Hola seria bueno tener más opciones de ciudades bonitas y seguras de México. Una muy buena opción es Leon Guanajuato, ciudad cosmopolita, moderna y segura y con un clima templado excelente 🤩
In Merida I was paying $400 for my 1 bedroom casita, $650 for my 2 bedroom large colonial home w/pool. Merida is also the 4th safest city in the world.
@@moniquejohnson2465 most of my social life revolved around my daughters social life so not much of one especially with all the pandemic restrictions at that time. I feel like PDC is a better look in that regard
How are black people treated in Mexico? I am really sick of the United States. I live in Georgia so I am used to the Temperatures and the prices in Mexicos rent sounds terrific.
@@Crystallionne Merida has the best schools. At the time she was in nursery now she’s going into Kinder 2 at age 4 1/2…schools are better in Mexico in general especially when they are private…Montessoris and Waldorf schools are the best. If you find one with a mix of both then you hit the jackpot
I'm glad that my African American brothers and sisters are finding a better life outside of the United States of America. Being that the country of Mexico is below the US, it is easy for African Americans to travel back to the US and visit family and friends. Finally, thank you Ms. Shida for presenting our people in a positive and discussing our daily struggles through life.
@@TillingtheHeart If you're an out going person then yes Mexico City is best. I use to live in Merida and I was so unhappy and extremely bored. I now live in Mexico City and im never bored with a ton of things to do and EAT. Good luck, sis!
I spent 6 months of 2019 traveling throughout Mexico and lived in all of these cities except for PDC. There really is nothing like Mexico City (especially during Dia de los Muertos) & Merida was truly the hottest place I’ve ever been in my life. I’m back in the states now and really miss the fully “free” feeling I had as a Black American south of the border. Can’t wait to get back to Mexico permanently and I love seeing more and more of us making our way down there. One of the highlights of my trip was being up in Guanajuato during the Festival de Cervantes and some of my Afro-Mexican brothers from the state of Guerrero trying to pull me into their Danza de los Diablos dance because they thought I was part of the squad. So much love! It’s a special place that helped me heal. Viva Mexico!
@@quincylandingham559 Thank you for responding!!! You can get anything that your want. Just believe you already have it 🙏🏽 I know once we come next year I will not want to leave! It is a beautiful country!
@@melanierobinson4152 you’re welcome! I appreciate that encouragement for real 💪🏾! Y’all have so much fun on your trip next year - no doubt y’all won’t want to leave!
@@quincylandingham559 Latin Americans are not your brothers. You are a gringo. Foreigner. Outsider. The same goes with Native Americans from the USA. They are gringos. Foreigners. Outsiders.
Folks need to keep in mind that average temp is found by averaging the high and low. So if the May avg. high temp in Merida is 97, the actual high temp is higher.
Previously, I would never consider moving out of the country, but now after watching so many UA-cam videos of sisters (including you and Stephaine Perry) who live, work and thrive abroad, it's becoming a possibility for me. I visited Mexico years ago (San Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara, etc) and thought, wow, wouldn't it be nice to live here, but it never crossed my mind that it would be possible. Now, it's a possibility. :)
I am visiting Playa del Carmen in Feb 2023. This will be my first visit out of the USA that is not on a cruise ship. I am excited but really nervous.I hope I like it !
Thank you so much for this. For me, it looks like I am going with Merida. I prefer hot weather and having Uber available in a city is a must. Only having access to taxis leaves you open to hassling. Also, safety, internet speed, affordability are my must haves.
I have lived in Merida and it is SO hot ... but if you like seeing Mayan ruins it's a good place to be, there are a lot of them to see in southern Mexico.
New subscriber. Great information and tips of the Mexican culture. I can’t believe I am seriously thinking of relocating from TN. I am utterly disgusted of the hidden agendas going on in the US right now. My only problem is I make good money and would have to find suitable income in Mexico. I will be watching more videos and glad I found your channel.
When she said, "there will be a distinct bias towards Mexico city in this. Hey, it is; what it is", I fell out 😁💛 #myinternetbestfriend #loveherpersonality
I need a one on one. I don’t have a job other than taking care of my grown children and their children. I am tired of being taken for granted. I would love a change.
