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Hey man I really appreciate all the hard work you put in for these videos. I was thinking maybe it might be beneficial and more interesting to actually show us some of these apartments that you talked about. Maybe visually show us the prices at the grocery stores and what kind of grocery stores and all the things that you talked about if you could visually show those to us I think that would be really helpful
So far, my trip to Mérida has proven this you tube title as true... I cashed in 300 dollars us and still have 2,500 pesos in my pocket... wonderfully affordable here... sign me up!
Andrew Henderson, who runs the Nomad Capitalist channel, gets credit for that statement. His father said that to Andrew when he was young. It is great advice. Ideally, I’d like to spend 6 months a year in Tucson Arizona and the other six months in Guadalajara.
Based on my experiences in Mérida so far, now I could totally live on 1k cad a month, which is about $740 US these days! Now I know where to look for affordable rentals (there's still nice little one or 2 bedrooms casitas in different colonias for less than 10k pesos/month to be found), where to shop for the most affordable yet fresh foods (I'm a Nutritionist, so I'm always sourcing). I cook mostly at home, but that would still leave me extra for local treats like tacos, daily paletas, pitstops at Colón, etc... the AutoProgreso bus tickets to go spend days at the beach. I don't really like using the AC, I prefer a good ceiling fan and cross-breezes (the AC is the killer for the electric bills). Of course, it all depends on the lifestyle and the area where you want to live - I love México for México so I want to live amongst Mexicans, even if some of the colonias are a little crunchy.... I have no interest in privadas nor the cookie cutter developments and suburbs in the north. I don't need a car, I prefer to walk, bike, bus or Uber when needed so my preferences mean paying much less already. Now, I don't have to limit myself to that amount, but I do think it's perfectly doable for all basic expenses (rent, bills, food, transportation). I believe people need to budget more than that and have some savings for medical emergencies, plane tickets, buying some home appliances, clothes, etc. but if you have limited funds for a while until you adjust and figure out some source(s) of income, it's doable! ❤
"No air con". This is a MASSIVE detail. Some people melt in the heat and can thrive at 35°F You MUST use air con in heat. If "you don't mind" then move to SEA. Scandinavia not for you. Add $300 to monthly expenses so the heat doesn't wither you.
Jose, You should also emphasize that inflation is a huge factor here in the U.S as well. It is aproximately 35 % cheaper to live in Mexico; even more if you are frugal.
That's right thats why many Mexicans also try to earn Dollars or other currencies which still buy more in Mexico 😅 I'm sure if you could earn a currency that is worth more than the dollar you would as well like many of us
I live in a resort coastal town in Mexico. I am a retired guy who lives a humble, simple life. My monthly expenses in USD are as follows... $375 - rent, including electricity, water, gas, internet. $12 - cell phone $87 - health care (IMSS) $30 - all expenses to operate a moto scooter (transportation) $330 - food $ 6 - drinking water $100 - entertainment $60 - miscellaneous ------------------------ $1,000 TOTAL
Greta to see! Female retired and want to keep my place for at least the first 6 months. I lost all in Puerto Rico after Irma and Maria, have been in southern USA near one of my kids. But, ready to get out, miss the sea…where are you? @@HuatulcoGuy
The information was laid out well Jose. I think it really comes down to educating ourselves prior to the move, as best as we can. And the key for each individual or family is what are your expectations. What are your must haves. The area in which we choose to live in will definitely dictate the budget. Boots on the ground is invaluable. And that is one of the things you provide to all your viewers. It is obvious you have the talent and passion to make a living on producing a large amount of content that is very valuable to anyone that watches. You, along with 2 other channels I watch are the ones that deal in reality and not fluff. So I would like to take the time to thank you very much.
Thank you so much for the kind words! It makes me very happy to hear that I can be so helpful to so many by just making some videos that I already enjoy making to begin with. Thanks again
Thanks Jose. I appreciate your effort. We are preparing to move to Mexico and it’s good to hear how affordable it can be if we just stop concentrating solely on coastal or beachfront.
Greetings hola I moved to Oaxaca my budget is 400 it's more expensive than Merida the Yucatan it is cooler and it is the mushroom capital of Mexico I'm in the mountains and there are no restaurants except when there are festivities and the neighbors come out and cook which is awesome I'm looking for work I should have found work before I left please do that everyone but I shall prevail. ❤️🍄❤️
@@belindarobertson4656 two and a half days in a car it's probably quicker on a plane I took the train to Los Angeles from Los Angeles I cross the border on Greyhound
I say this in the most respectful way, I’ve been out there a few months ago. I feel like people who look like you, will always have it easier out there, as far as in getting those prices and good deals. You also speak the language. People who look like me 👋🏽 unfortunately won’t have the experience you have. But i appreciate your videos and I watch them pretty often. I’ve learned a lot from you. Thanks.
