They seem to have a multi-level approach to medical care in Mexico. I went to a doctor with my lung congestion and it cost me 2.40 $US for the Dr.; then, maybe $15 for all the meds. and they refunded half the Dr. fee. They even have some free gov. medical plans. Many do have insurance plans, too, and it's very economical compared to the USA. My Dr. at home said I had the same treatment they use in the USA - so that is amazing!!
That's expensive I have condo in Midwest, travel 3-6 months a year in a camper van to desert southwest and average less than $1,000 a month for everything, includes border town visits to Mexico. Unlimited internet 34.95, cellphone $20, no cable
Jerry, a lot of folks move there thinking it is going to be Paradise, and indeed, for some, it is. We came down for several months trying to discover if it was for us or not. We ultimately decided that FOR US, it is a nice place to visit but our life in the US is better for us. I think that revolves around the fact that the people who live there do so for the lifestyle. While they may not be on the poor end of the income scale, they can LIVE like they are much better off. I use the Veteran's Administration almost exclusively for my medical care and that is a big part of our decision. I have a small stock of firearms, another reason to keep our residence here. When we go to Mexico, we live more or less like we are on vacation. We eat out more and tend to spend freely. We understand that many live there fulltime not due to financial hardship, but simply for a better way of life. I think anyone who moves there due to financial hardship is going to be sadly disappointed. So, I have two pieces of advice for people: One, if you are a conservative-leaning individual, you might want to keep that under your hat. Lakeside is a hotbed of liberalism. While I had ZERO problems with anyone, I did not broadcast my political beliefs while there. Two: If you are hurting financially, do not come here thinking your problems are over. If you are poor in the US, you will continue to be poor in Mexico. If you are comfortable in the US or wherever you are, you will be the same in Mexico. And a piece of bonus advice: If you go to Mexico to live, ADAPT. Do not be one of the complainers. Mexico is different. It is NOT the US nor is it Canada. But that is why you came, right?
Re: "I did not broadcast my political beliefs". That is VERY good advice if you are a Republican. Judging by all the anti-trump t-shirts you see, my sense is Mexicans don't like being called rapists and murderers and are shocked by the inhumanity of throwing kids in cages. The rampant racism in the US towards hispanics is not welcomed nor tolerated.
My American budget for 3 persons, per month, is about $500, and that's just for food, lol. Mexico's budget is still better than in America! Ok, let me detail my Florida budget. Considering we don't have a mortgage and no car payments. Our Cars insurance $1400 per year, our lights $130 or more per month, our water, $ 60 plus per month, our cable $114 per month, our cell phone $ 114 per month, our property taxes $1400 per month, medical bills co-pay $40 per month, without med ins, $2500 per month, I am not going to add miscellaneous Items, because it varies. ok, let me add up my cost per month in Florida: $ 3,758 and remember we don't have a mortgage nor a car payment! when I add it up Mexico is cheaper to live.
anna zapata Don’t disagree. Too many slumlords in parts of the city who are tax delinquents or keep slummy buildings so they don’t get tax increases but their tenants consume many public resources. On the other hand the city is in good fiscal shape such as pension funding unlike other democrat fiefdoms.
Carl Halfwassen I agree it has extreme areas of poverty. I just had no idea the taxes were so high in the better area’s. I sometimes fantasize about living downtown when I retire but you have opened my eyes. Not sure I could commit to full time Mexico but maybe a snowbird lifestyle.
Monthly expenses in mexico can vary so much depending on where you shop and what you do. It cam be really inexpensive, or you can live like a god on a higher budget! 😃 thanks for sharing!
Thank you Guys. for the updates. no matter what you still do find, in paradise the way I see .I spent time here in LA . and also in Guadalajara and let me tell you , California is out of control in rental
They are living as a rich people here, if you have money you can spend 5000 dollars to live in a rich way, if you don't have to much money you can live with 700 (paying rent food and everything) in a good way, if you don't have money you can live with 300 dollars (rent and everything)
Wonderful job Jerry and Lori, As always good solid details. We will be arriving in Ajijic Saturday afternoon 12/7 and staying till 12/14. We hope to see you out and about!
My background is International Business & Marketing, so I love cultural experiences - in Mex. there's lots of different Indian tribes and an interesting culture(s). One of the cheapest states in Mexico is Oaxaca - many Mountain towns and the city of Oaxaca. Huatulco is a resort town in that state and a wonderful location near the 6 Bays of Huatulco if you like living by the ocean. We stayed for ten days with a friends family in one city - very nice climate but a bit primitive in terms of modern conveniences - few restaurants etc. - and the people very, very nice. I like the resort towns due to convergence of cultures, so there's lots of expats and the city gains from retirees so they have an interest in accommodating expats - so seems to be the best of both worlds. Also, in Mex., even the police are usually very accommodating if you need help. Actually, given the low min. wage, YOU can live almost anywhere in Mex., but tourists jack up the rent costs, so be prepared to live on the fringe of the tourist area - it takes a while to locate good deals so spend some time and look around!!! Hope this helps?