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I wish they included the magical town of Coatepec in the central mountain of Veracruz, ten minutes from Xalapa and two hours from the city of Veracruz, the cost of living is very low, the fantastic climate is all year round and you can visit the coffee plantations from the area by the way the city of Veracruz has daily flights to Houston.
As a Londoner born and raised, I would live in Mexico City. I spent 3 nights and 4 days there in July after 1 night in Cancun and 8 nights in Xcaret. I loved the holiday vibe but not the mosquitos in the Playa del Carmen area and the taxi situation. Mexico City would be an easy transition for me and I definitely will be back for a longer period of time. I didn't see many black people and stood out a lot in the area but didn't I feel uncomfortable. I love your videos and feel inspired to get out of London and live in Mexico.
I think I’m starting with Merida because I love it hot (but I will miss all four seasons-I ski and love winter). Once I’m situated financially I’ll move to Mexico City for sure.
Do that because I was set on Merida and after visiting Mexico City it's CDMX for sure! I fell in love within the first 10 minutes, I'm apartment shopping this Sunday in Mexico City.
Re: folks correcting, criticizing, being generally negative you know our people are like the rose that pushes itself to grow thru cracks in the concrete. We have been taught/learned to be negative around our perception of self.
I always see people moving to Merida, even on House Hunters International. I’m retiring in the next few months and looking to move to a Blue Zone so I can reset my mental and physical.
Merida Mexico by far sounds like the place for me. Thank you for the information you have provided. It's understood that for you you feel Mexico City is the move but I beg to differ from what I've been hearing about Merida I am seriously considering not only visiting but moving to Merida
You do have to put things in perspective. Even though Mexico City has the highest crime rate it has a population of 21 million people so it seems to me the chances of a person who lives in Mexico City being a victim of a crime is very low. That said if I decided to live in Mexico Merida is top on my list, I’m the opposite my head says Mexico City but my heart says Merida, I just have a good feeling about it.
The only question that I have that's missing is "which location has the most English speakers?" And do you speak Spanish since you live in Mexico City?
I lived in México city for a couple of months, had to RUN to Puerto Vallarta. Couldn't take the extreme poverty and non stop hustle. Visited the other cities mentioned, loved them. Viva México! Viva Ranchero.
My Mom lives in PV, I was also planning to move there but got priced out because the rents are super high and the high season hasn't even come yet. Hopefully you had better luck.
Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful place but it really is for people who are retiring. Not enough to do here. I'm leaving to find another spot in mexico. It's also very expensive to live.
I'll be 70 next year (if I can last)! I've come to terms w/America don't love me! I'm in the process of working to get certification to teach English to non native speakers. Do any of your cities align w/this being feasible. I am disabled (independently mined), living on SSDI dollars and I think I can improv the quality of my life and my mental health living in Mexico. Any thoughts/ideas for an Old Head like me re: where I can live (quality of life), work, safety. Spent some time in different parts of Mexico many years ago which nurtured my affinity for the people/culture.
New sub considering moving to Mexico. Looks like some great info precisely for this on your channel. Which of the cities you mentioned here are easiest to manage knowing little Spanish? Also do you have a vid discussing getting real estate there?
CDMX is expensive, polluted, stressful, a lot of crime, everything is far away, unbearable traffic, street protests every day, etc. I don't see anywhere that it is the best city to live with a good Cost-Benefit ratio
Merida's walk score hmmm who's walking in that heat? I was all set to move to Merida in Aug but CDMX is the new plan. It will cost more but still cheaper than any other US city. I've been in Europe for the past 3 yrs and spoiled by no humidity or mosquitos.
Planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta next month. Wondering if anyone else is going? Just don’t want to travel to a new place alone. Are there any travel clubs that are planning a trip? TIA.
Question. Which of the 5 cities for black expat has the best orthopedic hospital? Specifically hip replacement and also dentistry .Specifically, dentures.
Guadalajara has the best hospitals with the best specialties at the most affordable prices in all of Mexico. They really have a very important Medical Hub there.
Good info...being since you covered 5 cities....I wish you mention where the other ones fall on the top 5....ie Merida has the best internet and puerta ...has the worse but where does playa del carmen fall on that list....im currently in the process of moving there
I heard about Merida is a very nice area for the black expats. It’s crazy how affordable rent is but sounds like that’s the place to be. The places you listed sounds so much better than the US
Hi Roshida, I live in São Paulo Brazil, another huge city of 22MM people. Internet speeds here are measured in bites and my Speedtest is usually around 250mbps. It’s also fiberoptic. Could it be that internet speeds there are listed in bytes and that’s why the speeds of 29 sound so low? Just wondering, I have always wanted to visit CDMX to compare the mega cities. Glad to here you like it there, the vibe here is inexplicable as well. Tchau!
