At least 6 hours of direct sun per day. Turn plant for even growth because it will tend to grow toward the light source. If growing cilantro under indoor plant lights, keep the light 6 in (15 cm) above the plant and leave it on for 14 hours a day. This is the equivalent of 6 hours of sun.
- Note: We are a family of four and our monthly budget is $2,000.00 roughly, give or take. And that is with us renting a brand new home for about $575 USD per month. Not bad. The cost of living in the Yucatan is about 1/2 to 2/3's of what it is in the US or Canada.
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Tucson, Arizona is more expensive. Tucson, Arizona cost of living is 95.20. Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.