@@annasussman4411 - I always enjoy meeting people in Mex. and esp. if they reach out. One Military young man while they inspected passengers on a bus for drugs (they did this 7 times on one trip) showed some interest in me saying he was from Veracruz when I asked, so I said "Oh, I've been to Veracruz and we had a great time - it's a beautiful area". For some strange reason, Veracruz is more expensive as a town - they had values spike higher and now it's falling. Well, I was returning home and bringing a small street dog that is now my constant companion. These experiences I treasure. YOU should spend some time in Guanajuato, too - it's an amazing place North of Ajijic. Lots of places are nice in Mex. but Puerto Vallarta has been a favorite.
I don't consider FOOD costs a big part of my "cost of living" here in Querétaro. HOWEVER, there is a huge temptation to dine out with friends. Kinda my entertainment, so YES, it's too much. My HOME SUPPLIES is almost NOTHING. I spend a lot for TAXI.
Happy Belated Thanksgiving!, again appreciate your candidness and honesty, viewers can use this as a guideline and adjust it according to their life style.
I spend a lot less than they do each month, almost 1/2 of that, and Im in the US. I have medicare and the premium is almost as much as they’ spend on Healthcare. So it doesn’t seem like medicare is a cost saver. I’m changing my mind about moving there after this video.
I'm glad they are truthful about it all. For now I have changed my mind about moving there. I can live cheaper here outside the city and go south for a month or 2 of the winter or Mexico for the winter
They have said they are paying extra for their imported foods, if you cook and make your own foods like the MX do or buy local produce you would not pay neatly as much as they do
How much are your Chiropractic visits there? Just curious, I have no idea what it would take to be allowed to practice there. Are there american docs living and practicing down there? Thanks, I love your channel, you guys are a great couple. I agree with her about the rice :)
I find many of the comments saying “its cheaper her in the US” interesting. I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Aside from the medical costs, all of what they are mentioning is far, far cheaper than what we would pay in the most expensive part of Ajijic. I am looking forward to checking this place out. Love you Jerry and Lori, please keep the videos coming.
I remember when we first started investigating Ajijic. The city's website boasted that a couple could live comfortably in $1300/mo. This update is an eye opener.
@Gary Johnston More so, Canadians. Many Yankees like me are moving elsewhere. YThe infrastructure cannot support all the people that are her and are moving here from many areas and Guadalajara and Chapala is broke. Been broke for a long time
@Gary Johnston with the amout of views it costs him more to make this video than he earns.... this is from his facebook page......Our personal story: My wife Lori and myself sold our home and our business in 2006 and became the homeless millionaires. Our goal was to travel around the world and "living the good life"are basic philosophy is "Fly First Class in Coach" We have enjoy our world tour of 35 countries in the last 25 years. In 2012 we returned back to the big Island of Hawaii and bought a small cottage. We are now using Hawaii as our home-base as we travel to other countries 6 to 8 months a year.
Thank you,Thank You Thank You because of you we are here also let's work together. First They Killed My Father: Lori Escapes The Killing Fields Of Cambodia To Freedom: Ajijic th-cam.com/video/u_3K9q28SVU/w-d-xo.html
Hi Jerry & Laurie, Im in American living in Mexico, and I have Mexicos IMSS Insurance, and I go to a regular doctor I see at a pharmacy which most pharmacys have doctors, and I pay $2 dls for the visit and medications are apart,
Actually that’s not too bad compared to calif. Ajijic is the US equivalent of living in Laguna Beach ,Santa Barbara or Monterey.Try living at those places for $2992 a month.
Hi, Jerry and Lori. Love your videos. Very informative. The cost of living is still very reasonable when you consider all the things you have available around Ajijic and it is less than an hour away in Guadalaja. I am 57 and my wife is 65. We live close to Harrisburg, Pennsylvnia. Just for comparison, a nice brick rancher (1,000 square feet with parking and a small yard) across the street rented for about $1,300 a year ago. That is just rent and no utilities included. Our employer furnished health care (blue cross) costs $7,500 annually for my 1/3 share; the emplyer pays the other 2/3. Our copay for a doctor visit is $35 per person and prescriptions ( I have diabetes) are quite expensive out of pocket. In respect to Medicare Part A (hospital), B (doctor visits), and D (prescriptions) it can be expensive. Part B and part D with a Medigap policy will cost us more than employer furnished health care. Bottom line, it sounds like you enjoy a good quality of life plus no snow or freezing temperatures. Keep making those great videos.
Hi Jerry, really enjoy your videos, you’ve helped us to make the decision check out Ajijic next month. Please tell us the make and where you purchased the hat you wore in the Leon video! Thanks
can live well anywhere , may be basic but well...needs are few...moving down there april first..very excited....hope i run into you two...have a tea together... xoxo
They are not showing the real mexican life, they are spending a lot, as a Mexican I can say they are having a rich way to live here, a normal person or even a couple can eat with 200 dollars for a month and eating fresh and good food and even if you want to save money and get food directly from the farmers you only need about 100 for a month
Thanks Jerry for the transparency in reporting your expenses. If you are able to live a lifestyle you enjoy -go for it. My income is much less and so are my needs and wants. Have the Dr. Visits risen in cost due to seeing specialists or inflation?
