I have to mention that I said in the video in York City we were paying around 2k USD for 1500 sqft... I meant to say 800 sqft. 1500 sqft for 2k in NYC would be a dream lol. I also wanted to mention that if we didn't get this place furnished then we would have only been spending about $250 USD a month.
@belltowndaisy well, it is definitely quite the experience lol. Very expensive but you will get an experience. I am sure. Both good and bad things of course 😀
I relocated to Morelia almost three years ago. My wife is a Mexican citizen and I'm from Reno, Nevada. The people, culture, architecture, food, and cost of living are ALL amazing! We rent a beautiful, nearly 4000 sq ft home, 3 bdrm/3 ba, in a very nice neighborhood for 8000 pesos ($400 USD) per month. We've never been approached or victimized by ANY crime in the city either. The only issue I've had is the water system. Compared to the US, it's a little strange, but assimilation is key. One of the best things, is not needing to heat or cool the house, eliminating the high bills we used to get. It's proven to be the best move I've ever made...
My wife and I, both 70, have been to Mexico three times recently: Yucatan (Merida and Valladolid), Veracruz (Xalapa) and CDMX. For the first two, we had a rental car and went exploring off the beaten path. I'm returning in January to finish my Temporary Resident card. I would NEVER want to live in an expat community and deprive myself the pleasure of living with the Mexican people. There is so much about their culture that is enviable.
I just got this video recommended, and I knew it was Morelia the second I started watching. I clicked just to make sure (to be clear, I didn't read the title). I've lived in Morelia for 12 years already, in different areas of the city, and I love it! 😊
Aww we are so happy to hear that! 🥰 Thank you so much for your support and kind words. Is there anything that you would like to see or that we can improve on?
Mexico is fantastic. I've been in Morelia many times. Most of my Mexican family lives there. I'm Danish, live in Denmark, but I will move to Mexico in a not so distant future.
Wellhowdy! Welcome to Morelia, I was living there for 20 years, where I can recommend it the southside is the most peaceful zone in the city, I could recommend you to go to "La Troje" Restaurant or to the "Emilio's' Restaurant, the are both expensive but fantastic places where you can enjoy the traditional food from the city and also you can visit a lot of traditional mexican restaurants there.
Thank you for the tour. That’s a nice big place with modern furniture/decore. We’re here in Baja and have a fairly similar water setup except ours flows directly from the Cisterna to the house. What are the temperatures like there? Love that solar system too. 7:11. BTW, we have a 10k L tank and it costs approximately 1200 pesos.
You’re very welcome! The weather was one of our biggest reasons for coming here. It’s like 70’s and 80’s it depends on the season. Right now it is the rainy season so it low 50’s and high about 80. That’s awesome about your water tank! We love BCS and we especially love La Paz, however it’s a bit too hot for me over there
Hello, 👋👋 as a Mexican it makes me very sad that there are so many brothers who want to make you believe that this country is horrible, or dangerous. Which is exaggerated and silly. I'm glad you like your country. don't get carried away by the bad comments
I also live in Morelia. It'd be cool to connect. I like it here for the same reason -- it's not an American ghetto, and I love Mexico. Go where the gringos don't... but unfortunately, more seem to be showing up. 😞
I’m a biracial (African American/Caucasian😵💫) woman. How would I fair here? People say that I would not be welcomed. I am also limited in Spanish, but would assimilate and I’m eager to learn the language. I consider myself humble and I’m looking to adjust and learn and grow with the natives and their culture. Mainly concerned with safety and how I would be received. Thank you.
