Why I Love Living in Mexico City & Why I Sometimes Don't
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- All the reasons that I love living Mexico City and a few reasons why I sometimes don't.
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I'm Colombian married to a Cuban living in the USA. We are planning to move to a place that is rich with culture like Mexico City. We are super excited. Que viva Mexico!!!!
I lived in Mexico City for 4 years. I'm so jealous!! I want to move back!!😭😭😀
why did you leave?
@@ShinyStar611 Well, long story short, I had to find a job that paid United States level wages. I had been studying there before.
Ten different cities in the city you are right, I have been living here 35 five years and still amazing every where I walk. 🙂
I want visit
I lol'd at people shutting their streets down to lock down a street party
Enjoyed your frank, thoughtful comments about Mexico City! One of the many things I love about CDMX is its eclectic architecture and the shabby/grandiose neighborhoods like Condesa, Hipodromo and the Romas. Also, I love that sooo many residents have dogs and that there are numerous pet-friendly restaurants, coffee shops, etc. [This can sometimes be a problem: see comment below in parentheses.] Of course, one thing you always have to consider is the city's air quality which, although improved from the past, is still pretty bad. (Sometimes the problem isn't even human-caused: the air around Parque Mexico almost always smells of dog poop because of people walking their animals there. and not cleaning-up the mess.) Overall, it is a miracle of a city!
I was born in Mexico City and traveled back and forth for 30 years. I totally agree with your list. I will always love my birth country and will continue my to visits, however I can’t live with out the standard customer service we regularly receive from the service providers you mentioned. I don’t have the patience.
Also, banking, getting a lawyer, evicting a tenant, suing someone who wronged you, justice from the courts if someone violates the law against you, getting credit, getting a public notary, filing taxes each year, are all more difficult and complicated than what we are used to.
These are not reasons other people shouldn’t live there, but you should be aware.
Hey rad video thanks for the info! I'm actually thinking about moving to Monterey soon iv been in Baja Mx for over a year, Mexico is def badass. Ill have to check out Mexico city out soon!
Nice update. Thanks for the info.
I'm from Satelite as well. I'd love you to make videos about that area: Satelite, Lomas Verdes, Valle Dorado, Arboledas, Villas de la Hacienda, Mundo E...by the way, you can have delicious barbacoa and ice cream in Valle Dorado on Sundays. Cheers.
thank you for tell us ur experiences, it is helpful to learn about ourselves,
Love this video. Thanks for doing it! I'm contemplating a job in Mexico City. This video is very helpful!
That's awesome! Happy to help. Feel free to let me know if you have any questions before the big move!
@@laura-bronner Sweet! I have tons of questions, but for now I'm trying to talk myself into believing I made the right choice. I've taken the job in the DF, by the way. The only reason for my skepticism is that I have talked with some people who don't like the city. Talked to others who absolutely love it! I'm a 49-year-old guy, taking a job as a librarian at a really good American school in the DF. I have never lived in a big city (currently live in relatively small Minneapolis) but have traveled to a bunch of very large international cities and have always dreamed of it. Plus, I have some Spanish language ability and cannot wait to improve it! Taking the dive. Feeling good about my decision but let me tell you, I DO NOT want to hear from one more person telling me they don't like the DF!
LOVE your video & SOOO happy I found you as I'm coming for another 2-6 months in April!!!
MY HINTS: Get GOOD EARPLUGS if moving/visiting Mexico City!! Live on a good MetroBus line & you won't have to deal with the traffic!! They have their own lane & are WAYYYY FASTER!!!
I LOVE the guy with the Sweet Potatoe (smothered in Sweet & Condensed Milk!!!)!!
I have seen a few videos from you and you give very good info about staying in mexico...ima head out there like in a month..aver como nos va lol
Excellent explanation of why you love CDMX. You have a new subscriber.
I'm so excited!
I love your video, it is totally true, it is my City but i’ve been living in other place For about ten years, and im missing e en the anoying issues
Loved this! I’ve been here for 2 months and share your opinions!
Thank you 😊
Hi, even when I think and thought about living here in Mexico City, the best part is the food, always, not just mexican food, you can eat almost any kind from anywhere. Just my thought. Best regards. (I was living outside CDMX for about ten years)
Great observations 😊💖🤟
Thanks for this info! Please provide information about apartment costs, especially in a major Mexican city.
