There is still very affordable housing in Mexico .The issue is if you move to a area with many expats you are going to pay more .Example Ajijic and lake Chapala is a very popular area with Americans and Canadians among other expats so the prices are somewhat high ,just drive about 15 -20 minutes away and your price will drop significantly and you will still be near the lake just at another part of the lake .Mexico is full of great deals you just might have to live along side locals instead of expats.
I know you folks are from Canada, but "cowboy" or 'vaquero" culture started in Mexico. Anglo Americans learned in Texas how to be cowboy from Mexicans in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California.
The European Spaniards brought horses to Mexico. So this “culture” you are referring to is completely European and has nothing to do with with Mexico. Also, white Americans were familiar with horses for centuries before coming to North America.
Thank you. Very informative. I'm struggling and old news that Mexico is affordable just got thrown out the window! Ah well, a day late and a peso short! Good luck! ❤
Thank you, you both make some really great points. We just came from there, visit Queretaro, San Miguel Allende and Mexico city. We absolutely loved it. We visit 'cause we are/were thinking retiring there near future. But. yeah, prices aren't cheap. Housing is expensive, like American expensive. A nice house at an "affordable" price is hard to find, unless you would want to live in a more rural, outskirts area of any of these cities. So it was a bummer for us, we loved everything there, people, food and their strong culture. BTW, we also got sick with this stomach bug, It was awful, my husband could not enjoy his time there, his priority was always looking for a restroom every place we went, most of the time, we would cut our visit short 'cause he was in need of an emergency "restoration".
Being from California, I always thought I’d retire in Mexico as it feels like home to me. But now I’m considering France instead, it’s not really more expensive than Mexico and in the long run I’d save money on healthcare. I do think the peso is going to continue to outpace the dollar. You make some very good points!
@@KARW37 Many parts of Europe are lovely but...being a part of the EU is a tax, so not likely for me. Plus there are many countries that are preparing for WWIII. Yes, you read that right. Do your research on the current conditions in Europe.
I had a LOT of stomach issues in Mexico and I was very careful - never ate street food, washed my produce carefully. I was there for one year and travelled all over. The worst was in the Chapala area; a doctor there told me it was because of the dry air and dust…also the water. My airbnb told me her water was filtered (which I drank) but the doctor said the microbes still got there. I got 2 kinds of salmonella which were brutal landing me in hospital. I am normally very healthy as well. Also got sick in Isla Mujeres which I could not shake until I returned to Canada a few months later. I now take a probiotic and have some items recommended by my naturopath (like digestive enzymes). I have in the DR for a few months and the situation is much better. I also got covid in Mexico City. I had a hard time with the elevation there and in Central Mexico and could not adapt to it. You just never know until you try places yourself. So many Canadians and Americans love the Lake Chapala area but not for me!
Why would you ever drink tap water in a foreign country? I don’t even drink tap water in America unless it’s an emergency let alone in a foreign country. ALWAYS drink bottled water in foreign countries.
@@MomoGetsMoney You did not pay attention to what I wrote: I said the water had a filtration system on it. I was in a different city in Mexico where the water was filtered directly from the tap the same way and had no problem.
@@melisherwood5300 no I read your comment just fine. Filter or not, it’s still from the tap. I don’t trust those sink filters at all. Drinking out of a sink in a foreign country is just crazy to me cuz I don’t even do that in America.
@@MomoGetsMoney Bottled water comes from the tap too. Do you think it's magical and comes from an actual spring? Even worse, now you added microplastics to the mix.
Share your love of Mexico and your concern about the rising cost of everything there due to the strong peso. Looking forward to the better options you guys are exploring. Thank you ~
Unfortunately the prices in many areas has really gone up. I do think you are right and it is going to spread. The Mexico economy is strong these days and the strong peso ultimately makes it a deal breaker
Ive visited mexico and also loved the friendly people even in tourist areas. Even friendlier? Vancouver B.C. natives are really incredible! Offering help no matter what we needed.
been in and out of Mexico for many years. Been sick here too, numerous times. Encountered excellent care. Still driving too. We're content with our friends too.
