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Hi Jose, great video as always. So in response to your request for people to give some idea of how they’re living here in Mexico financially I’m answering you. I happen to be in the age demographic that you mentioned, I’m 72 years old and I came to Mexico for the first time at 69. I would have loved to have come earlier, but things didn’t work out that way, still I’m very happy I made it and I’m not ever going to live in the US again. Okay, I only have social security retirement and I get less than what I’ve heard is the standard amount, but I’ve been able to live very comfortably on about $900.00 US every month and that includes everything including my prescriptions meds. I live a modest lifestyle I rarely eat out, I only occasionally drink, I have two beers in my fridge now, don’t smoke and I’m a vegetarian. I mainly shop at the little markets in whatever area I happen to be living in, I’ve lived in three different cities, and I only go to the Supermercado to get certain toiletries that the local markets don’t carry. I walk most everywhere too. And living this way has allowed me to save several hundred dollars every month and consequently I’ve visited several other countries since moving here, because I had that savings. In the states it was very difficult for me to save money, now I take it for granted. I learned some years ago that you can live on a lot less than you think. The US government has everyone thinking that they have to spend all the time, that it is their duty to spend so the economy will continue to run . I bought into that argument for a long time, but I had a family to support, so I had to buy and consequently I lived paycheck to paycheck and on credit cards when necessary. I learned my lesson the hard way, now I live debt free and stress free. I don’t complain and I thank Mexico for allowing me to live here. I feel blessed by the universe. I smile at the shopkeepers, say please and thank you and tell them I’ll see them later and I get great service and a smile in return. I’m working on getting my residency and then I’ll figure out how to get help learning Spanish. This is a great country and I don’t want it to change but only for the better. Oh and let me say, I came alone and I’m still by myself. I rarely ask for help, because I research everything so I can do it myself and ask for help only when I absolutely need it, like getting my temporary residency visa. Have a great day!
That is AWESOME! Thank you so much for sharing all that with us! Hope some of those naysayers that say that it can not be done on less than $1,000 USD a month get to read this! Much appreciated! Viva Mexico!
Wonderful to hear,,I want to live on about 1000 canadian a month so,,,I would do much of what the 72 year old gentleman does,,dont eat out alot,,cook at home,,,mingle with the locals,learn spanish,,save some money for trips,,I prefer to spend my money on experiences and dont need a lot of STUFF,,I will continue to reasearch,,Hualtuco is calling me,,,Thanks for the great vid,, love the details,,,,@@JoseArteagaTravels
The comments about older people needing their hand held: I’m 62 and my husband is 71. We’re pretty resilient and flexible. But, most people we knew in our age group in the U.S. were not. They stay stuck in their old ways. They don’t adapt. But, most people in our age group that last in Mexico are more adventurous and flexible, or they don’t last. They head back to the U.S. or Canada. We actually feel younger since arriving here. Only 8 months here and we know we’re not going anywhere.
Our experience is that we came into it wanting to live like the locals. Anything more is just dreaming of a lavish lifestyle that they could never afford where they came from. After a couple of years, we’ve learned that our lifestyle is fabulous!!! As a couple, we live on $2400 usd per month but we save about $600 usd for emergency use and still live very well. We don’t keep up with the Jones’ Nor do we ever want to again! Life is fabulous when you absorb the culture and the economy and set your goals accordingly.
In the USA it's basically the land of the FEE, think about it, you're forced to have car insurance, house insurance, more or less health insurance too, I know it's not illegal if you don't get it, but realistically if you don't you're screwed royally if you ever need to go to the ER for something or you have heath problems in old age, there's cops around every corner to give you a ticket, and boy o boy do like like giving those tickets, if you live in the US and have to commute to work on a daily basis I would be shocked if you didn't get at least 2 tickets a year, it all adds up, and that's if you're never sued for something because boy o boy do Americans love their lawsuits I tell you. Come to Mexico, live a better and freer life, and leave all that behind.
The U.S. runs on YOU being on debt endlessly. Once you realize what "they" (collectively) have been doing to you, your life will change. And you will be free (not the land of the free). They call everything the opposite of what it is. Ever notice that? 🎉 But people are waking up, and they don't like it. 🎉 Stay the NEW course...it's going to be a bumpy road! 🎉 ❤-R
Mexico is for everyone! If you want to live a lavish lifestyle just expect to be paying the same amount you are already paying back home for the same lifestyle. If you don't require a lavish lifestyle and want to live a more humble lifestyle then Mexico is the right place for you! Thank you so much for sharing!
most Americans are used to over spending and living above their means. this is why so many live "pay check to pay check" and credit cards. but its because America is a consumer economy and the govt needs them to consume more then they're able to produce via labor, so dollars can then go abroad to provide liquidity to producer economies.
I hate the consumer culture, its crazy. I walked into Target because I needed my prescription glasses to be fixed and I just saw ton of people just shopping like crazy. it is a huge dopamine fix that Americans need. I am also cancelling my cell phone I dont need a fancy phone rather get something cheap and save further money to payoff the mortgage and get the HELL out here..LOL. when I see TESLA driver all I think is that this 1di1ot paid 100k on a car on Finance that in 10 years will be worthless
Food and rent is certainly cheaper but some stuff is about the same but I am really enjoying the humble lifestyle here in CDMX. Humble is the key here. I like it.
A lot of it has to do with “privilege” and not having to struggle like other folks around the world. I’m making my move to MX with very few illusions. I figure if I can survive a military coup and a dictatorship, I’m thinking I’ll manage just fine. I also love how you’re not sugarcoating anything for us.
As an American I don't feel privileged at all, I feel like prior generations and my government ruined the country that I'm in and the freedoms that once existed, if anything I feel disprivlage4d to have had to put up with the enormous amount of crap I've had to put up with living in this place.
WOW! I gotta leave a comment! I've never seen another utuber respond to all of the comments both sincerely and with relevancy. I went through a Latin American adaptation in my late 30's. At first I thought I was chocking. After 3 months, I learned basic Spanish then 3+ more months later, I became fluent enough to converse like the locals and suddenly everything fell into place. So much so that when I returned back to my original home after close to 2 years, I felt homesick for it and would have gone back if I could. One last thing is that if one is moving to another country solely for financial reasons, that's probably all that one will get. The real reward of the venture only comes to those who (can) embrace the culture to be able to enjoy and bask in its offerings.
Wow that's great on your Spanish skills! Congratulations! As to your other points you hit the nail on the head. The whole point of moving to a different country is to experience a whole different culture. If not then just stay home or you will just be miserable. Thanks for sharing!
I know the cost of living has gone up in most of Mexico and the exchange rate sucks right now, but even when it was good, I couldn't have made it on what I get in SS. I have side gigs up here that I can do, but in MX, I won't have that. Less than $1,000 a month just won't cut it there. Meanwhile, while there are a lot of things wrong with the U.S., as a senior living below the poverty line, I can get a lot of benefits that put me in the $30,000 salary range, which isn't great, but it gets me a decent apartment, food, and everything else I need. I worked for 40 years and paid taxes to support things I didn't want to (like wars!) so I don't feel bad at all taking some of it back. BUT if I had enough money coming in, sure, I'd move to Mexico. It's a great place!
Hola Jose and Christian! Hola @dsa2591! You may want to consider moving here with someone else who only makes a little less than $1000us per month and both of you could live very comfortably and you wouldn't need to work any side gigs anymore and you would actually be able to retire! If you both put your money together and have anywhere around $1400us per month you would both live in a household bringing in what is considered a middle class income in Mexico! Just saying....If an average middle class family's income is making what is actually $22,927mx pesos per month, at todays exchange rate of 17.13 which you say "sucks" and I agree it's not as good as it was for a couple stretches a few years ago. That still works out to only $1338.41us!!! Just saying.....BTW- I live and eat like a Rey (King) less than two miles from the beach and the harbor malecon in Ensenada for less than $1200us per month and this is often referred to as one of the more expensive cities in Mexico to live in. That figure also includes my health care insurance..... Buena suerte!
You are absolutely correct, I was raised to appreciate the value of hard work, so I already live mostly like a Mexican, my older sisters are fru fru, they couldn't deal with seeing a piece of trash on the street, so they need to stay in their gated communities with high HOA fees, as for me, if I out live our mom, who I take care of, I hope to someday live there, I love the diversity in Mexico there is a happy place for everyone, I could be in a Mexican neighborhood and be fine.
You are so right. Most people did not save extra while they worked and they thought pension plus social security would give them enough to maintain their lifestyle but in reality pensions are half or less than half of their pay. Like wise Social Security is half (or less) of their pay. But expenses do not go down. Period.
So well said. Me me me- and THIS is part of why we are coming. Thank you for your candor and your TIME! You and Qroo Paul are my lamplighters! I am going to $ay thank$ to you today!
Holy cow watching you and Dave go through that fruit market again reminds me I got a wash everything. You guys rubbed your hands all over that stuff man.
You should ALWAYS wash your produce no matter what. Our dirty hands are the cleanest thing on the surface of all that produce! Remember most of it is grown in the Dirt and sitting out exposed to the environment. Always clean your produce before consuming.
Hey Jose, have you ever made a video on driving into Mexico? I was wondering if they search your car and also how many suitcases your allowed to bring via car? I watched some video's with people coming in RV's but they shut the camera off at the border dang it! ...lol. Really appreciate the help in getting us to Mexico. I plan on coming May-ish, in a car, with a few things from home. Berkey water filter (which is huge) and few other things hopefully. I'm an artist and have some artist things I would like to bring. Some kitchen things and a goose down...lol. I think you catch my drift. I'm trying to figure out how to bring only the things that could be explained for a long "vacation".
Yes I actually have a video where i interviewed my good friends who have made the journey several times. Here is a link to that video th-cam.com/video/t3NrmIFS3XU/w-d-xo.html Also FYI when moving to Mexico is a valid excuse/reason to have all your stuff. You don't have lie and tell them its a vacation. Either way that video should hopefully shed more light on the situation!
I've heard so many differing 'regulations' and don't know who to believe. I saw one video of a couple crossing at Nogales, and 'bout 20 miles in pulled over to get their FMM card, paid a modest fee for their car and next door got their pesos. Is this STILL the way to enter? I'm planning on being 'settled' in Mexico before my 80th the end of May. I want a little house in the middle of 'La Colonia', living WITH the local people and embracing THEIR way of life!
