Cost of Living in Mexico - Baja California Sur
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 มิ.ย. 2024
- This is how much money we spend on rent, groceries, eating out at restaurants and living life in general here in Mexico in 2021.
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I love the gardens in Mexico. you can basically plant and grow anything there, the weather is so perfect for that.
Gracias for your transparency. Love hearing prices and comparisons to other places you’ve been to in Mexico. Valuable information. You are addicting 🌴
My wife and I have been watching all your Baja videos. We’ve been exploring the peninsula for the past several months and your videos have been great 🙌
I have down here in Baja for over 25 years. One needs to see it an live it to understand how stupid it is to stay in the US. I'm 80 with Medicare but find it cheaper to pay for my medical needs and drugs if needed here in Mexico. Granted, I am healthy and exercise a lot and use no meds but they are cheap if I need them. The US has become a third world country. IMO.
Wish you long life and excellent health :)
I love to see Mexico. Is it safe in general where you live ?
@@angelnorwind6813 Absolutely. If you possess the average attitude of Gringos, you probably wouldn't like it. If you realize Americans are no better than any other people, you'll love it.
I live across the border.. been here 4 years now..but now with us Americans moving down the rents are starting to go up.
@@patrickvanmeter2922 God recognizes no race or color of man....Americans, I do think, have an issue with most other people....but they do work hard. Life in America is getting to be "no better than anywhere else...just 3xs as expensive".
I never get tired to see your videos, keep going, Beauty.
Glad you enjoy them! Thanks for taking the time to comment!
One of your better videos. We have been to Todo Santos and San Jose del Cabo several times, and you are "Spot On!" Thank you,
You made my day by tagging me with your stamp.. thank you.. I’m always watching from Rhode Island....
Very interesting video about Mexico, I like your video so much. Now I have moved to Baja California Sur, a beautiful city.
Valuable content and so well presented! I'm considering a multi-month summer stay in Todos Santos, so your vid is especially helpful.
Wow! Thank you, I learn a lot watching your videos, good old Mexico here I come!...when I retire....soon, muchas gracias, saludos desde San Diego California. ;)
Muchos gracias, Laura. The Cabo area is near the top of my short list as desirable places to stay in the winter months, so your video is much appreciated!
This is fascinating to me. I live in Chapala but my son visits Todos every year. Hope he gets up the courage to return soon. I think Mx is as safe as anywhere in the world 🧙♀️❤️👍
Yeah right, people get killed all the time and noone ever catches the murderers. Two years ago my uncle who was a taxi driver got in an argument with someone on a motorcycle, he told his wife about it. Then later in the day they called her wife and told her my uncle had been killed that people had seen a motorcycle ride up to his taxi and they shot him 8 times in the head thru his window. My ex wife is currently in mexico right now she had to go to her older sisters funeral cause someone shot her. A few years earlier someone had killed that ladies son too. Within the last five years two brothers a sister and a nephew of my ex wife have been murdered in guanajuato mexico.
When you live there and ingrain yourself into the neighborhood and the people you’ll realize how dangerous it can be,it’s not dangerous for tourist because not only they’re not there that long but tourist are in touristy areas as well as tourist for the most part are off limits not becuase you’re a tourist only but because you’re not there that long to offend anybody you shouldn’t be offending but you live there you’ll understand the importance of keep your head down and mind your business.
Lived there. Safety right? NOT.
@@raymondhernandez8535 you are absolutely right. Learned quickly to lay low when I moved there. Also don’t speak English if you are a local!
@@juniorpineda4151 Exactly.
Thank you, Nice video and info appreciate it!👍👍🙏
It is so great my wife and I get to see parts of the world through your eyes. Thanks for sharing. Always a like and a thumbs up.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I'm so grateful to be able to share some of the world with you.
Even the dog was friendly, and happy to meet new tenants with grocery bags
NARCOS ARE FRIENDLY TOO, AND THEY WILL WELCOME YOU.
Thanks Laura. Very helpful. We're moving there and it's been very informative.
Just subscribed. Appreciate all the openness on costs and day-to-day living! Keep it up!
Thanks so much for following along and subscribing! Hope you find the videos helpful :)
Yay! Thank you for posting this and thank u for answering my email on this subject.
Happy to help where I can!
Your videos are great! Keep it up!