Imagine that, living in a nice Mexican community with lots of services for expats and it being on the (relatively) expensive side. Your comments about medical expenses hit the mark too. I know in my experience in Ajijic is that, even among those that say they love it there and are never going back, once there are significant medical issues almost all return back north. Not 100% but most.
Is the rent in Lake Chapala area higher than other places in Mexico? Their rent seems to be the issue, all the other costs seem to be adjustable if you're careful (not the healthcare though)
Jerry are you paying for Medicare Part B? I am not Old enough to be covered by Medicare yet, but will be in a couple of years. I struggle with what I should do regarding Medicare, which will not give me true coverage if I live outside of the United States.
Jerry thanks for the updated info. My wife and I are seriously considering retiring to Mexico in the coming years and information like this is important for us to accurately estimate the cost of living we need to plan for. We will be coming to the Ajijic area in April and plan on seeing for our selves what the area has to offer. We are very much looking forward to it and possibly meeting expats like yourselves in person. I may have missed it in one of your previous video’s but do you rent or own your residence in Mexico? Also in your estimation is it more advantageous to rent long term or to purchase a residence? Thanks for your opinions!!
I would love to see a cost comparison of how much your budget would be if you lived in the United States. Seems like people are commenting about how much you're spending in Mexico without taking into consideration that it would cost you much more for the same lifestyle in the United States. My son has a friend who lives in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico. He told my son that a person can easily live there for $600 per month. So your monthly expenses will depend on your location within Mexico as well as your lifestyle, just as it would in any country on earth. By the way, my children and I enjoyed meeting you and your lovely wife in September. We traveled around Mexico for two weeks, and meeting you guys was one of the highlights of our trip. Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to talk to us.
We appreciate the update. Your channel is one we watch often, and was very influential in our decision to travel to Mexico in September. I'm sure we will find your updated information very useful as we ponder a future move to Mexico.
Mexico's average inflation rate was around 3.64 percent compared to the previous year. Mexico's gross domestic product (GDP) has been increasing slightly over the last decade, however, its national debt still amounts to almost half of its GDP. You money in the bank can pay 6% interest in Mexico, so you can gain on your savings, but allow for the exchange fee when you transfer money into Mexico. Money taken into Mexico can benefit from good exchange rates, too.
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Prices will vary according to personal living preferences, however, inflation HAS affected lakeside living, particularly In Ajijic. Mexico varies widely in cost of living from place to place. Many places touted for “cheap retirement” are no longer “cheap”. Do your homework. Check the prices of rent, autos, food, doctors and dentists (all can be done online). Remember that real estate in Mexico is normally bought in cash, not 20 or 30 year loans. Visit, THEN make a decision.
I'm listening and taking notes and I'm really confused because it seems like some of the numbers you are stating are for 4 months and some of the numbers are for one month. Sometimes I can't tell which it is. Maybe it will become clear toward the end.
OK, I watched the whole video and I'm still confused. I thought you said the $600 for food was for four months, but then it looks like you added the entire $600 to your monthly expenses. If so, you are spending the same amount on (high quality/organic) food as I spend in the U.S. Is that accurate? It also appears that you added the entire $400 for home supplies as one month's expense. Otherwise, if you divide both of those numbers by four, the total doesn't add up to nearly $1891/month. Also, what about the IMSS - Mexico Healthcare Program? Who is eligible to get on that plan?
@@gigilamor2438 You're right. It just seemed like $600 was so much, because on other channels I've watched the cost of food seems to be so much lower than in the U.S.
You can live fine on 1,000 a month given you live among the natives, so you'll be fine on 2K, but getting a permanent residence you have to show an adequate income - it helps to have some savings.
Most places or towns in Mex. you can live very well on this amount; you likely need to live among the Mexicans and outside the tourist areas. Even in tourist areas, you can live a little outside the upscale areas for very little and, some places, you can live near the beach for very little as well.
Not to be negative or rude but I do think your costs are higher than a lot of Mexico because you’re living in a high expat area, where the median age is retirement and they are catering to a very specific supply and demand there.
I don't reside in what is refered to as "The Gold Zone" I am married to a Mexicana and live in one of the many barrios just a couple of clicks North of Mazatlan Sinaloa Mexico. Apparently your life style is basically the same in Mexico as it was prior to your retirement. Though we both are collecting only Social Security, are total cost are not half of yours. But then we are old and in Mexico old people are invited to parties they don't have them. We go to Mexican doctors and utilize the various barrio health and welfare clincs the same as most normal Mexican. After all our normal house hold items like rent, food, utilities, etc etc etc. We still bank 10,000 (500 U.S.) peso's a month.