I have a whole series of videos about the cost of living in Mexico City here: th-cam.com/play/PLJPaop3MbuCm-qeTnYnotLTosw_QvNNG3.html
Im from kishtwar, india i love my country but i would love to be in mexico few months💓
Great viewpoint , I hope u continue making videos .
Thanks!
Do mind making a video about safety? Especially as a woman? Are you able to travel alone?
Hey Sarai! Thanks for your comment - I have actually made a video about safety. You can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/C-Pe5G8M5TM/w-d-xo.html
It’s extremely safe in Mexico City. It’s the country’s capital and one of the biggest and richest cities in all of Latin America. There are dozens of videos on TH-cam of Americans Canadians, Asians, and Europeans exploring the city and country.. just to give you an idea.
It’s a common misconception of Mexico people get scared because of everything the news throws our way, but for the most part it’s pretty safe I’ve never gotten hurt living here and if you are respectful towards Mexicans they will look out for you. We are pretty passionate and protective.
Good and responsible question
Its like any other big city. It has sketchy parts and really safe parts just depends on where you are!
sateluca, lol, you are on point in every aspect of the city
I was thinking of moving to CDMX, I figured I'd stay a month or two.
Last time I was in CDMX is stayed in Roma and loved it.
Great galleries, easy to get around
Can you recommend an economical, and safe area?
I was gonna ask for quite, but that seems less and less likely
Oh, my monthly budget is about $1000 US
Good to hear I’m planning to retire back to mejico I’m still in the states
Welcome to cdmx we love you
You're awesome! Thank you for the insight 💕 what cell phone carrier do you have in mexico? And what about internet services?
Thanks! Telcel for phones since it's easy to top up and for internet we use Axtel. They're one of the few we could find that offered fiber optic!
I live in the suburbs of Mexico City in front of a park, no so much noices here. You chose to live close downtown, theaters, museums and historical places are closer. I go there for entertaintment only.
I would like to move there. I've read that college is really cheap there.
Love your videos 😍
Hi eternal expat can ask you some questions. I wanna move to cdmx next summer and have a few questions. If possible how can I contact you?
What are the actual costs? And how do you earn $$
I dont even live in the most noisy part of the city and it used to drive me nuts. The way i handle it is with noise cancelling earphones, and a soundproff window. Aboubt the steam machine dude: hey, it is an endemic species you know? 🤣
Did the soundproff window cancelled the noise perfectly?, how much was it? thanks.
I once spent about a week in CDMX and I really didn't like those steam whistles
nice informative vid. quick question- what do you do for a living? I'm in college and by the looks of the situation in the states things aren't looking great. I want to earn dollars and move elsewhere. thank you.
I'm Mexican by the way, just haven't been there :(
I work on a lot of different projects. I work as a freelance writer, I help small businesses with their social media and I make a good chunk as a blogger. I also make a tiny bit from this TH-cam channel. If you want to move abroad, I recommend checking out countries where you can get a working holiday visa (if you're from the US and under 31 you can go to New Zealand and Australia for a year each and work there! It's amazing!). You can also teach English online. It depends on what sort of work you like to do!
It's always nice to see a new video from you. I don't think you do them often enough. I can relate to the barking dogs in Mexico City. During my stay, there was one dog in particular, barked all fucking morning, that I wanted to kill (just kidding), but seriously that dog worked my last nerve. In regards to your learning Spanish, I always thought you were a Latina from the U.S., a Manhattan Latina to be specific. Is that wrong? What's your ethnic background?
I am, but unfortunately, the Spanish stopped with my brothers and I. I can understand a lot, but my speaking skills are still very basic.
man dude I hate dogs man lol the big cities are like that man.shit load of barking dogs in LA also and a fuckload of cats.sometimes I want to poison those fucken cats that shit all over my yard lol.but I cant ill go to jail, but want to I hate dogs and cats.peace
Well, I hate all humans, you little piece of shit. Someday I am going to kick all your asses.
Sincerely,
The Earth
Never been to Mexico City, but husband and I are thinking of going back to MX perhaps for longer term.
Merida was our first visit just recently and we LOVED it enough to strongly consider relocation there or elsewhere in Yucatan state. We met a tour guide based in Merida who said he moved FROM MX City, citing his safety concerns for his family. Then I met a visitor who said he is sold on relocating to Mexico City and said it seemed safer to him than Seattle. As you say, subjective opinion based on experience.