So I get the FMM and T.I.P. after crossing? ...and they're good for 6 months? All I'll be bringing in my little truck are a few pieces of art, some clocks and kitchen equipment@@JoseArteagaTravels
@@jerrycallender9352 The Max you can get is 180 days. You need to specify with the individual giving you the stamp how many days you are going to be in Mexico
@@jerrycallender9352When I drove through at Tijuana I stopped at the Customs office before crossing and got my FMM for the "canje" to get my residency card. I filled out a form for what I had packed in my Subaru that cost about $300 pesos or about $15us. The smiling guys in camo military fatigues holding machine guns asked me to open my back hatch and after being greeted and petting my cat they just glanced in and just told me "Gracias, Eres bueno, conduce con cuidado" Buena suerte!
I LOVE This Video Jose...But You're HILARIOUS.🤣 You're Also Absolutely Correct! I'm Not In Mexico...I Exited My European Country For a Much Nicer, Slow-Pace, Friendlier, Healthier Living European Country! I'm Loving It; a Beach-Side Apartment With Balcony & Very Happy & Grateful For Everything! The People Are Really Nice and Kind. If They Don't See Me In 2/3 Days Outside, They Call Me! It's Wonderful.💙 Anyway, About SOME Americans In Mexico Who Complain...I Commented On a YTuber Video Last Week & Told Him He Should Be More Humble & Respect The People and Their Culture. Told Him HE Is The Immigrant Not The Mexicans. His Perspective & Tone Was So Rude and Disrespectful. He Moaned About His House Not Having a "Proper" Address and How The Officials Didn't Speak English... Until He Met One Who Did! I Was Horrified & Angry With Him (I Commented About It) Because HE MOVED TO MEXICO! No One In Mexico Owes Him ANYTHING! I Couldn't Believe How Disrespectful He Was! Anyway, I'm Glad You're Addressing This Issue! Love Your Videos!🌹 xox Have a Fabulous Day!❣️
Haha should we start placing our bets now on when that person will leave Mexico with his tail between his legs? 😅 Thank you so much for sharing! Viva Mexico!
4:42 I saw one video where someone explained how the Mexican government helps people buy homes. THAT'S HUGE! When you have a government that supports you and your family, i would have loved to raise a family there as well.
Yes it is called Infonavit. How it works is that they take out money from your paycheck same as they do with FICO Medicare or Social Security back in the US and it is stored as a housing credit and when you are ready to purchase a home you can use that money you have saved up there to purchase the home or at the very least leave a substantial down payment.
$1,500 a month? Used Car payment is $400 a month, then Rent $900 ?? Then not much for food. Cost for kids to go to school. And for many expats, if they have to buy private medical insurance here it will cost them $500 a month. Then if an expat arrives without any stove, frig, furniture, washer, dryer,....they might have a $400 a month payment to furnish their house with even cheap furniture. It is true what you say about hand holding. See lots of Canadians that have trouble "figuring things out". I buy all my Iphone from "First Cash". Probably stolen but the pawn shops here have great deals. I love Mexico for being Mexico. Everything here is for sale. Wonderful place. Have problems? In the USA and Canada, have to go to the police. But here, we have private services to take care of ANY problem, ANY problem with anyone. Jejeje live it here. I have a lot of time in Colombia, Venezuela, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala,...all the same. All great places.
You mention how people have the option to basically buy a residency OR earn it through living there for an extended period of time via tourist visas. Can you expand on that? From all of the research I've done, there doesn't seem to currently be an option to get residency just from showing you've been living in Mexico for a while. You have to have a job, family, money, student, etc... is this true, that just by being in the country for a while via tourist visa can make you eligible for residency? Or did I misunderstand?
I'm actually working on a video right now for this Sunday that goes into detail of all the options that are availble. The RNE program is the way in which you people can obtain residency without providing any financial solvency. Here is a link to an interview i did with a local Mexican Lawyer that explains the program in detail th-cam.com/video/XH9lxrAehSU/w-d-xo.html
When you say $1500 a month does that include rent? Ty and appreciate your channel…working my way down there someday…got my duel citizenship last year and just picked up my 10yr passport ($198).
Yes that includes rent. Thank you for the kind words. You can watch this video for more information on cost of living in 2024 th-cam.com/video/HzIvhI15zXM/w-d-xo.html
I love your rants Jose, and yes in reality complaining to people about your problems just doesn't help at all lol. Btw idk if you've heard that saying, "el peor enemigo de un mexicano es el otro mexicano" I guess that applies to expats to another expat🤣
Jaja yes nobody wants to hear your whining! Y si claro que he oido eso. Por eso dije lo que dije jaja. Mexicans don't need any more headaches from needy Gringos! Mexicans have their hands full with other Mexicans! 😅 With that said, Theres more Expat on Expat Crime Than Mexicans trying to Hustle a Gringo! Thanks for sharing!
I totally agree, and so do many expats who come out here and refuse to live the Mexican Lifestyle. Most of them end up going back home with their tail between their legs! 😅 Thanks for sharing!
64byearold here. Thanks for another factual realistic video El Rey Jose. I get a little over 2k a month social security. My Mexican spouse and i pretty much live on it. If we go on trips we may spend a little more. She inherited a small Mexico City apartment we share with her brother. I lived in a rural midwestern state all expenses in Mexico are lower than there. I cant see complaining about paying half price. But just like in the States if you think your being misled overcharged just dont do business there again. No need for excessive emotion or drama. I watched you from when you first got to Merida and your takes strike me as the most accurate description of expat life on TH-cam.
Wow thank you for the kind and generous words i really appreciate that! Also thank you so much for sharing your own experience with us! I'm sure it will help many others out there who will read your comment. As you already know all of us are completely different. Living in Mexico is a lifestyle that is not for everyone. I personally never fit in to the American lifestyle back in the USA but out here everything just fits like a glove. Thanks again for sharing and all the love and support throughout the years! Viva Mexico!
Got to love how Mexicans be living a good life on $1500 a month and people in the US almost living on the street with $4000 a month. Mexicans be like I'm going to by a 2nd home in 10 years, Americans be like I'm going to be losing my home to the bank or to the government when I can't afford the mortgage or property tax anymore after 10 years.
You hit the nail on the head. That is the sad reality for many Americans these days. Most Mexicans have learned to make do with so much less than they have right now, so as the abundance in Mexico grows it will continue to pull the population up with it. Thanks for sharing!
Yep, you can pay a $2000 monthly mortgage on time for 20 years with $480,000 invested and they can still just take it away from you after a few months of missed payments.
@@davidsebastianelli1326 Pretty much, I knew a guy, quite wealthy infact, dude made 160,000 a year, bought a 700,000 home, consistently made payments on it for 15 years but he was always over extended on the mortgage, got into some gambling debt and no longer could pay the mortgage, 15 years down the drain, house was taken, didn't matter that he had a 6 figure income and probably could have rebounded with in half a year, the bank snatched it from him.
@@davidsebastianelli1326 Yep, I actually know someone personally that had their house taken away from them by the bank after paying on it for 15 years. He got in a little over his head with some gambling debt and couldn't make a few payments, but the dude made 160k a year and easily could have rebounded in 6 months or so but the bank grabbed the house before he could sad story.....
Where do you live in MX? I’ve lived/ stayed and researched several areas, it’s going up a lot, but I’m interested and open to all places! I love Mx, the pp are wonderful and yes. Live low key is the way to go. Simple life ❤
Even here in the USA i am astounded by the long lines in the fast food restaurants. People need to learn how to cook, its a basic life skill. We have TH-cam, look it up. Someone will go through step by step on how to make food. Make your own coffee ☕. Seriously! What our country has portrayed as luxury is NOT. Luxury is being with family, teaching each other to to be kind to friends and family. Having respect for your neighbors and the neighborhood. This was s something that Hispanic people do so well.
Oh boy! I love your personality, senior Jose Arteaga. 🎉❤😮We are being invaded by an "army" of "Movie Stars" from the West. And they have ruined many areas of Arizona...crying and complaining, overpaying, annoying everyone, in a state that used to be laid-back, kind and affordable. 🎉If you want some very nice people to join you, you may begin to see us from Arizona. But PLEASE, keep it our secret.🎉 O.K.? Deal? I'll be following you Keep up the great work.🎉 Gracias
My plan has always been to move to another country in order to learn another culture, another language and other people; I’m comfortable financially in the US so I’m not moving to Mexico for a lower cost of living, it’s just a bonus; if I wanted things in Mexico to be just like they are in the US, I would just stay in the US; it’s not fair to expect Mexico and Mexicans to change for you, you’re in their country and it’s up to you to adapt to their way of life, that’s the way it’s gonna be anyway so adjust or go back to where you came from or you will be frustrated and miserable.
Video was spot on brother,any migrant that wants to move to Mexico it needs to be here for about 1yr to know if this country is for you , you can’t come here for 3-6 months and say that you hate the place come on now lol
I know people who have been here for YEARS and are still miserable and constantly complaining about life out here in Mexico. Yet they would never ever go back home because according to many of them it is worse in their own countries. You would think at the very least they would be grateful for the fact that Mexico has accepted them with open arms when their own country has abandoned them. People will always find an excuse to blame anything else but themselves. Thanks for sharing!
True that I do have an white neighbor that it’s been living here for 2 yrs and he complains all the time but he won’t leave lol I kinda stop talking to him for the same reason
I believe I could get by on roughly $700 CAD a month in Mexico with everything considered, but I would need a bit of extra cash to get started. My original plan was to just work off of those online transcription jobs, but apparently I would need to get a job in Mexico or be making an income of over $5000 a month for them to give me temporary residency. They are also cracking down on expats by being stingy with tourist visas. Do Mexicans actually hire gringos who don't speak fluid Spanish yet? I really want to work towards permanent residency and leave this hellhole forever.
Glad you were able to find the answers you were looking for in my other videos. Also you check out my website www.josearteaga.com/ where I have a long list of online jobs for you to get started while you figure things out. But yeah long story short you can get residency through the RNE program and not worry about finacial solvency, and no one is cracking down on tourist visas, and that you wont be able to find a real job in Mexico without speaking spanich but you can eventually start your own business if you are inclined to do so. Glad you are finding all the answers you are looking for in my videos! Good luck with everything!