I think you will be just fine. I don't know when you plan on moving, but you can practice and learn Spanish now. There are many different apps. online to help you get started. I'm 100% African American and I think I will be fine. Right now I am teaching myself Spanish. I want to live , eat, embrace everything about Mexico. 💖
hey how you doing how i can contact you i will be in morelia in two weeks and I like to meet you guys to share some food let me know we're neighbors in la huerta
Hola mi hermano! Unfortunately we will be leaving Morelia within the next couple of days. We won't be here when you are here. But please, feel free to continue to reach out when you are in the area so that if we are here at the same time we could get a coffee! Gracias por tu amabilidad! 🙏🏻
It was a great apartment! Plenty of room! I think that there are not as many furnished rentals in Morelia (off Airbnb) as compared to some other places in Mexico such as the Lake Chapala area. They do definitely exist it just may be a bit harder to find. I suggest you join a Facebook group for Morelia rentals.
How does one start this process? I’m the survivor of an active shooter, want to leave the US…I’m on my own. Where do I start? I’m receiving SSDI, due to the shooting. I’ve spent time in Mexico & Central America. How does an American make it work? Please explain how someone like myself can make this happen. Be well…
You got it. I'm so sorry to hear about this. Are you from the United States currently? I'm going to put out a video dedicated to this comment. Please be on the lookout for it. And you be well also 🙏🏻
@@chasingtheAmericanDream AN UNUSUALLY LONG RESPONSE: 😃 Hello & thank you so much for reading & responding. That’s awesome. It’s great to hear that you’re going do a piece on helping those of us that wish to follow, to a greater frontier or new beginnings! I do still reside in the US. * In your opinion, what is the lowest monthly income in US $ needed for one person to live very modest to modestly? By modest I mean simple comfortability and safety? Say a “clean”, yet small place, in a good neighborhood. * What is the minimum you would unofficially recommend to get one’s feet on the ground? * What areas would you recommend for others like myself to look at for relocating? * Is it possible to connect with a local, who is trustworthy who for a fee would be willing to help? * Also what’s your experience with cost for medical? From your perspective & those you’ve met since living there? Say, there Vs here in the US? * Any other information you think is good to know, that maybe people don’t realize until they’re already there. Because this in a response to a comment, I doubt many will see this. So, I’ll speak more on a personal level. I have a few medical issues two being a bullet lodged in my back next to spine & ptsd. With the “war on opioids” being waged against honest pain patients like myself, those fighting cancer like my mother, MA, all dealing with pain from things we never wanted. We’re being taken off all such medications. Quality of life already hard, made so much worse. And with every violent crime on the news, every night, comes the memories of my own. I want to get away from all of the craziness. Coupled with a lack of affordable housing, the lacking things like dental, vision, and any meaningful medical. I truly feel like a move like this would be so beneficial for my health, for my life, on so many levels. You taking the time to read and respond is great. I really appreciate it. To do an episode on this topic is…really cool of you. Like laying the groundwork or a rough road map to “how to make this happen”. I’ll be waiting & watching! Thank you and Be well…Ian Thank you for the 🙏…means allot to me.
@@chasingtheAmericanDream Californicated: Flooded with wealthy gringos (usually Californians or New Yorkers) who move to these places and jack up the prices so that only rich people can afford to live there.
Is it because you can speak Spanish well for that you can live in a local community? while many other expats live in expats community mainly because they don’t speak Spanish well, then expats can’t speak Spanish and the locals don’t speak English, it’s hard to communicate and even a simple task to call someone to re-fill water tank would be a very daunting task!
My family is from Michoacan, with this economy I'm thinking about moving and applying for dual citizenship. The only thing im wary about is The cartel. I feel like they're nicer to people they perceive to be americans. But i visibly look mexican, my features say it all. I may not have been born in mexico but my roots are deep in mexico. Thats the only thing stopping me
Hey, my grandpa is from Michoacán, and I've been living in Morelia for 12 years. Morelia itself is very safe. The cartel is much more present in small towns in Michoacán instead of Morelia. To my knowledge, I've never met anyone from the cartel here. It really depends on the social circles you run with whether you'll meet someone from there or not, and they leave you alone if you're not part of anyone's social circle who is associated with them
But videos are not edited well, I'm a video editor and youtuber. I know how to engage audience through good edits. If you guys are looking for a video editor then pls let me know..
