How Much Does It Cost To Live in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico?

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    00:00 Intro
    01:04 Michelle’s story and how she found San Miguel de Allende
    02:39 What attracted Michelle to San Miguel de Allende
    04:25 Black community in San Miguel de Allende
    05:57 San Miguel de Allende expat community
    07:15 How San Miguel de Allende is different from other Mexican cities?
    10:35 Why it is easy to adjust to life in San Miguel de Allende
    13:47 Queretaro and flying into San Miguel de Allende, transportation options
    14:24 Cost of living - see Michelle’s rental apartment; rent prices; health insurance; water; electricity; food
    29:49 Michelle’s new venture - Casa Elm, retreat guesthouse for women
    36:25 Dream Retirement in Mexico program - find a home that provides a sanctuary and lowers stress
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    ABOUT MICHELLE WEDDERBURN
    Michelle is the Founder of Casa ELM Boutique Guesthouse (www.casaelm.com) and Afro Expats (www.afroexpats.com), resides in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. She and her family have lived there since 2018. As guesthouse owner and expat consultant, Michelle has been able to develop relationships with others in the expat arena and as she continues to follow the growing expat community it has been her pleasure to be a facilitator of this fast growing movement. “Many people are overwhelmed with the stress life brings full-time citizens living in the U.S. I have met so many people since these endeavors started who just want out and to move/live abroad and experience a different lifestyle.”
    As an expat mentor, travel insider and relocation consultant with a background in management, public relations and entrepreneurship, Michelle helps people confidently navigate their visits as well as temporary or permanent move to Mexico. She facilitates Relocation Tours at Casa ELM.com and consultations at www.afroexpats.com for anyone interested in living in Central Mexico.
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  • @ModernAging
    @ModernAging  2 роки тому +13

    What do you love most about San Miguel de Allende?

    • @sararichardson737
      @sararichardson737 2 роки тому +6

      I’m a Brit living 10 years in Mexico the winter months. Due to Covid, full time 2 + years. I’ve been to SM too American for a European and way too pricey. Look for something less American gentrified with more Mexicans and you’re set. Mexico is beautiful. Viva Mexico.

    • @CasaELM
      @CasaELM 2 роки тому +1

      It’s a very soft landing city with kind folks and many things we are used to.

    • @organicmagic8822
      @organicmagic8822 Рік тому +2

      It's gay friendly

    • @timmellis5038
      @timmellis5038 10 місяців тому

      @@organicmagic8822 Why would the LGBYQi2SMAP++ community leave the US? We're running from you because you keep yelling at us TRANSPHOBIA et cetera. Are you going to come down here and start yelling at us? ua-cam.com/video/aotlEpmAFVQ/v-deo.html

  • @MariahWadsworth
    @MariahWadsworth Рік тому +74

    “Walk with grace “ I love that Michelle. I don’t like the word expat because Mexicans in the US are immigrants and we forget that we are also immigrants in their country.

    • @jj-bp3fr
      @jj-bp3fr Рік тому

      Actually, in immigration papers they call us 👽 "Legal Alien" or "Ilegal Alien"👽. Also when applying for jobs in job application forms alot of them say, Ilegal or Legal Alien. Yes 👽👽👽 "Aliens", that's what they call us. But U.S. Americans get called "Expats". Now I understand why a green card in the U.S. is called "green". Lol. 🤣 I guess it goes with our "Alien" 👽 title.🤣

    • @MariE-go7ol
      @MariE-go7ol 4 місяці тому

      I like the word expats. Expats only means your a foreigner. It’s not going to change so don’t go then.

  • @Slivings911
    @Slivings911 2 роки тому +22

    This lady who is being interviewed is lovely. I visited San Miguel de Allende in the early 90s with my parents, and I remember it felt a bit like what I would imagine as Mexican Xanadu. I could totally see myself happily living there. Maybe I will!

  • @Yogaplantgirl
    @Yogaplantgirl 2 роки тому +27

    Casa Elm is a beautiful guest house. I spent 2 weeks there in February. My host Michelle is amazing. It is located in a peaceful community and I felt right at home. I can’t wait to return. SMA is at the top of my list as the place where I will set up the next chapter in my life. I’m still researching but so far it is SMA. The people, the food and where it is located in Mexico combined are the ingredients for a good life. Continued blessings Michelle.

    • @risam
      @risam 2 роки тому

      that's really great to know. I can't wait to go for a visit.