Thankyou 4 this video. I already struggle with stomach aches (probably from overeating and or shouldn't eating dairy or. CArbs anymore?) Appreciate you adding that piece so I can test that out when I visit Mexico for the first time. Was thinking about retirement there in few yrs maybe but I agree with your guys thoughts so will see. Thanku again.
I ate tamales out of a shack that had a kitchen next to a bathroom near Rosarito, MX, in 2013, and somehow did not get sick. I am looking at it as a possible retirement place as well. I like Ensenada.
Good gut health is paramount no matter where you live. The more "good bugs' in your large and also in your small intestines, the healthier you will be. SIBO lives in your small intestines, most folks world wide have SIBO due to our poor diet, poisoned water, air and drugs. Can make SIBO yogurt to fix this problem. YT has videos on how to make it.
Hi Guys I have Mexican Residency and you can work in Mexico legally if you are on a Permenant Resident Visa . A Temporary Resident Visa allows you many of the same liberty`s , but you CAN`T work on a Temporary Resident Visa .
Super video, where did you folks end up settling, or have you not decided? We are from Ottawa as well and left for many of the same reasons. We've been in Argentina for 18 months but plan on settling in Costa Rica, I think. Columbia is of some interest, but the crime stats are a concern.
Yes, I’ve had the same experience, I could NOT even get an interview at the Seattle consulate due to work related issues. They insist on remote verification or social security letter. I don’t even plan on working there as I’m close to retirement. They seem to want you to be retired even if you have the savings/investments. I may reconsider once I retire. Not giving up on Mexico though because of the ease and closeness of traveling to and from the US. Zero interest in Asia or Europe.
Lots of good info. Odd about the health problems. The most unexpected but consistent remarks that I have run into about leaving the US/Canada for Mexico has been significant improvements in health just from eating local food, de-stressing, and who knows whatever environmental de-toxing. Sorry to hear that; if you could un-bug the health issues, I guess there would still be the economic ones. And those economic factors would seem to plague any country that opens its doors to expat incomes. Huh...
That is true: one can adapt to food etc and also can get sick from food anywhere. I got violently ill from German eggs. Not sure if it is because they do not refrigerate eggs or what. Ironically, I ate tamales out of a Rosarito, Mexico shack with a kitchen next to a bathroom and did NOT get sick. I also ate pizza in Mexico (did not get sick), and visited Valle de Guadalupe wineries in Baja and also did not get sick. Infrastructure is lagging in Mexico in relation to the total population, including expats living there, and that gives me pause on Mexico. This video is helpful for thinking about that. IE water shortages in Mexico.
Just FYI- Some people look at Costa Rica (not sure on land issues going on, but great medical care), or Panama. I personally am now focused on Panama. I need to visit it as soon as I can. Or maybe France or Germany (where I have relatives).
Amazing video, A friend of mine referred me to a financial adviser sometime ago and we got talking about investment and money. I started investing with $120k and in the first 2 months , my portfolio was reading $274,800. Crazy right!, I decided to reinvest my profit and gets more interesting. For over a year we have been working together making consistent profit just bought my second home 2 weeks ago and care for my family.
I’ve been forced to find additional sources of income as I got retrenched. I barely have time to continue trading and watch my investments since I had my second daughter. Do you think I should take a break for a while from the market and focus on other things or return whenever I have free time or is it a continuous process? Thanks.
@@zubairadamu2477 Quitting may not be the best approach if you ask me. This is where an AI comes into the picture. I barely have time to trade myself as my job swallows up most of my time. *MARGARET MOLLI ALVEY* , a licensed fiduciary whom has made me over 5 figures in profit in less than seven months, handles my investments. I could leave you a lead if you need help.