Thanks, if I wanted to edit differently I would but the way I edit is on purpose. I like for things to look raw and real. I've had many subscribers comment that they enjoy my videos better than other people's because of the editing👍
Even though you're white? I think your build, attire, and ability to speak Spanish puts you at a great advantage for living amongst the locals? I can't help but wonder if a typical gringo would make it in your neighborhood? Your thoughts?
The Mexican people are very patient and I do believe that as long as you're kind, speak some Spanish and treat people with respect anybody would be okay in that neighborhood. Many women and children walk around without any fear or issues. Of course, everyone's experience will differ a bit but from my point of view I think pretty much anybody can do well in that particular area.
Wow what happened to Mexico it's more expensive than the United States now and the new government is very scary now be careful things are changing in Mexico
Yes, certain things in Mexico are more expensive for sure. So far though, housing is not one of those things. And typically housing is one of the biggest things that people end up going into debt over.
Oh brother where to start... What do you mean Mexicans don't use ovens? And no. We do not only have stove tops😂🤔 people that live in the rural areas I would say about 60% don't have stove ovens but they'll have some other type of oven. The cisterna in the garage is only used to store water for when there's no "agua de la calle". Not a lot of houses in Mexico have cisternas but they are very common
I never said that Mexican people don't use ovens. I said that they don't typically use ovens. By your own admitted statistics I am correct. Also, This information was given to us by our Mexican family (of which we have a lot) over here in mexico. We've also traveled a great deal throughout Mexico and this was one of the only places that actually had an oven. The cistern in the garage gets filled with water from the well and then it gets sucked to the roof to be held in the tinaco. We know this because we have to periodically fill the cistern because the well doesn't provide enough water.
What exactly does this mean? When price gentrification happens it's due to the Mexican people owning the homes who raise their rates unscrupulously for foreigners. I believe you should be talking to the Mexican people.
Actually, if you watch our videos, you will see that is not the case. We show both the GOOD and BAD. We show Mexico for how it really is not for how people may want to see it as or how people perceive it from watching the news. In this particular video, we were sharing where we personally lived in Morelia. Not everything in Mexico is cheaper, I actually did a video explaining what things are more expensive in Mexico and vise versa.
I have to mention that I said in the video in York City we were paying around 2k USD for 1500 sqft... I meant to say 800 sqft. 1500 sqft for 2k in NYC would be a dream lol. I also wanted to mention that if we didn't get this place furnished then we would have only been spending about $250 USD a month.
@belltowndaisy well, it is definitely quite the experience lol. Very expensive but you will get an experience. I am sure. Both good and bad things of course 😀
I relocated to Morelia almost three years ago. My wife is a Mexican citizen and I'm from Reno, Nevada. The people, culture, architecture, food, and cost of living are ALL amazing! We rent a beautiful, nearly 4000 sq ft home, 3 bdrm/3 ba, in a very nice neighborhood for 8000 pesos ($400 USD) per month. We've never been approached or victimized by ANY crime in the city either.
The only issue I've had is the water system. Compared to the US, it's a little strange, but assimilation is key. One of the best things, is not needing to heat or cool the house, eliminating the high bills we used to get. It's proven to be the best move I've ever made...
Awesome! 👏👏👏 May I ask, what neighborhood? We’ve visited Altozano and the homes there are beautiful! Or are you in the outskirts of Morelia?
My wife and I, both 70, have been to Mexico three times recently: Yucatan (Merida and Valladolid), Veracruz (Xalapa) and CDMX. For the first two, we had a rental car and went exploring off the beaten path. I'm returning in January to finish my Temporary Resident card. I would NEVER want to live in an expat community and deprive myself the pleasure of living with the Mexican people. There is so much about their culture that is enviable.
I've had it with the 'American Dream' and am selling my Tucson, Arizona home seeking the MEXICAN DREAM!
I hope it all works out for you! 😀
Your apartment is cute, but yes, that bathroom is SO small. Nice view from the roof. Happy moving!
