Post by El Profe on Jan 22, 2010 7:19:15 GMT -4
RabbitWho wrote: As far as I know if you're looking to make money the two best countries to teach in are Germany (If you're an EU citizen and speak German) or Korea (If you're from the US, American English is in great demand)
I'm looking to learn Spanish and survive..that's why i'm reading these forums.
Is there anywhere to go to get a proper run down of the Cost of living in Chile?
is Santiago the only place it's possible to teach?
What, if the wages are 10-15 american dollars an hour, what is the rent for a single room and cost of food / electricity / water for a month?
I'm looking to learn Spanish and survive..that's why i'm reading these forums.
Is there anywhere to go to get a proper run down of the Cost of living in Chile?
is Santiago the only place it's possible to teach?
What, if the wages are 10-15 american dollars an hour, what is the rent for a single room and cost of food / electricity / water for a month?
Hi Rabbit,
It's highly unlikely that you will make money teaching English in Western Europe. You will survive but you won't save anything.
In Eastern Europe, perhaps the new EU members, it may be possible.
Rents in Santiago vary between 200 to 300 US dollars per month. If it's the latter then that should be an all in price (ie. includes electricity, water, etc.)
As a Gringo, you will probably live in one of a handful of neighbourhoods. Santiago Centro, Providencia or Ñuñoa.
It's difficult for Gringos to rent their own place because of residency and credit check issues. This is a good thing because it give you the opportunity to live with a Chilean and 100% Spanish speaking household.
Santiago is an expensive city when compared to it's South American neighbours. Rents are relatively cheap as is public transport and taxis. Travelling around Chile is also quite cheap......if you like really long bus rides!!
Food can be cheap too if you know where to shop.
To live a comfortable life here you need to be earning 1000 to 1200 USD per month. By comfortable I mean a nice place to live, enough to eat, a couple of nights out per week and being able save a bit for holidays/trips/summer. You can of course do it all for less. I have!!
El Profe