hi , i am wondering if anyone can help me, i am coming to playa del carmen next month, is it possible to rent a place monthly for 200 us dollars including internet energy furnished etc, i don't do contracts but i think i will stay 6 months, so contract month to month only, is this possible? i am not bothered about a posh place, as long as its clean etc, hope you can help ,if you know of anyone that rents can you let me know please, even renting a room in someone house would be ok, but prefer my own place if possible . i am not rich sorry to say!!!kind regards zelia
Yes you were, I was pointing out that some one could hardly eat in Playa much less get a room including internet energy furnished etc, for 200 USD............good luck but someone that admits to not being rich but wants to live in a very expensive area of Mexico is dreaming.........
yes maybe i am dreaming but maybe not? i hear this everywhere i go its expensive blah blah blah but maybe you don't like living like a local ? i don't mind i am no better than anyone else!!
I think Santo might be right. I don't know about Playa del Carmen, but I have been out in the neighborhoods behind Puerto Vallarta where all the staff for the fancy hotels live. I suspect in neighborhoods like that you could find very economical rentals.
Segundamano shows several rooms for rent for around 3,000 pesos, which is about 170 USD. It looks like you could find a studio apt for 4,000. You will need a functional level of Spanish, (or the assistance of someone who speaks Spanish) to go about viewing and renting a place in this price range.
Try these sites to get a better idea of prices and what's available:
To search, remember that the municipality is Solidaridad, and that Playa del Carmen is the Colonia. So first choose Quintana Roo, then Solidaridad, then Playa. As others have already mentioned, you'll find the least expensive options in neighborhoods outside of the centro. I can't advise you there, since I don't know the city, but perhaps someone else does, and can suggest promising neighborhoods.
Segundamano shows several rooms for rent for around 3,000 pesos, which is about 170 USD. It looks like you could find a studio apt for 4,000. You will need a functional level of Spanish, (or the assistance of someone who speaks Spanish) to go about viewing and renting a place in this price range.
Try these sites to get a better idea of prices and what's available:
To search, remember that the municipality is Solidaridad, and that Playa del Carmen is the Colonia. So first choose Quintana Roo, then Solidaridad, then Playa. As others have already mentioned, you'll find the least expensive options in neighborhoods outside of the centro. I can't advise you there, since I don't know the city, but perhaps someone else does, and can suggest promising neighborhoods.
I have a friend who is now working in Tulum and he just sent me a note that everything is super expensive...He is an indigenous who lives in a 2300 peso place in Chiapas,, does not have hot water, and is used to live on nothing, he just told me he could not wait to get out of the area because everything was so expensive..
It's not surprising to me that a place catering to tourists would be expensive. I hope your friend is making enough money to cover his living expenses.
Hi i would just like to thank everyone for there help here !! i found a apartment in playa del carmen for 200 US Dollars a month after a little friendly negotiations that is !! 10 miniutes walking distance to center and beach ,only a room with a kitchen but sufisient for me !!so thank you all again .
Hey Santo, I looked at Sisal, Yucatan. I might check it out. They put a university campus there. Google Maps the area, yo will see a lot of fishing boats. It seems that they still have fishermen living on low wages.
If you decide that Playa is too expensive, and want to look at another area. I hope you like playa.
Are you looking for a tourist area or an area that would be for retirement or to work? Tourism drives prices up, but brings economic opportunities.
Hey Santo, I looked at Sisal, Yucatan. I might check it out. They put a university campus there. Google Maps the area, yo will see a lot of fishing boats. It seems that they still have fishermen living on low wages.
Are you looking for a tourist area or an area that would be for retirement or to work?
I hope your friend finds a good job and is living a better life soon !! I am afraid its not just in Mexico people are struggling here in my country too, But i find life has its good times and bad times for everyone, rich or poor !! its unfair i know but what can we do but keep marching on? If everyone would give a little to someone they meet even if its a bite too eat it would help !! there's a lot of street children here i buy them a bite too eat i know its not much but its something i think?
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