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Family of 4 - cost of living

8 years ago
Good morning everyone -

I know this question has been asked repeatedly and I have been searching the internet to try and get an accurate idea of costs. Let me give you a bit of background....

My wife was in the Peace Corps in Guatemala (Huehuetenango) about a decade ago. I was there each year to visit. There is a teaching position in Pana that has piqued her interest. The position only pays $700 usd/ month.

We think it could be fun to move the family to Pana from the states for a year but not if it means losing a chunk of our savings. We have been trying to figure out true costs to decide if we can make it on her salary and interest .investments, etc... or if our savings are needed. That would put us in a tough spot upon returning.

Our kids are 6 and 4 and tuition to the school for the kids would be included with the school she would teach at. They would not be paying relocation expenses,etc...

I'd appreciate any help you might be able to provide and am happy to answer questions that might help, etc...Any comments are welcome.

Thanks!

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