Thank you, glad you are enjoying them!
thank you for giving Mexico a chance!!
Good evening from Texas Laura, That was a great video and I always like to know how much things will cost it always make things much better and not getting blind sided by the cost of food and living there. Thank you for all of the info. and keep the video's coming and I will be looking forward to you next learning experience video. Until then you and your husband stay safe and healthy and happy.
Thanks, Scottie! I always appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment! I'm glad you found the video about costs helpful! Hope you're staying safe and healthy too!
Another informative vlog. We are missing Mexico right now.
Thanks so much for your comment, I'm glad you found the video informative! Hopefully you can return to Mexico safely again soon!
BUT PLEASE BEWARE OF NARCOS, OUTSIDERS ARE NOT WELLCOME.
Very informative video and well presented. I just subscribed😀 I love Mexico and visit the country regularly.
I am so glad I found your channel. I want to go to Todos Santos after the pandemia. Gracias.
Thank you for the video! Lovely background
You might mention we are over 1,000 miles down the peninsula! And that we are landlocked. Im sending this information to a friend in the USA. I grew up in La Paz.
Your awesome !
Thank you 😊 so much for sharing .
My goal is to move to from Los Angeles to a beach in Mexico 🇲🇽 In May 2021.
All of your clips are soooooo fun & informative.
Thank u
Thank u
Thank u!
Blake
Great info!
Thanks! Glad you found it helpful :)
Hello. I just found you here on TH-cam. Really enjoying your videos
Hi Laura, thank you for putting out this content. It is way more valuable than a thumbs up + sub will suggest. I'm a 44 years old citizen of the world currently living in Hong Kong. In about 2 years, I plan on moving to "somewhere" in Baja for a new semi retirement lifestyle. You vlog is so helpful & I simply want to let you know it is much appreciated. I look forward to your other videos to learn more about living in Baja, MX. Gracias!
Thank you that’s very kind of you! Please feel free to reach out via email/Instagram if you have more question as you continue planning your move!
@@laura-bronner I definitely will! Thank you so much. I am currently learning Spanish via a mobile app. Hopefully, by the time I get to Mexico, I'd be able to have basic communication abilities.
I so enjoy your being so animated.....
Cool video. Thanks
Very much enjoying your videos - very informative. Hope the rain ends before we arrive - lots of SNOW here today so we're looking forward to getting away from it. We'll be renting a condo in La Paz but not planning on doing any serious cooking - will probably pick up some beverages and fruit and maybe some breakfast food along the way. Cheers!
It's gone now but it has been pretty windy the last few days - I'm wearing a sweater right now! (ok and shorts haha). Either way it will be much warmer than up in the snow!
Bienvenida a la baja!
This was really helpful and interesting! I have not yet been to that area but I've been wanting to explore it. I've been living in La Paz for the past 9 months. I definitely want to start making some interesting videos here as well and reviewing a lot of places. I would love to chat and maybe collaborate!
Great video😁
Thank you so much 💕
This video was very helpful with cost of living from a 30 day perspective.
Glad you found it helpful!
Hi love your videos. I love mexico.
Should you decide to head north in summer, as many do due to the heat,we can show you some great taquerias, pescado, camaron, birria, and arrachera😁
Thank you so much!
Super helpful
My family and I are about to move around those areas, I’m Mexican but I have 14 years out of the country!
Someone told me it is super expensive.
But this video brings me a bit of peace haha!
Al the best!
Nice video, we have a place in Rosarito, just south of Tijuana and the food prices are comperable to whet youve described
VISIT EUROPE IS BETTER.
Nice video, well done.👍
Great video. I am going to Baja California Mexico next year after our June wedding.
my brother met his wife in Todos Santos. Her family was running a resturaunt she served his meal and that was 20 years ago. he used to run the Baja 500 and 1000 solo motor bike.
And my brother is the only in my family to find residence in Baja California (Cabo San Lucas & Los Cabos).
Great editing. Super personality
Thank you, informative and a joy to watch. Can you suggest a publication or web site to find month to month rentals?
Very good information thank you… I like your place
Nice video!
She's so adorable😘
Love your funny expressions!
Amazing price is so low! Just subscribed!
great video, would love to see more of the beach towns...
