linnie vs. parrotlet

[ktkllrs]

Greetings,
Come spring, I will be looking to buy a small bird. I will be living in an apartment with my boyfriend. I owned a lovebird as a teenager, he has never owned a bird before. Both of us will be working, so the bird which we get must be ok staying at home by itself for most of the day. When I get home, I will be able to devote an hour regularly to play and training time, but there can be more relaxed out-of-cage time as well (I remember my lovebird liked to sit on my book and chew the pages as I read). I would like a small, quiet bird (because I'll be in an apartment) who is affectionate but ok with being alone most of the day. I prefer a bird that costs less than $200. I have heard that parrolets are better with that than many birds. I don't want a 'tiel out of irrational personal reasons. I was hoping that someone could give a comparison of the personalities and needs of linnies and parrotlets, as well as the cost of the initial vaccinations and vet visit plus costs of regular (annual?) vet visits.

Thanks in advance!
Catie