Yes people can live on $1200 a month in Mexico it all depends where you choose. Resort areas are going to be much more expensive but small rural areas will be a lot more affordable. Here's a video I think you'll like Cost of Living In The USA vs Mexico. 2020 th-cam.com/video/rlCxhjEMleY/w-d-xo.html
Things are getting more expensive in the US also. Medicare costs start at $135 a month, and medication prices are ridiculous. My car insurance is $80 for a 10 year old car. A 2 bedroom apartment in Oklahoma City averages between $600 and $750 for something basic in a nice area. Oklahoma has one of the lowest cost-of-living indexes in the US. Food prices are probably the easiest item to control, along with entertainment, but we all need our fun time. Mexico offers a different lifestyle and culture, and I still plan to give it a try, but nobody is living like a king on Social Security.
Actually, Medicare went up to $144 a month starting in 2020. With the measly 1.6% COLA in Social Security, most of these few extra dollars a month go towards that Medicare increase. So 2020 is a bust when it comes to any real $$ increase.
It is the same with imported food in Thailand . But i never touch the stuff. Maybe once a year i have a pizza. $600 a month for food in Mexico i never spent that much in my life in the states. YIKES ! My monthly average for two in Thailand and this includes travel, hotels, rent and everything is about $600. I could save more if i really wanted to.
living to high on the hog for me---i live in vegas and i know i could live down there in the right place, give me the cheapest and best place to live down there
Some of the smaller towns are very primitive for services, but it's very cheap to live in those towns and the climate is excellent. There's a better more natural food chain, so you will be healthier and you'll walk more, too. The coast can be hot and humid in the summer, but the higher country can be nice year round.
@@dennishassler605 WHERE ABOUTS are you talking about higher country can u tell me and what about citizenship down there that is a concern too, give me a name of a nice town
For temporary or Permanent residency in Mexico you need an income or savings - enough to support yourself in Mexico. Some live there illegally, but we don't recommend that...…….better to have your paperwork in order. On the tourist visa, you need to exit the country and return to renew your status.
There are local laundries on each block, so no need to buy a washing machine - services are very, very cheap. Street food like Tacos are very cheap. I like the big breakfasts for about $6 for everything including 3 kinds of fruit, eggs and ham w/ coffee, etc.!!!
I plan on coming and live like the nationals. I am not interested in bringing our US lifestyle with me to drive up prices. TY for sharing your numbers.
Mexico is a very large country and there are many opportunities for you. Let us know where you settle and how things are working for you. Do you know Spanish? It definitely will be helpful living in Mexico.
Lori and I don't eat anything with 4 legs. Our diet does have some protein chicken, Fish and turkey and we're doing just fine. It would be very easy to cut out that protein also the majority of the time I am 85% vegetarian I haven't eaten red meat in over 50 years.
If you live in Mexico because you like the culture, fine. But, I am spending less here in the USA for us, a senior couple. Certainly I trust medical care more in the US than in Mexico.
Wow. Your expenses have gone way up. It has to do with living in a community that caters to foreigners. If you didn't live in that neighborhood I'm sure you could spend half of that.
I was there a year ago With all honesty I didn't like the place Ajijic or chapala. And being so expensive it's not worth it. Find another place that is cheaper
@@Chap17 Hello Deb Are you in Mexico now ? There are many small pueblos that are more affordable it all depends where you are and if you are looking to go other places
@@ericke.4030 Yup. I am renting in a pueblo magico now for a year even though I own a place in Ajijic. My costs are about half and I live far better . I do not ever intend to move back to Ajijic.
wow. what a departure for you from 16 months ago or about there when you were saying how cheap it was and you can live in Ajijic on 1500 a month or so. You interviewed people who were living on 350 a month. where are they now? I met you on the street and I discussed with you inflation and how Lakeside was getting very expensive especially rent. You didn't flinch. Why are you talking about your budget in dollars and not pesos? We dont buy our goods and services in dollars but pesos. Over the last 10 years the peso to dollar averaged about 10 to 14. If it goes to there you would lose 30 to 40 percent in buying power. Nothing is static....www.macrotrends.net/2559/us-dollar-mexican-peso-exchange-rate-historical-chart
Michael - Frey I’m guessing he’s talking in dollars because that’s what most people who haven’t been there or are considering a move understand best. Also, last I checked (a month or so ago) it was 19 pesos to the dollar. That’s tremendous buying power if you’re using dollars earned through work or retirement money/SS. Yes, inflation could go down in Mexico and you would lose some of that buying power but that is the case anywhere any time throughout history.
@@DMills-un1tl That represents "less" buying power and if you look back in the charts it hovered between 8 and 12 for many years which is even worse buying power.
What if i limited .Just $1000 in a month. Then i am in my 60 totally lonely. Already not expecting any romance in my life. Then what...i also want nice and safe life..