  • @noskpain2792
    @noskpain2792 Рік тому +10

    San Miguel has definitely gone mainstream over past 10 years. I remember visiting as a little kid having family in San Luis De La Paz. It went from mostly retired people to kicking out the locals because of high housing

  • @intelligentcat192
    @intelligentcat192 Рік тому +25

    Lovely interview! I had to do all my research myself but now that I live here I realize what a gem San Miguel de Allende is. I bought my home with 3 Casitas so I rent them out to single women and families and I enjoy showing folks around. I like the diversity, the sense of inclusion and it's also a very LGBTQ community and feels very safe.

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Рік тому +2

      that is so awesome!

    • @user-or4tm5rv6r
      @user-or4tm5rv6r 2 місяці тому

      Do you have a UA-cam channel or an website where I can get in touch with you? As a single female I would be interested in a place to rent if I come to Mexico

    • @intelligentcat192
      @intelligentcat192 2 місяці тому

      My place is called Casa Catarina. It's currently on Airbnb. @@user-or4tm5rv6r

  • @BaldGirlWillTravel
    @BaldGirlWillTravel 2 роки тому +51

    San Miguel is s beautiful place. I love living there. It is very expat heavy and it is one of the more expensive places to live in Mexico as a result. But it’s incredibly beautiful the climate is downright perfect and it’s definitely worth a visit. But if you are considering moving here do your homework because it is not necessarily inexpensive especially if you want to live in the centro area. Michele is a great resource so if you are considering moving here you should definitely connect with her she’s amazing. I couldn’t have made my move here without her.

    • @risam
      @risam 2 роки тому +1

      thanks so much for your insight! super helpful and yes, Michelle is terrific!

    • @rayneparker7421
      @rayneparker7421 2 роки тому +2

      How do we contact Michelle?

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  2 роки тому +1

      @@rayneparker7421 you can contact her through her website - www.casaelm.com/

    • @lidiagutierrez7983
      @lidiagutierrez7983 Рік тому

      Guess who turned them expensive??? 😤 you all are creating in Mexico the same house bubble you all left behind, don't move to Mexico.

    • @janetpattison8474
      @janetpattison8474 Рік тому +1

      I’m in FL as well, and need to relocate to a cooler climate. Hoping to experience SMA in the near future. Living near a nice park and cafes is my priority.

  • @synthiadavid925
    @synthiadavid925 Рік тому +16

    Beautiful lady, well spoken. When we first moved to Mexico in 2017, we moved to San Miguel and loved it. We ended up moving to Lake Chapala because of the climate. SMA is wonderful, it's a colorful vibrant city.

  • @julietschida9114
    @julietschida9114 2 роки тому +14

    Thanks for correcting the word Americans with people from U.S. 👍

  • @irisavila6643
    @irisavila6643 2 роки тому +18

    I love how the guest Michelle speaks! she can describe a place & actually make you feel like you are there! great Interview really enjoyed it :)

  • @buenavidaestates-livingthe6333

    Hola from Lake Chapala! Love the Mexico series and everyone you are featuring. I bought a home here 4 years and now am here full time doing real estate Lakeside. Mexico has so many amazing options - a wonderful people & country to explore. Affordable and dynamic culture and much more relaxed & stress-free than the current environment in the U.S. I encourage everyone to come and explore and have a ton of fun doing it!

  • @wendyramos2320
    @wendyramos2320 Рік тому +5

    I am Mexican American I am checking these out because I am thinking of going back.

    • @ayuanabradford3206
      @ayuanabradford3206 Рік тому +1

      Why stay in USA since u wanted to go there so badly

    • @intelligentcat192
      @intelligentcat192 2 місяці тому

      Me too! It's been a major upgrade to the quality of my life. San Miguel is on the expensive side, but I shop at the local stores and don't eat out much. I'm too thrilled with my beautiful house and the joyous energy of the Mexican culture. After the depressing silence in my US suburb during COVID, the sounds of life are everywhere, and children playing, dogs barking, people peddling products, it just feels like technicolor after black and white.

  • @dosdandelions8879
    @dosdandelions8879 2 роки тому +11

    My compliments Michelle ~ You are so gracious. We lived in SMA in 2005 and intend to return to live outside the city in the near future. I wish you great success.

  • @ruralangwin
    @ruralangwin 2 роки тому +2

    Best interview I've seen on SMA.

  • @rayneparker7421
    @rayneparker7421 2 роки тому +19

    Absolutely LOVED this interview. Relocating as a single mother to two young children and have been doing research on Queretaro and Guadalajara. Kept seeing this city pop up and I’m absolutely sold on the atmosphere in SMA. I’d love to connect with Michelle when we come visit to see if it’s somewhere we can call home 💕

    • @GladysAlicea
      @GladysAlicea Рік тому

      @Rayne Parker Querétaro is less expensive. I live in SMA. It’s been 11 years, and all prices have increased. Nothing like Italy, and speaking Spanish is very helpful, if you want a real experience. Like all places, there is crime, but if you use your head, it’s as safe as anywhere else. It also depends on where you live. Costs also vary. Shoppings quite different, one thing I really miss about the US.