The fact that you have not talked too much about Guadalajara in your scores speaks well of that City, since it means that it is the most balanced of all. Neither the most nor the least in the aforementioned aspects. I think you relegated it a lot in your analysis and that makes it more attractive.
Thank you for keeping it 100. you are helping me cross off all of mexico off my list. great to visit, but it's becoming clear to me that Mexico is not for me.
So, I have a car, Mexico City have bad traffic, which I got from this video. How’s public transportation? If I were to move to Mexico City should I leave my car and just use pubic transportation? Do they have a good train system?
Question??? I noticed that flights from Merida to Saint Louis, Mo have a layover in Mexico City. Since I don’t speak Spanish and I am sure the airport is huge. Do I need to be worried about finding my connecting flight?
The airline staff is usually bilingual, but the airport staff isn't. If you find somone who works for an airline, you should be able to get help, but the signage in the airport is pretty clear. 💛
I literally just landed in Mexico City a few hours ago, and I would say it's very easy to find bilingual airport staff or even fellow travelers to help you find your way. Mexicans are very helpful with directions (even if the directions are sometimes wrong haha)
I've never seen a scorpion here, but I wouldn't be surprised if the outskirts of the city had more bugs. But the city is HUGE, so you would really have to try to get to the outskirts. 💛
@@Roshida I heard Merida has them. Mexico City sounds better to me. I am working a new job, saving money, starting a business, applied for passports and on day 2of the 5 day work from anywhere challenge. Thank you, you ladies are amazing ☺️🌍✈️
Does Mexico City have a beach or at least easy beach access? Also, can you offer any information about Spanish instructors/schools? I have been studying Spanish for a long time and I would love to become fluent while living in Mexico 🇲🇽
Mexico City's population as of 2020 is reported at 9 million, not 21 million. That number is for all of Mexico as a whole. I had to Google it cause that sounded impossible lol! Otherwise very informative video!
I understand how you got to part of your comment - but it’s not accurate for people who are considering living here. The exact borders of CDMX hold about 9 mill, the greater Mexico City area (which is what I’m talking about in this video and everybody who lives here is referring to when they talk about the city) is over 21 million. The whole country is currently around 129 million. This is relevant because a lot of people who move here will live outside the actual city limits, but no one really knows because few people know where the city limits are. In a lot of places you’re in the city on one block and not in the city on the next block. That’s why we talk about the metro area. Trust that I did the research before I made the video 💛
😂😂rotf lol my girlfriend was like "yay! Mexico City has the best walk score but you might get got 🔫walking around because of the crime score"😂 Great video entertaining and informative.
Thanks for this video! Any suggestions for artists. Which cities have the best art scene and places to rent a great studio pace to live and work? Starting my research now but would love some suggestions for those who have been or love and live there first hand. Thank you much! Xoxo Coco ❤
@LL Rio i would recommend Cebu City...modern and great beaches all over. English is widely spoken and the locals are very friendly! Let me know if you have other questions k!❤💯🤙
I no can do Merida. The heat and bugs. I'm looking forward to the cooler temps you all mention in Mexico City, but I'm concerned about the air quality.
I'm a beach person, so I like the idea of Playa Del Carmen. You didn't say what the weather is like there, what the highs and lows are for seasons. In fact you didn't talk enough about Playa Del Carmen, or it's population of Black Expats.
Is Mexico City 21 million population figured like L. A. county in term of calculating population. What I mean does the city population include suburbs outside the city?
What do you do for income? I'm ready to GO! I saved enough to live comfortably in either city for at least 4 years and can figure out the income with the first year. Any suggestions???
I was offered a position in Monterrey, N.L. and I'm considering it . I'm doing my research. I'm a nervous wreck because I've never lived abroad and I don't know ANY Spanish! 😭😭😭
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Hola seria bueno tener más opciones de ciudades bonitas y seguras de México. Una muy buena opción es Leon Guanajuato, ciudad cosmopolita, moderna y segura y con un clima templado excelente 🤩
In Merida I was paying $400 for my 1 bedroom casita, $650 for my 2 bedroom large colonial home w/pool. Merida is also the 4th safest city in the world.