Opinions are like ........... you know ............ another man's experience ........... All the Negative reviews about living in or near lake Chapala are 100% Correct. All the towns around Lake Chapala resemble Grey Hound Bus Pit Stop. The only Americans or Canadians who love living in the Lake Chapala area are Real Estate Brokers & Real Estate Agents who make an excellent income listing the same real estate properties over and over again and again from one end of Lake Chapala to the other end! The Only people who have any Positive Comments about living in and around Lake Chapala are the Real Estate Brokers & Sales Agents! Most Americans or Canadians who move to the Lake Chapala area make the Very Huge Incompetent mistake of buying a home or building a home immediately after arriving in the Lake Chapala area! No foreign resident should purchase or build anything in the Chapala area or any where in Mexico until they have lived there for at least 3 full years FIRST! The problem is many north Americans are in a hurry, are dimwitted, senile or brain dead when they arrive in Mexico and purchase a super over Priced Property within several weeks after arriving and they know exactly nothing about what it’s like to live in the Lake Chapala area or any where in Mexico! Lake Chapala is a Mexican Lake Full of RAW untreated Sewage and no one swims or walks in the Chapala Lake water unless they are brain dead. The town of Chapala and all the towns around the lake are Super Boring & Super expensive. There are basically NO fun enjoyable daily, weekly, evening, monthly or Holiday activities in or around Lake Chapala and it is one of the Most Boring places to visit or to live full time. Chapala city and every town along the Lake Chapala offers basically nothing to anyone who is NOT senile or brain dead. All the laws in Mexico are satanic catholic church laws and the catholic church controls all of Mexico and all people in Mexico are GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT! There are about 1000 Negatives for every Positive in Mexico! It’s ONE thing to Visit and it’s entirely another thing to live in any foreign country Full Time! It’s Night and Day! The man who wrote the Truthful article about living in the Lake Chapala area is 100% Correct and he barely began to cover Only a Few of the Hundreds of Real Negatives of Living in the Lake Chapala area or in most of Mexico. Yes! I’ve been to Mexico and Chapala and always rented a home and quickly discovered each time our disgusting and repulsive All of the Chapa Lake area is to visit and how much worse it is to Live there full time. The entire Lake Chapala area is a Giant Public Toilet in most physical ways and a super boring place to Live Full Time! You will REGRET 100% eventually for every moving to the Lake Chapala area and especially the Ajijic city which is a real boring super over priced Mexican Crap hole socially & physically. If you live in Ajijic or any where in or around Lake Chapala, depart your rental home ASAP or Sell your privately owned home ASAP and Depart the Lake Chapala area and Never Look Back! When I was visiting Ajijic and Chapala I was approached almost every single day from some North American or Canadian attempting to show me their home which was for sale and I ignored them. Oh! One real estate agent showed my a very nice home up the lake toward the west end of the lake for sale. It had a small river flowing next to the house, which flooded each year and physically touched the west side of the entire house and this house had a Slum shack attached to the back of the house and it had another SLUM shack attached to the side of the house, which two Mexican families lived in. As a result of the River being next to house and the slums on two sides of the house, the real house value was not $300,000 USDs but its’ real value was actually ZERO US Dollars and the property was actually 100% worthless to any one who was not senile or 100% brain dead. Yes! About 95% of all building Contractor in Mexico are Professional SCAM Artists & anyone who does not know this FACT is going to have a huge Problem sooner than later! by Harry Adams - November 29, 2016
They seem to have a multi-level approach to medical care in Mexico. I went to a doctor with my lung congestion and it cost me 2.40 $US for the Dr.; then, maybe $15 for all the meds. and they refunded half the Dr. fee. They even have some free gov. medical plans. Many do have insurance plans, too, and it's very economical compared to the USA. My Dr. at home said I had the same treatment they use in the USA - so that is amazing!!
That's expensive I have condo in Midwest, travel 3-6 months a year in a camper van to desert southwest and average less than $1,000 a month for everything, includes border town visits to Mexico. Unlimited internet 34.95, cellphone $20, no cable
Jerry, a lot of folks move there thinking it is going to be Paradise, and indeed, for some, it is. We came down for several months trying to discover if it was for us or not. We ultimately decided that FOR US, it is a nice place to visit but our life in the US is better for us. I think that revolves around the fact that the people who live there do so for the lifestyle. While they may not be on the poor end of the income scale, they can LIVE like they are much better off. I use the Veteran's Administration almost exclusively for my medical care and that is a big part of our decision. I have a small stock of firearms, another reason to keep our residence here.
When we go to Mexico, we live more or less like we are on vacation. We eat out more and tend to spend freely. We understand that many live there fulltime not due to financial hardship, but simply for a better way of life. I think anyone who moves there due to financial hardship is going to be sadly disappointed.
So, I have two pieces of advice for people: One, if you are a conservative-leaning individual, you might want to keep that under your hat. Lakeside is a hotbed of liberalism. While I had ZERO problems with anyone, I did not broadcast my political beliefs while there. Two: If you are hurting financially, do not come here thinking your problems are over. If you are poor in the US, you will continue to be poor in Mexico. If you are comfortable in the US or wherever you are, you will be the same in Mexico. And a piece of bonus advice: If you go to Mexico to live, ADAPT. Do not be one of the complainers. Mexico is different. It is NOT the US nor is it Canada. But that is why you came, right?
