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Lake Atitlan, GuatemalaLake Atitlan is about 75 miles away from Guatemala City and is surrounded by volcanoes and villages where Mayan traditions still thrive. The area has perennial spring-like temperatures ranging from the 60s to 80s Fahrenheit. Several waterfront houses are available for rent on the lake; a three-bedroom house costs around $800 per month to rent.
Other expenses remain extremely low in this retiree-friendly part of Guatemala. "Restaurants cost about $12 per dinner and $4 (to) $5 for breakfast," says Andy Lee Graham, founder of HoboTraveler.com. The cheapest foods are also the healthiest; fresh fruits and vegetables cost about a third less in local markets than they do in the U.S.
For those who require assisted living, a full-time personal nurse can be hired for $20 to $25 per day, says Graham. "A maid is about $8(to) $12 per day."
Graham recommends using taxis or tuk-tuks in Guatemala, which he notes are very cheap. Tuk-tuks are three-wheeled motorized versions of rickshaws. "Tuk-tuks will go between cities for about $8 (to) $15 per city. Inside metropolitan areas, they cost 75 cents for one trip." He warns that, "Driving a car is dangerous, but taxis are safe."
Andy estimates that retirees need $1,500 per month to live near Lake Atitlan.
Read more: 6 Cheap Places To Retire Abroad | Bankrate.com http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/6-cheap-places-retire-abroad.aspx#slide=7#ixzz29fHkbqHR
Other expenses remain extremely low in this retiree-friendly part of Guatemala. "Restaurants cost about $12 per dinner and $4 (to) $5 for breakfast," says Andy Lee Graham, founder of HoboTraveler.com. The cheapest foods are also the healthiest; fresh fruits and vegetables cost about a third less in local markets than they do in the U.S.
For those who require assisted living, a full-time personal nurse can be hired for $20 to $25 per day, says Graham. "A maid is about $8(to) $12 per day."
Graham recommends using taxis or tuk-tuks in Guatemala, which he notes are very cheap. Tuk-tuks are three-wheeled motorized versions of rickshaws. "Tuk-tuks will go between cities for about $8 (to) $15 per city. Inside metropolitan areas, they cost 75 cents for one trip." He warns that, "Driving a car is dangerous, but taxis are safe."
Andy estimates that retirees need $1,500 per month to live near Lake Atitlan.
Read more: 6 Cheap Places To Retire Abroad | Bankrate.com http://www.bankrate.com/finance/retirement/6-cheap-places-retire-abroad.aspx#slide=7#ixzz29fHkbqHR
