Thanks for sharing! I am moving to Mexico City later this month and it's good to know that there are landlords out there that won't require a local cosigner.....
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. It’s definitely worth it, especially in Condesa. I’ll be heading to your neighborhood next July. I’ll be staying in an AirB&B for a week while I search for an apartment. I’ll be working remotely and earning a US salary, so $1500-$2000 is a deal compared to the $3000 I’m currently paying.
If you’re receiving salary from US and have expenses in Mexico of course is good for $1,500 that apartment but I don’t know if professionals from Mexico can afford it according to the salaries there.
Watching from Tucson. - we are seniors living half the year in Escondon. Just came across your channel. Smart move to CDMX. Love your apartment, 70” TV 😊
Here in Toronto (Canada) that apt (unfurnished) would go for $3200 CAD or $2357 US (which by NYC standards is cheap but by Toronto standards is up there - because of the walk-in, third bathroom and the laundry ROOM and not closet). ✌️
The actual way to compare is to check what the locals are paying for the same apartment. My guess they are paying a lot less than what you are paying. I have lived overseas and once the landlords find out one is an American the prices of rentals seem to always be higher than the locals. Just my thoughts.
Condesa I will probably compared it our midtown or Kirby area in Houston and here similar 5 story building luxury apartment will be $1600-2000k so I will your apartment is in rhe high side of expensive
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Lmfao I’m paying $1500 for a single bedroom in LA county… in a bad part of town with homeless outside. Living in debt… paycheck to paycheck… tell me again why I’m not in Mexico?
Bro, it's great you're enjoying Mexico but tbh you're part of the problem, no pun intended but that apartment used to cost less than 700 USD(13,000MXN). I know this because I've been around real estate in Mexico City for a long time. The issue is not with foreigners but their disregard for locals, their economy, traditions, and people in general. What can you do? Try not to continue invading overly gentrified areas (do your research as Condesa and Polando are THE most gentrified areas in the city and a LOT of Mexicans have been displaced because a foreigner willing to pay 1500 is better than a 10-year local paying half as much), if you insist on gentrifying known areas then at least negotiate prices with the owners to help reduce the cost of living around the area as for how much you can, well then again do your research. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad for your own success and comfort as a person but as a local, I insist that all foreigners need to be conscious. Your audience is mostly American probably thus you have a voice and platform, use it to make more Americans conscious and not for your own sake.
Thanks for your honest opinion (and respectfully writing it). Gentrification is a very touchy subject around here. I wish we could negotiate more, but the reality is - there's most foreign people who come here come for a few months and rent an airbnb for even MORE money than I'm spending. And in the future I am def. open to exploring other areas outside of condesa/roma. I have a mexican wife, and am trying to adapt to the customs and traditions as best I can.
@@iamalanabroad Here in Merida where I've been for fifteen years there is a ton of new development but less gentrification. Most of the money for both comes from rich Mexicans. The biggest issue when having a discussion about this is only a tiny fraction of the people using the word "gentrification" have any idea what that means. To most people everywhere: gentrication doesn't mean what you think it means.
@@meatgravylard Thanks for your thoughts, well gentrification is a very hot-button topic especially in CDMX. I'll leave it at that. Its' taking over the comments here!
@AntonioMagana-td3qs pleaser share other areas we new immigrants can look at besides Condesa and Polanco and Roma, and an acceptable range of rent that we should target for said area(s). I see these comments alot about gentrification but I never see people give information....because people are coming to the city regardless.
I know someone that lives in a studio for around $500-600 in condesa, but unlike other cities like NYC studios are far less common in this part of mexico city at least.
I am mexican. I live in Mexico ctiy, I can tell you to live in that apartment is dangerous, you are in the worst part of the city if we talk about earthquakes. look at the youtube videos what happened in La condesa in -1957, 1985 and 2017 earthquakes.