Many of the Locals think I am a Gringo until I speak Spanish and then they ask where I am from. I understand what you are saying but here in this video I got my very good Gringo friend living even deeper in the hood than me and with little to no Spanish ua-cam.com/video/SJfrMiSqipA/v-deo.htmlsi=UNbai1hzYw8EaPI2 Check it out so you can see for yourself
One thing people might consider is if they have a CDL and a little experience driving trucks, there are oilfield jobs in TX that pay a realistic 2k+ USD per week + board ( don't expect much). They require long hours and are in very remote locations, they have high turnover for that reason. After 4 months, you could have 30k to live on for the other 8 months. The downside is the oilfield is boom, bust and you cant depend on the job always being there.
Roughneck from 2006-2011. These statements are correct. In the boom of 2008, worked 12 months and grossed 65k. Bust of 2009, worked 8 months and grossed 35k. Lots of travel. Lots of exercise.
I’m always grateful to hear people who want to encourage others to consider Mexico as an affordable alternative to living in the US. I’m a single woman, 65, with about $1200 social security. I would love to come to Mexico now, but my 90 year old Mother thinks she needs me here. But in the future I think that Puebla might be a good fit for me, with cooler weather and less expensive than living near a beach. Do you have any info about Puebla?
I’m 62 with a retire chk of $845 a month and I’m looking Mazamitla Jalisco or Lo De Marcos Nayarit if you look up videos on UA-cam you’ll see lots of Americans living there is nice weather really cheap very friendly family oriented town I’m in Arizona and I will be riding the bus VIP only $152 dls the ticket to Mazatlan with ac very comfortable bus . Puebla is beautiful and very affordable but the altitude is don’t know but for sure I might loose some weight while I’m there and I would flight to Puebla and Oaxaca just to visit .
You need a passive income of at least $2,300 monthly to retire in MX. Sad for those of us receiving a lower socail security check. Argentina or Colombia are choices for us.
@user-hk7un1cg9v You need a passive income of at least $2,300 monthly to retire in MX. Sad for those of us receiving a lower socail security check. Argentina or Colombia are choices for us.
Great video I travel to other countries but Mexico was my location for 3 years until last Janurary and my budget was less than 700 US for everything in Mexico often in the 500 range in various cities as I moved about
In CDMX you will never survive with 525$ a month! Rentals skyrocketed, unless you like to live in a poor and unsafe colonia. The food is expensive, unless you eat tacos 3 times a day, or rice and beans, every 3/4 days I spend 60/70 Euro, and we are talking about going to chedraui, not La Comer. We are 2 adults. I spent 2 months here in CDMX and my rent was 1300 $ per month, utilities included. If you want to get the "residencia temporal" the requirements are 3350$ per month, or 60 k. I traveled extensively, but I never found out a 3000 pesos rental.
Thank goodness that Mexico is a HUGE country! We all know living in the Big City costs a lot more. Same as living in New York, Los Angeles, or London. In order to find more affordable prices you have to look at the rest of the country. Plenty of people live in Mexico on Much less than $525 but not in CDMX i can assure you that 😅🤑
Hola Jose last year my apt was 8000 pesos in mzt in centro.. this year found apt 4000 peso small hope it has hot water in Centro. Mzt is getting more expensive but I can downsize .yo habler pequeno Spanish thx for information amigo
Terrific video, Jose'! Ed, my deceased partner, and I loved your videos from the start. You are the reason we moved here. Your assistance before and after our move made our transition easy! Your information is priceless!
Just a little scale, I live in North western Canada, my rent is 2200.00/m, groceries are around 550/m, cell phone is 75/m, cable and internet is 200/m, power is 120/m.
Southwestern Ontario here. Our mortgage is $1050/m, two phones are $175/m, internet $95, heat $150-225, hydro $200, groceries are over $200 a week for 2 of us. Plus $95 every week for food for 3 cats. OOF! And that's not even including gas or my property taxes. 🥵
Jose, your videos are very informative. My wife (78) and I (81) are looking for a furnished 1 bedroom for a month (budget $750 max.) - not too far from any airport. I have been online looking for a while but has not come up with anything favorable. Any suggestions on a reasonable city?
I live in Durango Mexico, I don't have to pay rent, so because I'm furnishing my house and fixing some of the things that need to be fixed, I spend around five hundred dollars a month, but when I done buying furniture, I think I will be needing between 200. To 300. Dolares a month, I heard rental houses runs about 150. Dolares, so at the end 500. Dolares would work, but it's always good to save some for emergency.
Wow that was over 6 years ago! Glad to have you still here with me after all these years! Mexico is getting expensive like everywhere else on earth but not too expensive where you can't live here for around 1500 a month all expenses paid. Many people do it for much less like 500-600 USD. All depends on you and where in Mexico you are living. As for safety same thing, but still much more safe out here than most of the US. The dangerous parts of Mexico are not parts many foreigners live in anyways. Hope that helps answer your questions!
I have always heard that Merida is one of the more expensive places for expats to live. You can seriously find rent that low? Because I am a very frugal guy who is used to simple living (I'm not the type to be eating out and going to expensive tourist spots). If I could make Merida work on a budget like this I'd start looking at it more seriously.