I'll admit, I'm gonna have to check my spoiled American ways when I get there. It's the not being able to flush tp down the toilet and putting it into a stanky garbage that's gonna gross me out. I get grossed out easily and am sensitive to smells. 😩😩😩 Someone needs to invent quick dissolving/thin tp that won't clog the toilets.
@@DougPVlogs Can you please tell me some strategies because this is my one hesitation/worry, besides trying to find a place where there are fewer mosquitoes. 😩😩 Maybe I can invent a thin flushable tp that won't clog all of these poorly built systems. 😃
You have got to flush at lease 2 times while doing the duty to avoid there being too much paper in the toilet and you will have no problem. I refuse to use the chocolate collection buckets next to a Mexican toilet. (which people then burn in their back yard, yuk). Mosquitos close the doors for a few hours when it starts getting dark works for me. After that you can open u and they are gone. @@yumyumkitty2104
I was thinking it might make sense for you to get a real estate license and work as a broker. With all the people that are moving to Mexico, I think they need advice and guidance.
Yes in fact many expats already do real estate out here. I'm not an agent but I do know a few reputable Local Mexican Realtors. One of them is Jose Novelo who has appeared many times on the channel here is a video I did with him about real estate not too long ago th-cam.com/video/Jj0h9bE6hoM/w-d-xo.html Expect more in the Near Future!
Jose I'd was in Monterrey,Mexico the lady had to call the plumber and charge her twenty five dollars about five hundred pesos, for one half hour and in the states just the phone call it's seventy three dollars just the call
Exactly! I literally had my plumber out here the other day and he fixed my kitchen sink and my bathroom sink and looked a few other things and only charged me 250 pesos. So I gave him 300 pesos. He always responds very quickly with whatever I need. Materials for the work was about 150-200 pesos. Viva Mexico!
@@JoseArteagaTravels Dude dont over pay because that same plumber will probably now want to charge those same $300 to a mexican customer who do not earn his income in dollars like you, causing to drive prices up for everyone. same aplies with rent, food an everything else, dont let people charge you more only because you are foreign , dont contribute to gentrification, i dont get why a lot of foreigners are dumb and over pay for everything, aparently is good for their ego right? feeling like rich people just because their dollar is worth more and all seems so cheap, esta es la simple opinion de un mexicano , buen canal saludos sigue disfrutando de este pais, ojalà el tuyo diera la bienvenida a los mexicanos igual, porque ni aunque yo quisiera visitar por ejemplo una semana los parques de disney pero tu gobierno nos sigue pidiendo visa y entrevista caray!!
Sorry to hear that is has gotten too expensive for you personally. I'm guessing you didn't actually watch the video 😅 Also if you are interested in getting your Mexican Residency Visa without having to prove any financial Solvency you can do so by going through the RNE Program. You can find out more about the program in this video th-cam.com/video/XH9lxrAehSU/w-d-xo.html
It depends. If you're a Mexican blue collar worker you are looking at working 10 hours a day for 500 USD a month. It's not for nothing that so many Mexicans are willing to jump the border into the US, or become gunmen for drug gangs. But yeah if you've got dollars to spend here it's great.
@@tn18977 you are right many Mexicans working at 7-11 or other low wage jobs make 500 USD at best.... thats why most of them eventually just start their own informal business and make up to 200-250 a week. Thats why there is such huge turn over on low skill jobs because most Mexicans would rather work for themselves because at minimum they will make what they are already making except they now have more freedom and room to grow. Mexico has much more opportunities these days. I''m not saying its easy but most citizens have more options out here than we do in the USA
@@tn18977 yeah and the arrogance of making so much money still moving to a 3rd world country go figure mystery right?? happy making 455 dollars a month and living the life of happines in my mexico i don"t need to jump any fance o joining crime hard working actitud gets me going and most important happiness and good food i"m mexican and always find ways for a good honorably humble life came to mexico you will find a porpuse for you rich life you will find smile laughter of happiness open arms open hearts from mexicans
Yes I agree having a home that is already bought and paid for really helps a lot, but even so my rent is currently $325 USD for a 2 bedroom house with a huge yard. Thanks again for sharing!
@JoseArteagaTravels for this price in eu,States, or canada, etc... it would be 2000 us, your a smart man have a nice life whit the difference, i go see your town for the carnaval next weekend
@black-angel3053 you must be from canada or the States. Maybe eu, let me tell you, amigo, just the taxes from here to Montreal is enough to make the groceries for 1 year 12 000 can per year of difference
Gotcha make sense thanks, Currently been looking at some places south west of Mexico City, still see some apartments for around the 300k mark USD. Been working on my Spanish aswell. , @@JoseArteagaTravels
@@JoseArteagaTravels I'm probably like USD $800 just for myself and I have my own place here. Still looking for ways to trim the fat. I suspect the key is cooking less meat and learning more cost-effective recipes that use more vegetables. Any suggestions?
@@tn18977 salads! You can add just about any veggie to a salad, chop them up small so its easier to eat and have fun with dressings, theres so many diy dressing options that can transform the whole meal. Also I love to add chick peas/garbanzos to add bulk, protein, and texture. Hope it helps!
@@tn18977 I don't understand the eating less meat most people do. I am mostly on a Carnivore heavy Diet. I think it all boils down to how much you consume and where you do your shopping. Here is a video I made recently about cost of live that might help th-cam.com/video/HzIvhI15zXM/w-d-xo.html
@@JoseArteagaTravels I just finished a meal of bacon eggs and hash browns. I love eating meat, it's just that meat is more expensive than vegetables, especially here. It would be cool if you did a video about popular meals that Mexican families would prepare when they're trying to economize.
Well that's an improvement I guess 😂 Many used to think I was just straight up aggressive. I love the USA and just trying to save people the headache of moving to Mexico when they are probably better off staying home in the USA.
@@Cumeni-Ha The funniest part about all the negative comments I have gotten on this video has been that NO ONE has mentioned I am wrong about anything. It is simply people who are upset that I have pointed out something that is very real and very true about many expats living out here in Mexico and abroad. I am doing this to help people. There are many Americans who come to Mexico and hate it simply because it is not conforming to their vision of what Mexico should be. So I am trying to save those individuals the expense and heartache. I am also helping those who already live here by hopefully detering some of those individuals who come out here and eventually ruin it for everyone. It only takes a few bad apples to ruin the bunch. I dont make these videos to make friends, I make them to help. My videos are not for everyone and I don't like to sugar coat anything. If I am wrong about anything I said I welcome the criticisms in the comments section. Thanks for your long time viewership.
@@JoseArteagaTravels exactly! I mean if the shoe fits... if they are getting offended its probably because it applies directly to them. Unfortunately, my husband falls into that category, he likes rules and regulations which is why he does not feel at ease when we are traveling in Mexico...but I will not lose hope! Even though I visit often, I have learned a lot from your channel since I tend to romanticize things and turn a blind eye to what I do not want to see.
I'm guessing Americans come to Mexico with a lot of credit debt from the US trying to pay that off while thinking they can live the same lifestyle abroad🤦🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
Can you have a real discussion about 1) crime especially cartels and 2) if Mexico is so great why do so many want to leave? I've not seen any videos that address these questions/issues in a real way. All I ever hear is "dont believe the US news," " Mexico is still safer than the US." That may be true but doesn't answer the very valid questions or address the very real concerns I and others have.
Great question/topic I have already made videos on said topics Here is the most recent one talking about safety th-cam.com/users/live5o7Oih3ig8s?feature=share and here is another talking about why immigrants still go to the USA th-cam.com/video/g74xaF7B43g/w-d-xo.html and here is another one about the US and why its not going anywhere any time soon th-cam.com/video/HgYYHtWhec0/w-d-xo.html I got many more videos on the topic. Once you are done with those please feel free to check out the other videos on my channel.
Not quite sure what you are saying there 😅 But if you are looking for real estate you should ask around in some of the Local Expat Facebook groups and see what others have used and go by word of mouth. Hope that helps!
Jose, we understand that mexicans only make 23K pesos a month, yet we get gringo priced on everything... we had fumigation come and paid 800 pesos, while after that we heard regular price was 500 or less... for us we have to put lots of effort on everything to find out what others pay and we speak some spanish (we are able to make a cita on whatsapp) but they immediately get that we are not mexicans (and if they see my hubby at 6ft 2in, they immediately raise the price). For instance the fridge broke, we find a company with high ratings online - ppl saying the company did great service and fair price - they come to us and fix the fridge but charge us 3600 pesos!!! then we find out we could of bought a similar small fridge for that! It's just exhausting all the price gauging we get! The moment we open our mouth or they see my hubby, it's twice what someone like you pays. We don't go to Starbucks or costco or eat out (we get coffees at chedraui) - we cook our beans/lentils/garbanzo... still 700$ usd a month for 2 people - almost no meat. We watch every peso...no luxuries here... we buy the cheapest beer (Superior) and a rum bottle for 50 pesos every 2 weeks. You probably don't understand b/ you speak Spanish fluently and your wife is Mexican. We rent a 2b 2b 700 sq ft - not big at all. There is a local market next to us, same prices as at Soriana. No savings there. We didn't get iphones, got androids 250$ ones on sale. No car. Still only can get to spend $2600 a month for basic necessities for 2 people (yes, we have health insurance). Add travel to that, money to translate birth certificates, marriage certificate (1400 each, nothing cheaper - and we got 3 quotes). Our dog needed lab/health stuff - $600 last month, surgery this month will be another $500-600usd this month... I need a tooth implant, will leave that for March, no money now... So yeah, with all these things we get to around 3,600usd a month... not complaining just saying ti how it is. Still runs us maybe 500usd to 1000usd cheaper than USA, maybe, not sure - cause in USA we would be on medicaid (eliminates all health stuff). Not sure, for now we are staying in MX, it's been 10months in MX for us... we will reevaluate in a year.