    • @moreno-lh7ys
      @moreno-lh7ys Рік тому

      @@GladysAlicea i think you misundertood what she was trying to say about italy mexico is NOTHING like italy you are absolutly right NOTHING like italy because is NOT italy this right here what Miss Michelle is taking about is MEXICO do you understand M E X I C O THE LAND OF OR ANY MEXICAN WILL SHOW HOE TO BE A GOOD HOST OR HOSTESS where locals give our hearts and love to began your day with simple yet fullfilling BUENOS DIAS WITH A SINCERE SMILE IF YOU NEED HELP WE MEXICANS WE WILL GO OUT OF OUR WAY TO HELP ANYBODY
      SOO YES ---NOTHING LIKE ITALY--- BECAUSE WE HAVE OUR ONW AUTENTHICIITY BECAUSE WE ARE MEXICO WITH MEXICANS INN- IT

    • @josepelayo2827
      @josepelayo2827 Рік тому

      Did you try Guadalajara?

  • @CasaELM
    @CasaELM 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you Risa! Loved it! See you Sunday!

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  2 роки тому

      yes!! excited for our UA-cam Live -3/20/22 at 1pm ET / 10amPT - check back on this channel for anyone who wants to join us to talk more about life in San Miguel de Allende!

  • @franyo8014
    @franyo8014 2 роки тому +11

    Your interviews just keep popping up in youtube, just when I have forgotten about them, every inteview equally interesting and informative, every interview reminds me this coming Sept.. I will be elegible to retire and go back to my beautiful country, after almost 40 years living in Southern Ca. .

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  2 роки тому

      Yay! Congratulations on your upcoming retirement!! very exciting - may you find much happiness in your new chapter.

  • @fld1374
    @fld1374 Рік тому

    Understanding the topography and weather is so important.

  • @audibledarkness
    @audibledarkness 2 роки тому +5

    LOVED this episode!!!💐 ¡Gracias!👊🏿

  • @blancabulgrin5560
    @blancabulgrin5560 Рік тому

    Really injoyed all the information thank you !

  • @VonniesView
    @VonniesView Рік тому

    This was so helpful & informative. Thank you! Michelle, I look forward to meeting & being a guest at Casa Elm very soon!

  • @KC-lc8dx
    @KC-lc8dx Рік тому

    Fantastic intel, thanks ladies!

  • @Sunflo07H
    @Sunflo07H Рік тому +1

    I REALLY enjoyed this interview! I love how soft spoken she is 💓
    San Miguel De Allende has always intrigued me... in a good way!!

  • @magomago7819
    @magomago7819 Рік тому +1

    I really enjoy this video, very informative.

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Рік тому

      glad you enjoyed it!! will be interviewing her again soon for an update on life in SMA!

  • @goldenhippie1984
    @goldenhippie1984 5 місяців тому

    I’m so proud of you 😊

  • @mjmoore777
    @mjmoore777 Рік тому +3

    Wow this is the best video I’ve seen on San Miguel de Allande, absolutely excellent… this video really makes me want to move there, and I do plan on coming down to visit and see how I feel about it.… Michelle has such a wonderful spirit and has great grace…. Congratulations on both of you for such a wonderful video…

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Рік тому

      thanks so very much. Yes Michelle is an amazing soul!

  • @teddydavis2339
    @teddydavis2339 2 роки тому +18

    I am so glad to see my African America sisters and brothers traveling. I love Mexico but the move seems a bit out of touch with the new requirements. It really warms my heart to see our people living their best lives. I am in love with Zacatecas and would move there in a heartbeat. Kudos!

    • @dougl945
      @dougl945 2 роки тому +1

      I just see a beautiful woman describing her experience.

    • @Hola_Carlos
      @Hola_Carlos 2 роки тому

      I agree. The part where she talks about her child freely playing & safety touched my heart ❣️

    • @rickquintero8577
      @rickquintero8577 Рік тому

      Where in Zacatecas is it you like?
      Just wondering….

    • @teddydavis2339
      @teddydavis2339 Рік тому

      @@rickquintero8577 It's one of the most beautiful cities mine eyes have ever seen. Never too hot, never too cold. There is a mine there which is a tourist attraction. There is plenty of silver (cheap) . It is a wonderful place. It's very European, as far as artquitecture is considered. It's very hilly and very colorful and the people, of course are welcoming and amazing.