The problem is you can't live your life in Mexico like in the USA where you go out to eat anywhere and have no problems with intestinal infections. I lived in Mexico for 3 years and I always had issues with intestinal infections like amoebas, giardia, salmonella, etc. etc. I never went more than a month without getting something. It is sad because I love Mexico. It could be different for other people however I know there are parasite issues with the food and food handling because other people had the same problem. It is not just Montezuma's revenge it is parasites and bacteria. I wanted to retire in Mexico however this problem has stopped me.
Not sure being an animal lover. I could handle the attitudes towards stray dogs and the cowboy culture is not necessarily very humane I think I would have a house full of starving critters most of the time and probably be stressed to not take in more
sorry but the problem isnt digital nomads any more than it is greedy landlords who are over charging and gentrifying their own neighborhoods by pricing locals out of thr markets.
Some wealthy people ruin every place they go by paying too much and the prices of course go up!! Tourists spots of course are first for this to happen but some people just don’t think they should maybe pay less on purpose so poorer folks can’t move too! ☺️
@@cwisaac22 They dont know enough about what they 'should' be paying and just pay the over priced rent, plus if they dont pay what is asked the next guy will.
I see your points when it comes to the most well known expat hubs. But a good example of a great city and barely know if Aguscalientes city and state in Central México. Cheaper rents and food. And close to a lot of other places. And you'll find plenty of other cities if you have some basic Spanish and willing to learn. That would open a lot of new places. Saludos
Hi, Jose , I love Aguascalientes and want to find an apartment or a house to rent or buy, but I don't speak Spanish. Do you know any English speaking honest realtor in Aguascalientes ? Thanks.
@@eleonoravishenina5482 younger generations speak more English. At this moment I am not familiar with a realtor. My advise would be to try Airbnb first and maybe the person that helps you could connect you with some. No sure if I'm Facebook you'd be able to find any groups.
how old are you two? you don't look a day over 50... an btw, you think working locally is helping? you just took someone's job by doing that. Be the digital nomad and let the locals keep their jobs.
Mas bien deben de pensar retirarse en su país de origen y no irse a un país que no es suyo solo por tomar ventaja financiera. Son muy criticones pero nunca veo que juzguen de la misma forma todas cosas malas que su país de origen tiene. Quédense en su casita (país)
I am now looking at Panama. I dislike humidity, but Boquette and mountain areas are less humid. Just have to get pets there.
Nine months later (Sept 1 2024), the exchange range is almost up to 20 pesos to 1 USD. The plot thickens...
There is still very affordable housing in Mexico .The issue is if you move to a area with many expats you are going to pay more .Example Ajijic and lake Chapala is a very popular area with Americans and Canadians among other expats so the prices are somewhat high ,just drive about 15 -20 minutes away and your price will drop significantly and you will still be near the lake just at another part of the lake .Mexico is full of great deals you just might have to live along side locals instead of expats.
I know you folks are from Canada, but "cowboy" or 'vaquero" culture started in Mexico. Anglo Americans learned in Texas how to be cowboy from Mexicans in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California.
The European Spaniards brought horses to Mexico. So this “culture” you are referring to is completely European and has nothing to do with with Mexico. Also, white Americans were familiar with horses for centuries before coming to North America.
And now there’s the possibility of significant water shortages in many states.
Thank you. Very informative. I'm struggling and old news that Mexico is affordable just got thrown out the window! Ah well, a day late and a peso short! Good luck! ❤
I live in Guadalajara its pretty affordable there is pricing for all incomesw
Truly, even in the Lake Chapala/Ajijic area there are small apartments advertised for rent for $600/mo…
Thank you, you both make some really great points. We just came from there, visit Queretaro, San Miguel Allende and Mexico city. We absolutely loved it. We visit 'cause we are/were thinking retiring there near future. But. yeah, prices aren't cheap. Housing is expensive, like American expensive. A nice house at an "affordable" price is hard to find, unless you would want to live in a more rural, outskirts area of any of these cities. So it was a bummer for us, we loved everything there, people, food and their strong culture. BTW, we also got sick with this stomach bug, It was awful, my husband could not enjoy his time there, his priority was always looking for a restroom every place we went, most of the time, we would cut our visit short 'cause he was in need of an emergency "restoration".