Not quite sure what part of Mexico you are living in but that sounds very expensive! I understand we are all different and all have different experiences but as i said in the video I also have been price gouged and it is one of the main reasons I have been without my truck for a few months. I finally found a great mechanic and he is extremely fair. Same goes for so many other things. If you dont shop around you will get price gouged on a regular basis. That happens to Mexicans as well. Christian who is a Mexican born and raised out here often complains about the same situation and has to struggle sometimes looking around for the correct individual that will not only have a fair price but also do a good job. I never said it was easy. But the reality is that you can probably cut your costs by at least half if you don't settle for the first person selling you a service or item. As for the Fridge again you must ask ahead of time before they do ANY work, otherwise you are at their mercy. Same thing happened to me and my washing machine. They wanted to charge me around 4,000 pesos to fix it when the machine itself BRAND NEW cost me 7,000 pesos. i eventually sold the old one for parts and bought a new one for 10,000 pesos. I could go on and on but the reality is that we are not in the US anymore and this is part of the assimilation process I often talk about. If you scour through the comments section of this video and other videos you will see other Americans living on much less than me! Living on about $1,000 USD or less. i am not trying to diminish your experiences out here but the reality is that this is how it is for everyone including Mexicans. Sometimes they will charge my Wife more simply because she is a woman. Most people understand these are part of the growing pains of living out here in Mexico and they eventually figure it out, but for those who dont, they end up with a sour taste in their mouths and think they are being singled out or being taken advantage of without really doing the due diligence needed to make sure they are keeping their costs under budget. The reality is that there is more of a Gringo Advantage in Mexico, not a disadvantage. I actually made a video about it not to long ago perhaps you should check out th-cam.com/users/live46WkwNQ2I_U?feature=share Thanks again for sharing! I really do hope things get better for you guys out here! Thanks again for sharing!
@@JoseArteagaTravels to the fridge part - we did ask and tried to get quotes from other 2 firms but they all said they need to come in and see what the problem is first, and since we had food that was getting spoiled (we are in cancun, residential part, cheaper than Merida) we had to go with the ppl that said they could come earliest. We kept asking how much and they said they had to diagnose, then asked again - by which point food had been not cold for 10 hrs (it was 7pm)... I understand it happens to mexicans too, however these people know that we don't know what's customary in MX so they try their hand at it more. If we were mexican they would have known that we don't go for more than 1.5 times padding, let's say, but because they see we are clueless then they can ask for 2x or 3x the price... If we were 4-5 yrs in living in MX, we wouldn't be such easy preys... I could probably sell the fridge for parts too but i have no clue where - do not speak enough Spanish to navigate that... would not even know where to start if i decided to do it. I agree others may live on less, but not all people. It's lifestyle too... how do you want to live... I'm just saying that it's A LOT TO LEARN... and I think I reached my capacity for 12months for learning... both in learning the language or learning the prices, etc etc... been a rollercoaster 10 months here + 6 months prior to that in USA (getting residency, selling house, cars, etc). Sometimes it's easier to just say f***-it and pay... we enjoy the weather here, the food not so much, nature is beautiful, people are nice. All is good - just had a Cuba Libre - you can probably appreciate that :). Sorry for the rant and thank you for listening! Cheers!
@@yestohappiness2721 I'm just under 6' with hazel eyes and I tower over most Mexicans but I am definitely a gringo and they see me coming. You have to learn to just say "No, gracias" walk a few steps toward the door and say "Yo vivo aqui. No quiero precios gringo." and here is the kicker where they should give you a better price, then tell them "Ire a otro lugar a gastar todo mi dinero" It makes them think about the money they won't be getting that day and if it's a local market, it's money that they could be getting on a regular basis. BTW-Don't dress up and leave the jewelry at home, it makes you look rich. Buena suerte!
Jaja Thanks for the negative comment! I literally have different sections to the video all with very different topics. I guess I must have upset you with something I said! 😅 Thanks for sharing!
@@JoseArteagaTravelsJose I’ve been watching you since you started your channel and you don’t repeat the same thing you cover numerous very valuable topics and sometimes words overlap, don’t stop doing what you are doing and I’m glad to see how far you have come since you started.
Mexico is Way Way Way less expensive than the USA (There's no doubt about it). People are moving to Mexico hoping Mexico would change it's ways to their ways, Some People are upset that their neighbors have Roosters (This is Mexico) 🤦♂️. Like a Utuber "I Used To Follow," moved to Mexico (From the USA) and would complain about the littlest things in Life... 🤦♂️ I unfollowed him... 🤣
I actually made a video on that not too long ago - What is The Gringo Advantage? 🇲🇽 Gringo Privilege in Mexico The Truth about the Gringo Price th-cam.com/users/live46WkwNQ2I_U
I’ll start by saying I’m a longtime subscriber and viewer. But to say that you’re only doing this for to help other people and that’s it is stretching it a little bit. And a video about people complaining by someone complaining like crazy about people is kind of funny. But I imagine all the weirdos you’re coming in contact with has to be stressful.
The funniest part about all the negative comments I have gotten on this video has been that NO ONE has mentioned I am wrong about anything. It is simply people who are upset that I have pointed out something that is very real and very true about many expats living out here in Mexico and abroad. I am doing this to help people. There are many Americans who come to Mexico and hate it simply because it is not conforming to their vision of what Mexico should be. So I am trying to save those individuals the expense and heartache. I am also helping those who already live here by hopefully detering some of those individuals who come out here and eventually ruin it for everyone. It only takes a few bad apples to ruin the bunch. I dont make these videos to make friends, I make them to help. My videos are not for everyone and I don't like to sugar coat anything. If I am wrong about anything I said I welcome the criticisms in the comments section. Thanks for your long time viewership.
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Hi Jose, great video as always. So in response to your request for people to give some idea of how they’re living here in Mexico financially I’m answering you.
I happen to be in the age demographic that you mentioned, I’m 72 years old and I came to Mexico for the first time at 69. I would have loved to have come earlier, but things didn’t work out that way, still I’m very happy I made it and I’m not ever going to live in the US again.
Okay, I only have social security retirement and I get less than what I’ve heard is the standard amount, but I’ve been able to live very comfortably on about $900.00 US every month and that includes everything including my prescriptions meds. I live a modest lifestyle I rarely eat out, I only occasionally drink, I have two beers in my fridge now, don’t smoke and I’m a vegetarian. I mainly shop at the little markets in whatever area I happen to be living in, I’ve lived in three different cities, and I only go to the Supermercado to get certain toiletries that the local markets don’t carry. I walk most everywhere too. And living this way has allowed me to save several hundred dollars every month and consequently I’ve visited several other countries since moving here, because I had that savings. In the states it was very difficult for me to save money, now I take it for granted. I learned some years ago that you can live on a lot less than you think. The US government has everyone thinking that they have to spend all the time, that it is their duty to spend so the economy will continue to run . I bought into that argument for a long time, but I had a family to support, so I had to buy and consequently I lived paycheck to paycheck and on credit cards when necessary. I learned my lesson the hard way, now I live debt free and stress free. I don’t complain and I thank Mexico for allowing me to live here. I feel blessed by the universe. I smile at the shopkeepers, say please and thank you and tell them I’ll see them later and I get great service and a smile in return. I’m working on getting my residency and then I’ll figure out how to get help learning Spanish. This is a great country and I don’t want it to change but only for the better. Oh and let me say, I came alone and I’m still by myself. I rarely ask for help, because I research everything so I can do it myself and ask for help only when I absolutely need it, like getting my temporary residency visa. Have a great day!
That is AWESOME! Thank you so much for sharing all that with us! Hope some of those naysayers that say that it can not be done on less than $1,000 USD a month get to read this! Much appreciated! Viva Mexico!
Wonderful to hear,,I want to live on about 1000 canadian a month so,,,I would do much of what the 72 year old gentleman does,,dont eat out alot,,cook at home,,,mingle with the locals,learn spanish,,save some money for trips,,I prefer to spend my money on experiences and dont need a lot of STUFF,,I will continue to reasearch,,Hualtuco is calling me,,,Thanks for the great vid,, love the details,,,,@@JoseArteagaTravels
The comments about older people needing their hand held: I’m 62 and my husband is 71. We’re pretty resilient and flexible. But, most people we knew in our age group in the U.S. were not. They stay stuck in their old ways. They don’t adapt.
But, most people in our age group that last in Mexico are more adventurous and flexible, or they don’t last. They head back to the U.S. or Canada.
We actually feel younger since arriving here. Only 8 months here and we know we’re not going anywhere.
That is awesome! Thank you for sharing your own first hand experience! Viva Mexico!
Our experience is that we came into it wanting to live like the locals. Anything more is just dreaming of a lavish lifestyle that they could never afford where they came from. After a couple of years, we’ve learned that our lifestyle is fabulous!!! As a couple, we live on $2400 usd per month but we save about $600 usd for emergency use and still live very well. We don’t keep up with the Jones’ Nor do we ever want to again! Life is fabulous when you absorb the culture and the economy and set your goals accordingly.
That is amazing! You guys are really out here living the Mexican Dream! Thank you so much for sharing! Viva Mexico!
In the USA it's basically the land of the FEE, think about it, you're forced to have car insurance, house insurance, more or less health insurance too, I know it's not illegal if you don't get it, but realistically if you don't you're screwed royally if you ever need to go to the ER for something or you have heath problems in old age, there's cops around every corner to give you a ticket, and boy o boy do like like giving those tickets, if you live in the US and have to commute to work on a daily basis I would be shocked if you didn't get at least 2 tickets a year, it all adds up, and that's if you're never sued for something because boy o boy do Americans love their lawsuits I tell you.
Come to Mexico, live a better and freer life, and leave all that behind.
Jaja that is great! The Land of the Fees is 10000% on point! 🤑 Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!
You nailed it. !!! 👍
@@alexisj217 Thanks 😁
The U.S. runs on YOU being on debt endlessly. Once you realize what "they" (collectively) have been doing to you, your life will change. And you will be free (not the land of the free). They call everything the opposite of what it is. Ever notice that?
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But people are waking up, and they don't like it.
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Stay the NEW course...it's going to be a bumpy road! 🎉
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Mexico is not for lavish people. Mexico is for people that are humble
Mexico is for everyone! If you want to live a lavish lifestyle just expect to be paying the same amount you are already paying back home for the same lifestyle. If you don't require a lavish lifestyle and want to live a more humble lifestyle then Mexico is the right place for you! Thank you so much for sharing!
