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Retired Life Mexico
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We are a retired couple who moved to Mexico in 2022 looking for great climate, good food, and welcoming people. Join us as we offer our insights and tips about how to live and thrive in Mexico.
Can You Get Important Mail in Mexico?
Packages and Important Mail Delivery Services do exist in Mexico! We use a mail service based in Texas to receive and scan our important documents from banks and medical bills. Our packages are delivered to a wonderful mail service here in Puerto Vallarta. You can sign up with them as well.
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Monthly Budget of a Retired Couple in Mexico - 2024
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You can live on your Social Security income in most cases. Our money goes so much further here in Mexico, even in the "touristy" town of Puerto Vallarta. We share our monthly expenses with the hopes that you might realize that you, too, can live a wonderful life in Mexico! Join us, won't you?
Experience Top-notch Healthcare In Mexico - Living Here Has Its Perks!
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Mexican health care questions? We share our answers to some questions about health care, health insurance, and buying medicines while living in Mexico. Lots of expats worry about how to find quality health care and there is no need to worry about that here in Mexico. It has been a wonderful surprise as we navigate the ins and outs of getting the care we need.
Avoid Being Deported From Mexico!
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We offer our tips on how to get your residency here in Mexico. Simple steps to obtaining temporary or permanent residency are here. It's simple but not always easy. See how we went about it!
6 Compelling Reasons Why We Relocated To Mexico
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You, too, can retire and move to Mexico! Live near the beach and enjoy fresh fruit and vegetables every day. Less stress and easy access to international airports are only two of the reasons why we moved. What are you waiting for?
Switch to mint mobile, I think it's $15 per month or $20. Of course, make sure they have service down there
I meant Puerto Vallarta, not Puerto Penasco in my comment below.
Love it! Just Subscribed! Thank you for the information. ❤
I missed or perhaps you didn't mention the total amount of income streams you receive. You mentioned you have six income streams between the two of you. You mentioned your total monthly living expense is over $2,800 to live in Puerto Penasco, Sonora, Mexico. What is your surplus monthly budget after you deduct the $2,800 from your monthly total income? I venture to guess that you guys are doing very well with your total income streams; I bet you can afford to live in the USA. I do think retirees want to live in Mexico because they don't have close to the income streams you guys have, or these retirees really love Mexico.
Thanks for watching and commenting. You are correct, we did not mention our specific income amount but we live in Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. It's on the Pacific coast south of Mazatlan. We could most definitely live in the USA but love the lifestyle that living here affords us. Plus, we love the culture, the people, the food and the language. Do you live here?
Was curious if you can use Traveling Mailbox or Escapees as an address for your state Driver's License? Thanks
Yes you can with Escapees. You have to create an official domicile there. We went to their offices in Livingston, Texas and we were able to get our vehicle registered, our voters registration, and our driver's license. The nice thing is that when our driver's license needed to be renewed we did it all online. We'll pick them up when we show up to vote at the end of October. They have all the information on their website at Escapees.com. You can also call them and a person will actually pick up the phone and be happy to help!
Subbed you guys! Building a channel is hard but it starts to roll up as you keep posting regularly. Hey I have a video idea if you’re interested. How about a neighborhood video discussing where in PV we should be looking depending on budget. It’s hard to know where is the best blend of convenience and cost. Thanks!
Thanks for watching and commenting! Great idea! We'll put that one together . I appreciate your suggestion. Are you familiar with Puerto Vallarta?
Dude is in his 60’s…😮 Wow! The saying that Black doesn’t crack is for real. 😂
Hahaha! Thanks for watching and commenting! Actually, he's in his 70s if you can believe it?! Good genes and being vegan helps.
@@RetiredLifeMexico Blessings to the both of you! Happy Retirement. ❤️
Very smart of you to take the good from Ramsey (paying off debt) and not listening to his sometimes kinda dumb financial advice (I have heard some bad investing advice from him)
Thanks for watching and commenting. His foundation of paying off debt is good, but I agree, the rest? Hmm. I hope you keep watching our channel!
You’re sharing the budget friendly secret of being vegan ❤
Isn't that the truth! No need to spend all that money on animal products :) Thanks for watching and commenting.
Michael did it right! I wish he would have been my life coach!
