Which countries to live in?

Question

I am planning on staying in South America for a couple of months next year for my gap year.

Which countries are the cheapest to live in, are safe, and have good job opportunities?

I don't mind accomodation or food, just financially, which is best in mind?

Answer 1

I would recommend to you, Nicaragua (not to its capital but rather to the north side of it). Although I know that Nicaragua is not in South America.

Food it so delicious. To visit a whole month with commodities you will make it with under a thousand dollars. Transportation is very cheap.

About finding a job is the hard part; you need to be bilingual and work in the tourist area or for the government; these are the only places which you will be able to earn for a living.

There are only two seasons: Raining or Sunny.

You'll have fun there. I strongly recommend it. At least 2 weeks.

Answer 2

I wouldn't recommend Bogota, Colombia it is rather dangerous for tourists because of the FARC and the kidnapping occurring there. A good city in South America that I would suggest is Santiago, Chile. It has great weather and you have the mountains and ocean that are great for a weekend away.

Answer 3

I would say Panama City

A lot safer than many other cities in Latin america, close to the United States and is the third city to live in in the all Latin America (after Buenos Aires and Montevideo) but im sure can find better jobs in Panama City coz first i assume you have a good English (believe me if you can speak in English that gurantees a job there) and the economy is quiet good and getting better in Panama...

Answer 4

I would reccomend that you get your TESOL certification to teach English which is in demand in any country. Getting a work Visa might be the hard part, however. I love Colombia Bogota is safe and there are lots and lots of things to see and do. The beaches in Cartagena and Santa Marta are nice and if you want to get away go to San Andres /Providencia. Venezuela, Boliva, are not stable. Also look at Guayquil. Very nice place and very stable and the currency is the dollar.

Answer 5

CHILE OR ARGENTINA    FORGET THE OTHERS  

NO GOOD ALL AROUND  BUT IF YOU ONLY STAY 2 MONTH   TAKE YOUR PICK  FORGET ABOUT WORKING HERE IF YOU DO NOT SPEAK SPANISH   IN COLOMBIA  I WOULD GO TO  MEDELLIN A VERY NICE TOWN AND THE CLIMATE IS GOOD CARTAGENA IS VERY HOT  AND HUMID  BUT HAS NICE BEACHES BUT NO WORK