  • @discoqueenmom
    @discoqueenmom Рік тому +1

    Since I moved to san miguel I'm surprised every thing taste better than back in Alberta Canada

  • @eltiti4617
    @eltiti4617 2 роки тому +12

    For american people or Europeans is cheap live in mexico for you is cheap because one dollar is 20 pesos if you make 1000 dollars a week is like over 20,000 pesos a regular Mexican like me make like 1800 pesos a week that would be like 90 dollars that's why people from other countrys come to live to mexico because is cheap for you but for us is expensive

    • @elizagal7451
      @elizagal7451 2 роки тому +2

      I understand you. In Canada also a lot of rich immigrants that totally drive us out of some of our nicest cities. As for $1000 dollars a week - definitely not all of us hoping to share some months in your beautiful country have that much. And Canadian dollars are worth 30% less than American. 💜💚

    • @marisolvaniabonampak359
      @marisolvaniabonampak359 Рік тому

      But the wealthy mexicans own houses 4 times bigger than that aparment , and they own them .

    • @ayuanabradford3206
      @ayuanabradford3206 Рік тому

      @James Bond WHERE LOL.

    • @ayuanabradford3206
      @ayuanabradford3206 Рік тому

      @James Bond FOREIGNERS CAN BUY IN USA AND CANADA

    • @ayuanabradford3206
      @ayuanabradford3206 Рік тому

      @James Bond EXACTLY SO WE SHOULD ALL SUCK IT UP ESPECIALLY SINCE SOME STATES WILL BE UNLIVABLE IN 2050 to 2100 IN THE STATES because it be to hot, wildfires or high sea levels like Hawaii, Florida, Texas, California, Arizona is just a few that will be different in 2050 so I doubt they will be there that long lol

  • @bro_dBow
    @bro_dBow Рік тому

    Great person to interview!

  • @garykembel8144
    @garykembel8144 6 місяців тому

    We spent three months in Mexico last year,and have returned to SMdA for five months this year. We are loving it, and planning to make this an annual visit. I will share casa elm info with my wife.

  • @NebiyeL1
    @NebiyeL1 2 роки тому +3

    Great introduction about SMA

    • @risam
      @risam 2 роки тому

      thanks so much...yes I can't wait to go!

  • @dwalker6868
    @dwalker6868 2 роки тому +3

    Enjoyed thank you

    • @risam
      @risam 2 роки тому

      thanks for watching!

  • @JourneysTravels
    @JourneysTravels Рік тому +4

    This was a very good interview. The guest and interviewer are smart, articulate, and provided helpful information. Great job!

  • @regionalskygirl
    @regionalskygirl Рік тому +1

    How interesting. Had a conversation with one of my passengers that lives here. (An Expat) She said that she LOVES it!!!

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Рік тому +1

      she is not alone! it's become the hot spot for expats :)

  • @dwalker6868
    @dwalker6868 Рік тому

    Thank you again

  • @melissadiaz409
    @melissadiaz409 2 роки тому +8

    You did an excellent job describing the beauty of SMA but most importantly Mexico! Saludos!

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  2 роки тому

      She definitely LOVES SMA and wants to share that love with everyone! :)

  • @margolyn8291
    @margolyn8291 2 роки тому

    Excellent.. beautiful ❤️❤️ thank you

  • @brunocasanova1416
    @brunocasanova1416 Рік тому +4

    I LOVE to see that many people from the states and Canadá decide to stay un México because the living level for us mexicans gets mucho better and hight

  • @elchapojr6219
    @elchapojr6219 Рік тому +4

    It’s getting hard for people that are native Mexicans to live in beautiful placing in Mexico 🇲🇽 almost like gentrification from Americans

    • @mayrac80
      @mayrac80 Рік тому

      Exactly. They’re kicking the locals out.

  • @readingcoachmaggie3248
    @readingcoachmaggie3248 Рік тому +1

    “Walk with grace.” 🏵️

  • @BetsyGutting
    @BetsyGutting 4 місяці тому

    Thank you for this video! What a lovely interview! I'm wondering how much rents have increased since this interview? Cheers and thank you!

  • @robintillotson5665
    @robintillotson5665 2 роки тому +5

    Such an excellent interview!

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  2 роки тому +1

      Michelle is really terrific and has great energy!

  • @all4fitz
    @all4fitz Рік тому

    What?? Michelle, don't you know that if you are going to be on UA-cam you have to litter your words with things like...
    "hey you guys, hey guys, hi guys, you guys know me, I was like, we were like, they were like, that's awesome, oh my god, seriously?, That's epic, that's sick, that's legit, Soooooo, I know right?"
    THANK YOU so much for no tiring millennialisms in your smooth and comforting interview!!