Also, I'm curious if you have ever been to Merida and your thoughts on it? If you've covered this subject elsewhere, kindly reply with a link.
Peace.
dog town
You've got a shitload of negative energy dude.
I look t the recycling situation through a rose colored glass, there's people that live in the dumpsites that make a living from picking up recyclables,it's a sad situation,but y you throwing away you aluminum and plastic,you are helping these poor people put a couple of tortillas on their " Table" I wish it wasn't so,but it is what it is.
I'm assuming you are working while living there....could you discuss that....if work visas are needed, etc. Also, if you don't mind...what do you do there for employment?; are there some industries more in demand than others?
If you are planning to work in Mexico City, you should go to the Department of State website and check out all the information about working in another country, you will just need to comeback to the US every 6 Months because Mexican authorities will only give all foreigners up to 6 Months, no more, otherwise good luck and wish you the best of luck 👍
Ah... La gran Ciudad de Mexico. Me encantaria respirar sus siete siglos de historia.
Amen! From your biggest fans you met at Graciela :)
Haha thanks Tiffany! If you guys are still around in January we should grab drinks!
Won't be back til February! Had to go stateside after the quakes :( In CDMX February 1st for a week before heading to Guanajuato and Mérida. y'all leaving the area?
I like the mix of indigenous people from different places and not being that concieous about it.
Is it easy to get an apartment with a tourist visa?
Great video.
I’m wondering about the air quality? Has the smog bothered you?
I like your video! I'm working as an online English teacher in Bali and will be moving to CDMX in October. I joined various Facebook pages and forums only to get snippy answers such as "come and see." People don't realize how important my questions are. I could possibly lose students if my connection is laggy and slow.
As an online English teacher, the quality of internet is extremely important. Are there certain internet providers to avoid? Is Telmex the best? I will need a stable connection (fiber optic) with minimum speeds of 15 mpbs download and 10 mpbs upload. My students are in China and South Korea.
Is Mexico City the type of place where there are frequent power outages? I'm guessing this might happen in the outlying areas. Is it possible to buy a portable modem to have as backup? Thank you so much! :)
There aren't really any power outages. I would recommend Axtel - that's the internet provider I use and I have tried a few others. They have fiber optic, it's affordable, and it's nice and fast. Hope that helps a little bit!
@@laura-bronner Thank you so much!
I'd love to live in Mexico City 😥😭
I loved your video and your channel in general! All your points I think were spot on. I cracked out laughing with the noise part 'cause it's so true, the noise is everywhere. I love Mexico City too! Check out this Lufthansa add from a couple of days ago. th-cam.com/video/IRARcoTnNw4/w-d-xo.html I think it really goes to your point about the food and culinary offer in this city.
. It was so cool just finding you on the tube, I'm definitely thinking about Mexico City like permanently and giving up my citizenship I've traveled a bit and I really liked your flannel shirt I have 4 cool shirt flannel shirts . I'm going to subscribe. Good work keep it up.
Since traffic is so bad: How about moving around in a motorbike or bicycle?
José Muñoz
My question too (bicycle) and I've asked on a few channels, but no answer yet. :(
Hi, well it depends, if you are in a good neighborhood you can happily ride some blocks to visit somebody or whatever, but to cross the city form north to south is a bit dangerous since there is always heavy traffic and there are not much wide avenues to move in an easy way; in that case USE the public transport (crowded in rush hours but it´s the best option), for leisure time there are several spots in the city to rent a bicycle called "Ecobici", somebody else can explain to you how it works because I have not used them yet, I think you buy like a card pass to rent them; hope this helped.
Have you very been in Mexico Estado de México?? At the north area as Cuautitlan Izcalli as invest to retired , it is so close from Mexico city and have everything to give the american retired people good quality life...i
I am thinking of moving to Mexico and doing my research. I want to rent first and then buy a condo. What are the prices? I know it depends on what I want, but let's say something descent with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Aproximadamente how much should I budget a month?
It depends hugely on where in mexico you’d like to move.
Do they still have the auto-magaphones running thru the neighborhood at full volume?
Can I get in contact with you regarding Mexico City? So I’m planning on moving to Mexico City when I graduate college and I have so many questions. I really want to go but I’ve heard so many negative about going and it has been scaring me. It has also been hard for me to find websites for apartments and jobs. Also I have questions about quality of life for LGBTQ.