Re: "I did not broadcast my political beliefs". That is VERY good advice if you are a Republican. Judging by all the anti-trump t-shirts you see, my sense is Mexicans don't like being called rapists and murderers and are shocked by the inhumanity of throwing kids in cages. The rampant racism in the US towards hispanics is not welcomed nor tolerated.
My American budget for 3 persons, per month, is about $500, and that's just for food, lol.
Mexico's budget is still better than in America! Ok, let me detail my Florida budget. Considering we don't have a mortgage and no car payments. Our Cars insurance $1400 per year, our lights $130 or more per month, our water, $ 60 plus per month, our cable $114 per month, our cell phone $ 114 per month, our property taxes $1400 per month, medical bills co-pay $40 per month, without med ins, $2500 per month, I am not going to add miscellaneous Items, because it varies. ok, let me add up my cost per month in Florida: $ 3,758 and remember we don't have a mortgage nor a car payment! when I add it up Mexico is cheaper to live.
Joan Richards 1400/ month for taxes! I’m in Wisconsin and pay 325 / month and felt this was high! I hope your roads are paved with gold😮
I lived in WI , Milwaukee. 3 bedroom condo, ok but not luxury, near downtown, taxes are $1k per month.
Carl Halfwassen too much! Time to get out of the city!
anna zapata Don’t disagree. Too many slumlords in parts of the city who are tax delinquents or keep slummy buildings so they don’t get tax increases but their tenants consume many public resources. On the other hand the city is in good fiscal shape such as pension funding unlike other democrat fiefdoms.
Carl Halfwassen I agree it has extreme areas of poverty. I just had no idea the taxes were so high in the better area’s. I sometimes fantasize about living downtown when I retire but you have opened my eyes. Not sure I could commit to full time Mexico but maybe a snowbird lifestyle.
Monthly expenses in mexico can vary so much depending on where you shop and what you do. It cam be really inexpensive, or you can live like a god on a higher budget! 😃 thanks for sharing!
Thank you Guys. for the updates. no matter what you still do find, in paradise the way I see .I spent time here in LA . and also in Guadalajara and let me tell you , California is out of control in rental
Mexican here: one can make ends meet living a simple lifestyle, not like a millionaire.
They are living as a rich people here, if you have money you can spend 5000 dollars to live in a rich way, if you don't have to much money you can live with 700 (paying rent food and everything) in a good way, if you don't have money you can live with 300 dollars (rent and everything)
Thank you for keeping it real!
Happy holidays for Browns and their friends!!!!! Abrazos!!!!!!
Wonderful job Jerry and Lori,
As always good solid details.
We will be arriving in Ajijic Saturday afternoon 12/7 and staying till 12/14. We hope to see you out and about!
I would say then prices vary per household. Personally I would eat out more.
Excellent report
Very clear and honest
You are fantastic that expense report is great. Thanks for sharing. Cheers Browns!
You two are the cutest! Thank you from NY for your helpful detailed information 😊
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My background is International Business & Marketing, so I love cultural experiences - in Mex. there's lots of different Indian tribes and an interesting culture(s). One of the cheapest states in Mexico is Oaxaca - many Mountain towns and the city of Oaxaca. Huatulco is a resort town in that state and a wonderful location near the 6 Bays of Huatulco if you like living by the ocean. We stayed for ten days with a friends family in one city - very nice climate but a bit primitive in terms of modern conveniences - few restaurants etc. - and the people very, very nice. I like the resort towns due to convergence of cultures, so there's lots of expats and the city gains from retirees so they have an interest in accommodating expats - so seems to be the best of both worlds. Also, in Mex., even the police are usually very accommodating if you need help. Actually, given the low min. wage, YOU can live almost anywhere in Mex., but tourists jack up the rent costs, so be prepared to live on the fringe of the tourist area - it takes a while to locate good deals so spend some time and look around!!! Hope this helps?
Oaxaca is beautiful ,and the people is so nice and open it was the best experience I had, but the weather in Ajijic is the best
@@annasussman4411 - I always enjoy meeting people in Mex. and esp. if they reach out. One Military young man while they inspected passengers on a bus for drugs (they did this 7 times on one trip) showed some interest in me saying he was from Veracruz when I asked, so I said "Oh, I've been to Veracruz and we had a great time - it's a beautiful area". For some strange reason, Veracruz is more expensive as a town - they had values spike higher and now it's falling. Well, I was returning home and bringing a small street dog that is now my constant companion. These experiences I treasure. YOU should spend some time in Guanajuato, too - it's an amazing place North of Ajijic. Lots of places are nice in Mex. but Puerto Vallarta has been a favorite.
@@annasussman4411 The best? HAh.