I'll let him know you said this! You mean that he worked all his life and has decent pensions? He's a good guy for sure
Hello from AZ and thanks for the interesting content!! Could you go through the process of renting your apartment, why’d you pick the particular area and anything you’d do differently? Thank you!
Thanks for watching and commenting! We are putting a video together to show our place and the neighborhood. I will be sure to add how we found it. Thanks for the suggestion!
Right, we need more info, how to rent, what agency handles Americans moving and retiring in Mexico.
I just came across your Video! Very Nice Job, and Congratulations on your move to Mexico! You may have stated this in another video, but do you all have any children and grandkids?
Hi! Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, we do. Two grown boys, married and living in Texas. We also have 2 grandchildren who are in their teens so we get to visit them often. It's easy to fly from Puerto Vallarta to the states. Another reason we picked Puerto Vallarta.
Love the video! Found you guys today and new follower! We are traveling full time and your monthly cost makes us consider PV for the future
Thanks for watching and commenting! Have you been to Puerto Vallarta yet? Enjoy your travels :)
@@RetiredLifeMexico Never been on Tijuana and Cancun. It's on the list though. Currently in New Zealand so a little far😆
Beautiful couple! Great video and very informative!
Thanks for watching and commenting. I am glad you enjoyed the information. Any suggestions on future videos?
Do you guys have children together?
Yes we do! Two awesome grown men, married to wonderful women. And we also have 2 beautiful teenage grandchildren. Thanks for asking!
I love your video from Florida👍❤️
@@gloriahaughton8101 Thanks for watching and commenting! We are enjoying making them :)
Curios if it is Brigette that does the" end of life" seminars in PV? I know how wonderful the health care is in Mexico so I would always pay out of pocket, but if push came to shove and I needed to get back to the US, flights are so inexpensive that is not a problem, but I totally trust the Doctor, Nurses and Medical Expertise of Mexico.......They are Wonderful. Also by the way if you ever need foot care, I highly recommend the Clinic which is on the second floor of the CMQ in Puerto Vallarta they are excellent, and I think the treatment was maybe 18 bucks or less. Thanks again for another helpful Video! Tomas
Hola, it's Pam who does the seminars. Michael will be needing some foot care soon. Which CMQ are you referencing? Thanks in advance for the information. We agree, the health care here is top notch.
@@RetiredLifeMexico Hi Pam; The CMQ Hospital that is right in the heart of the Zona Romantica, enter through the glass doors and the Clinic is on the 2nd floor, you can walk up....Sorry Can't remember the Street name.
@@tomm9540 thanks!
Guys great videos. I like the folksy way you present information. Lovely sweet couple who get along so even completing each others sentences. I am interested in the Spanish classes you are taking. Would you mind sharing some information on your Spanish classes.
Thanks for watching and commenting and for your nice comments about us completing each others sentences. That happens after being together for 45 years! The Spanish classes are through: "Fast Conversational Spanish.com" Be sure to tell Peter where you heard about them!☺ Let me know if you have any questions!
I absolutely get it! You are so right about teaching at a certain level and it can indeed affect your Spanish or whatever other language. I am fluent in Spanish, however I hear and see new words all the time and have to look them up.....I certainly don't know every word in English ( not William F. Buckley here LOL). Also my German is really suffering because I very rarely use it and for the most part never hear it or have opportunities to ever use it.....I applaud You for keeping it up and moving forward with the beautiful Spanish Language......really enjoy you videos thanks
Thanks for your nice response. I find I get mixed reviews from people who aren't second-language learners...they often think that once you have a degree in a language then that's enough! I love learning. Did you grow up speaking Spanish?
Hola! New subscriber here. Enjoyed your video. Looking to relocate in the very near future to Panama. Very interested in the SPANISH classes you mentioned. Please share with the company you take them through?
Thanks for watching and commenting and subscribing to our channel! Which part of Panama are you going to be in? The Spanish classes are through: "Fast Conversational Spanish.com" Be sure to tell Peter where you heard of them. It's a very personable program. Hasta luego :)
Is Friday the lady on the photo on the back?
Yes! That is a picture of Frida Kahlo. Such an iconic artist from Mexico. Are you a fan? Thanks for watching and commenting!
Pues bienvenidos y espero que la pasen muy bien ! A divertirse! 👋👋
@@enriquevaldivia2458 gracias por ver y comentar! Espero que tengas un buen día ❤️
Enjoyed the video! Question, is there anything you can take, preventative, to help guard against stomach issues that one can get while in Mexico? Looking forward to the next video!
