Coming to ba in 3 months. Just some quick questions...

[Superjr137]

Hi everyone my name is Juan and im not in ba yet but I will be in about 3 months. I just had some questions before I go so I can have a great time there and not forget anything. I'm 23 years old and I'm going so I can learn Spanish. I also have some friends down there. So here are some questions I have, any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

How much money should I bring for 5 months? Not including rent. I plan on going out a bit and maybe travel to brazil.

Where's the best place to find some cheap flights? I live in California.

I want to play some soccer while I'm down there, is there any place I can play with a league or just with friends?

 

[Fireman123]

1. Budget for US$1000 pcm excluding rent and spanish lessons.
2. STA Travel / Sky Scanner
3. There is a group called 'Futbol Amigos' which organises games and is 40 pesos per player per game

 

[HeyBA]

Besides rent and Spanish lessons, budget the same as you would for California.

 

[eturner67]

I just got here from CA (flew in from LAX) and got a 3 month roundtrip for about $1,300 on United and bought it 2 months ahead of time. I looked pretty much everywhere but got that price from Kayak, just keep watching it often until your ready to buy but its not going to get much lower than that.

 

[Superjr137]

Thank you guys very much for the info. I will be saving up my money till I get there. I have about $2,000 saved up right now but I still need to buy my ticket. And as for tickets the cheapest I have found is 1,300 as well but I will keep looking for cheaper. And thank you for the information about playing soccer.
And eturner67 let me know how your trip goes. I'm really interested in your experience.

 

[gamma_ray]

I know an international group of footballers who meet every week to play and it seems fun. You can find some more info here www.fcbafa.com
Saludos and good luck!

 

[djalexander76]

I agree with Fireman123's estimate of $1000 per month excluding rent and Spanish lessons. This would also be enough to eat out at restaurants a few times a week with drinks afterwards. I think even without Spanish lessons you will probably need a minimum of 8k plus money for the ticket. Also, don't forget about the $140 "reciprocal fee" you'll pay in the airport.

 

[Jano]

One word for cheap airfares and service. DELTA