Thank you!! 😊
I just got this video recommended, and I knew it was Morelia the second I started watching. I clicked just to make sure (to be clear, I didn't read the title). I've lived in Morelia for 12 years already, in different areas of the city, and I love it! 😊
@@darianadurcik9751 It’s a great city! 👏
I feel so good by watching your vlogs
Thanks for creating such content.
Aww we are so happy to hear that! 🥰 Thank you so much for your support and kind words. Is there anything that you would like to see or that we can improve on?
Looks like you could workout with the handy gym in the carport...Beautiful view. Stay strong
Yes, but it’s a bit noisy and might get bit up by the mosquitoes
Ooh exciting news about the move!
Si, gracias!!
Mexico is fantastic. I've been in Morelia many times. Most of my Mexican family lives there.
I'm Danish, live in Denmark, but I will move to Mexico in a not so distant future.
Cool!
So excited
Igual!! 🙌
Wellhowdy! Welcome to Morelia, I was living there for 20 years, where I can recommend it the southside is the most peaceful zone in the city, I could recommend you to go to "La Troje" Restaurant or to the "Emilio's' Restaurant, the are both expensive but fantastic places where you can enjoy the traditional food from the city and also you can visit a lot of traditional mexican restaurants there.
Wow!! 20 years is a long time! Thank you for your recommendations!
Thank you for the tour. That’s a nice big place with modern furniture/decore. We’re here in Baja and have a fairly similar water setup except ours flows directly from the Cisterna to the house. What are the temperatures like there? Love that solar system too. 7:11. BTW, we have a 10k L tank and it costs approximately 1200 pesos.
You’re very welcome! The weather was one of our biggest reasons for coming here. It’s like 70’s and 80’s it depends on the season. Right now it is the rainy season so it low 50’s and high about 80. That’s awesome about your water tank! We love BCS and we especially love La Paz, however it’s a bit too hot for me over there
@@chasingtheAmericanDream what… you don’t like 105°? 😂
@@rvseeingyou Noooooo 😂🤣
Hello, 👋👋 as a Mexican it makes me very sad that there are so many brothers who want to make you believe that this country is horrible, or dangerous. Which is exaggerated and silly. I'm glad you like your country. don't get carried away by the bad comments
No mames el pais si es mierda
Thank you so much my friend! 🙏🏻
You are correct even with the Mexican Peso going up you are still ahead of the Game.and yes you can find many great deals all over Mexico.
Yes! Especially if you don’t live in a gringo town/city
Welcome to my hometown ❤
Thank you 😀
What neighborhood are you in? Thanks!
I am looking around Felix ireta!
I also live in Morelia. It'd be cool to connect. I like it here for the same reason -- it's not an American ghetto, and I love Mexico. Go where the gringos don't... but unfortunately, more seem to be showing up. 😞
Yesss
I was born in Morelia but live in California since 86
Planning to move back.
@@marlenesujeri30 that’s great!
@chasingtheAmericanDream I passed my personal info to SirDragonX so we can make contact.
I’m a biracial (African American/Caucasian😵💫) woman. How would I fair here? People say that I would not be welcomed. I am also limited in Spanish, but would assimilate and I’m eager to learn the language. I consider myself humble and I’m looking to adjust and learn and grow with the natives and their culture. Mainly concerned with safety and how I would be received. Thank you.
Hello! Great question! We will do a video on that!
@@chasingtheAmericanDream looking forward to it! 👍
I think you will be just fine. I don't know when you plan on moving, but you can practice and learn Spanish now. There are many different apps. online to help you get started. I'm 100% African American and I think I will be fine. Right now I am teaching myself Spanish. I want to live , eat, embrace everything about Mexico. 💖
Gracias from Texas 👍
hey how you doing how i can contact you i will be in morelia in two weeks and I like to meet you guys to share some food let me know we're neighbors in la huerta
Hola mi hermano! Unfortunately we will be leaving Morelia within the next couple of days. We won't be here when you are here. But please, feel free to continue to reach out when you are in the area so that if we are here at the same time we could get a coffee! Gracias por tu amabilidad! 🙏🏻
A light cube is a common thing? I've never seen one. I've seen sky lights, but not a light cube.