Merida is expensive if you want to live in certain areas that are more afluent like El Centro or the North. But if you wanna live like your boy over here then yes you can find plenty of places with rent under $500 USD a month. You can watch this video to find out more on how to find affordable housing in Merida and the rest of Mexico for that matter ua-cam.com/video/hSaGVFFIruE/v-deo.html
I loved the classic look of the Air B&B you lived in when you first moved to Mexico, your second apartment for a single dude, was pretty cool too, so close to everything and fruit trees in the backyard, the home you and Christian have now is great as well, still convenient with plenty of room, the great kitchen you installed and the private backyard patio area, I don't see how anyone could complain about how they could live in Mexico for what they spend but I'm sure you can find a few.
Thank you so much! But as you know plenty of people see how I live and think I am living in poverty. When in reality I am very rich in Life and that is something that some people will just never understand. Thanks again for the kind words! Viva Mexico!
Thanks José. Kind of sounds like you are subleasing your old apartment. A question I have which maybe you will cover some time is how can you know what the market value of a home or condo in Mexico. A friend of mine tracks her neighborhood in Rosarito and she says the prices are all over the board. Are there appraisers in Mexico?
I am not subleasing the Apt. When I left my friend was looking for a place and the landlord didnt have anyone yet so he just moved in after I moved out. As for market value. It is determined by the individuals, the actual market dictates the prices out here not other things such as appraisers. Of course you can always have an appraiser help you determine fair market value and you can go from there. In my neighborhood alone there are homes priced anywhere from 1 million pesos to 5 million pesos and there is not much difference between them. Hope that helps answer your question
Yes I have interviews with other youtubers! You can check out this video to help you find some affordable rentals ua-cam.com/video/hSaGVFFIruE/v-deo.html
So I'm on Facebook marketplace to find a long term rental and I'm seriously questioning most listings on there...are they for real? Who can I call to take me through several when I come visit soon? Thank you!!!!
Be careful out there not all listings are real. Please do your due diligence. If you need someone to help you can ask in those same groups for help and more information. Good Luck house hunting!
Yes, get in the local groups and ask for help contacting and visiting the different places, especially if your spanish isn't great. There's several reputable facilitators, and notarios to hire to go over the lease details. Ask for good references :-)
So basically if I am on Cambly for 15 hours a week and get a pension of. $1300.00 a month, my total.would be $1900.00 a month That from what I gather from your and other youtubers, is a fairly livable wage correct, in most areas if Mexico?? Lastly, would this include Mexico City,?I now live in Miami and expenses are rising.
I am watching you and your lawyer friend. He mentions having been in Mexico prior to 2022. I was in Mexico in 2019 on a cruise, but didn't get a stamp. Is that a problem in trying to get residency? Since I can't prove it.
I would love to, but I can't afford that kind of lifestyle at the moment. But I do have footage from the North I just filmed recently and will be sharing in a future video
Yes I do! You can watch this video for more information ua-cam.com/video/hSaGVFFIruE/v-deo.html and this video as well ua-cam.com/users/livenVkmCDIKfTA?feature=share
Can you scratch that booger off of your windshield on the left side. It’s been there for the last several videos. It’s the pebble in your shoe that bothers you the most. Lol! Just saying.
I honestly can not get rid of it unfortunately. Trust me it also bothers me and I have tried to remove it myself and all the stuff you guys always see on the windshield. This vehicle is from 1988 and that is the original windshield. Nothing I can do about it for the foreseeable future. It is there for all eternity
I'm moving down from Ontario I'm very curious about if I should bring a car over myself with a small trailer or is it hard to get over the Border I do have some items like wheelchair and Mattress I would love to bring with me
@charlesquesnel2302 You can easily drive your stuff down with a foreign plated vehicle and a Temporary Resident Visa. You have to stop at the border for customs and tell them what you are bringing down for a small charge and get your FMM for your Visa canje purposes at the same time. I brought a car load full of stuff to Baja and the charge was a minimal $300 pesos. Baja is a "free zone". If you are driving past Baja you need to pay a few hundred dollars for a TIP (Temporary Import Permit) for your car that's refundable. It gets more complicated if you have a Permanent Resident Visa. You have to pay a few thousand dollars for a non-refundable import fee for your car and I'm pretty sure you have to go through the hassle of getting Mexican plates before you can cross. Crossing the border in Tijuana last year was easy and everybody was friendly and helpful with my limited Spanish at that time. BTW- Do your homework and especially get a debit card that doesn't charge for transfers or ATM and conversion fees. I use a Charles Schwab debit card for all of my banking needs. I have another US bank account where I keep most of my money and just transfer some cash to my Schwab account every month or so. Buena suerte y conduce con cuidado!
I got my Permanent Residency because I am Married to my Mexican Wife. But you can get residency through the RNE program without having to prove any kind of income
Only Mexican Pesos are accepted in Mexico. Perhaps in a few tourist heavy places like Cancun or on the border they will accept them, but I keep hearing more and more reports that even those places want pesos these days and will in fact help you exchange them or charge you more in Dollars just so that they don't get stuck with the Dollars since they keep losing value each and every day
What some people consider "Poverty" Others consider very comfortable. Like you said it all depends on the individual and what they consider more important, Freedom or things.