Thanks for commenting. We are sorry you had health issues as well - it is not pleasant. Thanks for watching!
Being from California, I always thought I’d retire in Mexico as it feels like home to me. But now I’m considering France instead, it’s not really more expensive than Mexico and in the long run I’d save money on healthcare. I do think the peso is going to continue to outpace the dollar. You make some very good points!
I am looking at France also. Just not sure of impact of Russia wars on the EU.
@@KARW37 Many parts of Europe are lovely but...being a part of the EU is a tax, so not likely for me. Plus there are many countries that are preparing for WWIII. Yes, you read that right. Do your research on the current conditions in Europe.
I had a LOT of stomach issues in Mexico and I was very careful - never ate street food, washed my produce carefully. I was there for one year and travelled all over. The worst was in the Chapala area; a doctor there told me it was because of the dry air and dust…also the water. My airbnb told me her water was filtered (which I drank) but the doctor said the microbes still got there. I got 2 kinds of salmonella which were brutal landing me in hospital. I am normally very healthy as well. Also got sick in Isla Mujeres which I could not shake until I returned to Canada a few months later. I now take a probiotic and have some items recommended by my naturopath (like digestive enzymes). I have in the DR for a few months and the situation is much better. I also got covid in Mexico City. I had a hard time with the elevation there and in Central Mexico and could not adapt to it. You just never know until you try places yourself. So many Canadians and Americans love the Lake Chapala area but not for me!
Why would you ever drink tap water in a foreign country? I don’t even drink tap water in America unless it’s an emergency let alone in a foreign country.
ALWAYS drink bottled water in foreign countries.
@@MomoGetsMoney You did not pay attention to what I wrote: I said the water had a filtration system on it. I was in a different city in Mexico where the water was filtered directly from the tap the same way and had no problem.
@@melisherwood5300 no I read your comment just fine. Filter or not, it’s still from the tap. I don’t trust those sink filters at all. Drinking out of a sink in a foreign country is just crazy to me cuz I don’t even do that in America.
@@MomoGetsMoney Bottled water comes from the tap too. Do you think it's magical and comes from an actual spring? Even worse, now you added microplastics to the mix.
Solo faltó que firulais te miara
Share your love of Mexico and your concern about the rising cost of everything there due to the strong peso. Looking forward to the better options you guys are exploring. Thank you ~
Unfortunately the prices in many areas has really gone up. I do think you are right and it is going to spread. The Mexico economy is strong these days and the strong peso ultimately makes it a deal breaker
Ive visited mexico and also loved the friendly people even in tourist areas. Even friendlier? Vancouver B.C. natives are really incredible! Offering help no matter what we needed.
been in and out of Mexico for many years. Been sick here too, numerous times. Encountered excellent care. Still driving too. We're content with our friends too.
Thankyou 4 this video. I already struggle with stomach aches (probably from overeating and or shouldn't eating dairy or. CArbs anymore?) Appreciate you adding that piece so I can test that out when I visit Mexico for the first time. Was thinking about retirement there in few yrs maybe but I agree with your guys thoughts so will see. Thanku again.
I ate tamales out of a shack that had a kitchen next to a bathroom near Rosarito, MX, in 2013, and somehow did not get sick. I am looking at it as a possible retirement place as well. I like Ensenada.
Good gut health is paramount no matter where you live. The more "good bugs' in your large and also in your small intestines, the healthier you will be. SIBO lives in your small intestines, most folks world wide have SIBO due to our poor diet, poisoned water, air and drugs. Can make SIBO yogurt to fix this problem. YT has videos on how to make it.