It's luxury compared to NYC apartments and size. Many apartments in NYC for instance don't have in house washer/dryer. And are smaller. In any other U.S. city it wouldn't be luxury, but it would be in Manhattan. Also the area of Condesa is a prime location in Mexico City full of shops, upscale restaurants, etc. And it's walkable. It's not the wealthiest neighborhood in the city, but it is one of the better ones.
this is a pretty basic elevator/security sorta condesa apartment. i really don't think you're getting much of a deal; honestly, i'd say you're even overpaying by 5000-10000 pesos, and yes, you most definitely can negotiate. it's also pretty ridiculous and, dare i say, tone deaf, that you're comparing this to new york city when you know full well that 99% of mexicans can't afford your spot.
At least 30%-35% of Mexicans could afford that apartment. Mexico has poverty but its "only" 36%. Mexico has a pretty robust bourgeoisie class in addition to the millionaires and billionaires like Carlos Slim.
Alan, I like your channel but I’m not impressed with the apartment, its size, view, nor price. Granted, I’m not a city boy and I wouldn’t want to live in NYC for any reason, but that apartment is a clear sign of gentrification, in my opinion.
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Thanks for sharing! I am moving to Mexico City later this month and it's good to know that there are landlords out there that won't require a local cosigner.....
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. It’s definitely worth it, especially in Condesa. I’ll be heading to your neighborhood next July. I’ll be staying in an AirB&B for a week while I search for an apartment. I’ll be working remotely and earning a US salary, so $1500-$2000 is a deal compared to the $3000 I’m currently paying.
your welcome! the usa rent even in tier 2-3 cities is getting out of control.
Great video. Your apartment is awesome! That closet is a dream and I love the roof deck space. 😍
Thanks!
If you’re receiving salary from US and have expenses in Mexico of course is good for $1,500 that apartment but I don’t know if professionals from Mexico can afford it according to the salaries there.
They are built because there is demand here.
Wow, what a nice apartment! Just having a washer and dryer is luxury in New York 😂
I know!
Watching from Tucson. - we are seniors living half the year in Escondon.
Just came across your channel.
Smart move to CDMX.
Love your apartment, 70” TV 😊
@@Steve767676 Thanks!
Good info. Thnx
Here in Toronto (Canada) that apt (unfurnished) would go for $3200 CAD or $2357 US (which by NYC standards is cheap but by Toronto standards is up there - because of the walk-in, third bathroom and the laundry ROOM and not closet). ✌️
@@petegtorcan i know and me calling it luxury verse new york has riled some people up 🥶
Nice place!
Thanks!
He looks like a tim burton character
Ive heard worse- Thanks!
The actual way to compare is to check what the locals are paying for the same apartment. My guess they are paying a lot less than what you are paying. I have lived overseas and once the landlords find out one is an American the prices of rentals seem to always be higher than the locals. Just my thoughts.
That’s an amazing price, even for the locals would be considered low.
Are you related to Here be Barr?
Twin brother! :)
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Great apartment
Thanks!
Condesa I will probably compared it our midtown or Kirby area in Houston and here similar 5 story building luxury apartment will be $1600-2000k so I will your apartment is in rhe high side of expensive
Cool vid!
Thanks!
Rooms in CA are going for $1,300 lol, and not in the nice parts of town
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@@Vova-y4f thanks for the kind words!
Lmfao I’m paying $1500 for a single bedroom in LA county… in a bad part of town with homeless outside. Living in debt… paycheck to paycheck… tell me again why I’m not in Mexico?
Come on down!
It’s nice. Nothing special. But nice. Certainly better than what you could get for 1500 a month in many places in the states. Hope you enjoy
Thanks, and yes def is better than many USA spots.
Bro, it's great you're enjoying Mexico but tbh you're part of the problem, no pun intended but that apartment used to cost less than 700 USD(13,000MXN). I know this because I've been around real estate in Mexico City for a long time.
The issue is not with foreigners but their disregard for locals, their economy, traditions, and people in general.