WOW, how's the social scene there?
@@moniquejohnson2465 most of my social life revolved around my daughters social life so not much of one especially with all the pandemic restrictions at that time. I feel like PDC is a better look in that regard
How are black people treated in Mexico? I am really sick of the United States. I live in Georgia so I am used to the Temperatures and the prices in Mexicos rent sounds terrific.
@@QueenDET is/was your daughter school age? How were the schools? My biggest hesitation is education quality for my child.
@@Crystallionne Merida has the best schools. At the time she was in nursery now she’s going into Kinder 2 at age 4 1/2…schools are better in Mexico in general especially when they are private…Montessoris and Waldorf schools are the best. If you find one with a mix of both then you hit the jackpot
I'm glad that my African American brothers and sisters are finding a better life outside of the United States of America. Being that the country of Mexico is below the US, it is easy for African Americans to travel back to the US and visit family and friends. Finally, thank you Ms. Shida for presenting our people in a positive and discussing our daily struggles through life.
As a black man myself I’m considering moving to Mexico too !!
I love how your low key shading the other cities compared to Mexico City 😂 side bar Merida is probably so safe because it is too hot to do a crime.
I’m high key shady 🤣🤣🤣. And yes, there’s nobody in the Merida streets so no crime 😂💛
@@Roshida exactly! I just talked to my husband and it is looking more like we will be relocating to Mexico City ♥️
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@@TillingtheHeart I can’t decide😤
@@TillingtheHeart If you're an out going person then yes Mexico City is best. I use to live in Merida and I was so unhappy and extremely bored. I now live in Mexico City and im never bored with a ton of things to do and EAT. Good luck, sis!
I spent 6 months of 2019 traveling throughout Mexico and lived in all of these cities except for PDC. There really is nothing like Mexico City (especially during Dia de los Muertos) & Merida was truly the hottest place I’ve ever been in my life. I’m back in the states now and really miss the fully “free” feeling I had as a Black American south of the border. Can’t wait to get back to Mexico permanently and I love seeing more and more of us making our way down there. One of the highlights of my trip was being up in Guanajuato during the Festival de Cervantes and some of my Afro-Mexican brothers from the state of Guerrero trying to pull me into their Danza de los Diablos dance because they thought I was part of the squad. So much love! It’s a special place that helped me heal. Viva Mexico!
Awesome comment!
@@melanierobinson4152 thank you! My 6 months there is my motivation to keep building towards making that my permanent reality 💪🏾🤞🏾
@@quincylandingham559 Thank you for responding!!! You can get anything that your want. Just believe you already have it 🙏🏽 I know once we come next year I will not want to leave! It is a beautiful country!
@@melanierobinson4152 you’re welcome! I appreciate that encouragement for real 💪🏾! Y’all have so much fun on your trip next year - no doubt y’all won’t want to leave!
@@quincylandingham559 Latin Americans are not your brothers. You are a gringo. Foreigner. Outsider. The same goes with Native Americans from the USA. They are gringos. Foreigners. Outsiders.
Folks need to keep in mind that average temp is found by averaging the high and low. So if the May avg. high temp in Merida is 97, the actual high temp is higher.
Colby told folks it feels like 100+ with the humidity and I crossed it off my mental Rolodex forever. 😂
Previously, I would never consider moving out of the country, but now after watching so many UA-cam videos of sisters (including you and Stephaine Perry) who live, work and thrive abroad, it's becoming a possibility for me. I visited Mexico years ago (San Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara, etc) and thought, wow, wouldn't it be nice to live here, but it never crossed my mind that it would be possible. Now, it's a possibility. :)
My brain is saying Merida, but my heart is saying Mexico City 🥰
The heart wants what the heart wants! 💛
If Merida just averaged 15 degrees lower😩
@@SPKLifeStyle2.0 You're opposed to social distancing and mask restrictions? The restrictions are real plus for me.
@@SPKLifeStyle2.0 Those living in “free states” should remain there then.🤷🏾♀️ Why leave and make yourself and locals miserable?
seasonal commuting between both Merida & Mexico City. Feasible??
I was born and raised in México city, feel proud of this caotic City, be very wellcome guys.
