Calling Goan Expats!

richie4india · May 19th, 2007, 23:40

Hi guys....

Would like to hear from expats or long termers in Goa regarding monthly expenditure!

I will be out there for 6 months. Total monthly costs. However, I have though about 20k a month which I have been told by a few will be ok....Just want better info on apartments and travel to places such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Delhi etc.

I will be busy through the week on the charity so will have to take time out. I am looking to see what would be the best mode of transport to such places...coach, train or plane? Rough costs of such activities too?

However, I am mainly looking for monthly bills on groceries, utilities and renting in Goa. I saw one 2 bed apartment in Goa for 7k (Rupees) a month with balcony to one bedroom and the lounge...furnished too! A 5 year old building.

Please please tell me if you wouldn't mind...anyone who lives in Goa or spends time in Goa!

Cheers

emmac82 · May 20th, 2007, 01:05

hi i'm sure that will be plenty of money for goa. have you been before? it is so cheap

Finzi · May 20th, 2007, 01:16

How much per month??? 20k...you can't be serious?!
I spent about 300 pounds a month in Goa and whilst I was not extravagant I was certainly not frugal. This was in 2003-2004.

richie4india · May 20th, 2007, 03:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finzi

How much per month??? 20k...you can't be serious?!
I spent about 300 pounds a month in Goa and whilst I was not extravagant I was certainly not frugal. This was in 2003-2004.

Well £300 is about 25k so I don't know what you mean?

richie4india · May 20th, 2007, 03:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by emmac82

hi i'm sure that will be plenty of money for goa. have you been before? it is so cheap

Yes I have been before. However, expenditure on a holiday will e different to a 6 month visit...

Finzi · May 20th, 2007, 03:25

oops sorry....will have to convert more carefully in future!!

richie4india · May 20th, 2007, 03:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Finzi

oops sorry....will have to convert more carefully in future!!

Defo not 20k sterling a month....flaming hell...Would live the Life of Riley

birds · May 20th, 2007, 04:35

20k is plenty. We get students from abroad who live here for six months for about 10-15 including housing (half decent studio, one bed-appartment is about 6-8 although depends a bit whether your six months cover the high season or not), going out, having the occasional expensive dinner and buying odd bits.

But it depends on your attitude as well, some use skype to phone, others use mobiles, some go out three times a week, some once a week, some always eat (expensivish) western food, other enjoy much cheaper Indian food, etc.

Enjoy!

richie4india · May 20th, 2007, 04:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by birds

20k is plenty. We get students from abroad who live here for six months for about 10-15 including housing (half decent studio, one bed-appartment is about 6-8 although depends a bit whether your six months cover the high season or not), going out, having the occasional expensive dinner and buying odd bits.

But it depends on your attitude as well, some use skype to phone, others use mobiles, some go out three times a week, some once a week, some always eat (expensivish) western food, other enjoy much cheaper Indian food, etc.

Enjoy!

I want to enjoy a more Indian way of life to add to my experience. I will be out there from November time...I will use my UK phone but get an Indian sim as I have been advised!

May 19th, 2007, 23:40	#1
richie4india Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Posts: 165	Calling Goan Expats! Hi guys.... Would like to hear from expats or long termers in Goa regarding monthly expenditure! I will be out there for 6 months. Total monthly costs. However, I have though about 20k a month which I have been told by a few will be ok....Just want better info on apartments and travel to places such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Delhi etc. I will be busy through the week on the charity so will have to take time out. I am looking to see what would be the best mode of transport to such places...coach, train or plane? Rough costs of such activities too? However, I am mainly looking for monthly bills on groceries, utilities and renting in Goa. I saw one 2 bed apartment in Goa for 7k (Rupees) a month with balcony to one bedroom and the lounge...furnished too! A 5 year old building. Please please tell me if you wouldn't mind...anyone who lives in Goa or spends time in Goa! Cheers

May 20th, 2007, 01:05	#2
emmac82 emmac82 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: uk Posts: 14	plenty of money hi i'm sure that will be plenty of money for goa. have you been before? it is so cheap

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May 20th, 2007, 01:16	#3
Finzi Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK Posts: 25	How much per month??? 20k...you can't be serious?! I spent about 300 pounds a month in Goa and whilst I was not extravagant I was certainly not frugal. This was in 2003-2004.

May 20th, 2007, 03:25	#6
Finzi Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: UK Posts: 25	oops sorry....will have to convert more carefully in future!!

May 20th, 2007, 04:35	#8
birds Adopt a stray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Goa Posts: 674	20k is plenty. We get students from abroad who live here for six months for about 10-15 including housing (half decent studio, one bed-appartment is about 6-8 although depends a bit whether your six months cover the high season or not), going out, having the occasional expensive dinner and buying odd bits. But it depends on your attitude as well, some use skype to phone, others use mobiles, some go out three times a week, some once a week, some always eat (expensivish) western food, other enjoy much cheaper Indian food, etc. Enjoy!

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