@@hoseamonci3076 Poverty is different to everyone. I never thought I lived in Poverty. In the USA it is considered Poverty but not in the rest of the world. Plenty of places in Mexico deep in the country much cheaper to live than in Merida and 525 might as well be 1525. Again Poverty is a term to describe someone not living with all the fancy stuff society says you need to have in order to be happy.
@@JoseArteagaTravels we're. Not talking fancy stuff we're taking necessities of life. There's a reason thousands of people are fleeing to the states. 525 is what a grandma lives on. I've been in Mexico 15 years maybe awhile back was possible,it still is but you'll be miserable .
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Hey man I really appreciate all the hard work you put in for these videos. I was thinking maybe it might be beneficial and more interesting to actually show us some of these apartments that you talked about. Maybe visually show us the prices at the grocery stores and what kind of grocery stores and all the things that you talked about if you could visually show those to us I think that would be really helpful
@@Kristoferwitha_k You should check out the rest of the videos on my channel. I got all that info covered and then some
you inspire me a lot . i can reate ....
I need to talk to you I want to get out of here move to Mexico
So far, my trip to Mérida has proven this you tube title as true... I cashed in 300 dollars us and still have 2,500 pesos in my pocket... wonderfully affordable here... sign me up!
That is super awesome! Thank you for sharing with us!
Go to where you're treated best. Wow! Pretty powerful statement. Touched my soul. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it! Wish it was my own creation but alas it is not but still a great quote nonetheless. Thanks for sharing!
Andrew Henderson, who runs the Nomad Capitalist channel, gets credit for that statement. His father said that to Andrew when he was young. It is great advice. Ideally, I’d like to spend 6 months a year in Tucson Arizona and the other six months in Guadalajara.
@@JCA51698 That's Right! Andrew is amazing! Who knows maybe one day we'll be able to collaborate on a video! Shout out to him!
Based on my experiences in Mérida so far, now I could totally live on 1k cad a month, which is about $740 US these days!
Now I know where to look for affordable rentals (there's still nice little one or 2 bedrooms casitas in different colonias for less than 10k pesos/month to be found), where to shop for the most affordable yet fresh foods (I'm a Nutritionist, so I'm always sourcing). I cook mostly at home, but that would still leave me extra for local treats like tacos, daily paletas, pitstops at Colón, etc... the AutoProgreso bus tickets to go spend days at the beach. I don't really like using the AC, I prefer a good ceiling fan and cross-breezes (the AC is the killer for the electric bills).
Of course, it all depends on the lifestyle and the area where you want to live - I love México for México so I want to live amongst Mexicans, even if some of the colonias are a little crunchy.... I have no interest in privadas nor the cookie cutter developments and suburbs in the north. I don't need a car, I prefer to walk, bike, bus or Uber when needed so my preferences mean paying much less already. Now, I don't have to limit myself to that amount, but I do think it's perfectly doable for all basic expenses (rent, bills, food, transportation). I believe people need to budget more than that and have some savings for medical emergencies, plane tickets, buying some home appliances, clothes, etc. but if you have limited funds for a while until you adjust and figure out some source(s) of income, it's doable! ❤
Spot on. 👍🏼
Very well said! Thank you so much for sharing! Viva Mexico!
yes
"No air con".
This is a MASSIVE detail.
Some people melt in the heat and can thrive at 35°F
You MUST use air con in heat.
If "you don't mind" then move to SEA. Scandinavia not for you.
Add $300 to monthly expenses so the heat doesn't wither you.
Jose, You should also emphasize that inflation is a huge factor here in the U.S as well. It is aproximately 35 % cheaper to live in Mexico; even more if you are frugal.
You should check out the rest of my channel I talk about it constantly. Thanks for sharing!
Yes you live in Mexico with Mexican prices, but make your money from being paid by American companies in US dollars, that helps a lot.
for sure. mex-american scammer....
That's right thats why many Mexicans also try to earn Dollars or other currencies which still buy more in Mexico 😅 I'm sure if you could earn a currency that is worth more than the dollar you would as well like many of us
Scammer? How So? Some Mexicans also earn in Dollars, are they scammers too? 🤣
I live in a resort coastal town in Mexico. I am a retired guy who lives a humble, simple life.
My monthly expenses in USD are as follows...
$375 - rent, including electricity, water, gas, internet.
$12 - cell phone
$87 - health care (IMSS)
$30 - all expenses to operate a moto scooter (transportation)
$330 - food
$ 6 - drinking water
$100 - entertainment
$60 - miscellaneous
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$1,000 TOTAL
Greta to see! Female retired and want to keep my place for at least the first 6 months. I lost all in Puerto Rico after Irma and Maria, have been in southern USA near one of my kids. But, ready to get out, miss the sea…where are you? @@HuatulcoGuy
The information was laid out well Jose.