We make sure to wash the veggies in an iodine solution but as for eating tacos on the street...not a lot on the preventative side of things. The CDC does recommend NOT taking antibiotics for prevention. Use hand sanitizer, and/or alcohol. Bring pepto-bismal even though it is available here in the pharmacies. Try to eat where a lot of locals and tourists eat since they probably have the best hygiene practices. Thanks for watching and commenting!
First time to your channel. Really enjoyed the content we will be in Puerto Vallarta in late October. Excited to be there again! Looking forward to seeing more videos great information
Thanks for watching and commenting! Have you been to Puerto Vallarta recently? How long will you be here? Glad you enjoyed the video.
@@RetiredLifeMexico We were there last October. Loved it. We will be coming again on 10/22 to 10/29.celebrating my husband’s birthday
Q: please look into the RNE program for those that do not meet financial requirements for Mexico....Many options to be a resident. Just in case someone asks you. You can find in-depth information on Jose Travels page and or Mexican Relocation page
@@gretacobb8285 thanks for this information and for commenting. You’re right. Lots of paths to becoming a resident ❤️
So happy for you both. I subscribed. Looking forward to your adventures. Would love to learn how to you created you TH-cam channel with title. Would like to do it before I move to Merida in Thanksgiving....thanks for sharing your journey.
Hola. Thanks again for watching and commenting. I watched youtube videos by Think Media to put our channel together. I also took a class online through the Grounded Life Finance channel. They are full-time travelers and really advocate that everyone has a youtube channel. I would suggest checking them out! Let me know how it goes and if you have any other questions!
any suggestions for a solo retiree looking to live off only SS? You have any friends living there in that situation? I have seen dozens of videos of couples and all the different retirement incomes... but I am searching for the one that has only ONE source of income and can afford to live there.
You can live well on $1000 in anywhere Central America.
@@misterniceguy67 great statement, but I would like to see some people talking about it.. and see the proof.
@@anniesshenanigans3815 we have plans for interviewing a couple of friends who live here on one income. Single ladies who don’t live in the touristy areas. Thanks for watching and commenting. ❤️
@@RetiredLifeMexico Thank you!!!
Your husband looks intimidated… scary little lady😳
@@bluetuesday hahaha! He’s just not comfortable yet on camera. He’s the introvert and I’m the extrovert. I’m hoping he gets more comfortable because he has a lot to share. Thanks for watching and commenting ❤️
Get magic jack you get a US number and it cost about $59.00 per year. I live in the Philippines and it works for me.
@@billyjohnson9166 thanks for your suggestion. We’ll look into it. How’s life in the Philippines? We visited there several times when we were stationed in Okinawa.
Love this. Cheering you both on🥰. I had 3 strokes - 2 in brain and one in my right eye which left me blind.I am moving to Merida on Thanksgiving Day. I am so excited. I eat fruit and vegetables..... will follow your YT channel . Thank you for sharing. 🥰 please share your Spanish online class information. 😄
@@gretacobb8285 Congratulations on your decision to move to Mérida. I’m excited for you! Sorry to hear about your strokes. We believe diet can help prevent further ones and of course follow your doctor’s orders. My Spanish classes are through Fast Conversational Spanish.com. Good luck with your move! Keep us posted on how it goes!
My monthly retirement budget is 4k in North Carolina. Personally I would feel uncomfortable living in Mexico since I have been diagnosed with a rare cancer. Also the threat of hurricanes and crime would be an issue
@@Retired-jr3qs you have a nice retirement income and with a cancer diagnosis it would be scary to live outside the USA. Once living here it might be plausible to return to the states for treatment but that’s a very hypothetical situation and not something I can speak to. That being said, the hurricanes occur along the coast and aren’t you getting some exposure from Helene? We’re inland so not really concerned. Crime is mostly petty pickpocketing and/or among cartels. Where we live we feel very safe. Thanks for watching and commenting!
A few years ago I spent 5 nights in CDMX on points. It was a nice hotel in the historic area. My points went much further than in most US cities.
@@fdm2155 nice! It’s amazing how much less expensive things are here in Mexico. However, we just spent 5 weeks in CDMX and I think prices have gone up since you were here. Still better than most US cities. Thanks for watching and commenting ❤️
@@RetiredLifeMexico Yes, the exchange rate was AMAZING when I was there. I wouldn't expect that now. 😀
Good video Where do you live in Mexico State?