Exacto es para cualquiera, hay gente muy rica de Mexico, piensas que todos viven en la pobreza 😂😂😂😂😂
Mexico is for everybody
Absolutely. I have fallen in love with the Yucatan. I am a country girl.
most Americans are used to over spending and living above their means. this is why so many live "pay check to pay check" and credit cards. but its because America is a consumer economy and the govt needs them to consume more then they're able to produce via labor, so dollars can then go abroad to provide liquidity to producer economies.
That's a great point! Well said! Thanks for sharing!
I hate the consumer culture, its crazy. I walked into Target because I needed my prescription glasses to be fixed and I just saw ton of people just shopping like crazy. it is a huge dopamine fix that Americans need. I am also cancelling my cell phone I dont need a fancy phone rather get something cheap and save further money to payoff the mortgage and get the HELL out here..LOL. when I see TESLA driver all I think is that this 1di1ot paid 100k on a car on Finance that in 10 years will be worthless
The voiceover videos where you are walking & talking, or riding, or driving are THE BEST!! Loving those views of Merida. Thanks for your work. 👍🏾
Thank you for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed them so much!
I enjoy seeing the neighborhood, roads, stores, people, etc when he does it this way!!
I’m glad you are telling it like it is. Well done.
I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Food and rent is certainly cheaper but some stuff is about the same but I am really enjoying the humble lifestyle here in CDMX. Humble is the key here. I like it.
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!
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Those who complain about high Mexico’s living is because they want to bring the high cost of living from where they came from .
Well said! Thanks for sharing!
A lot of it has to do with “privilege” and not having to struggle like other folks around the world. I’m making my move to MX with very few illusions. I figure if I can survive a military coup and a dictatorship, I’m thinking I’ll manage just fine. I also love how you’re not sugarcoating anything for us.
I totally agree! Muchas gracias for sharing with us!
As an American I don't feel privileged at all, I feel like prior generations and my government ruined the country that I'm in and the freedoms that once existed, if anything I feel disprivlage4d to have had to put up with the enormous amount of crap I've had to put up with living in this place.
@@hoppeanofasgard1365 Agreed! and That term privileged is thrown around like the word racist
My thoughts exactly as we face potential chaos in November
Thank you.
@@RobotDadThey are "Movie Stars"
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WOW! I gotta leave a comment! I've never seen another utuber respond to all of the comments both sincerely and with relevancy. I went through a Latin American adaptation in my late 30's. At first I thought I was chocking. After 3 months, I learned basic Spanish then 3+ more months later, I became fluent enough to converse like the locals and suddenly everything fell into place. So much so that when I returned back to my original home after close to 2 years, I felt homesick for it and would have gone back if I could. One last thing is that if one is moving to another country solely for financial reasons, that's probably all that one will get. The real reward of the venture only comes to those who (can) embrace the culture to be able to enjoy and bask in its offerings.
Wow that's great on your Spanish skills! Congratulations! As to your other points you hit the nail on the head. The whole point of moving to a different country is to experience a whole different culture. If not then just stay home or you will just be miserable. Thanks for sharing!
Well said!🎉
I know the cost of living has gone up in most of Mexico and the exchange rate sucks right now, but even when it was good, I couldn't have made it on what I get in SS. I have side gigs up here that I can do, but in MX, I won't have that. Less than $1,000 a month just won't cut it there. Meanwhile, while there are a lot of things wrong with the U.S., as a senior living below the poverty line, I can get a lot of benefits that put me in the $30,000 salary range, which isn't great, but it gets me a decent apartment, food, and everything else I need. I worked for 40 years and paid taxes to support things I didn't want to (like wars!) so I don't feel bad at all taking some of it back. BUT if I had enough money coming in, sure, I'd move to Mexico. It's a great place!
Thanks for sharing!
@@JoseArteagaTravelsMy landlords name is also Jose Arteaga. Give Christian a hug and that way you'll get one back!
Hola Jose and Christian! Hola @dsa2591! You may want to consider moving here with someone else who only makes a little less than $1000us per month and both of you could live very comfortably and you wouldn't need to work any side gigs anymore and you would actually be able to retire! If you both put your money together and have anywhere around $1400us per month you would both live in a household bringing in what is considered a middle class income in Mexico! Just saying....If an average middle class family's income is making what is actually $22,927mx pesos per month, at todays exchange rate of 17.13 which you say "sucks" and I agree it's not as good as it was for a couple stretches a few years ago. That still works out to only $1338.41us!!! Just saying.....BTW- I live and eat like a Rey (King) less than two miles from the beach and the harbor malecon in Ensenada for less than $1200us per month and this is often referred to as one of the more expensive cities in Mexico to live in. That figure also includes my health care insurance..... Buena suerte!
Thanks for keeping it real. You are one lucky dude!
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Jose 'Keeps It Real' 👍 🇲🇽
You are absolutely correct, I was raised to appreciate the value of hard work, so I already live mostly like a Mexican, my older sisters are fru fru, they couldn't deal with seeing a piece of trash on the street, so they need to stay in their gated communities with high HOA fees, as for me, if I out live our mom, who I take care of, I hope to someday live there, I love the diversity in Mexico there is a happy place for everyone, I could be in a Mexican neighborhood and be fine.
E tambien tu!! (From high school Spanish class)
Why not bring mom to Mexico? That’s what I’m working on doing.
That is awesome! You will love it out here in Mexico! Thanks so much for sharing!
That was my thought.@@Mexicobeanpole
@@Mexicobeanpole She would start a war, 🤣no joke.
Most people need to adapt to the reality of their lifestyle. I love Mexico and looking forward to retiring there soon. Thanks for all you do...
Well said! Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!
Thanks for continuing to give the info you do…it gives me me hope that our two year plan to make the move is still in tact😊
Glad to hear the video was so helpful and encouraging! Good luck to you! Thanks for sharing!
You are so right. Most people did not save extra while they worked and they thought pension plus social security would give them enough to maintain their lifestyle but in reality pensions are half or less than half of their pay. Like wise Social Security is half (or less) of their pay. But expenses do not go down. Period.
Very well said. Thank you so much for sharing with us!
❤ the 25 minute remarks about "you old people ruined your own ...."
Just blend in and relax.... Life is so good here.🎉
Agree.
Jaja muchas gracias! Glad you enjoyed the video! Viva Mexico!
So well said. Me me me- and THIS is part of why we are coming. Thank you for your candor and your TIME! You and Qroo Paul are my lamplighters! I am going to $ay thank$ to you today!
You are so welcome! Muchas Gracias for your donation! Glad you enjoyed the video!
I successfully received my residency through RNE
Awesome brother! Thanks for joining me in todays video!
Jose , what’s the area that you are filming called?
That footage is from different areas around Merida. From El Centro, to Miraflores, Garcia Gineres and more!
Thank you as always for sharing your experiences and wisdom.
I appreciate you.
You are so welcome! Thank you for the kind words!
yo me quede escondido en cdmx los polizontes ni me miran puedo respirar aire de libertad!🤣🤣🤣🤣
Jaja Viva Mexico!
Holy cow watching you and Dave go through that fruit market again reminds me I got a wash everything. You guys rubbed your hands all over that stuff man.
You should ALWAYS wash your produce no matter what. Our dirty hands are the cleanest thing on the surface of all that produce! Remember most of it is grown in the Dirt and sitting out exposed to the environment. Always clean your produce before consuming.
I get pretty relaxed until Montezuma makes a visit then I clean up my Act
You better wash your hands everywhere, dude!
Hey Jose, have you ever made a video on driving into Mexico? I was wondering if they search your car and also how many suitcases your allowed to bring via car? I watched some video's with people coming in RV's but they shut the camera off at the border dang it! ...lol. Really appreciate the help in getting us to Mexico. I plan on coming May-ish, in a car, with a few things from home. Berkey water filter (which is huge) and few other things hopefully. I'm an artist and have some artist things I would like to bring. Some kitchen things and a goose down...lol. I think you catch my drift. I'm trying to figure out how to bring only the things that could be explained for a long "vacation".
Yes I actually have a video where i interviewed my good friends who have made the journey several times. Here is a link to that video th-cam.com/video/t3NrmIFS3XU/w-d-xo.html Also FYI when moving to Mexico is a valid excuse/reason to have all your stuff. You don't have lie and tell them its a vacation. Either way that video should hopefully shed more light on the situation!
4000 per month, wow, they live like a king ,cause 2000 it is a good life in mexico ,viva mexico
That's right! 🤑 Thanks for sharing!
I've heard so many differing 'regulations' and don't know who to believe.
I saw one video of a couple crossing at Nogales, and 'bout 20 miles in pulled over
to get their FMM card, paid a modest fee for their car and next door got their pesos.
Is this STILL the way to enter?
I'm planning on being 'settled' in Mexico before my 80th the end of May.
I want a little house in the middle of 'La Colonia', living WITH the local people and embracing THEIR way of life!
Yes you need to have an FMM to go past 20 miles into Mexico and also need to get a T.I.P for your car as well. Good luck to you! Viva Mexico!
So I get the FMM and T.I.P. after crossing? ...and they're good for 6 months? All I'll be bringing in my little truck are a few pieces of art, some clocks and kitchen equipment@@JoseArteagaTravels
@@jerrycallender9352 The Max you can get is 180 days. You need to specify with the individual giving you the stamp how many days you are going to be in Mexico
@@jerrycallender9352When I drove through at Tijuana I stopped at the Customs office before crossing and got my FMM for the "canje" to get my residency card. I filled out a form for what I had packed in my Subaru that cost about $300 pesos or about $15us. The smiling guys in camo military fatigues holding machine guns asked me to open my back hatch and after being greeted and petting my cat they just glanced in and just told me "Gracias, Eres bueno, conduce con cuidado" Buena suerte!