  • @elizagal7451
    @elizagal7451 2 роки тому +6

    Very interested in San Migel so this up to date info was helpful. Thank you both

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  2 роки тому +1

      Glad it was helpful :) best of luck in your research. come join us on sunday when we do a youtube live focusing on life in San Miguel De Allende. 1pm ET. you can register at mexico.thisismodernaging.com/ytlive2022

    • @karencolclasure1985
      @karencolclasure1985 2 роки тому +1

      @@ModernAging I just now saw this post & was VERY disappointed to see that ALL the dates have already passed. Are there perhaps recordings of the info provided for all the different cities/locations? 🤞🧐🤔

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  2 роки тому

      @@karencolclasure1985 yes all the recordings are on the channel... :) just go to ua-cam.com/users/modernaging and you will see them in the recent videos. if you have problems, let me know :)

  • @sunshine1450
    @sunshine1450 Рік тому +1

    Go girl!!

  • @harrypeters8306
    @harrypeters8306 2 роки тому +3

    A good life is where you make it, and San Miguel de Allende was just the start of a 28-year Odyssey that has still left me searching for, la Calle dichosa!

  • @veganista5096
    @veganista5096 Рік тому +1

    Yaasss! I just want to enjoy being present!

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  Рік тому

      indeed - we all need to be more present for sure!

  • @SergioLopez-iz6tw
    @SergioLopez-iz6tw Рік тому

    Hermosa dama la invitada.

  • @weslinepierre4196
    @weslinepierre4196 Рік тому

    I love you natural hair . Great video.

  • @JakeRichardsong
    @JakeRichardsong Місяць тому

    She is worth listening to.

  • @JKOWARKO
    @JKOWARKO 2 роки тому +6

    I loved that church! We'd visited there in October of 2018, and had went into that church. I still have a picture of "the gentleman" in the clear casket. Breath taking. I also loved going across the street to the "center of the city" and enjoy a homemade crepe made by a woman who made it with hazelnut chocolate.

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  2 роки тому

      crepe with hazelnut chocolate sounds yum!! It's amazing how food can leave such a lasting impression.

    • @JKOWARKO
      @JKOWARKO 2 роки тому

      @@ModernAging Absolutely ! It's funny that I can remember that crepe 4 yrs. ago in October, however, I cannot remember yesterdays dinner. Retiring in 11 yrs. when I qualify for Social Security, and I would live here in a heartbeat. Loved it there so much. I was only there for 2 hours on a tour-we could've stayed longer given the opportunity. Save me a crepe lol.

  • @CabanCondosMexico
    @CabanCondosMexico Рік тому +2

    High five 👋 from Yucatan

  • @alexish8183
    @alexish8183 Рік тому

    Just starting the video but I must say. Women of color ease all my fears about aging. Both of you are so beautiful and vibrant🤍 Can’t wait to hear this conversation.

  • @claudialomeli8263
    @claudialomeli8263 2 роки тому +13

    I love this interview. For the natives in Mexico, some of the costs of living are expensive. Of course, it is affordable for a Canadian or American. San Miguel De Allende is beautiful and it should be on everyone’s bucket list.

    • @risam
      @risam 2 роки тому

      I can't wait to go!

    • @fiorelamedrano2639
      @fiorelamedrano2639 2 роки тому

      Just for clarification, what do you consider "expensive"? How much is a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home or apartment if renting vs property mortgage?

    • @fiorelamedrano2639
      @fiorelamedrano2639 2 роки тому

      $1100!!! Wow I can't get that here in Los Angeles for a single studio! I will be thinking of relocating and working from home! :)

    • @babygee.02.01
      @babygee.02.01 2 роки тому

      It's really sad

    • @marisolvaniabonampak359
      @marisolvaniabonampak359 Рік тому +2

      People please !! The wealthy mexicans have huge , beautiful mansions !! What are you talking about ?? Ask the locals where the wealthy colonies are in Mexico and see it with your eyes. Of course there are more poor than rich . The poor are the ones selling in the streets .

  • @yumyumkitty2104
    @yumyumkitty2104 6 місяців тому

    I'm sooo upset that it took me this long to 'wake up' and realize that the 'American Dream' is a pipe dream; that I deserve to live a soft life and not have these high utility/medical bills/car note!
    I'm so grateful that my student loans were forgiven and that I've come upon all these wonderful videos of people who have escaped the rat race, the daily extreme stress, the being overworked and underpaid, etc.
    Why didn't I wake up 5-10-15-20 yrs. ago tho??? 😩😩
    Y'all are so smart and really helping a lot of people! I will spread the word. Thanks so much!!
    See you in May of 2024 MEXICO!!! I'm sooooo excited.