Looking forward your upcoming videos. Thanks so much for sharing ur experiences n God's Blessings!
Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching!
Hi Guys I have Mexican Residency and you can work in Mexico legally if you are on a Permenant Resident Visa . A Temporary Resident Visa allows you many of the same liberty`s , but you CAN`T work on a Temporary Resident Visa .
Super video, where did you folks end up settling, or have you not decided? We are from Ottawa as well and left for many of the same reasons. We've been in Argentina for 18 months but plan on settling in Costa Rica, I think. Columbia is of some interest, but the crime stats are a concern.
I agree !
Things … prices especially for housing can make it prohibitive for most people.
Awesome video, SW
Always glad to see your comments! Thanks for watching - SW!
looking forward to seeing more SW @@livingoverseasonadime5933
Yes, I’ve had the same experience, I could NOT even get an interview at the Seattle consulate due to work related issues. They insist on remote verification or social security letter. I don’t even plan on working there as I’m close to retirement. They seem to want you to be retired even if you have the savings/investments. I may reconsider once I retire. Not giving up on Mexico though because of the ease and closeness of traveling to and from the US. Zero interest in Asia or Europe.
So where did you decide to retire to? Also, where you been?
Digital Nomads don’t set rental rates. Local landlords do. Yes, they make USD but they spend it in Mexico.
Digital nomads create demand, which directly influences prices
@@RaistlinKishtar Yes Rais you are 100% correct. American/Canadians make more in wages and SS benefits too.
Mexican landlords are not unhappy with the high rent "problem".
Peso isn't out of range of the 20 year average. It was weak during the pandemic and now it has returned to it's normal strength.
Thanks for commenting
Today the peso as of Aug 22, 2024 it is 19.5.
Thank you.
Lots of good info. Odd about the health problems. The most unexpected but consistent remarks that I have run into about leaving the US/Canada for Mexico has been significant improvements in health just from eating local food, de-stressing, and who knows whatever environmental de-toxing. Sorry to hear that; if you could un-bug the health issues, I guess there would still be the economic ones. And those economic factors would seem to plague any country that opens its doors to expat incomes. Huh...
Where are you guys?? No videos for 9 months. Your ok right??
So where do you think you won’t have these issues?
They're complainers
@@carlosvillegas6113 They have a lot of valid complaints that people need to take note of.
That is true: one can adapt to food etc and also can get sick from food anywhere. I got violently ill from German eggs. Not sure if it is because they do not refrigerate eggs or what. Ironically, I ate tamales out of a Rosarito, Mexico shack with a kitchen next to a bathroom and did NOT get sick. I also ate pizza in Mexico (did not get sick), and visited Valle de Guadalupe wineries in Baja and also did not get sick. Infrastructure is lagging in Mexico in relation to the total population, including expats living there, and that gives me pause on Mexico. This video is helpful for thinking about that. IE water shortages in Mexico.
Or, they feel comfortable enough to render an honest opinion about their own experiences, which may differ from others’ experiences.
Can you go to Mexico for 180 days?
You can request a tourist visa, which may or may not be 180 days. They have sometimes been more restrictive on how long they can be.
If not Mexico, where are you considering?
We are going to put up a video in the near future
Hope it's fantastic. @@livingoverseasonadime5933
So where are you going instead?
Stilling around at the moment!
Just FYI- Some people look at Costa Rica (not sure on land issues going on, but great medical care), or Panama. I personally am now focused on Panama. I need to visit it as soon as I can. Or maybe France or Germany (where I have relatives).
Your gut health is important.
What other country you lookin at?
I am interested in Baja California. Supposedly there are cheap housing options still to be had.
Cheap as compared to what??? California??? Then yes the housing prices would be considered 'cheap'. lol
Amazing video, A friend of mine referred me to a financial adviser sometime ago and we got talking about investment and money. I started investing with $120k and in the first 2 months , my portfolio was reading $274,800. Crazy right!, I decided to reinvest my profit and gets more interesting. For over a year we have been working together making consistent profit just bought my second home 2 weeks ago and care for my family.