That is what I've gathered from the few on TH-cam I trust.@@JoseArteagaTravels
I LOVE This Video Jose...But You're HILARIOUS.🤣 You're Also Absolutely Correct! I'm Not In Mexico...I Exited My European Country For a Much Nicer, Slow-Pace, Friendlier, Healthier Living European Country! I'm Loving It; a Beach-Side Apartment With Balcony & Very Happy & Grateful For Everything! The People Are Really Nice and Kind. If They Don't See Me In 2/3 Days Outside, They Call Me! It's Wonderful.💙 Anyway, About SOME Americans In Mexico Who Complain...I Commented On a YTuber Video Last Week & Told Him He Should Be More Humble & Respect The People and Their Culture. Told Him HE Is The Immigrant Not The Mexicans. His Perspective & Tone Was So Rude and Disrespectful. He Moaned About His House Not Having a "Proper" Address and How The Officials Didn't Speak English... Until He Met One Who Did! I Was Horrified & Angry With Him (I Commented About It) Because HE MOVED TO MEXICO! No One In Mexico Owes Him ANYTHING! I Couldn't Believe How Disrespectful He Was! Anyway, I'm Glad You're Addressing This Issue! Love Your Videos!🌹 xox Have a Fabulous Day!❣️
Haha should we start placing our bets now on when that person will leave Mexico with his tail between his legs? 😅 Thank you so much for sharing! Viva Mexico!
When in Mexico, live like Mexican 😊
Amen to that! Viva Mexico!
4:42 I saw one video where someone explained how the Mexican government helps people buy homes. THAT'S HUGE! When you have a government that supports you and your family, i would have loved to raise a family there as well.
Yes it is called Infonavit. How it works is that they take out money from your paycheck same as they do with FICO Medicare or Social Security back in the US and it is stored as a housing credit and when you are ready to purchase a home you can use that money you have saved up there to purchase the home or at the very least leave a substantial down payment.
$1,500 a month? Used Car payment is $400 a month, then Rent $900 ?? Then not much for food. Cost for kids to go to school. And for many expats, if they have to buy private medical insurance here it will cost them $500 a month. Then if an expat arrives without any stove, frig, furniture, washer, dryer,....they might have a $400 a month payment to furnish their house with even cheap furniture. It is true what you say about hand holding. See lots of Canadians that have trouble "figuring things out". I buy all my Iphone from "First Cash". Probably stolen but the pawn shops here have great deals. I love Mexico for being Mexico. Everything here is for sale. Wonderful place. Have problems? In the USA and Canada, have to go to the police. But here, we have private services to take care of ANY problem, ANY problem with anyone. Jejeje live it here. I have a lot of time in Colombia, Venezuela, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala,...all the same. All great places.
Thank you so much for sharing! Viva Mexico!
You mention how people have the option to basically buy a residency OR earn it through living there for an extended period of time via tourist visas. Can you expand on that? From all of the research I've done, there doesn't seem to currently be an option to get residency just from showing you've been living in Mexico for a while. You have to have a job, family, money, student, etc... is this true, that just by being in the country for a while via tourist visa can make you eligible for residency? Or did I misunderstand?
I'm actually working on a video right now for this Sunday that goes into detail of all the options that are availble. The RNE program is the way in which you people can obtain residency without providing any financial solvency. Here is a link to an interview i did with a local Mexican Lawyer that explains the program in detail th-cam.com/video/XH9lxrAehSU/w-d-xo.html
When you say $1500 a month does that include rent? Ty and appreciate your channel…working my way down there someday…got my duel citizenship last year and just picked up my 10yr passport ($198).
Yes that includes rent. Thank you for the kind words. You can watch this video for more information on cost of living in 2024 th-cam.com/video/HzIvhI15zXM/w-d-xo.html
I love your rants Jose, and yes in reality complaining to people about your problems just doesn't help at all lol. Btw idk if you've heard that saying, "el peor enemigo de un mexicano es el otro mexicano" I guess that applies to expats to another expat🤣
Jaja yes nobody wants to hear your whining! Y si claro que he oido eso. Por eso dije lo que dije jaja. Mexicans don't need any more headaches from needy Gringos! Mexicans have their hands full with other Mexicans! 😅 With that said, Theres more Expat on Expat Crime Than Mexicans trying to Hustle a Gringo! Thanks for sharing!
This has sorta become the passive-aggressive channel to bash on Los Norte Americanos. How is this solving anything?
If YOU'RE not happy with Mexico, STAY IN US!
I live in Tucson, in a modest house, and my monthly UTILITIES are $600-$750.
I totally agree, and so do many expats who come out here and refuse to live the Mexican Lifestyle. Most of them end up going back home with their tail between their legs! 😅 Thanks for sharing!
What neighborhood you live in Tucson?
Same in Florida. Our electric bill alone was $500 a month. With a new AC unit. I can only imagine if we hadn’t put in a new one.
Drexel..3 miles West of 19 off of Irvington@@lactusgalacto1174
That's so horrible! I can't imagine ☹️
64byearold here. Thanks for another factual realistic video El Rey Jose. I get a little over 2k a month social security. My Mexican spouse and i pretty much live on it. If we go on trips we may spend a little more. She inherited a small Mexico City apartment we share with her brother. I lived in a rural midwestern state all expenses in Mexico are lower than there. I cant see complaining about paying half price. But just like in the States if you think your being misled overcharged just dont do business there again. No need for excessive emotion or drama. I watched you from when you first got to Merida and your takes strike me as the most accurate description of expat life on TH-cam.
Wow thank you for the kind and generous words i really appreciate that! Also thank you so much for sharing your own experience with us! I'm sure it will help many others out there who will read your comment. As you already know all of us are completely different. Living in Mexico is a lifestyle that is not for everyone. I personally never fit in to the American lifestyle back in the USA but out here everything just fits like a glove. Thanks again for sharing and all the love and support throughout the years! Viva Mexico!
Got to love how Mexicans be living a good life on $1500 a month and people in the US almost living on the street with $4000 a month. Mexicans be like I'm going to by a 2nd home in 10 years, Americans be like I'm going to be losing my home to the bank or to the government when I can't afford the mortgage or property tax anymore after 10 years.
You hit the nail on the head. That is the sad reality for many Americans these days. Most Mexicans have learned to make do with so much less than they have right now, so as the abundance in Mexico grows it will continue to pull the population up with it. Thanks for sharing!
Yep, you can pay a $2000 monthly mortgage on time for 20 years with $480,000 invested and they can still just take it away from you after a few months of missed payments.
@@davidsebastianelli1326 Pretty much, I knew a guy, quite wealthy infact, dude made 160,000 a year, bought a 700,000 home, consistently made payments on it for 15 years but he was always over extended on the mortgage, got into some gambling debt and no longer could pay the mortgage, 15 years down the drain, house was taken, didn't matter that he had a 6 figure income and probably could have rebounded with in half a year, the bank snatched it from him.
@@davidsebastianelli1326 Yep, I actually know someone personally that had their house taken away from them by the bank after paying on it for 15 years. He got in a little over his head with some gambling debt and couldn't make a few payments, but the dude made 160k a year and easily could have rebounded in 6 months or so but the bank grabbed the house before he could
sad story.....
Where do you live in MX? I’ve lived/ stayed and researched several areas, it’s going up a lot, but I’m interested and open to all places! I love Mx, the pp are wonderful and yes. Live low key is the way to go. Simple life ❤
I live in Merida Yucatan Mexico
I lived in Venezuela for two years and so I can't imagine I'd have much to complain about in Mexico.
If you survived in Venezuela then you will Love Mexico!
Good video Jose...!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome. 😊 I have not visited there as of yet!
You should! Thanks for sharing!
Even here in the USA i am astounded by the long lines in the fast food restaurants. People need to learn how to cook, its a basic life skill. We have TH-cam, look it up. Someone will go through step by step on how to make food. Make your own coffee ☕. Seriously! What our country has portrayed as luxury is NOT. Luxury is being with family, teaching each other to to be kind to friends and family. Having respect for your neighbors and the neighborhood. This was s something that Hispanic people do so well.
Very well said! I totally agree with you! Thanks for sharing!
It's Jose , our Man in Yucatan, gracias Hombre .😊
Thank you for the kind words! Viva Mexico!
Well I’ve lived in hoods my whole life in America surely I can adapt to Mexico. Viva Mexico cabrones.
Me too! And yes that Helps a lot! You will for sure be fine out here in Mexico!
Oh boy! I love your personality, senior Jose Arteaga. 🎉❤😮We are being invaded by an "army" of "Movie Stars" from the West. And they have ruined many areas of Arizona...crying and complaining, overpaying, annoying everyone, in a state that used to be laid-back, kind and affordable. 🎉If you want some very nice people to join you, you may begin to see us from Arizona. But PLEASE, keep it our secret.🎉 O.K.? Deal? I'll be following you
Keep up the great work.🎉 Gracias
Thanks for the kind words and for sharing!
Can’t wait to move to Mx
Viva Mexico!
Love your style!! You make me laugh so much! Love it! Thank you!
Awesome, thank you for the kind words!
My plan has always been to move to another country in order to learn another culture, another language and other people; I’m comfortable financially in the US so I’m not moving to Mexico for a lower cost of living, it’s just a bonus; if I wanted things in Mexico to be just like they are in the US, I would just stay in the US; it’s not fair to expect Mexico and Mexicans to change for you, you’re in their country and it’s up to you to adapt to their way of life, that’s the way it’s gonna be anyway so adjust or go back to where you came from or you will be frustrated and miserable.
That's awesome! I totally agree! Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Safe Travels!
Maybe I missed it, but the video alluded to there being a link on how to live on $500/month?
Living in Mexico for Only $525 USD a Month! 🇲🇽 - th-cam.com/video/dOIZUUG6-N8/w-d-xo.html
im looking at and found a builder ins Merida if you offer any help with that let me know if you have consulting
Unfortunately I don't do that kind of consulting. Good luck with everything!
what kind of prices are you being quoted?
2 years ago I knew a dude that had an 8000sqft house built for 600k usd.
seems pretty cheap.
@@hoppeanofasgard1365 2k sq ft 4 bed 4 bath in Northern merida 200k usd
Great content 🎉
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Video was spot on brother,any migrant that wants to move to Mexico it needs to be here for about 1yr to know if this country is for you , you can’t come here for 3-6 months and say that you hate the place come on now lol
I know people who have been here for YEARS and are still miserable and constantly complaining about life out here in Mexico. Yet they would never ever go back home because according to many of them it is worse in their own countries. You would think at the very least they would be grateful for the fact that Mexico has accepted them with open arms when their own country has abandoned them. People will always find an excuse to blame anything else but themselves. Thanks for sharing!