Dennis Hassler Thanks 😊
I don't consider FOOD costs a big part of my "cost of living" here in Querétaro. HOWEVER, there is a huge temptation to dine out with friends. Kinda my entertainment, so YES, it's too much. My HOME SUPPLIES is almost NOTHING. I spend a lot for TAXI.
i love you guys for your honesty and all the info.and beautiful things showing...
Thanks for watching!
Happy Belated Thanksgiving!, again appreciate your candidness and honesty, viewers can use this as a guideline and adjust it according to their life style.
I spend a lot less than they do each month, almost 1/2 of that, and Im in the US. I have medicare and the premium is almost as much as they’ spend on Healthcare. So it doesn’t seem like medicare is a cost saver. I’m changing my mind about moving there after this video.
I'm glad they are truthful about it all. For now I have changed my mind about moving there. I can live cheaper here outside the city and go south for a month or 2 of the winter or Mexico for the winter
They have said they are paying extra for their imported foods, if you cook and make your own foods like the MX do or buy local produce you would not pay neatly as much as they do
@@leoblumhagen644 I'm wondering what like steak cost there... I mostly eat meat and greens.
How much are your Chiropractic visits there? Just curious, I have no idea what it would take to be allowed to practice there. Are there american docs living and practicing down there? Thanks, I love your channel, you guys are a great couple. I agree with her about the rice :)
Chiropractic visits about $25.000 USD
@@JerryBrownTravels That is more than I expected, not bad. Do they shoot x-rays for your first visit? Is your doctor Mexican or American?
I find many of the comments saying “its cheaper her in the US” interesting. I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Aside from the medical costs, all of what they are mentioning is far, far cheaper than what we would pay in the most expensive part of Ajijic. I am looking forward to checking this place out. Love you Jerry and Lori, please keep the videos coming.
I remember when we first started investigating Ajijic. The city's website boasted that a couple could live comfortably in $1300/mo. This update is an eye opener.
10 years ago we lived on $1050 Month
@Gary Johnston More so, Canadians. Many Yankees like me are moving elsewhere. YThe infrastructure cannot support all the people that are her and are moving here from many areas and Guadalajara and Chapala is broke. Been broke for a long time
@Gary Johnston with the amout of views it costs him more to make this video than he earns.... this is from his facebook page......Our personal story: My wife Lori and myself sold our home and our business in 2006 and became the homeless millionaires. Our goal was to travel around the world and "living the good life"are basic philosophy is "Fly First Class in Coach" We have enjoy our world tour of 35 countries in the last 25 years. In 2012 we returned back to the big Island of Hawaii and bought a small cottage. We are now using Hawaii as our home-base as we travel to other countries 6 to 8 months a year.
Good to see and hear Lori. Makes a good video
Thank you,Thank You Thank You because of you we are here also let's work together.
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Hi Jerry & Laurie, Im in American living in Mexico, and I have Mexicos IMSS Insurance, and I go to a regular doctor I see at a pharmacy which most pharmacys have doctors, and I pay $2 dls for the visit and medications are apart,
Yes that is an excellent program and you're working the Mexican system of medical care. Good job
Actually that’s not too bad compared to calif. Ajijic is the US equivalent of living in Laguna Beach ,Santa Barbara or Monterey.Try living at those places for $2992 a month.
Hi, Jerry and Lori. Love your videos. Very informative. The cost of living is still very reasonable when you consider all the things you have available around Ajijic and it is less than an hour away in Guadalaja. I am 57 and my wife is 65. We live close to Harrisburg, Pennsylvnia. Just for comparison, a nice brick rancher (1,000 square feet with parking and a small yard) across the street rented for about $1,300 a year ago. That is just rent and no utilities included. Our employer furnished health care (blue cross) costs $7,500 annually for my 1/3 share; the emplyer pays the other 2/3. Our copay for a doctor visit is $35 per person and prescriptions ( I have diabetes) are quite expensive out of pocket. In respect to Medicare Part A (hospital), B (doctor visits), and D (prescriptions) it can be expensive. Part B and part D with a Medigap policy will cost us more than employer furnished health care. Bottom line, it sounds like you enjoy a good quality of life plus no snow or freezing temperatures. Keep making those great videos.
Thanks for the honest presentation.
Will be posting an updated video on our expenses
It sounds that they have a rich life style
Thanks for your truth Jerry! Is it supply and demand that’s raising the prices?
And greed
Which city you build a house?
I live outside San Antonio and can beat those food prices and cleaning supplies ect , but bills you got us beat
The best guideline you can use when picking a place to retire abroad is to be in a place where there are very few tourists.
YES that's cheaper.
And rents and home sales are in pesos
Yikes, it does add up. Excellent data for planning vacation or living. Thnaks.
Hi Jerry, really enjoy your videos, you’ve helped us to make the decision check out Ajijic next month. Please tell us the make and where you purchased the hat you wore in the Leon video! Thanks
Panama hat made in Ecuador
can live well anywhere , may be basic but well...needs are few...moving down there april first..very excited....hope i run into you two...have a tea together... xoxo
You have to cut some items. The garden is out and restaurants twice a month.