I’ve been forced to find additional sources of income as I got retrenched. I barely have time to continue trading and watch my investments since I had my second daughter. Do you think I should take a break for a while from the market and focus on other things or return whenever I have free time or is it a continuous process? Thanks.
@@zubairadamu2477 Quitting may not be the best approach if you ask me. This is where an AI comes into the picture. I barely have time to trade myself as my job swallows up most of my time. *MARGARET MOLLI ALVEY* , a licensed fiduciary whom has made me over 5 figures in profit in less than seven months, handles my investments. I could leave you a lead if you need help.
@@IbrahimIsabella-00 Oh please I’d love that. Thanks!
*MARGARET MOLLI ALVEY*
Lookup with her name on the webpage
The problem is you can't live your life in Mexico like in the USA where you go out to eat anywhere and have no problems with intestinal infections. I lived in Mexico for 3 years and I always had issues with intestinal infections like amoebas, giardia, salmonella, etc. etc. I never went more than a month without getting something. It is sad because I love Mexico. It could be different for other people however I know there are parasite issues with the food and food handling because other people had the same problem. It is not just Montezuma's revenge it is parasites and bacteria. I wanted to retire in Mexico however this problem has stopped me.
Not sure being an animal lover. I could handle the attitudes towards stray dogs and the cowboy culture is not necessarily very humane
I think I would have a house full of starving critters most of the time and probably be stressed to not take in more
sorry but the problem isnt digital nomads any more than it is greedy landlords who are over charging and gentrifying their own neighborhoods by pricing locals out of thr markets.
That’s very true!
Some wealthy people ruin every place they go by paying too much and the prices of course go up!! Tourists spots of course are first for this to happen but some people just don’t think they should maybe pay less on purpose so poorer folks can’t move too! ☺️
I live in Guadalajara, I fully agree, it's both. However, I am sure digital nomads would be happy to pay less if possible.
@@cwisaac22 They dont know enough about what they 'should' be paying and just pay the over priced rent, plus if they dont pay what is asked the next guy will.
This has been happening ever since early humans moved out of caves.
It is expensive, used to be cheaper and cheap less than 10 years ago
Ya we are moving to Arizona from Mexico it's cheaper and safer
ever tried Puebla? 2 hours out of Mexico city. or Cuernavaca? San Miquel de Allende? Cd. Victoria? we love Mexico & the food.
Pueblo is now run by Mexican Mafia.
Try EL SALVADOR...!!
Gut micro biome-different for everyone.
I see your points when it comes to the most well known expat hubs. But a good example of a great city and barely know if Aguscalientes city and state in Central México. Cheaper rents and food. And close to a lot of other places. And you'll find plenty of other cities if you have some basic Spanish and willing to learn. That would open a lot of new places. Saludos
Hi, Jose , I love Aguascalientes and want to find an apartment or a house to rent or buy, but I don't speak Spanish. Do you know any English speaking honest realtor in Aguascalientes ? Thanks.
@@eleonoravishenina5482 younger generations speak more English. At this moment I am not familiar with a realtor. My advise would be to try Airbnb first and maybe the person that helps you could connect you with some. No sure if I'm Facebook you'd be able to find any groups.
Mo mo
how old are you two? you don't look a day over 50... an btw, you think working locally is helping? you just took someone's job by doing that. Be the digital nomad and let the locals keep their jobs.
There are cheap places to live in Mexico.
Mas bien deben de pensar retirarse en su país de origen y no irse a un país que no es suyo solo por tomar ventaja financiera. Son muy criticones pero nunca veo que juzguen de la misma forma todas cosas malas que su país de origen tiene. Quédense en su casita (país)
Entonces quédate.
Lomatil Lomatil Lomatil por las turistas.
"...para las turistas." No es "por" las turistas.
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