You forgot the horrible Mexican banks and their passive aggressive carelessness, the culture of queuing for anything anytime, the unavoidability of having to physically go anywhere to get anything done... I so agree with you when you say the people are so laid back it's sometimes quite upsetting, several times I've found myself missing work to wait on a gas technician who eventually cancelled on me an hour AFTER the agreed appointment time and said "I can come tomorrow its easier"... I love this place so much, I chose to live here and swapped a comfortable life in London for an adventure here, but clearly there's a lot of work to bring Mexico to the best standards!!! By the way, coffee here is so good 😍
Hi, there is a internship opportunity for me on CDMX and they are willing to pay 12 thousand pesos, can I live fine with that amount?
Hey Gustavo - will they be paying your accommodation expenses? Either way, it should be more than enough to find a shared apartment (check out the groups: Roomies in CDMX or Foreigners in Mexico City on Facebook) and to enjoy some good food too.
I’d love to move down , but I need to work for food and utilities ,, how’d you pay for that,, Thanks
Hi - I work as a freelance writer and blogger, so I earn money online and remotely. Perhaps you can work remotely for a company in the US or you can find a job here in Mexico that will sponsor you visa.
What neighborhood are you in? I’m looking for an apartment. Thank you!
Are you still in cdmx?
Is Mexico City open 24/7 ?
In my little village, "Mobil GAAAS! Mobil GAAAS!" and roosters at 4am.
hahahha so true. Huggg!
Right? Your like really?
lmao the roosters! Someone actually has a rooster near my house, wtf.
What about the air quality? I heard it is terrible
Yea, it's quite bad. It has been a lot better recently since there are so few people on the roads and the factories were closed for a little while, but there's no denying the air quality is quite poor.
How about schools?
And income? is it easy to get a job? What kind of jobs?
Satelite and Lomas Verdes are probably the most car packed neighborhoods of the metropolitan area. You just cant get to those neighbrohoods without a car.
Mexico City is nice, very nice and the people are so nice also and ok lot's of thing's is so nice..................................so when we are talking about the best apartment place there, we are talking the so called ( The Kennedy's ) wow, so nice. Been there many times because my so Amor girlfriend is from there or that place. Ok, and for all of you out there, you need to listen to our so beloved Amor Juan Gabriel, then you know what I mean about ok not just Mexico city but Mexico. rest in peace my man, mio Amor man. Amor Eterno and Asi fue. TCB.
I might be moving to Mexico soon my mom is being deported to Salvador but I want to move her to Mexico how safe is it in Mexico city? Maybe if you could give me some tips I'd really appreciate it thanks👍
Mexico City is incredibly safe - it depends on the neighborhood of course, like any big city. If you have specific questions, send me an email. I'd love to help as much as I can!
I’m thinking of moving back to
Mexico City. I’m originally from there but I’m moving back with my kids. You believe that’s a good idean and what areas are good to live? I have family in cuajimalpa. Any advise would be great
It’s safer than El Salvador (any country/city is safer) than any country in Centroamérica:)
Buenos Diaz Beautiful
Are you from Philly?
Your dislike comments are interesting. Have you paid close attention to the trash man? They sort all paper and plastics on the spot before loading them onto the trucks 7 days a week. It's a side hustle for them. I'm sorry, the noises of vendors and services are what makes CDMX one of the most dynamic cities in the world.
Cheers,
I'm 63 and my wife has a heart condition. What about health care? Insurance, etc.
It is certainly much cheaper than the US and Europe. But perhaps you would prefer Monterrey where there are world class certified hospitals. Quite affordable
@@ismaelmartinez9114 Thanks
😉
How much did u have to safe to live out there & do you work ?
I work online - as a blogger and freelance writer and came out here with a a bit of savings, but not a ton. However, I did come out here with my boyfriend who also got a job here in Mexico before we arrived, so we were making money as soon as we got here.
@@laura-bronner >blogger
>freelance writer
So you're a freeloader off your boyfriend
No, some people actually have the wits and the gumption to work for themselves and make it successful. I assume you're the clerk at the burrito stand making her a fish taco while she's spending her hard earned USD converted pesos which are worth about 4x a $ on the exchange.
@@contrarian8877 lol, u mad
@@contrarian8877 if I worked at a taco stand it has more dignity and brings in more money in whatever currency than some blogger. Why are you defending her anyway? I bet you don't even read her shit
Can you obtain dual citizenship?
