How to fix a longstay on the cheap?

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Member since 29 December 2008

DriftWoodMember29 December 2008 20:38:12

Hi,

I'm daydreaming about moving to Peru and staying a year or three (while I study on an internet distance learning program). I dont know any Spanish, so its probably best I stay in a city where there are other foreigners. I understand that Cusczo and Arequiba are cheaper than Lima. So maybe one of those.

The thing is, staying in a hostel for months on end (paying 10 USD per night) will work out a too expensive for me. I was hoping I could find a room in a shared house for less.

I read on some other thread here, that cheap accommodation can be found (less than 150 USD per month). But where and how? How did you go about finding your place? Did you find it in a newspaper (maybe an english one), on the internet, threw an agency, or just talking to the locals?

Thanks for any suggestions

rachelinperu New member

Member since 27 November 2008

rachelinperuNew member30 December 2008 19:09:48

Check here:

www.elcomercio.com.pe

>> Clasificados
>> Departamentos

That is the most likely place where you will find rooms or apartments advertised for rent.

You will need to go in person with cash in hand.

Another alternative is to find a foreigner who is looking for a room-mate.

www.expatperu.com
>> rentals

You will find room shares listed there.

Finally you can check out www.couchsurfing.com
Join and look for someone willing to put you up on their sofa or cot for a few nights (for free) while you find a place to move into.

Sarsparilla Member

Member since 25 March 2008

SarsparillaMember11 January 2009 21:36:22

One last point: learn spanish. You won't have a really memorable time unless you do.

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