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Hello Sandra,
I am a U.S. citizen planning to land in Salvador da Bahia in late December with around $1200 USD to my name. My goal is to find work as an English teacher (I'm TEFL certified) and be able to live for at least 6 months in Salvador. I'm 25 and will be traveling alone.
My questions:
What do you estimate is the cost of daily living in Salvador? I hope to rent a room in a house or apartment (where will depend on the prices) and after quite a bit of traveling I'm used to living simply and not spending much.
If I am not able to find work, how much time can I realistically expect $1200 USD to sustain me in Salvador?
Thanks so much for making your expertise available!
Eliza-
I have removed my detailed and accurate answer to your questions, since from your response, I feel I wasted my time giving factual information based on over a decade of being in Salvadorto someone who would rather believe what she dreams is true about a place she demonstrates she is not at all familiar with.
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| Rating(1-10) | Knowledgeability = 10 | Clarity of Response = 10 | Politeness = 5 |
| Comment | Sandra, Thank you for your realistic advice and all the economic details of daily life in Salvador. Helped a bunch. Yes, I do realize it's illegal to work on a tourist visa, but I also realize that many foreigners do it anyway. And of course I realize client relationships are built up over time; the goal is not to earn big bucks, but to enjoy my last months of "freedom" before graduate school. So this Salvador adventure, whatever it turns out to be, should suit me just fine :) Take care, Eliza | ||
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Sandra
Expertise
Drawing on my personal travel experience in Brazil (more than a decade's worth), as well as time spent living in Brazil (especially Salvador, Bahia) and knowledge of the Brazilian community in the U.S., I can help with most questions concerning travel, specific destinations, paperwork for moving, marriage or business, and more. I enjoy helping people get the most from their stay in Brazil. I'd be happy to hear from you.
Experience
I have spent considerable time in Brazil, living and travelling, over more than a decade. I have travelled widely throughout much of Brazil, sometimes solo and sometimes with Brazilian friends and relatives, and am familiar with many destinations.
I have done translation and interpretation, and also have taught ESL.
Publications
I write for a number of travel forums, blogs and publications concerning Brazil.
Education/Credentials
BA, technical certificates
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