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kimi

Dec 11, 2010, 7:25 AM

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am thinking of moving to oaxaca. presently live in La Paz. am 58, retired on small fixed income under $700/mo.USD. my furnished one BR apartment here is under $400/mo.USD and with elect./gas/cable runs about $450 total. can this be done in safe, quiet area in or around oaxaca? thanks, kim

joaquinx

Dec 11, 2010, 7:38 AM

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Weren't you thinking about moving to Veracruz? The link for apartments that I posted there can get you listings for Oaxaca.

geri

Dec 12, 2010, 5:24 AM

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Yes, you can find such an apt. However, this time of year, the price of small, furnished apts. increases. Best time to hunt is mid to late March and negotiate for a long term rental. A move here, however, will involve a "capital" investment (i.e. transportation, hotel room for a few days or a week, etc.) because the really good rentals are by networking and not over the internet (although that's a place to start to get an idea). As a rule, folks who have a web page are after the higher-end tenant. Such landlords often prefer to rent for 3 to 6 months at high rates rather than have a long term tenant. Usually long term tenants, however, prefer an unfurnished apt. If you are REALLY serious about moving from LaPaz, you can do it to almost any place in Mexico. If you are wanting to come to Oaxaca just for the winter months, however, expect to pay at least $500+ Good luck!

joaquinx

Dec 12, 2010, 5:43 AM

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If you are wanting to come to Oaxaca just for the winter months, however, expect to pay at least $500+ Good luck!

geri, apparently you haven't been looking for apts in Oaxaca for a long time. The link(s) that I provided have listings for apts much lower than your 500+ (usd?) that you state. Of course, you don't have to live in el centrol or surrounding neighborhoods. I don't want to be picky, but your idea of a nice apartment could be quite different than the OP especially with her income. Lastly, more and cheaper apts are listed in the local newspaper and, of course, the Se Renta signs on the walls of houses.

geri

Dec 12, 2010, 6:43 AM

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Oh well, I was just trying to be helpful. I think I'm pretty in-tune with apt. rentals in Oaxaca, but apparently not.
I think all different points of view will help the OP. As you say, we really don't know what she's used to, but she DID mention cable TV.

kimi

Dec 12, 2010, 11:24 AM

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not a problem. with utilities am paying apx. 440 USD/mo. what i need is water and sun. am former AAU swimmer, need open water or pool for laps, sun is welcome. swim three mi/day, my lovely addiction if you will. that's it, am minimalist; my books, writing, less rent works too. thank you for help and/or other sources. oh, and friendly people, am being snubbed where i live, am gay.

Rolly

Dec 12, 2010, 12:22 PM

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You won't be snubbed here. Lots of us on MxC are gay,

Rolly Pirate

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geri

Dec 12, 2010, 1:10 PM

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Many gays in Oaxaca City. However, not much water. Nights now are down in the low 40s, even down to 38F one night, so not exactly swimming weather. There are public indoor pools which, maybe, are heated. I don't know. This question was asked recently on this forum. It's just not a swimming city, in my opinion. Brrrrr. Maybe you'd prefer the Oaxacan coast?

chicois8

Dec 12, 2010, 1:38 PM

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Kimi, I live in Rincon de Guayabitos, Nayarit about 40 miles north of Puerto Vallarta, this area has a large gay population and from what I have seen not any descrimiation, we have wonderful warm and calm beaches, apartments for $350 a month long or short term with big box stores about 30 min away.... check it out

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