Looking at a real estate web site, you’ll see that the cost of a villa, condo or home is determined by how close it sets to the ocean. A condo can be purchased for as little as $150,000 usd. A luxury villa with 5 private suites, all with 360-degree view of the beach, will cost upwards of $850,000 usd.

If you travel out of the resort area and into the small villages, you’ll see that the cost of living is very low. Barter with children who will sell you the seashells they’ve harvested from the beach. Eating in a local restaurant will be a unique experience and quite inexpensive.