I think it really comes down to educating ourselves prior to the move, as best as we can.
And the key for each individual or family is what are your expectations.
What are your must haves.
The area in which we choose to live in will definitely dictate the budget.
Boots on the ground is invaluable.
And that is one of the things you provide to all your viewers.
It is obvious you have the talent and passion to make a living on producing a large amount of content that is very valuable to anyone that watches.
You, along with 2 other channels I watch are the ones that deal in reality and not fluff.
So I would like to take the time to thank you very much.
Yep, do your homework for fewer surprises and less of "OH NO! I should have....!"
Thank you so much for the kind words! It makes me very happy to hear that I can be so helpful to so many by just making some videos that I already enjoy making to begin with. Thanks again
Thanks Jose. I appreciate your effort. We are preparing to move to Mexico and it’s good to hear how affordable it can be if we just stop concentrating solely on coastal or beachfront.
Glad the video was so helpful!
Thankyou Jose, very enjoyable and informative ! Keep up the good work!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I love this channel!
Muchas gracias! Thank you for the kind words!
I needed this video planing on going to mexico and not getting stranded with no money.
Awesome! Glad it was helpful!
The "LOOKING AT YOU BRO.", comment pointing at Woodie's horse made me laugh out loud!
Lambo says hi 😅
Like your channel. You have a lot of good info for those moving to Mexico..
Awesome! Glad my videos are so helpful. Saludos!
Greetings hola I moved to Oaxaca my budget is 400 it's more expensive than Merida the Yucatan it is cooler and it is the mushroom capital of Mexico I'm in the mountains and there are no restaurants except when there are festivities and the neighbors come out and cook which is awesome I'm looking for work I should have found work before I left please do that everyone but I shall prevail. ❤️🍄❤️
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!
That is where I’m thinking of moving , how far is that from the Mx/ U.S. border ?
@@belindarobertson4656 two and a half days in a car it's probably quicker on a plane I took the train to Los Angeles from Los Angeles I cross the border on Greyhound
Sounds like an enjoyable, simple life can be had for $1000. USD, per month. Interesting.
Yes it can. All depends upon the individual
I say this in the most respectful way, I’ve been out there a few months ago. I feel like people who look like you, will always have it easier out there, as far as in getting those prices and good deals. You also speak the language. People who look like me 👋🏽 unfortunately won’t have the experience you have. But i appreciate your videos and I watch them pretty often. I’ve learned a lot from you. Thanks.
Many of the Locals think I am a Gringo until I speak Spanish and then they ask where I am from. I understand what you are saying but here in this video I got my very good Gringo friend living even deeper in the hood than me and with little to no Spanish ua-cam.com/video/SJfrMiSqipA/v-deo.htmlsi=UNbai1hzYw8EaPI2 Check it out so you can see for yourself
Good job Jose.
Thank you!
I got the best place ever, 3000 pesos a month ALL bills included in San Nicolas, NL
That is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing! Viva Mexico!
@debyaka can you show me it?
Thanks Jose your information is very useful!!
Glad it was helpful!
One thing people might consider is if they have a CDL and a little experience driving trucks, there are oilfield jobs in TX that pay a realistic 2k+ USD per week + board ( don't expect much). They require long hours and are in very remote locations, they have high turnover for that reason. After 4 months, you could have 30k to live on for the other 8 months. The downside is the oilfield is boom, bust and you cant depend on the job always being there.
Interesting! Thanks for sharing!
No problem. BTW there are other oilfield jobs, but I'm really only familiar with the trucking jobs.
That's true, I've been in and out of the oil fields since 2014. I worked for 5 companies, 4 off then no longer exist.
Roughneck from 2006-2011. These statements are correct. In the boom of 2008, worked 12 months and grossed 65k. Bust of 2009, worked 8 months and grossed 35k. Lots of travel. Lots of exercise.
I still have hope to come there! Thanks for this video!
Glad it was so helpful! Saludos!
Great Video Brother 💯 I Have Social Security @$1500 /Monthly and Single !! I can Teach English as Well ! Thanks for the Inspiration!!
That's great! Best of luck to you! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for the valuable information
Glad it was helpful!
I’m always grateful to hear people who want to encourage others to consider Mexico as an affordable alternative to living in the US. I’m a single woman, 65, with about $1200 social security. I would love to come to Mexico now, but my 90 year old Mother thinks she needs me here. But in the future I think that Puebla might be a good fit for me, with cooler weather and less expensive than living near a beach. Do you have any info about Puebla?
That is awesome! I have never been to Puebla but I hear wonderful things. Thanks for sharing!
I’m 62 with a retire chk of $845 a month and I’m looking Mazamitla Jalisco or Lo De Marcos Nayarit if you look up videos on UA-cam you’ll see lots of Americans living there is nice weather really cheap very friendly family oriented town I’m in Arizona and I will be riding the bus VIP only $152 dls the ticket to Mazatlan with ac very comfortable bus . Puebla is beautiful and very affordable but the altitude is don’t know but for sure I might loose some weight while I’m there and I would flight to Puebla and Oaxaca just to visit .
