The cost is low, and for your peace of mind, well worth it. Usually the owners or their agent will require a 6 months lease, first and last in advance. Utilities - Costs for electricity are similar to U.S. prices. LP gas is popular and costs about a half to a third of stateside. In the city, Cable TV is generally available, as are telephone lines.
International calls are expensive.
The C.A.N.T.V. monopoly is scheduled to end on November 27, 2000. Connection costs to the net are dropping fast. Within 10-30 minutes distance from M rida, you must check on telephone line availability. Once again, competition is forcing down the prices. Water and electricity are available nearly everywhere.