@@mexipatti Yeah, they are pretty common in Mexico, not every place has one but quite a few do
Looks good to me, I want to see, Bill Dallas Lewis
We love it here!
Like the apartment, was it hard to find, I can only be in Mexico for 6 months on a tourist Visa, are there furnished rentals for month to month lease?
It was a great apartment! Plenty of room! I think that there are not as many furnished rentals in Morelia (off Airbnb) as compared to some other places in Mexico such as the Lake Chapala area. They do definitely exist it just may be a bit harder to find. I suggest you join a Facebook group for Morelia rentals.
How does one start this process? I’m the survivor of an active shooter, want to leave the US…I’m on my own. Where do I start? I’m receiving SSDI, due to the shooting. I’ve spent time in Mexico & Central America. How does an American make it work? Please explain how someone like myself can make this happen. Be well…
You got it. I'm so sorry to hear about this. Are you from the United States currently? I'm going to put out a video dedicated to this comment. Please be on the lookout for it. And you be well also 🙏🏻
@@chasingtheAmericanDream
AN UNUSUALLY LONG RESPONSE: 😃
Hello & thank you so much for reading & responding. That’s awesome. It’s great to hear that you’re going do a piece on helping those of us that wish to follow, to a greater frontier or new beginnings! I do still reside in the US.
* In your opinion, what is the lowest monthly income in US $ needed for one person to live very modest to modestly? By modest I mean simple comfortability and safety? Say a “clean”, yet small place, in a good neighborhood.
* What is the minimum you would unofficially recommend to get one’s feet on the ground?
* What areas would you recommend for others like myself to look at for relocating?
* Is it possible to connect with a local, who is trustworthy who for a fee would be willing to help?
* Also what’s your experience with cost for medical? From your perspective & those you’ve met since living there? Say, there Vs here in the US?
* Any other information you think is good to know, that maybe people don’t realize until they’re already there.
Because this in a response to a comment, I doubt many will see this. So, I’ll speak more on a personal level.
I have a few medical issues two being a bullet lodged in my back next to spine & ptsd. With the “war on opioids” being waged against honest pain patients like myself, those fighting cancer like my mother, MA, all dealing with pain from things we never wanted. We’re being taken off all such medications. Quality of life already hard, made so much worse. And with every violent crime on the news, every night, comes the memories of my own.
I want to get away from all of the craziness. Coupled with a lack of affordable housing, the lacking things like dental, vision, and any meaningful medical. I truly feel like a move like this would be so beneficial for my health, for my life, on so many levels.
You taking the time to read and respond is great. I really appreciate it. To do an episode on this topic is…really cool of you. Like laying the groundwork or a rough road map to “how to make this happen”. I’ll be waiting & watching! Thank you and Be well…Ian
Thank you for the 🙏…means allot to me.
@@BluesStraightFromTheHarpour prayers are with you my brother. Stay strong and it's a privilege to help if I can.
@@chasingtheAmericanDream You all are living the dream…a dream I’ve had for a very long time. Thank you for helping!
@@BluesStraightFromTheHarp we're trying and so happy to share the experience! 🙏🏻
What area of Morelia is this?
What do you guys do for work?
A bunch of different things 😂 Teaching, TH-cam channels, and we are also landlords
Morelia looks amazing. Beautful. Affordable. I just pray it doesn't become californicated.
Yes! What does californicated mean?
@@chasingtheAmericanDream Californicated: Flooded with wealthy gringos (usually Californians or New Yorkers) who move to these places and jack up the prices so that only rich people can afford to live there.
Can you tell me, in what colonia o área is this?
What's up with the glass
It's extremely safe here guys! As the sirens are going off lol!