True that I do have an white neighbor that it’s been living here for 2 yrs and he complains all the time but he won’t leave lol I kinda stop talking to him for the same reason
I believe I could get by on roughly $700 CAD a month in Mexico with everything considered, but I would need a bit of extra cash to get started. My original plan was to just work off of those online transcription jobs, but apparently I would need to get a job in Mexico or be making an income of over $5000 a month for them to give me temporary residency. They are also cracking down on expats by being stingy with tourist visas. Do Mexicans actually hire gringos who don't speak fluid Spanish yet? I really want to work towards permanent residency and leave this hellhole forever.
Think I just found the answer in one of your other videos, just need to bring money to cover the RNE process for obtaining temporary residency 😄
Glad you were able to find the answers you were looking for in my other videos. Also you check out my website www.josearteaga.com/ where I have a long list of online jobs for you to get started while you figure things out. But yeah long story short you can get residency through the RNE program and not worry about finacial solvency, and no one is cracking down on tourist visas, and that you wont be able to find a real job in Mexico without speaking spanich but you can eventually start your own business if you are inclined to do so. Glad you are finding all the answers you are looking for in my videos! Good luck with everything!
@@JoseArteagaTravels Thank you for the content Jose!
I'll admit, I'm gonna have to check my spoiled American ways when I get there.
It's the not being able to flush tp down the toilet and putting it into a stanky garbage that's gonna gross me out. I get grossed out easily and am sensitive to smells. 😩😩😩
Someone needs to invent quick dissolving/thin tp that won't clog the toilets.
No worries for the right price you can rent / buy homes that will allow you to keep flushing your TP down the Toilet. Thanks for sharing!
I always flush my TP everywhere. You can too just learn what stratag works best.
@@DougPVlogs Can you please tell me some strategies because this is my one hesitation/worry, besides trying to find a place where there are fewer mosquitoes. 😩😩
Maybe I can invent a thin flushable tp that won't clog all of these poorly built systems. 😃
You have got to flush at lease 2 times while doing the duty to avoid there being too much paper in the toilet and you will have no problem. I refuse to use the chocolate collection buckets next to a Mexican toilet. (which people then burn in their back yard, yuk).
Mosquitos close the doors for a few hours when it starts getting dark works for me. After that you can open u and they are gone. @@yumyumkitty2104
Maybe some people moved immediately to an expensive area of Mexico City.??People should look before they leap.
Well said! Thanks for sharing!
I was thinking it might make sense for you to get a real estate license and work as a broker. With all the people that are moving to Mexico, I think they need advice and guidance.
Yes in fact many expats already do real estate out here. I'm not an agent but I do know a few reputable Local Mexican Realtors. One of them is Jose Novelo who has appeared many times on the channel here is a video I did with him about real estate not too long ago th-cam.com/video/Jj0h9bE6hoM/w-d-xo.html Expect more in the Near Future!
Jose I'd was in Monterrey,Mexico the lady had to call the plumber and charge her twenty five dollars about five hundred pesos, for one half hour and in the states just the phone call it's seventy three dollars just the call
Exactly! I literally had my plumber out here the other day and he fixed my kitchen sink and my bathroom sink and looked a few other things and only charged me 250 pesos. So I gave him 300 pesos. He always responds very quickly with whatever I need. Materials for the work was about 150-200 pesos. Viva Mexico!
@@JoseArteagaTravels Dude dont over pay because that same plumber will probably now want to charge those same $300 to a mexican customer who do not earn his income in dollars like you, causing to drive prices up for everyone. same aplies with rent, food an everything else, dont let people charge you more only because you are foreign , dont contribute to gentrification, i dont get why a lot of foreigners are dumb and over pay for everything, aparently is good for their ego right? feeling like rich people just because their dollar is worth more and all seems so cheap, esta es la simple opinion de un mexicano , buen canal saludos sigue disfrutando de este pais, ojalà el tuyo diera la bienvenida a los mexicanos igual, porque ni aunque yo quisiera visitar por ejemplo una semana los parques de disney pero tu gobierno nos sigue pidiendo visa y entrevista caray!!
Your right Jose I can’t make it too long in Mexico I have to go back to USA mostly bored pesos go fast and faster
Sorry to hear that. Thanks for sharing
Mexico has gotten VERY EXPENSIVE !!!!!!!! to qualify. to live there. Exchange rate.
Sorry to hear that is has gotten too expensive for you personally. I'm guessing you didn't actually watch the video 😅 Also if you are interested in getting your Mexican Residency Visa without having to prove any financial Solvency you can do so by going through the RNE Program. You can find out more about the program in this video th-cam.com/video/XH9lxrAehSU/w-d-xo.html
Jose Everybody keeP saying that America is the land of opportunity but mexico seems to have more opportunities
Thats right! Viva Mexico!
It depends. If you're a Mexican blue collar worker you are looking at working 10 hours a day for 500 USD a month. It's not for nothing that so many Mexicans are willing to jump the border into the US, or become gunmen for drug gangs.
But yeah if you've got dollars to spend here it's great.
@@tn18977 you are right many Mexicans working at 7-11 or other low wage jobs make 500 USD at best.... thats why most of them eventually just start their own informal business and make up to 200-250 a week. Thats why there is such huge turn over on low skill jobs because most Mexicans would rather work for themselves because at minimum they will make what they are already making except they now have more freedom and room to grow. Mexico has much more opportunities these days. I''m not saying its easy but most citizens have more options out here than we do in the USA
@@tn18977 yeah and the arrogance of making so much money still moving to a 3rd world country go figure mystery right?? happy making 455 dollars a month and living the life of happines in my mexico i don"t need to jump any fance o joining crime hard working actitud gets me going and most important happiness and good food i"m mexican and always find ways for a good honorably humble life came to mexico you will find a porpuse for you rich life you will find smile laughter of happiness open arms open hearts from mexicans
I’m looking to move to Mexico and live like a local so I can save like Donald Duck 😂
Thanks for sharing!
The big difference is if you got a paid house or you rent
Yes I agree having a home that is already bought and paid for really helps a lot, but even so my rent is currently $325 USD for a 2 bedroom house with a huge yard. Thanks again for sharing!
@JoseArteagaTravels for this price in eu,States, or canada, etc... it would be 2000 us, your a smart man have a nice life whit the difference, i go see your town for the carnaval next weekend
You’re absolutely right, my wife and I bought a house in queretaro 2 yrs ago and it does make a huge difference in your wallet
@black-angel3053 you must be from canada or the States. Maybe eu, let me tell you, amigo, just the taxes from here to Montreal is enough to make the groceries for 1 year 12 000 can per year of difference
$30 mx probably is $6 USD, either that is Lb or Kg, I dont think it is super cheap now, inflation is hitting Mexico
30 Mexican pesos = $1.75 USD as of right now with the exchange rate at 1 USD to 17.14 pesos
Gotcha make sense thanks, Currently been looking at some places south west of Mexico City, still see some apartments for around the 300k mark USD. Been working on my Spanish aswell. , @@JoseArteagaTravels
When in Rome, Do as the Romans do.
Thats right! Viva Mexico!
I was in a Starbucks once -'bout 30 years ago?
Jaja yeah not missing much unless you are into over priced coffee flavored milkshakes! 😅
The USD 1500 you live on is just for yourself or for you and your wife?
Me and my wife and my dog
@@JoseArteagaTravels I'm probably like USD $800 just for myself and I have my own place here. Still looking for ways to trim the fat. I suspect the key is cooking less meat and learning more cost-effective recipes that use more vegetables. Any suggestions?
@@tn18977 salads! You can add just about any veggie to a salad, chop them up small so its easier to eat and have fun with dressings, theres so many diy dressing options that can transform the whole meal. Also I love to add chick peas/garbanzos to add bulk, protein, and texture. Hope it helps!
@@tn18977 I don't understand the eating less meat most people do. I am mostly on a Carnivore heavy Diet. I think it all boils down to how much you consume and where you do your shopping. Here is a video I made recently about cost of live that might help th-cam.com/video/HzIvhI15zXM/w-d-xo.html
@@JoseArteagaTravels I just finished a meal of bacon eggs and hash browns. I love eating meat, it's just that meat is more expensive than vegetables, especially here.
It would be cool if you did a video about popular meals that Mexican families would prepare when they're trying to economize.
This channel has sorta become the passive aggresive bash on the North Americans channel.
Well that's an improvement I guess 😂 Many used to think I was just straight up aggressive. I love the USA and just trying to save people the headache of moving to Mexico when they are probably better off staying home in the USA.
@JoseArteagaTravels, that's not the impression you give off hermano.
@@Cumeni-Ha The funniest part about all the negative comments I have gotten on this video has been that NO ONE has mentioned I am wrong about anything. It is simply people who are upset that I have pointed out something that is very real and very true about many expats living out here in Mexico and abroad. I am doing this to help people. There are many Americans who come to Mexico and hate it simply because it is not conforming to their vision of what Mexico should be. So I am trying to save those individuals the expense and heartache. I am also helping those who already live here by hopefully detering some of those individuals who come out here and eventually ruin it for everyone. It only takes a few bad apples to ruin the bunch. I dont make these videos to make friends, I make them to help. My videos are not for everyone and I don't like to sugar coat anything. If I am wrong about anything I said I welcome the criticisms in the comments section. Thanks for your long time viewership.
@@JoseArteagaTravels exactly! I mean if the shoe fits... if they are getting offended its probably because it applies directly to them. Unfortunately, my husband falls into that category, he likes rules and regulations which is why he does not feel at ease when we are traveling in Mexico...but I will not lose hope! Even though I visit often, I have learned a lot from your channel since I tend to romanticize things and turn a blind eye to what I do not want to see.
I'm guessing Americans come to Mexico with a lot of credit debt from the US trying to pay that off while thinking they can live the same lifestyle abroad🤦🏽♀️🤷🏽♀️
Bingo! That's a major reason so many complain about the increase in costs and do nothing to curve their spending. Thanks for sharing!
People think it’s 1995….
Thanks for sharing!