There will be a lot more exploring of the surrounding beach towns in a few weeks when we rent a car :)
@@laura-bronner Nice, I am thinking of leaving the USA and this channel is just right since I love beach cities. Good luck and enjoy your adventures!
Beautiful...Blessings
We stay in a much smaller fishing village further south. A small main Mercado supplies all the foods we need. Few extranjeros. Much cheaper, beach, seafood, etc.
Thank you great video just found you 😊
Thanks for the interesting costs of food, lodging and bikes. As always everything depends on "location" and time of year. 🌞 Great information to know about ahead of time.
Love your video's ..keep going 🇲🇩👍
I just returned from Tulum and found new bikes for $2000 pesos ($100). These had brakes unlike many of the rentals, which did not have real brakes and you had to use the pedals to stop or slow down. Rentals were 100 pesos to 200 per day and it was difficult to find one with actual braking with cables. As you noted, If I had stayed a month or more, it makes sense to buy and then try to sell it when you leave, rather than renting. Plus, at least it’s new. Some of the rentals look pretty dodgy.
I told my friends about you...they're living in an RV and crossing country, now in Arizona...and I think they should visit Mexico! I'm sure there's a car ferry they can take...but it's up to them to research it. I hope they have passports in hand. I will share this latest video with them. Thank you for doing these videos, you're so generous of spirit!
Thanks! Yes, there is a ferry from Los Mochis or Mazatlan (although I'm not sure which one or if both are car ferries) that they can take over to the peninsula. :) Thanks for passing along my channel to others, I really appreciate it!
great info.) Thanks
iv been thinking about moving to Mexico,for far to long now.))
Life’s too short!
I am really considering Mexico 2022!
We had a hard time in cabo for long term rental to June, we pay 20,000 pesos a month...but I think its because of the view and close to the beach.
I hear you about the bikes ...good idea for when we were in todos last year I didn't see any transportation other than the bus to LA paz or cabo...I have never taken the bus but I can find out how much.
We played 200 pesos for a breakfast their...we actually remembered what the menu said which was a good thing for when the bill came he put a different price on the bill..I ask is this with tip and he said no so I was a little upset but did confront but ended up giving him it and more anyways for we always tip well...I just wanted him to know that we knew how much it was on the menu.
All in all we live in todos normally on our land but we could not drive down this year so it is very costly for us to have to rent in cabo. And because we have no building s on our land we would have had to rent there as well, find transportation like you did, and we have more friends her in cabo so decided to choose here instead.
Don't regret it but will continue to look for cheaper locations that are furnished here.
Good luck to you in your adventure...I wish we could buy your bikes when you are finished with them but I don't know how you would get them to us in cabo.
Hey girl, you are glowing! 😊
I found your channel back in early 2018 when I was moving to MX from Europe. Just wanna say finally.. Thank you for giving me a push without even knowing.. to move as a young girl to CDMX without knowing anyone there.
You look and sound even happier in your last videos! This hair makes you look hella young! Baja looks beautiful!
I have been living in CDMX but due to covid and being a digital nomad designer myself, I also decided to move. However, to Nayarit to a pueblito for now. Love CDMX though, just like you.
What keeps me coming back to your videos is how natural you are. Easy going. Honest. You always explain in a simple way. You are neither fake nor annoying like some travel youtubers :D And definitely not a typical gringa hehe.
Keep it up girl, keep shining and sharing!
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely comment. It makes me so happy that I could help in some way! I hope the videos continue to help - I'm so appreciative of your support and kindness (and thanks for saying I look young! haha)
@@laura-bronner When women glow it sometimes means they are pregnant or fertile IE looking for a mate.
@@MHdollrevievs This reeks of middle-aged, divorsed conservative dad.
Just saw your video for the first time really like it a lot very informative im dying to go visit that area never been there, we have been to Yucatan Peninsula n have loved that area so much that we keep going there but I would love to visit Baja just waiting on my wife to retire in less than 3 years cant wait thank you for the info you r helping with this info so i can convince my wife shes worried about the cartels n zetas so thank you n keep enjoying mexico C Glz
I miss 🇲🇽 .
it is cheaper for those that receive a check or some form of living from the United States and higher income countries.... but try to live on only 500 pesos a week by many of the jobs there in mexico.
"Yes I do own a home in Mexico and lived there for many years."
@Carlos Hernández Ok I am a little out of date atm... but still you get my point.