I am visiting Playa del Carmen in Feb 2023. This will be my first visit out of the USA that is not on a cruise ship. I am excited but really nervous.I hope I like it !
Thank you so much for this. For me, it looks like I am going with Merida. I prefer hot weather and having Uber available in a city is a must. Only having access to taxis leaves you open to hassling. Also, safety, internet speed, affordability are my must haves.
Thats what I said lol. I've already started visualizing my out fits😀 tank tops an shorts plus if all else fells I can just relocate 🤷🏾♀️
Me too! I know I will love Mexico City but it’s Merida for me at least to start.
I have lived in Merida and it is SO hot ... but if you like seeing Mayan ruins it's a good place to be, there are a lot of them to see in southern Mexico.
New subscriber. Great information and tips of the Mexican culture. I can’t believe I am seriously thinking of relocating from TN. I am utterly disgusted of the hidden agendas going on in the US right now. My only problem is I make good money and would have to find suitable income in Mexico. I will be watching more videos and glad I found your channel.
Find a remote job that will let you work from outside the country
Hi!Did you ever move?I am in Tennessee as well,and am thinking of relocating.
@@shantasingleton6460 hello. Not yet still researching.
@@ShameenYakubu I am getting very serious about it now.America is completely out of control.
@@shantasingleton6460
You mean North America ?
America starts at the south pole and ends in the last frontier up north Alaska...
Saludos
Shida thank you for these helpful factors to consider when relocating to Mexico. This was very informative.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching! 💛
When she said, "there will be a distinct bias towards Mexico city in this. Hey, it is; what it is", I fell out 😁💛 #myinternetbestfriend #loveherpersonality
Keeping it all the way real! 💛😂 Hey Bestie!
@@Roshida 😁
I’m sooo nervous of moving to Mexico as a single mom but I know I need to go. I appreciate this video! It helps a lot🤎
I'm relocating as well! I have my 8 yr old. How about you?
@@niquelamar7973i have an 8 yr old and a son to be 2 year old. I’m ready to go just can’t pin down a city!
Visit with family and a friend. Sometimes better to go 2 or 3 times because 1st time is awed. You have all love , but havent recognized the faults.
@@niquelamar7973he’s 3 a boy as well
Had you picked a better man to lie with, you'd be moving as a family....
I need a one on one. I don’t have a job other than taking care of my grown children and their children. I am tired of being taken for granted. I would love a change.
Praying you get the necessary “you” time needed. You have to live your life. Blessings to you.
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Lol. @pollution sitting right here.
Has you’re situation gotten any better. I wish I had a mom like you.
Thanks Shida, just the video I needed to see in order to get back on track for my long term stay in through Mexico.
You got this! Looking forward to hearing about your adventure! 💛
@@Roshida I’ll schedule an appointment soon. I want to get a lot more information on Mexico City specifically. Thank you!
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I wish they included the magical town of Coatepec in the central mountain of Veracruz, ten minutes from Xalapa and two hours from the city of Veracruz, the cost of living is very low, the fantastic climate is all year round and you can visit the coffee plantations from the area by the way the city of Veracruz has daily flights to Houston.
You just helped me decide on Merida, thank you! 😩😩
I'm so happy I found your channel two days ago! I'm a new subscriber and I love your delivery, authenticity and energy! 🙏🏾
As a Londoner born and raised, I would live in Mexico City. I spent 3 nights and 4 days there in July after 1 night in Cancun and 8 nights in Xcaret. I loved the holiday vibe but not the mosquitos in the Playa del Carmen area and the taxi situation. Mexico City would be an easy transition for me and I definitely will be back for a longer period of time. I didn't see many black people and stood out a lot in the area but didn't I feel uncomfortable. I love your videos and feel inspired to get out of London and live in Mexico.
I think I’m starting with Merida because I love it hot (but I will miss all four seasons-I ski and love winter). Once I’m situated financially I’ll move to Mexico City for sure.
I'm considering moving with my family (3 children) & we're hoping you included “family” or “children” into your factors 😩
I would rather rent different Airbnb's for 2-4 weeks in all five cities and then choose which one I want to live in.🤷🏾♀️
Do that because I was set on Merida and after visiting Mexico City it's CDMX for sure! I fell in love within the first 10 minutes, I'm apartment shopping this Sunday in Mexico City.