Me personally or is a person able to? It depends on where you’re from and what your home country’s rules are - most people are able to but permanent residency allows you to come and go as you please so in my opinion citizenship isn’t really necessary 🤷♀️
Your accent sounds Canadian. Am I right?
Is 30,000 pesos enough for me, wife and two kids?
It depends on where you plan to live and what sort of lifestyle you want to have. My boyfriend live on roughly that much a month in the suburbs of the city (Lomas Verdes area), but it's just the two of us. That being said - we eat out a lot, we are a bit extravagant at the grocery store and we like to go to bars probably twice a week. We don't have a car, which saves us a lot, but we do use Uber a lot.
Love the help finding cheaper altetnatives to AirBnB. How much are buses to Oaxaca? The cheapest flight I can find to Oaxaca is $75; is that about average?
Sí está bien; it´s fine the price, just look for viva aerobus, volaris or interjet (low cost airlines).
Yea you have to practice lots of yoga, reiky and all that stuff dealing with Mexican patient. 😉
haha SO true!
With all the noise in Mexico City, I could just stay in NYC.
You could, except the weather is better, the cost of living is lower, the people are less stressed and the food is better!
I have a shirt just like that. I wear it a lot
Man, that dog is loud.
You can always go back home
I could but I prefer it here. No city is perfect that’s all I’m saying 👍
Do u have a Facebook
Yes I do you should be able to click through to it on my TH-cam profile.
@@laura-bronner ok I'll look for you
I like you enjoy the living n Mexico city, just to comment Taht the castle in México city is the only one in the hole American continent, there were no kings but in México for a short time I would say.
Yes! I've heard that fact before - it's such a beautiful castle :)
@@laura-bronner 😘
Incessantly barking dogs are not music to my ears.
We are the men of the future we leave everything for tomorrow 😂
I don't mean to sound rude and i say this in genral after reading about some of the comments I dnt understand how you want to live in the biggest city on this side of the hemisphere and not want noise?!?!?! That's the first thing u think of when u hear the word city it's noise and traffic now imagine that in this city ! Must be crazy lol
i think its more of a cultural difference. In the U.S ppl dont tend to be as loud and annoying as other places in the world (at least not at 4am) 😂
That's because they have to work. If you have no job why not stay up until 4 am partying?
Yes we need more culture about resicling our garbich.
Recycling, garbage.
PLUS EARTHQUAKES ARE FREE !
I AGREE CON TIGO THE NOISE IS INSOPORTABLE.
Claro k hay trafico en Mexico is the bigger city with 27mlls peoples..so what r u being expecting..go north u will see the defernt
looking to sign up with drug cartel any pointer??
styrofoam is not recyclable :/
Sorry babe, but living in Creel or Melaque is infinitely better than in DF and no sane person would disagree.
Welcome to Mexico mamacita
Well thats one way to attract tourists lol
late handymen to fix ur shit...must not want to pay more meaning u get what u pay for...lo barato sale Caro...c'est la vie
always with the pathetic disclaimers its like... DUH nothing is perfect, speak freely.
Your a girl. Grocery instantly 1/2 off.
*0:04** one year and a half living in Mexico and not a word in Spanish?? 😒🤔☹️*
*Traffic in Mexico City?? what about traffic in New York??, people won't give way to an ambulance in NY vs in Mexico city an ambulance will move forward no matter what*
Bla bla bla - mostly just rambling. Just another gal who likes to hear herself talk.
lol the irony of the nickname and the comment
I know you are foreginer, so here's a little tip to you when you go out in Mexico city:
The insecurity has increased the last years, we are under a corrupt regime that doesn't care the country, actually you should get invloved in the Presidential elections in july this year 2018, AMLO is the one candidate that can change all this, get informed please.
I hope to you don't be victim of insecuriy and delinquency; when you go out try to not dress like everybody watching you, becasue the bad guys are going to note it, and don´t take too much money with you when you go to store or even job, only the necesary I would say, well I mean if you want to feel safe in streets ok? haha well that would be all, take care and tell everyone to vote for AMLO!!!! that's the definitive change!!! and the last opportunity of Mexico!
Stop pushing an agenda on an apolitical vid. It's annoying. Nobody gives a shit about your do-nothing preferred candidate.