Can you have a real discussion about 1) crime especially cartels and 2) if Mexico is so great why do so many want to leave? I've not seen any videos that address these questions/issues in a real way. All I ever hear is "dont believe the US news," " Mexico is still safer than the US." That may be true but doesn't answer the very valid questions or address the very real concerns I and others have.
Great question/topic I have already made videos on said topics Here is the most recent one talking about safety th-cam.com/users/live5o7Oih3ig8s?feature=share and here is another talking about why immigrants still go to the USA th-cam.com/video/g74xaF7B43g/w-d-xo.html and here is another one about the US and why its not going anywhere any time soon th-cam.com/video/HgYYHtWhec0/w-d-xo.html I got many more videos on the topic. Once you are done with those please feel free to check out the other videos on my channel.
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I'm in Vietnam now but I'll be back soon late Oct early November okay 👌 planing on comitan or San Cristobal de las casas okay 👌👍😁
That's awesome brother! glad to have you back in Mexico! Saludos!
Sorry Jose I can’t live in Mexico with a few bucks
Merida was very boring for me too far to travel to California texas too far
Sorry to see you go. Thanks for sharing
I could be like.taylor swift there what doorts team shoud i see now im buying house there ty
Not quite sure what you are saying there 😅 But if you are looking for real estate you should ask around in some of the Local Expat Facebook groups and see what others have used and go by word of mouth. Hope that helps!
Jose, we understand that mexicans only make 23K pesos a month, yet we get gringo priced on everything... we had fumigation come and paid 800 pesos, while after that we heard regular price was 500 or less... for us we have to put lots of effort on everything to find out what others pay and we speak some spanish (we are able to make a cita on whatsapp) but they immediately get that we are not mexicans (and if they see my hubby at 6ft 2in, they immediately raise the price).
For instance the fridge broke, we find a company with high ratings online - ppl saying the company did great service and fair price - they come to us and fix the fridge but charge us 3600 pesos!!! then we find out we could of bought a similar small fridge for that! It's just exhausting all the price gauging we get!
The moment we open our mouth or they see my hubby, it's twice what someone like you pays.
We don't go to Starbucks or costco or eat out (we get coffees at chedraui) - we cook our beans/lentils/garbanzo... still 700$ usd a month for 2 people - almost no meat.
We watch every peso...no luxuries here... we buy the cheapest beer (Superior) and a rum bottle for 50 pesos every 2 weeks.
You probably don't understand b/ you speak Spanish fluently and your wife is Mexican.
We rent a 2b 2b 700 sq ft - not big at all. There is a local market next to us, same prices as at Soriana. No savings there.
We didn't get iphones, got androids 250$ ones on sale. No car.
Still only can get to spend $2600 a month for basic necessities for 2 people (yes, we have health insurance).
Add travel to that, money to translate birth certificates, marriage certificate (1400 each, nothing cheaper - and we got 3 quotes).
Our dog needed lab/health stuff - $600 last month, surgery this month will be another $500-600usd this month...
I need a tooth implant, will leave that for March, no money now...
So yeah, with all these things we get to around 3,600usd a month... not complaining just saying ti how it is.
Still runs us maybe 500usd to 1000usd cheaper than USA, maybe, not sure - cause in USA we would be on medicaid (eliminates all health stuff).
Not sure, for now we are staying in MX, it's been 10months in MX for us... we will reevaluate in a year.
Not quite sure what part of Mexico you are living in but that sounds very expensive! I understand we are all different and all have different experiences but as i said in the video I also have been price gouged and it is one of the main reasons I have been without my truck for a few months. I finally found a great mechanic and he is extremely fair. Same goes for so many other things. If you dont shop around you will get price gouged on a regular basis. That happens to Mexicans as well. Christian who is a Mexican born and raised out here often complains about the same situation and has to struggle sometimes looking around for the correct individual that will not only have a fair price but also do a good job. I never said it was easy. But the reality is that you can probably cut your costs by at least half if you don't settle for the first person selling you a service or item. As for the Fridge again you must ask ahead of time before they do ANY work, otherwise you are at their mercy. Same thing happened to me and my washing machine. They wanted to charge me around 4,000 pesos to fix it when the machine itself BRAND NEW cost me 7,000 pesos. i eventually sold the old one for parts and bought a new one for 10,000 pesos. I could go on and on but the reality is that we are not in the US anymore and this is part of the assimilation process I often talk about. If you scour through the comments section of this video and other videos you will see other Americans living on much less than me! Living on about $1,000 USD or less. i am not trying to diminish your experiences out here but the reality is that this is how it is for everyone including Mexicans. Sometimes they will charge my Wife more simply because she is a woman. Most people understand these are part of the growing pains of living out here in Mexico and they eventually figure it out, but for those who dont, they end up with a sour taste in their mouths and think they are being singled out or being taken advantage of without really doing the due diligence needed to make sure they are keeping their costs under budget. The reality is that there is more of a Gringo Advantage in Mexico, not a disadvantage. I actually made a video about it not to long ago perhaps you should check out th-cam.com/users/live46WkwNQ2I_U?feature=share Thanks again for sharing! I really do hope things get better for you guys out here! Thanks again for sharing!
@@JoseArteagaTravels to the fridge part - we did ask and tried to get quotes from other 2 firms but they all said they need to come in and see what the problem is first, and since we had food that was getting spoiled (we are in cancun, residential part, cheaper than Merida) we had to go with the ppl that said they could come earliest. We kept asking how much and they said they had to diagnose, then asked again - by which point food had been not cold for 10 hrs (it was 7pm)...
I understand it happens to mexicans too, however these people know that we don't know what's customary in MX so they try their hand at it more. If we were mexican they would have known that we don't go for more than 1.5 times padding, let's say, but because they see we are clueless then they can ask for 2x or 3x the price... If we were 4-5 yrs in living in MX, we wouldn't be such easy preys...
I could probably sell the fridge for parts too but i have no clue where - do not speak enough Spanish to navigate that... would not even know where to start if i decided to do it.
I agree others may live on less, but not all people. It's lifestyle too... how do you want to live...
I'm just saying that it's A LOT TO LEARN... and I think I reached my capacity for 12months for learning... both in learning the language or learning the prices, etc etc... been a rollercoaster 10 months here + 6 months prior to that in USA (getting residency, selling house, cars, etc).
Sometimes it's easier to just say f***-it and pay... we enjoy the weather here, the food not so much, nature is beautiful, people are nice. All is good - just had a Cuba Libre - you can probably appreciate that :).
Sorry for the rant and thank you for listening! Cheers!
@@yestohappiness2721 I'm just under 6' with hazel eyes and I tower over most Mexicans but I am definitely a gringo and they see me coming. You have to learn to just say "No, gracias" walk a few steps toward the door and say "Yo vivo aqui. No quiero precios gringo." and here is the kicker where they should give you a better price, then tell them "Ire a otro lugar a gastar todo mi dinero" It makes them think about the money they won't be getting that day and if it's a local market, it's money that they could be getting on a regular basis. BTW-Don't dress up and leave the jewelry at home, it makes you look rich. Buena suerte!
USD 1200 for dog surgery is a luxury
@@tn18977 so what? feel free to call luxury anything you don't do... if you had an elderly dog, you would have known
People were very nice my expads had been nice
Thanks for sharing
Sorry, but you talk way too much and keep repeating the same thing over and over…
Jaja Thanks for the negative comment! I literally have different sections to the video all with very different topics. I guess I must have upset you with something I said! 😅 Thanks for sharing!
You do know you don’t have to watch anymore right.
@@JoseArteagaTravelsJose I’ve been watching you since you started your channel and you don’t repeat the same thing you cover numerous very valuable topics and sometimes words overlap, don’t stop doing what you are doing and I’m glad to see how far you have come since you started.
You need 8k a month to live in Houston.
Wow that's crazy! That's a lot of money! I wonder how many Full time jobs you need these days to make that kind of money. Thanks for sharing!
Mexico is Way Way Way less expensive than the USA (There's no doubt about it). People are moving to Mexico hoping Mexico would change it's ways to their ways, Some People are upset that their neighbors have Roosters (This is Mexico) 🤦♂️.
Like a Utuber "I Used To Follow," moved to Mexico (From the USA) and would complain about the littlest things in Life... 🤦♂️
I unfollowed him... 🤣
You can not change Mexico, but Mexico will change you. Thanks for sharing!
Wish city please 🙏🏿
This was all filmed in Merida Yucatan Mexico
hahaha if you can make it New York City you can make it anywhere lol!!
That's right! Thanks for sharing!
If it’s so great why are they coming across the border
Great Question! I actually made a video about it! Here is the link th-cam.com/video/g74xaF7B43g/w-d-xo.html
TWO WORDS: Gringo Price.
I actually made a video on that not too long ago - What is The Gringo Advantage? 🇲🇽 Gringo Privilege in Mexico The Truth about the Gringo Price th-cam.com/users/live46WkwNQ2I_U
Most promiscuous use of “again” I can remember.
Awesome! Glad to hear you were counting again and again throughout the video! What was the final count? 😅
@@JoseArteagaTravels Couldn't keep up, but was again and again.
@@nicmart ok so final count was 2. Thanks for the update!
@@JoseArteagaTravels
You in I could bear the entire eructation?
Not expats. Immigrants.
Thanks for sharing!
I’ll start by saying I’m a longtime subscriber and viewer. But to say that you’re only doing this for to help other people and that’s it is stretching it a little bit. And a video about people complaining by someone complaining like crazy about people is kind of funny. But I imagine all the weirdos you’re coming in contact with has to be stressful.
The funniest part about all the negative comments I have gotten on this video has been that NO ONE has mentioned I am wrong about anything. It is simply people who are upset that I have pointed out something that is very real and very true about many expats living out here in Mexico and abroad. I am doing this to help people. There are many Americans who come to Mexico and hate it simply because it is not conforming to their vision of what Mexico should be. So I am trying to save those individuals the expense and heartache. I am also helping those who already live here by hopefully detering some of those individuals who come out here and eventually ruin it for everyone. It only takes a few bad apples to ruin the bunch. I dont make these videos to make friends, I make them to help. My videos are not for everyone and I don't like to sugar coat anything. If I am wrong about anything I said I welcome the criticisms in the comments section. Thanks for your long time viewership.
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