Bingo
I'VE LIVED IN MEXICO CITY FOR ABOUT A YEAR... I'VE TO CANCUN MEXICO... AND I LOVE IT HERE...
Re: folks correcting, criticizing, being generally negative you know our people are like the rose that pushes itself to grow thru cracks in the concrete. We have been taught/learned to be negative around our perception of self.
I always see people moving to Merida, even on House Hunters International. I’m retiring in the next few months and looking to move to a Blue Zone so I can reset my mental and physical.
Mexico is not a Blue Zone country…. that would be Costa Rica.
Love your dress (or blouse) and the color, your bag and the colors and your clay pot with the colored pencils
Thanks for sharing. Would love a diversity component next time. Great info
You making Mexico sound good right now. I was in Mexico city for two weeks about a year ago and I didn't know it was this cheap to live there
Always good information :)
Thanks for watching! 💛
Merida Mexico by far sounds like the place for me. Thank you for the information you have provided. It's understood that for you you feel Mexico City is the move but I beg to differ from what I've been hearing about Merida I am seriously considering not only visiting but moving to Merida
Si no te importa el Calor de 40°C y 100% de humedad, adelante y suerte con Mérida
I can’t wait to move to Mexico love all this info.
when you moving
@@aokigutz probably 2024. But by the end of this year I want to spend at least 3 weeks there
Mexico City Baby! The bias is what it is like she said! Hate if you wanna🤣 Preach Shida! (and best weather btw)
The best weather! The most to do. The best city! 💛
Thank you so much for this video! I've been doing research on moving to Mexico and your video confirmed my choice! :)
You do have to put things in perspective. Even though Mexico City has the highest crime rate it has a population of 21 million people so it seems to me the chances of a person who lives in Mexico City being a victim of a crime is very low. That said if I decided to live in Mexico Merida is top on my list, I’m the opposite my head says Mexico City but my heart says Merida, I just have a good feeling about it.
The only question that I have that's missing is "which location has the most English speakers?" And do you speak Spanish since you live in Mexico City?
I lived in México city for a couple of months, had to RUN to Puerto Vallarta. Couldn't take the extreme poverty and non stop hustle. Visited the other cities mentioned, loved them. Viva México! Viva Ranchero.
really? how's living in puerto vallarta?
How are you liking Puerto Vallarta?
My Mom lives in PV, I was also planning to move there but got priced out because the rents are super high and the high season hasn't even come yet. Hopefully you had better luck.
Shida in one of your videos you suggested that one should not be alone. Very good advice . Never let your guard down.
OMG Shida, ur the funniest ever ... i love ur whole style and vibe.
This is dope I'm trying to relocate to Mexico as well. I need to be near the beach tho
Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful place but it really is for people who are retiring. Not enough to do here. I'm leaving to find another spot in mexico. It's also very expensive to live.
You are like me when it comes to that heat. Your boy can’t do it. I like the cooler side of things and Mexico City sounds more like my cup of tea 🥵
Thanks for the great info 👍
Any time! Thanks for watching! 💛
What about hair salons for black women
Great question
The crime in playa del Carmen, puerto vallarta and Guadalajara are really bad as in México City, the safest city in México is Mérida
Is the crime Los Angeles bad, Chicago bad, or New York or New Orleans in the 80'-90's bad?
I'll be 70 next year (if I can last)! I've come to terms w/America don't love me! I'm in the process of working to get certification to teach English to non native speakers. Do any of your cities align w/this being feasible. I am disabled (independently mined), living on SSDI dollars and I think I can improv the quality of my life and my mental health living in Mexico. Any thoughts/ideas for an Old Head like me re: where I can live (quality of life), work, safety. Spent some time in different parts of Mexico many years ago which nurtured my affinity for the people/culture.
Im pretty sure you can find online teaching and tutoring jobs and work from home
Hope
Good for you. 🙂
Thank you soooo much! I am strongly considering moving. Very soon. This helps so much!!!!
Revisiting your older vids because now I love too many places 😂😭
Thank you so much for the helpful information. I took lots of notes.
New sub considering moving to Mexico. Looks like some great info precisely for this on your channel. Which of the cities you mentioned here are easiest to manage knowing little Spanish? Also do you have a vid discussing getting real estate there?
Merida has all I need except the beach.