@@elvaplascencia6810 I have considered Oaxaca as well as Puebla. Do you know if there are many expats there?
You need a passive income of at least $2,300 monthly to retire in MX. Sad for those of us receiving a lower socail security check. Argentina or Colombia are choices for us.
@user-hk7un1cg9v
You need a passive income of at least $2,300 monthly to retire in MX. Sad for those of us receiving a lower socail security check. Argentina or Colombia are choices for us.
Great video I travel to other countries but Mexico was my location for 3 years until last Janurary and my budget was less than 700 US for everything in Mexico often in the 500 range in various cities as I moved about
That is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!
which cities were those??
Any place in particular you could recommend for a monthly stay under $600?
Great informative video Jose (:
Glad you enjoyed it!
In CDMX you will never survive with 525$ a month! Rentals skyrocketed, unless you like to live in a poor and unsafe colonia. The food is expensive, unless you eat tacos 3 times a day, or rice and beans, every 3/4 days I spend 60/70 Euro, and we are talking about going to chedraui, not La Comer. We are 2 adults. I spent 2 months here in CDMX and my rent was 1300 $ per month, utilities included. If you want to get the "residencia temporal" the requirements are 3350$ per month, or 60 k. I traveled extensively, but I never found out a 3000 pesos rental.
Thank goodness that Mexico is a HUGE country! We all know living in the Big City costs a lot more. Same as living in New York, Los Angeles, or London. In order to find more affordable prices you have to look at the rest of the country. Plenty of people live in Mexico on Much less than $525 but not in CDMX i can assure you that 😅🤑
Mexico City cost of
Living is higher than Dallas, TX. Mexico City is a an international metropolis. Don’t let the name fool ya.
Hola Jose last year my apt was 8000 pesos in mzt in centro.. this year found apt 4000 peso small hope it has hot water in Centro. Mzt is getting more expensive but I can downsize .yo habler pequeno Spanish thx for information amigo
Thank you so much for sharing! Hablas bien el español. Sigue practicando. Saludos!
Wow, All that is Super Inexpensive, my Brother pays (In California) $2,500. a Month (That's just rent)...
Totally insane! Viva Mexico!
Terrific video, Jose'! Ed, my deceased partner, and I loved your videos from the start. You are the reason we moved here. Your assistance before and after our move made our transition easy! Your information is priceless!
Thank you so much for the kind words! ❤️
Just a little scale, I live in North western Canada, my rent is 2200.00/m, groceries are around 550/m, cell phone is 75/m, cable and internet is 200/m, power is 120/m.
Wow! Thanks for sharing!
Southwestern Ontario here. Our mortgage is $1050/m, two phones are $175/m, internet $95, heat $150-225, hydro $200, groceries are over $200 a week for 2 of us. Plus $95 every week for food for 3 cats.
OOF!
And that's not even including gas or my property taxes. 🥵
Yes refried beans fried eggs tortilla and salsa best meal in the world jajaja
You already know it! Hay Frijoles en la casa! 😅
Saludos Jose from San Diego.
Love your videos ❤
Awesome! Thank you! Glad you love them! Saludos!
Thank you Jose! Keep up the awesome work.
Muchas Gracias! Glad you are enjoying the videos!
Jose, your videos are very informative. My wife (78) and I (81) are looking for a furnished 1 bedroom for a month (budget $750 max.) - not too far from any airport. I have been online looking for a while but has not come up with anything favorable. Any suggestions on a reasonable city?
To find out how to find affordable rentals in any area of Mexico please watch this video for more information ua-cam.com/video/hSaGVFFIruE/v-deo.html
Yes..this is a great video. Thanks
Awesome! Glad you liked it!
thank you so much for the information
Any time! Glad it was helpful!
I live in Durango Mexico, I don't have to pay rent, so because I'm furnishing my house and fixing some of the things that need to be fixed, I spend around five hundred dollars a month, but when I done buying furniture, I think I will be needing between 200. To 300. Dolares a month, I heard rental houses runs about 150. Dolares, so at the end 500. Dolares would work, but it's always good to save some for emergency.
Thank you so much for sharing!
Started watching you fr.Los Angeles, California is getting to expensive is Mexico safe?Love the videos!!
Wow that was over 6 years ago! Glad to have you still here with me after all these years! Mexico is getting expensive like everywhere else on earth but not too expensive where you can't live here for around 1500 a month all expenses paid. Many people do it for much less like 500-600 USD. All depends on you and where in Mexico you are living. As for safety same thing, but still much more safe out here than most of the US. The dangerous parts of Mexico are not parts many foreigners live in anyways. Hope that helps answer your questions!
Gracia's amigo 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you 🙏
You’re welcome!
Thank you so very much just what the doctor ordered thank you❤
You are so welcome! Glad it was so helpful!
How much water do you drink? Me and my wife spend about $8 a month delivered. Two big jugs a week.