  • @lolasvow3732
    @lolasvow3732 Рік тому

    such a beautiful home

  • @imageadvisorsinternational7935
    @imageadvisorsinternational7935 2 роки тому +4

    I am a permanent resident. I am looking for another city to move to. I enjoyed your video. Thank you.

    • @ModernAging
      @ModernAging  2 роки тому +1

      thanks so much for watching!

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 Рік тому

    One more thing, how about the issue of safety and security??

  • @noemiaranda7680
    @noemiaranda7680 Рік тому +2

    I really like this beautiful Lady is Mexico totally survive with out people from USA

    • @mayrac80
      @mayrac80 Рік тому

      Actually, this place is full of expats that’s why they’re comfortable!! Most locals can’t afford to live there anyone.

  • @gilbertmartinez7337
    @gilbertmartinez7337 2 роки тому +5

    Prices rise were ever ex-pats congregate unfortunately

  • @godowdy6
    @godowdy6 4 місяці тому

    I am considering San Miguel de Allende as a tourist destination. I am not necessarily looking to become a permanent resident as I will return to Los Angeles on a regular basis, (GrandKids). I would love to connect with you. I will check out your retreat website.

  • @rouse4670
    @rouse4670 Рік тому

    I would like to have the name of the insurance company.... Can be that possible? Thank you!!!

  • @billeagle51
    @billeagle51 Рік тому

    Great Video. I live in Georgetown Texas and it's interesting that you have H.EB.. I've heard here in Texas, that H.E.B. was in Mexico. The health ins sounds expensive, but I worked (Retired) for the Federal Government and have international health insurance. I know Medicare would not work in in Mexico. The only negative I think I get from this video, is that you have to have a car, if I am correct. Otherwise, a very informative video. I am looking for a expat life, but never thought of Mexico.

  • @omygeezzy
    @omygeezzy Місяць тому

    Luv ya u come 2 san Miguel,

  • @alfredoalcantar8691
    @alfredoalcantar8691 Рік тому +1

    It’s funny how people always post positivity but you gotta push the narrative and be factual don’t tell lies

  • @marthag691
    @marthag691 2 роки тому +4

    I have enjoyed several of your videos that talk about moving to Mexico, very informative! However , I would like to request if you can do a video that covers Mexican born/ US citizen that still wanna move/retire in Mexico. I’m assuming requirements/rules are different than Americans wanting to move to Mexico, is there a way that you can do a video the covers this?

  • @dahliagraham5851
    @dahliagraham5851 Рік тому +2

    This is the place I am looking at visiting with an eye for retirement!

  • @JonathanRandle-zb8me
    @JonathanRandle-zb8me 2 місяці тому

    Where was the apartment complex for $1200? I’m single and was trying to determine my options of buying a single person home in a good neighborhood.

  • @deborahjones5933
    @deborahjones5933 3 місяці тому

    I am very interested in finding out more about the immigration process.

    • @deborahjones5933
      @deborahjones5933 3 місяці тому

      To come on a tourist visa for imformational/scouting purposes....how much money should i have?

    • @dreamretirementinmexico
      @dreamretirementinmexico 3 місяці тому

      @@deborahjones5933 really depends on where you want to go, how long you want to stay for your scouting purposes... if you are asking about how much spending money you should have?

  • @lunazamoraart
    @lunazamoraart 2 роки тому +8

    If I could just figure out how to run my art business and sell on line in the US yet spend most of my time in San Miguel!

    • @risam
      @risam 2 роки тому +4

      that sounds like a great plan!

  • @locks4
    @locks4 Рік тому +2

    Thats a fly jacket!

  • @june5306
    @june5306 Рік тому

    I speak Spanish….and was looking myself a place to retire in the next few years

  • @tolbertpitman
    @tolbertpitman Рік тому +1

    This is great information! I’m a musician in Dallas, TX and looking at San Miguel as a retirement place. I wonder what it’s like with the music scene for funk, jazz, etc. Would love to connect with some musicians there.