But that heat! 🔥
@kennet johnson Do not forget Progreso (beach) is about 30 minutes from Mérida
@@ricardo_cn to far
😂😂😂Lets just crown 👑 you the spokes person for Mexico City! Only you can make a city sound good even when it scores low😃❤
I accept the nomination 😂🤣😂 👸🏾👑💛
Thank you!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching. 💛
What are the neighborhoods in Mexico city that you feel are ideal for expats who value safety and cultural exhibits? Thank you.
Colonia Roma o Colonia la Condesa
I can only think of those
Polanco, Coyacan..
CDMX is expensive, polluted, stressful, a lot of crime, everything is far away, unbearable traffic, street protests every day, etc. I don't see anywhere that it is the best city to live with a good Cost-Benefit ratio
Merida's walk score hmmm who's walking in that heat? I was all set to move to Merida in Aug but CDMX is the new plan. It will cost more but still cheaper than any other US city. I've been in Europe for the past 3 yrs and spoiled by no humidity or mosquitos.
Thanks - This was GREAT!
Planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta next month. Wondering if anyone else is going? Just don’t want to travel to a new place alone. Are there any travel clubs that are planning a trip? TIA.
Lord Im ready to go
Watching you trying to be unbiased is adorable.
Question. Which of the 5 cities for black expat has the best orthopedic hospital? Specifically hip replacement and also dentistry .Specifically, dentures.
Guadalajara has the best hospitals with the best specialties at the most affordable prices in all of Mexico. They really have a very important Medical Hub there.
Very helpful thank you
Glad it was helpful! I appreciate your support. 💛
Thank you! This is so helpful
Thanks for watching! I appreciate you!
Good info...being since you covered 5 cities....I wish you mention where the other ones fall on the top 5....ie Merida has the best internet and puerta ...has the worse but where does playa del carmen fall on that list....im currently in the process of moving there
Card is not for everybody if you have insurance and you retired with little money, you still can’t get the card with Medicare
Mexico City sounds like that boyfriend ...lol
I mean...good on paper is a real thing, but it ain't Mexico City. 🇲🇽💛
I heard about Merida is a very nice area for the black expats. It’s crazy how affordable rent is but sounds like that’s the place to be. The places you listed sounds so much better than the US
Hi Roshida, I live in São Paulo Brazil, another huge city of 22MM people. Internet speeds here are measured in bites and my Speedtest is usually around 250mbps. It’s also fiberoptic. Could it be that internet speeds there are listed in bytes and that’s why the speeds of 29 sound so low? Just wondering, I have always wanted to visit CDMX to compare the mega cities. Glad to here you like it there, the vibe here is inexplicable as well. Tchau!
The fact that you have not talked too much about Guadalajara in your scores speaks well of that City, since it means that it is the most balanced of all. Neither the most nor the least in the aforementioned aspects. I think you relegated it a lot in your analysis and that makes it more attractive.
Thank you because I never looked at Mexico I was always looking at Africa
Your not wrong, Mexico city is the best.
What about pollution? I like to breathe.
Thank you for keeping it 100. you are helping me cross off all of mexico off my list. great to visit, but it's becoming clear to me that Mexico is not for me.
The airport from Cancún to playa del carmen is about 45 minutes
MERIDA!!!!
MEH!!! 🤣🤣🤣 I’m gonna visit for the first time in the next few weeks. I’m sure it’s a great town.
So, I have a car, Mexico City have bad traffic, which I got from this video. How’s public transportation? If I were to move to Mexico City should I leave my car and just use pubic transportation? Do they have a good train system?
Question??? I noticed that flights from Merida to Saint Louis, Mo have a layover in Mexico City. Since I don’t speak Spanish and I am sure the airport is huge. Do I need to be worried about finding my connecting flight?