A lot. Have you seen how much I sweat? 💦😅 We do about 3-4 a week over here. It is also hotter out here so more drinking of water
I really want to move to mexico. I guess i really need more advice on online work i guess. I speak both English and Spanish
Awesome! You should check out my website for more information www.josearteaga.com/
Jose how much is ice cream and hot Cheetos in Mexico? I love hot Cheetos 😊!
I have no idea I don't work at Oxxo
@@JoseArteagaTravelsbest response ever!!
I’ve got 1300 coming in from investments
I guess I can live on this in Mexico 😮
Good luck to you! Thanks for sharing!
I have always heard that Merida is one of the more expensive places for expats to live. You can seriously find rent that low? Because I am a very frugal guy who is used to simple living (I'm not the type to be eating out and going to expensive tourist spots). If I could make Merida work on a budget like this I'd start looking at it more seriously.
Merida is expensive if you want to live in certain areas that are more afluent like El Centro or the North. But if you wanna live like your boy over here then yes you can find plenty of places with rent under $500 USD a month. You can watch this video to find out more on how to find affordable housing in Merida and the rest of Mexico for that matter ua-cam.com/video/hSaGVFFIruE/v-deo.html
Jose, i love your channel, great content, great video. Where do you recommend to get good panuchos in merida?
Awesome thanks! You should try going to parque Santa Ana
I loved the classic look of the Air B&B you lived in when you first moved to Mexico, your second apartment for a single dude, was pretty cool too, so close to everything and fruit trees in the backyard, the home you and Christian have now is great as well, still convenient with plenty of room, the great kitchen you installed and the private backyard patio area, I don't see how anyone could complain about how they could live in Mexico for what they spend but I'm sure you can find a few.
Thank you so much! But as you know plenty of people see how I live and think I am living in poverty. When in reality I am very rich in Life and that is something that some people will just never understand. Thanks again for the kind words! Viva Mexico!
🥹😳🥹 Thanks for sharing 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for watching!
One quick question: Does the $60 power bill include A/C?
Yes it does but only being used at night to sleep for the most part
Thanks José. Kind of sounds like you are subleasing your old apartment. A question I have which maybe you will cover some time is how can you know what the market value of a home or condo in Mexico. A friend of mine tracks her neighborhood in Rosarito and she says the prices are all over the board. Are there appraisers in Mexico?
I am not subleasing the Apt. When I left my friend was looking for a place and the landlord didnt have anyone yet so he just moved in after I moved out. As for market value. It is determined by the individuals, the actual market dictates the prices out here not other things such as appraisers. Of course you can always have an appraiser help you determine fair market value and you can go from there. In my neighborhood alone there are homes priced anywhere from 1 million pesos to 5 million pesos and there is not much difference between them. Hope that helps answer your question
Didn't you do an interview with another youtuber I seem to remember you. Idk how to find rent below 7k in GDL.
Yes I have interviews with other youtubers! You can check out this video to help you find some affordable rentals ua-cam.com/video/hSaGVFFIruE/v-deo.html
Thanks!
Muchas Gracias!
So I'm on Facebook marketplace to find a long term rental and I'm seriously questioning most listings on there...are they for real? Who can I call to take me through several when I come visit soon? Thank you!!!!
Be careful out there not all listings are real. Please do your due diligence. If you need someone to help you can ask in those same groups for help and more information. Good Luck house hunting!
Yes, get in the local groups and ask for help contacting and visiting the different places, especially if your spanish isn't great. There's several reputable facilitators, and notarios to hire to go over the lease details. Ask for good references :-)
So basically if I am on Cambly for 15 hours a week and get a pension of. $1300.00 a month, my total.would be $1900.00 a month
That from what I gather from your and other youtubers, is a fairly livable wage correct, in most areas if Mexico??
Lastly, would this include Mexico City,?I now live in Miami and expenses are rising.
Yes that is plenty to live in most parts of Mexico. Unfortunately CDMX has a cost of living similar to New York City
Cool shirt. Vi AC/DC quatro veces. 2 veces en Memphis, un vez en New Orleans, y un vez en Biloxi.¿Hay Jujitsu gyms y maestros de guitarra in Merida?
For those about to Rock, We Salute you! Si hay Jujitsu y guitarra en Merida 😎
Someday I will get there.
Good luck to you!
Thanks.
I am watching you and your lawyer friend. He mentions having been in Mexico prior to 2022. I was in Mexico in 2019 on a cruise, but didn't get a stamp. Is that a problem in trying to get residency? Since I can't prove it.
Someday never comes
Right now is it
Can you do a video on the upscale part of Merida?
I would love to, but I can't afford that kind of lifestyle at the moment. But I do have footage from the North I just filmed recently and will be sharing in a future video
Do you know any real estate websites to look into for places to rent or own in Mexico
Yes I do! You can watch this video for more information ua-cam.com/video/hSaGVFFIruE/v-deo.html and this video as well ua-cam.com/users/livenVkmCDIKfTA?feature=share
Mexico is great for US earners
Thanks for sharing!