  • @tcb1017
    @tcb1017 2 роки тому +7

    Very classy and sweet lady there for this interview. I spent this last winter 3 months in Guadalajara ok, I been there before so yes, Mexico in general is a beautiful country. And for all of you out there and can you believe this I was in Guadalajara when Juan Gabriel died and also now I was in Guadalajara when Vicente Fernandez died and he died on 12/12/21 and I was dressed up in a mariachi dress. Ok, to those who fon't know who these beautiful people was Juan Gabriel was just like another Elvis and Vicente was the king of mariachi musica so anyway, Mexico is beautiful but you have to know how to live there and if you do, ok it's nothing like it out there. Viva Mexico and viva la Vida like Frida said. Mucho amor to all of us and yes, it's sad now what's going n in Ukraine so let's pray for that country to get peace here soon.

  • @gac5936
    @gac5936 Рік тому

    Great city, but beware of the outskirts traveling out of the safe zone. Its getting gnarly, always be aware.

  • @omygeezzy
    @omygeezzy Місяць тому

    Its good

  • @lisbetsalcedo970
    @lisbetsalcedo970 2 роки тому +8

    They are immigrants
    Not expats

    • @MiloSatori
      @MiloSatori 2 роки тому +1

      Correct.

    • @HeatherinTexas
      @HeatherinTexas Рік тому

      My mom moved to SMA in the 80's and they were called gringos and called themselves gringos, noticed in the last few years that the they now refer to themselves as expats. I lived in Asia because of a job and we were called expats because we worked there temporarily. Was surprised to see an Expat Info Center in SMA on my recent visit...

  • @kategalaida8565
    @kategalaida8565 2 роки тому +1

    Can you speak of child care expenses? Schools? Different activity costs?

  • @kerryheaps2062
    @kerryheaps2062 2 роки тому +1

    Can you share your real estate agents info here please?

  • @LJ-jq8og
    @LJ-jq8og 2 роки тому

    What is the spelling of the large city she mentioned at 21:42 ?

  • @readingcoachmaggie3248
    @readingcoachmaggie3248 Рік тому

    I see your experience of only 40 fellow black people. I have lived in a city in Argentina for 11 years and I am the only N. American immigrant I know in the city. I have 1 friend from the US who lives 40 minutes *outside* the city. The number matters because it’s the difference between a single friendship, a small group, a community, or an extensive community. I will come in Jan w/ my husband and son to see if SMA might be a good fit for us.

  • @geraldaponte6194
    @geraldaponte6194 2 роки тому +3

    Could a couple live on $2,500 per month? We are not fancy and not looking for a large space.

  • @BethGarfinkel
    @BethGarfinkel Рік тому +1

    What is the name of Michelle's townhouse development?

  • @paigeryan1701
    @paigeryan1701 Рік тому

    We’re are traveling for the first time to SMA is there an email or website to contact you? Your interview really resonated as a place to want to dive deeper and possibly move there in the future.

  • @imommtube
    @imommtube 2 роки тому +7

    SMA is a place for tourists and expats, they pay for the exaggerates prices is a trap for people, is a place without much to give, Querétaro is half an hour from there and that's a very beautiful place, much better than SMA

    • @LJ-jq8og
      @LJ-jq8og 2 роки тому

      Thank you ! Do you know the spelling of that big Mexican city she mentioned at 21:42, she said its a large city ?

    • @imommtube
      @imommtube 2 роки тому

      @@LJ-jq8og Hi, you spell it ZACATECAS, the state has the same name as the Capital city, as for the state, it is rather medium size (about 1500 000 people)

    • @LJ-jq8og
      @LJ-jq8og 2 роки тому

      @@imommtube THANK YOU ! 😊

    • @imommtube
      @imommtube 2 роки тому

      @@LJ-jq8og don't mention it 😊

    • @rayneparker7421
      @rayneparker7421 2 роки тому

      Considering here and Queretaro. What’s the major difference? Single mother moving with 2 small children 😊

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 Рік тому

    What a great video and interview. What are the arrangements for health and medical services and their quality, especially for retiree age Americans?

  • @crruan1142
    @crruan1142 Рік тому

    "Resident cards or whatever". It's a bit more important than being flippant about immigration laws, wouldn't you say⁉️

  • @alfredoalcantar8691
    @alfredoalcantar8691 Рік тому +1

    En people from
    Mexico 🇲🇽 move to the 🇺🇸 for a better life

  • @laurae.menacasas1903
    @laurae.menacasas1903 Рік тому +1

    It’s nice to have many foreigners in San Miguel, but it’s no nice that thanks to that houses are much more expensive for Mexicans and it’s no nice to know that many foreigners buy houses just to rent them and they don’t pay taxes, they don’t bother to learn spanish and unfortunately I’ve heard some people saying “San Miguel it’s beautiful, the only bad thing is that there are many Mexicans. Another one said, we moved to another neighborhood cause there are few Mexicans. I think to myself why they don’t back to their countries. You are welcome to Mexico but please do things correctly. If you have a house for rent “pay your taxes” and respect Mexicans. And also “you are immigrants, not expat.