What can you do? Try not to continue invading overly gentrified areas (do your research as Condesa and Polando are THE most gentrified areas in the city and a LOT of Mexicans have been displaced because a foreigner willing to pay 1500 is better than a 10-year local paying half as much), if you insist on gentrifying known areas then at least negotiate prices with the owners to help reduce the cost of living around the area as for how much you can, well then again do your research.
Don't get me wrong, I'm glad for your own success and comfort as a person but as a local, I insist that all foreigners need to be conscious. Your audience is mostly American probably thus you have a voice and platform, use it to make more Americans conscious and not for your own sake.
Thanks for your honest opinion (and respectfully writing it). Gentrification is a very touchy subject around here. I wish we could negotiate more, but the reality is - there's most foreign people who come here come for a few months and rent an airbnb for even MORE money than I'm spending.
And in the future I am def. open to exploring other areas outside of condesa/roma. I have a mexican wife, and am trying to adapt to the customs and traditions as best I can.
@@iamalanabroad Here in Merida where I've been for fifteen years there is a ton of new development but less gentrification. Most of the money for both comes from rich Mexicans. The biggest issue when having a discussion about this is only a tiny fraction of the people using the word "gentrification" have any idea what that means. To most people everywhere: gentrication doesn't mean what you think it means.
@@meatgravylard Thanks for your thoughts, well gentrification is a very hot-button topic especially in CDMX. I'll leave it at that. Its' taking over the comments here!
@AntonioMagana-td3qs pleaser share other areas we new immigrants can look at besides Condesa and Polanco and Roma, and an acceptable range of rent that we should target for said area(s). I see these comments alot about gentrification but I never see people give information....because people are coming to the city regardless.
Is there any $800 for a single person in that neighborhood possibly?
I know someone that lives in a studio for around $500-600 in condesa, but unlike other cities like NYC studios are far less common in this part of mexico city at least.
Nice
Thanks!
I am mexican. I live in Mexico ctiy, I can tell you to live in that apartment is dangerous, you are in the worst part of the city if we talk about earthquakes. look at the youtube videos what happened in La condesa in -1957, 1985 and 2017 earthquakes.
Yeah i am def aware of the risks/dangers of this area... not the best for earthquakes.
mural?
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@@iamalanabroad Murals are humongous, in public places, and are often political. That is a nice little picture.
Where is the luxury? What am I missing here?
To each their own, thanks for watching!
@@iamalanabroad Sure. That's about seven minutes of my life I'll never get back.
It's luxury compared to NYC apartments and size. Many apartments in NYC for instance don't have in house washer/dryer. And are smaller.
In any other U.S. city it wouldn't be luxury, but it would be in Manhattan.
Also the area of Condesa is a prime location in Mexico City full of shops, upscale restaurants, etc. And it's walkable. It's not the wealthiest neighborhood in the city, but it is one of the better ones.
@@danmur2797 Very true thanks for your comment!
Yeah it's quite nice but def not luxury
I think it is very expensive. You can find more for less.
I hope you are there legally.
They are starting to check….
Resident yep!
this is a pretty basic elevator/security sorta condesa apartment. i really don't think you're getting much of a deal; honestly, i'd say you're even overpaying by 5000-10000 pesos, and yes, you most definitely can negotiate. it's also pretty ridiculous and, dare i say, tone deaf, that you're comparing this to new york city when you know full well that 99% of mexicans can't afford your spot.
I invite you to show me better apartment listings (2 bed, 3 bath, 1000 square feet) , furnished nicely, at this price in condesa. Thanks for watching!
At least 30%-35% of Mexicans could afford that apartment.
Mexico has poverty but its "only" 36%.
Mexico has a pretty robust bourgeoisie class in addition to the millionaires and billionaires like Carlos Slim.
Alan,
I like your channel but I’m not impressed with the apartment, its size, view, nor price.
Granted, I’m not a city boy and I wouldn’t want to live in NYC for any reason, but that apartment is a clear sign of gentrification, in my opinion.
sorry you feel that way, thanks for watching of course!
Nice off platform airbnb. 😂
haters gonna hate