We will miss you. And the pambazos too 😪
Thank you so much! We will miss Morelia but we hope to come back soon! Stay posted for a video discussing that
Is it because you can speak Spanish well for that you can live in a local community? while many other expats live in expats community mainly because they don’t speak Spanish well, then expats can’t speak Spanish and the locals don’t speak English, it’s hard to communicate and even a simple task to call someone to re-fill water tank would be a very daunting task!
My family is from Michoacan, with this economy I'm thinking about moving and applying for dual citizenship. The only thing im wary about is The cartel. I feel like they're nicer to people they perceive to be americans. But i visibly look mexican, my features say it all. I may not have been born in mexico but my roots are deep in mexico. Thats the only thing stopping me
I hope that if you want to move to Mexico, you can do so safely 👌
Hey, my grandpa is from Michoacán, and I've been living in Morelia for 12 years. Morelia itself is very safe. The cartel is much more present in small towns in Michoacán instead of Morelia. To my knowledge, I've never met anyone from the cartel here. It really depends on the social circles you run with whether you'll meet someone from there or not, and they leave you alone if you're not part of anyone's social circle who is associated with them
But videos are not edited well,
I'm a video editor and youtuber. I know how to engage audience through good edits.
If you guys are looking for a video editor then pls let me know..
Thanks, if I wanted to edit differently I would but the way I edit is on purpose. I like for things to look raw and real. I've had many subscribers comment that they enjoy my videos better than other people's because of the editing👍
@@chasingtheAmericanDream Okay and you guys make awesome content😇
@@Re..creator Thank you so much!
Even though you're white? I think your build, attire, and ability to speak Spanish puts you at a great advantage for living amongst the locals? I can't help but wonder if a typical gringo would make it in your neighborhood? Your thoughts?
The Mexican people are very patient and I do believe that as long as you're kind, speak some Spanish and treat people with respect anybody would be okay in that neighborhood. Many women and children walk around without any fear or issues. Of course, everyone's experience will differ a bit but from my point of view I think pretty much anybody can do well in that particular area.
@@chasingtheAmericanDream Wow, thanks!
Wow what happened to Mexico it's more expensive than the United States now and the new government is very scary now be careful things are changing in Mexico
Yes, certain things in Mexico are more expensive for sure. So far though, housing is not one of those things. And typically housing is one of the biggest things that people end up going into debt over.
You like my state huh? Beautiful huh? Amazing huh?
No Americans yet lol love Michoacán my fam is from a small ranch there
😀☺️
Oh brother where to start... What do you mean Mexicans don't use ovens? And no. We do not only have stove tops😂🤔 people that live in the rural areas I would say about 60% don't have stove ovens but they'll have some other type of oven. The cisterna in the garage is only used to store water for when there's no "agua de la calle". Not a lot of houses in Mexico have cisternas but they are very common
I never said that Mexican people don't use ovens. I said that they don't typically use ovens. By your own admitted statistics I am correct. Also, This information was given to us by our Mexican family (of which we have a lot) over here in mexico. We've also traveled a great deal throughout Mexico and this was one of the only places that actually had an oven. The cistern in the garage gets filled with water from the well and then it gets sucked to the roof to be held in the tinaco. We know this because we have to periodically fill the cistern because the well doesn't provide enough water.
Dad payed 15k don’t price gentrify please
What exactly does this mean? When price gentrification happens it's due to the Mexican people owning the homes who raise their rates unscrupulously for foreigners. I believe you should be talking to the Mexican people.
@@chasingtheAmericanDreamyes your partially correct but don’t over pay causing gentrification e.g. see Texas due to Californians and New Yorkers
Just another look how cheap this stuff is gringo Vlog
Actually, if you watch our videos, you will see that is not the case. We show both the GOOD and BAD. We show Mexico for how it really is not for how people may want to see it as or how people perceive it from watching the news. In this particular video, we were sharing where we personally lived in Morelia. Not everything in Mexico is cheaper, I actually did a video explaining what things are more expensive in Mexico and vise versa.
Sorry..you couldn’t give me anything in Mexico..no Nono nonoooooo