Can you scratch that booger off of your windshield on the left side. It’s been there for the last several videos. It’s the pebble in your shoe that bothers you the most. Lol! Just saying.
I honestly can not get rid of it unfortunately. Trust me it also bothers me and I have tried to remove it myself and all the stuff you guys always see on the windshield. This vehicle is from 1988 and that is the original windshield. Nothing I can do about it for the foreseeable future. It is there for all eternity
what colonia is this rental in please?
In El Centro
José you should make a video with “el sueño mexicano (UA-camr)“. His channel has a lot information about moving to Mexico.
Awesome Thanks! I'll look into it!
My internet only bill went up to 99.00usd a month,😢
oh no! That is terrible!
So, about how much for one person and where are you?
How far are you to Cancun?
About 3-4 hours driving
The peso is predicted to drop against the dollar again
Looking forward to seeing it all play out!
I'm moving down from Ontario I'm very curious about if I should bring a car over myself with a small trailer or is it hard to get over the Border I do have some items like wheelchair and Mattress I would love to bring with me
You can watch this video for more information ua-cam.com/video/t3NrmIFS3XU/v-deo.html
@charlesquesnel2302 You can easily drive your stuff down with a foreign plated vehicle and a Temporary Resident Visa. You have to stop at the border for customs and tell them what you are bringing down for a small charge and get your FMM for your Visa canje purposes at the same time. I brought a car load full of stuff to Baja and the charge was a minimal $300 pesos. Baja is a "free zone". If you are driving past Baja you need to pay a few hundred dollars for a TIP (Temporary Import Permit) for your car that's refundable. It gets more complicated if you have a Permanent Resident Visa. You have to pay a few thousand dollars for a non-refundable import fee for your car and I'm pretty sure you have to go through the hassle of getting Mexican plates before you can cross. Crossing the border in Tijuana last year was easy and everybody was friendly and helpful with my limited Spanish at that time. BTW- Do your homework and especially get a debit card that doesn't charge for transfers or ATM and conversion fees. I use a Charles Schwab debit card for all of my banking needs. I have another US bank account where I keep most of my money and just transfer some cash to my Schwab account every month or so. Buena suerte y conduce con cuidado!
Hola
Excellent information, but you forgot the gas. Thank you so much.
Thank you! That is a budget without a car. That is a budget for people mostly walking, on a bike, or on a bus. Like most Mexicans do.
So U were able to get your Resident Visa with that kind of income? Or do U leave every 6 months? or do U not worry about it?:)
I got my Permanent Residency because I am Married to my Mexican Wife. But you can get residency through the RNE program without having to prove any kind of income
José, you need a “buy me a tank of gas” app if you keep driving around like that😂!
You can join my Patreon, buy me a beer, or become a channel member to help support the Gas Fund! Thanks again for the suggestion!
😂
Jose can you use American dollars in Mexico?
Only Mexican Pesos are accepted in Mexico. Perhaps in a few tourist heavy places like Cancun or on the border they will accept them, but I keep hearing more and more reports that even those places want pesos these days and will in fact help you exchange them or charge you more in Dollars just so that they don't get stuck with the Dollars since they keep losing value each and every day
Where do you live in Mexico and what do you rent?
I live in Merida Yucatan and I rent a 2 bedroom home for 6000 pesos
@@JoseArteagaTravels Nice How much to fly back to the USA and are their any cartel problems there?
@@inthehouse9062 $600 without a problem fron Merida airport, if you are that scared!
@@JoseArteagaTravels where can I get a deal?
This is a budget that will make you hard!!
That's right it's not for the faint of heart. Only for people with the ability to stay hard 😅
Escuche lo qué tenía que escuchar.I heard what I had to hear!
Awesome! Viva Mexico!
Wat freelance website u use?
My website is www.josearteaga.com/
Greetings Jose
Hola!
Yo nesisito mejor fioles and arroze ,possuale cammorones pescado .tiabian bicyiclites el dia toda espasio espano todo jose
ok! Gracias en compartir!
You cAn live on 525 but most people won't be happy with that unless you want to live in poverty
What some people consider "Poverty" Others consider very comfortable. Like you said it all depends on the individual and what they consider more important, Freedom or things.
Be real no one wants to live in poverty no matter how much freedom you have. All I am trying to say you need more than 525 you know that.
@@hoseamonci3076 Poverty is different to everyone. I never thought I lived in Poverty. In the USA it is considered Poverty but not in the rest of the world. Plenty of places in Mexico deep in the country much cheaper to live than in Merida and 525 might as well be 1525. Again Poverty is a term to describe someone not living with all the fancy stuff society says you need to have in order to be happy.
@@JoseArteagaTravels we're. Not talking fancy stuff we're taking necessities of life. There's a reason thousands of people are fleeing to the states. 525 is what a grandma lives on. I've been in Mexico 15 years maybe awhile back was possible,it still is but you'll be miserable .
@@hoseamonci3076 ok thanks for sharing