Hi!!! Let me know when you find out LOL. I am also flying out of STL ☺️
The airline staff is usually bilingual, but the airport staff isn't. If you find somone who works for an airline, you should be able to get help, but the signage in the airport is pretty clear. 💛
@@Roshida Thank you 💖
I literally just landed in Mexico City a few hours ago, and I would say it's very easy to find bilingual airport staff or even fellow travelers to help you find your way. Mexicans are very helpful with directions (even if the directions are sometimes wrong haha)
Girl, just name this video, "Why Mexico City is the best place to live ever" 🤣
Does Mexico City have scorpions ? Really nice promo for your favorite city😊👍
I've never seen a scorpion here, but I wouldn't be surprised if the outskirts of the city had more bugs. But the city is HUGE, so you would really have to try to get to the outskirts. 💛
@@Roshida I heard Merida has them. Mexico City sounds better to me. I am working a new job, saving money, starting a business, applied for passports and on day 2of the 5 day work from anywhere challenge. Thank you, you ladies are amazing ☺️🌍✈️
Thanks for your response, I have since, found out there are 200 species of scorpions in Mexico, only 12, are a danger to humans. 😨 No worries 💪☺️
@@annabellak4033 All scorpions would be a danger to me. I almost have heart attacks when I see a spider.
I can't decide MC or Merida.
Thank you sis! New Sub here!
Does Mexico City have a beach or at least easy beach access? Also, can you offer any information about Spanish instructors/schools? I have been studying Spanish for a long time and I would love to become fluent while living in Mexico 🇲🇽
You should just look at a map and see that Mexico City is inland. Guess you did not do very well with your Geography lessons in Elementary School.
@@baodo4435 damn that was mean 😂
Mexico City's population as of 2020 is reported at 9 million, not 21 million. That number is for all of Mexico as a whole. I had to Google it cause that sounded impossible lol! Otherwise very informative video!
I understand how you got to part of your comment - but it’s not accurate for people who are considering living here. The exact borders of CDMX hold about 9 mill, the greater Mexico City area (which is what I’m talking about in this video and everybody who lives here is referring to when they talk about the city) is over 21 million. The whole country is currently around 129 million.
This is relevant because a lot of people who move here will live outside the actual city limits, but no one really knows because few people know where the city limits are. In a lot of places you’re in the city on one block and not in the city on the next block. That’s why we talk about the metro area.
Trust that I did the research before I made the video 💛
For your info. The metro area in Mexico City is nearly 22 million people, the city itself is 9 million, the Republic of Mexico has 130 million people.
"I'm not biased at all." 🤔
Lol thanks for the vid
lol. Thanks for watching!
What about law enforcement? Are they biased towards blacks? Are we treated fair systemically?
May I ask why Monterrey wasn't on the list? Is it not popular for black people?
I had to limit the cities. If I do a second video I’ll include Monterrey. 💛
I would love to seet a videi about Monterrey
😂😂rotf lol my girlfriend was like "yay! Mexico City has the best walk score but you might get got 🔫walking around because of the crime score"😂 Great video entertaining and informative.
Thanks for this video! Any suggestions for artists. Which cities have the best art scene and places to rent a great studio pace to live and work? Starting my research now but would love some suggestions for those who have been or love and live there first hand. Thank you much! Xoxo Coco ❤
Come visit the Philippines sis!! You'll feel like you're "home"! ❤💯
@LL Rio i would recommend Cebu City...modern and great beaches all over. English is widely spoken and the locals are very friendly! Let me know if you have other questions k!❤💯🤙
Not a good option for people who do not want to get a covid vax.
I no can do Merida. The heat and bugs. I'm looking forward to the cooler temps you all mention in Mexico City, but I'm concerned about the air quality.
Oh hell no to bugs
I'm a beach person, so I like the idea of Playa Del Carmen. You didn't say what the weather is like there, what the highs and lows are for seasons. In fact you didn't talk enough about Playa Del Carmen, or it's population of Black Expats.
Is Mexico City 21 million population figured like L. A. county in term of calculating population. What I mean does the city population include suburbs outside the city?
In the city limits
Im going to write a book about the 800 days of being married to this man when I get to Merida in February 2023
Having an online business would that be a ideal for moving to Mexico City
That Merida it might be a good vacation but I live in Texas and one thing we watch is the Gulf. They get hit by hurricanes. WE have some here.
good video. we gotta get you a microphone, so we can hear everything you say on this video.
What do you do for income? I'm ready to GO! I saved enough to live comfortably in either city for at least 4 years and can figure out the income with the first year. Any suggestions???
I LOVE 💚the HEAT...being from Canada 🤣...Merida is looking pretty great 😁
I was offered a position in Monterrey, N.L. and I'm considering it
. I'm doing my research. I'm a nervous wreck because I've never lived abroad and I don't know ANY Spanish! 😭😭😭