Thanks so much Laura…I’m considering a move to Todos Santos and would like to know about the insect situation. Muchas gracias!
Thank u for all the info 💓 im going to San luis Sonora boarder oh wow la paz ur way down there im going for dental and cosmetic sx
Baja California (Norte/Sur) both can be a great place to live, if you need to be close to the US. Baja California also has a great climate, almost the eternal spring climate.
It does have a lovely climate, I like how dry it is compared to other more tropical beach areas.
México is incredibel 👍
Great video just subscribed
Thanks so much!
Great information! What kind of microphone are you using to film and are you filming with your mobile phone?
Donde puedo conseguir tu estufa eléctrica!!! I love it...
thanks
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment :)
You are great
My sis has a small place in Puertocitos, a small fishing town. Been going down there for over 50 years. Roughing it but really is paradise.
Mary L. Sounds nice, how do you get there from Los Angeles?
@@rosegarden0988 If you Google San Felipe, Puertocitos is 50 miles south. Very small town. Not sure if it has any accomadations or even a restaurant. My sis is down there now but she has a house she lives in there. :)
@@marylightfoot4817
Puertecitos is such a cute lovely little tiny town 💕 I visited that place in the summer of 2019 💝 Can’t wait to go back 😍
Blessings from the Bay Area 💜
Love that area. Going through there next week on the way to Bahía Gonzaga...
Would love to hear about temps, humidity and mosquitoes!
I would love to hear your pros and cons of living in East Coast Mexico vs West Coast. Have you done a video like that?
I've never lived on the East Coast although I wouldn't rule it out. Hopefully in the future I can make a good comparative video for you on that!
Can you share your experience with the residency process? Many people do not qualify for the stringent economic solvency requirements for Temporary and/or Permanent residency.
I have a couple of friends who own the Hierbabuena Restaurant in Pescadero, about 15m south of Todos Santos. The owners name are Marco and Denise. It’s an outdoor place on beautiful grounds and they grow most of their produce and acquire fish from local fisherman. Check it out!
ITALY MILLION TIMES BETTER
@@annazfker2028 ? so far
Also, the only time I went to Todos Santos it rained (take into account it is a desert)... Also, the City has the urban legend (and not so legend) that the band Eagles got inspired at Todos Santos for the song "Hotel California".
Cool! I didn't know that.
Hehe I hear a dozen different hotels make that claim 😂
Thanks for all your videos. Im from WI, lived in Nv for a while. I met my gf for the first time in Person in Tijuana a couple years ago and she thought Tijuana was expensive but she liked the faster pace and the beach. lol
Im with her now in Xalapa where shes from and almost everything is much cheaper here probably because its not really a tourist area but its a nice area. The city of Veracruz is more expensive than here.. Stay safe and healthy.
Wow, you need to get some basic tools and do the simple maintenance jobs on those bikes yourselves ! - The friendly doggo is a bonus though huh ? lol - good luck to you, happy wanderings.
Hi Laura, I am one of your new subscribers. I live in Boston MA. I genuinely enjoy your videos/vlogs and find them to be very informative and unpretentious. Would appreciate if you can have a live tour just as you had someone on your channel ( I forget the names- they were two folks who gave a live tour of Mexico city in Dec 2020).
Thanks for subscribing and following along! I have been thinking about doing a live tour, I'm just a little worried about the cell connection dropping out because it can be hit or miss out here- but I would definitely love to do one!
Hi. I am just seeing this. I been looking at a lot of u tube mexico living to get an idea of, as I'm on the lower rental desire, yet checking around lots of choices...especially if you are choosing to rent for 6 months or a year. Fresh fruits n veggies, yes at different farmers markets...wanting to nit be in a center of a big city but on the edge where i can be seen as in selling, or creating or working from home. I will work locally if needed. Lots of little questions to ask about water pressure, internet, trash pick up, noise of neighborhood, how far from beach, passport and claiming on temporary residency when that is allowed and prof of income or money if needed...I have friends living in Buscaries near the beach so I get their point of view. I am vegan, vegetarian in choice so it's good to get an idea of what's close in choices for markets...how to participate in sakes at farmers markets...I also signed up with a man named Jerry Brown who has channel: Jerry Brown Travels for 1 hour consultation as he lives in mexico with his wife and they interview a lot of people...u may even know the utuber Larrisa [ larissa in mexico. She was from Canada] I understand I, you could look at face book: expats in mexico. Some places seem to be getting way overpriced and that's if non Mexicans buy up land n properties...still there will be deals. I am wanting to spend 400 to 600 for a Casita or 2 bedroom heat accepts pets. Mexico would be my new home to launch myself. Getting into metaphysical accessory sales lije crystals n cards, sell n make art or my art on clothing, and wrap crystals as pendants etc, to wear...I am just starting to teach myself Spanish and stating open for this ..good wishes in your adventures
Really looked forward to getting information. I think she mentioned once where she’s at and couldn’t understand it. I don’t care about a 5 minute conversation in bicycle purchases and repairs. Sadly this video left me no better off than where I started.
