a minimum of $4000 USD. Find a homestay program if you want to live relatively cheaply.


Yeah, that is a pretty good cushion, but it also depends on the country you want to go to, cost of living can vary a lot, from city to city even. And a homestay is a great idea too, can be very inexpensive and you can learn Spanish much quicker, if that is of interest to you. Do you have any idea where you want to end up eventually?
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naturegirl321



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 1:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd have at least $2000. ANd money at home and on a credit card just in case. If you budget, you'll be fine. Housing and food can be found cheaply enough.
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MotherF



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 01, 2011 2:43 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think the equivalent $2500 US dollars, not counting the cost of the flight (round-trip!) and the CELTA course. Sure $4000 would be nice! And I'm sure you could use it. The hard thing for those coming from England is the flight. A flight home costs about double what an American would pay.
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Broseph



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 02, 2011 9:44 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the advice guys. I think I should be able to save enough so that I can bring $4000 with me after I've paid for flights and the CELTA.
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