  • @silviarivera3421
    @silviarivera3421 Рік тому +2

    I Can rent my little house for 2,000 pesos in a municipio in Guanajuato is call Tarimoro.

  • @omygeezzy
    @omygeezzy Місяць тому

    I from san san miguel

  • @marisolvaniabonampak359
    @marisolvaniabonampak359 Рік тому +3

    Are you saying that only foreigners live in beautiful areas in Mèxico ?? You ignore than , that the wealthy mexicans live in the best places , there are colonias of very wealthy locals , but those colonias are apart , like here in US if you go to downtown or regular streets wealthy people usually don't live there . The rich mexicans live in colonies apart from the comercial areas and they live in huge beautiful houses . I have family and friends I can take you to take a look . Specially in Mèxico City in Lomas de Chapultepec , Santa Fè and more . Oh and let me tell you if you see them you will think they are white people but they are mexicans light complected blue eyes or green eyes much taller then average . But not all of course , so if you see them don't think they are not mexicans . We are all different colors .

    • @ayuanabradford3206
      @ayuanabradford3206 Рік тому

      I understand this because funny thing is when I first visited Querétaro and soon Guadalajara this year I didn’t realize they are white Mexicans. I saw one sit near me at the airport and I thought she was white American until my fiancé told me everyone u see in this mall or airplane they more likely white Mexicans. My fiancé who is white Mexican, but u can tell he Mexican he just light skin like the white Mexicans compare to these people who look European. My fiancé who is Mexican is also wealthy and live in nice gated communities and went to private schools all his life like UAG university. His parents own houses in both states and he also own his own house in Guadalajara because of his school and own 2 nice vehicle, also I’m an American like her. Also when we was in America. A white guy that i thought was just American was actually white Mexican and he talked with my fiancé when we was getting my car renewed papers and, as I handed his debit card to my fiancé. My fiancé told me, as we was leaving the white Mexican that looked white ask if we was together in Spanish, as he told him yes. My thoughts is I guess he was shocked because either he not in America to long to know there is high interracial of white and black now that is up there with white and Hispanic interracial, or because my fiancé is born in Mexico and is rich, as I know there a huge poor and rich gap, so I guess he knew when my fiancé started talking in Spanish well educated, and know he different from the average Mexican and Mexican American. So he was shocked because I guess rich Mexicans don’t date outside there communities. Who knows lol, as it be different if he was just a poor Mexican, middle class or Mexican American but he not…

    • @sofisa11
      @sofisa11 Рік тому

      @@ayuanabradford3206 -Once you understand that Mexican is not a race, but an ethnicity, then you will feel less “shock”. 🙄

    • @ayuanabradford3206
      @ayuanabradford3206 Рік тому

      @@sofisa11 Ok you’re right. It’s not my fault as it American media that give what an average person from Mexico look like and say race. That’s why we are brainwashed

    • @irenemassey6292
      @irenemassey6292 Рік тому

      Gracias a Dios qué hay mil I colores en nuestra línea sanguínea

    • @MariE-go7ol
      @MariE-go7ol 4 місяці тому

      Geez chill out. She didn’t say Mexicans are not living in the same areas. The interview is about foreigners moving to Mexico not Mexicans living in Mexico. 🤦‍♀️

  • @macssoluciones2038
    @macssoluciones2038 Рік тому

    they are in san miguel to yield their dollars here they can have a better life.

  • @dovygoodguy1296
    @dovygoodguy1296 Рік тому

    Can rentals of first floor apartments or condos be available long-term without worry that the owner will want the apartment after a year or two?

  • @hectorgarcia83
    @hectorgarcia83 2 роки тому

    🇲🇽🇺🇸👋🏼Chicago

  • @keithnisbet
    @keithnisbet Рік тому

    i didn't know it was possible to run a business on a Temporary Resident Visa. Or is it possible due to the husband's Permanent Status. I'd love to do a small business in Mexico but have to start with the Temp Visa and wait it out, I guess.

  • @acajudi100
    @acajudi100 Рік тому +1

    Excellent.
    USA too deadly and expensive, so at 79, I moved to Queretaro, Mexico.
    Karma never loses an address.

  • @elchapojr6219
    @elchapojr6219 Рік тому +2

    My biggest fear is Americans 🇺🇸 brining there honory mentality being like I own you because I’m more wealthy than you mentality

  • @discoqueenmom
    @discoqueenmom Рік тому

    I just miss thrift stores and dollar tree