Prefer the warmer waters of the Sea of Cortez. East Cape area. Have you guys been to Los Barriles? Great video. I just subscribed. Cheers 🍻
Thanks so much! We haven't been to Los Barriles yet, but it's on our list while we're over here!
Love the small towns like Todos Santos. I am going in 3 weeks from Phoenix to Mazatlan on the motorcycle through San Carlos, Topolobampo, Altata and into Mazatlan. Love the small cities and cant wait to back down there. I could learn to live with the word Expat in from of my name...lol
Mazatlan is a great spot and I’m sure there are some seriously stunning beaches along the way!
Where is the Maria Callander’s or Banquet mega bowls !?
My apologies if you were asked this before. But did you learn spanish once you moved to Mexico or were you fluent in the language prior to coming to Mexico?
I studied it in high school, but my level was incredibly basic when I first got here. I have a few videos on the channel about my language learning journey - I really started focusing on learning about a year and a half ago with a program called Baselang. Since then I've joined a book club where we read a book in spanish and talk about it once a week in Spanish, I read the news in spanish, I obviously speak it when I leave the house here in Mexico, and I try to put myself in as many situations to speak and hear it as much as possible. I also watch Spanish/Latin American TV shows on Netflix (currently watching Casa de Papel and it is FANTASTIC!) and I also listen to podcasts that are in spanish - at first ones that were made for learners like Spanish and Go and then onto others that are for spanish speakers like Tedx in Spanish or Radio Ambulante. Hope that helps a little bit!
Exelente LA vida en mexico 🇲🇽
Hi Laura, my wife and I have been living in Valle de Guadalupe, near Ensenada for the past 3 years. The ranch we're been staying on has been sold, and now we're being forced to find a new place to live. This seems like the greatest time to explore the Baja, especially the southern state.
Can you give tips to finding month to month housing? How do you travel, mostly by air from area to area, or do you have a car?
Love your channel.
Marco
We don’t have a car, but if you’re going to spend time exploring this area of the peninsula I think that would be your best option. Best place for month to month rentals in my experience has been Facebook marketplace and Facebook groups that are specific to the place you’re looking to live (like todos Santos newsfeed or expats in la Paz). I’ve found a few gems through craigslist and then I’ve also had some luck by contacting local property managers. Airbnb is always a last resort if you can find anything.
@@laura-bronner Thank you for your time. :)
@@laura-bronner Ooops.. one other thing, do you have perm residency, or just FMM tourist visa?
wow! good info to know. i would have thought that all of that stuff would have been more expensive. here in 'Merca, that stuff would probably be the bigger part of 30-45 bucks. i hope to retire in mexico if i can learn some spanish.
You can take a bus to Pescadero, but to the bus station only
What do you guys do for money out in Mexico?? Would really appreciate the info
Quads are Razers are legal I ride my Yamaha Banshee to downtown Cabo.
Thanks darling looking great and iam learning a lot about my future country muchos gracias ❤️🙏😘😍I would be coming from Paris can I find mussels in Mexico
Hi, I was born in Cabo but only lived there until I was 10 then moved to US in mid 80’s. Now it makes more sense to move back since I work remotely 100 %. What do you recommend? I am 45 yrs old currently living in coastal Georgia
Lets do it.
Looks nice, I would personally prefer a more walk able and a place with more transportation options. But following your journey. Bueno Suerte!
Long-term I would too. It's nice to be here for a little while, but I think long-term I would either get tired of only being able to go a bicycle-distance away or I'd end up needing to buy a car (which at this point in time I really don't want to do).