1br apt is around $1200 to $1500,vry few offer 1 br unit;not unless you'll rent a room only, or sharing an apt which is around $800 to $1000 only.utilities will not cost you more than $300.a good meal at chilis, fridays or similar restos will cost you $20,of cors cheaper by more than 50% with fastfood restos, and much cheaper if you'll cook by yourself.monthly amortization of a $16000 car is around $350 for 5yrs,zero dp.on everthing else it will depend on your lifestyle.some expats here got only $1k monthly salary yet still earn and have something to remit back home.there's not much to spend a lot here.