@@LindaBaker-f8e we live in Puerto Vallarta in the state of Jalisco. Have you been here?
Thank you for the reply. Never been there I have friends telling me is very nice ! Enjoy your retirement in Mexico!!!🥰
New Sub.. Thanks, what about healthcare and safety?
@@AG-so4gl thanks for watching and subscribing! We have a video about health care and plan to make one about safety soon. Thanks for your interest and suggestions ❤️
I would never have thought that CFE in PV was inexpensive. We live in Merida. I think the temperature may be the same, but I'm not sure. Definitely have not seen a low bill like yours. I guess some people do if they have solar
We live in a non-touristy area, although it is within a 15 minute walk to the tourist area, so that is one reason our CFE is so inexpensive. The weather is definitely hot and humid right now, we are using the ac more than at other times of the year so we'll see what that does to our bill. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Great Video thanks......How big is your apartment for $1500 a month? Also thought You were a retired Spanish Teacher, why the need for Spanish Classes? That is amazing that your electricity bill with A/C is only about 10 bucks a month, that was a major concern with me. I am a RP of Mexico and can't wait to finally be there full time. You seem like a really nice couple, keep up the Videos, sure your Subscribers and Viewers will grow rapidly like " GringosRus" ( Gina and Mark) started watching them from the get-go while they were going through the whole process in the US till now. They have I think three thousand viewers or more now . Came down and spent time with them in Progresso, they would pick me up from my Airbnb. Maybe run into you guys in PV one of these days.
That would be fun to meet you if and when you visit Puerto Vallarta. Our apartment is not very big, but we have all of the amenities, we'll put a video out about it soon. Yes, I am a retired Spanish teacher and I love learning. I have found that teaching Spanish to beginner students does not help maintain one's own levels and/or growth. The more classes I take, the more I get to refine the nuances of the language and learn more about the culture. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Thank you both for the informative content!
Thanks for watching and commenting! Glad you enjoyed the content ❤
Under $4,000 a month is incredible, especially with rent being $1,500. I really enjoy these budget/spending videos so I look forward to seeing yours in the future.
Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, it’s amazing how inexpensive most things are here. Which is why we can splurge on the rent.
That is one of the wonderful things about restaurants in Mexico, Europe, and other countries in the World, they don't give you the "Bum's Rush" trying to make you dine at rocket speed! I am fluent in Spanish also and will not speak in English while in Mexico.......We are in Mexico!! lol
Wonderful! Where are you? We are in Puerto Vallarta right now.
Great to find a new Mexico living video! Was surprised that you both were not given Permanent Residency because you both qualified...Maybe they thought that you might want to bring a vehicle into the Country which you can do with temporary and not Permanent? Other couples have chosen that option on purpose. Permanent Resident here but for now I am in the States until circumstances change. Curios what area of Mexico did you choose to live in? And also thanks for the info on Navy Federal Credit Union, as I mostly bank with another credit union but not 100 percent sure what the exchange charges, whatnot if any they have. Felicidades
Thanks for watching and commenting! We're excited to share our experiences here in Mexico. We are living in Puerto Vallarta and travel around the country during the hot season. We'll share some of the other cities we have spent several weeks in, in the future. Mexico is such a big country with so many things to see and people to meet. I hope you get to come back soon. Where do you stay when you are here?
I love Mexico! I have always considered 2 areas to settle down during retirement unless I decided to just full time slow travel and those 2 are either Mexico or somewhere in SE Asia. Thanks for sharing these steps!
Thanks for watching and commenting. We love slow-travel and live here in Puerto Vallarta so that we can travel from here in the summer when it is super hot! Happy travels :)
@@RetiredLifeMexico Sounds like a smart plan!
Looking forward to more videos. Great start!
Gracias, Barbro :) Hasta pronto.
You're so right about the choice of climate! I spent several weeks in Cancun a couple of years ago. It was summer time. The heat was crazy. But I also visited CDMX. It was a short flight cost me about $120 rt. Definitely a nice break from the heat in addition to loving what that city had to offer.
Hola! Thanks for watching and commenting. This heat is a lot! We are camped out in an air-conditioned coffee shop right now editing videos. Are you planning a return trip to Mexico?