They like their garden and eating out, and can apparently afford it, so they should keep doing it
Damn, I don’t even spend half that much for food in the US. I do use mostly fresh ingredients and do a mot of cooking but still.
They are not showing the real mexican life, they are spending a lot, as a Mexican I can say they are having a rich way to live here, a normal person or even a couple can eat with 200 dollars for a month and eating fresh and good food and even if you want to save money and get food directly from the farmers you only need about 100 for a month
Can’t housekeeping be done twice a month instead of every week?
Yes the maid can come twice a month instead of every week but she need the MONEY
@@JerryBrownTravels how much is the maid..each time?
@@JerryBrownTravels so double her pay for the 2 weeks she is there. Is that too difficult to do?
Thanks Jerry for the transparency in reporting your expenses. If you are able to live a lifestyle you enjoy -go for it. My income is much less and so are my needs and wants. Have the Dr. Visits risen in cost due to seeing specialists or inflation?
In 2017 our Dr. Visits were $15 USD
Imagine that, living in a nice Mexican community with lots of services for expats and it being on the (relatively) expensive side. Your comments about medical expenses hit the mark too. I know in my experience in Ajijic is that, even among those that say they love it there and are never going back, once there are significant medical issues almost all return back north. Not 100% but most.
Is the rent in Lake Chapala area higher than other places in Mexico? Their rent seems to be the issue, all the other costs seem to be adjustable if you're careful (not the healthcare though)
Jerry are you paying for Medicare Part B? I am not Old enough to be covered by Medicare yet, but will be in a couple of years. I struggle with what I should do regarding Medicare, which will not give me true coverage if I live outside of the United States.
Jerry thanks for the updated info. My wife and I are seriously considering retiring to Mexico in the coming years and information like this is important for us to accurately estimate the cost of living we need to plan for. We will be coming to the Ajijic area in April and plan on seeing for our selves what the area has to offer. We are very much looking forward to it and possibly meeting expats like yourselves in person.
I may have missed it in one of your previous video’s but do you rent or own your residence in Mexico? Also in your estimation is it more advantageous to rent long term or to purchase a residence?
Thanks for your opinions!!
I would love to see a cost comparison of how much your budget would be if you lived in the United States. Seems like people are commenting about how much you're spending in Mexico without taking into consideration that it would cost you much more for the same lifestyle in the United States. My son has a friend who lives in Tepic, Nayarit, Mexico. He told my son that a person can easily live there for $600 per month. So your monthly expenses will depend on your location within Mexico as well as your lifestyle, just as it would in any country on earth.
By the way, my children and I enjoyed meeting you and your lovely wife in September. We traveled around Mexico for two weeks, and meeting you guys was one of the highlights of our trip. Thanks so much for taking time out of your day to talk to us.
Jerry Brown Travels
Thank you we are just giving you our cost of living.
We appreciate the update. Your channel is one we watch often, and was very influential in our decision to travel to Mexico in September. I'm sure we will find your updated information very useful as we ponder a future move to Mexico.
Don't forget your monthly medicare payment that comes out of your SSA when comparing costs. That premium is 147 each i think
Excellent point you make.
Can you give me the specifics of how to teach the property manager of this property and the name.
Continental Realty
Owner, Broker: Michael Kavanaugh
Email
drofdrapery@yahoo.com
ajijicrentalsandmanagement.com/about-us/
Ajijic Rental and Management Company Mirna Segura Garcia - Rental Manager
Email rentals@prodify.net.mx
Telephone: (376) 766-1994 If busy, please call (376) 766-1716
Phone From USA & Canada: (877)-613-5985
Fax: (376) 766-1994
So six hundred dollars is for a month or for three months? We went to Ensenada this year and prices weren't that different.
Thanks Jerry, is there a website, my husband would love one!
Jerry brown Travels
Mexico's average inflation rate was around 3.64 percent compared to the previous year. Mexico's gross domestic product (GDP) has been increasing slightly over the last decade, however, its national debt still amounts to almost half of its GDP. You money in the bank can pay 6% interest in Mexico, so you can gain on your savings, but allow for the exchange fee when you transfer money into Mexico. Money taken into Mexico can benefit from good exchange rates, too.
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Prices will vary according to personal living preferences, however, inflation HAS affected lakeside living, particularly In Ajijic. Mexico varies widely in cost of living from place to place. Many places touted for “cheap retirement” are no longer “cheap”. Do your homework. Check the prices of rent, autos, food, doctors and dentists (all can be done online). Remember that real estate in Mexico is normally bought in cash, not 20 or 30 year loans. Visit, THEN make a decision.
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what do you do about citizenship
I'm listening and taking notes and I'm really confused because it seems like some of the numbers you are stating are for 4 months and some of the numbers are for one month. Sometimes I can't tell which it is. Maybe it will become clear toward the end.
OK, I watched the whole video and I'm still confused. I thought you said the $600 for food was for four months, but then it looks like you added the entire $600 to your monthly expenses. If so, you are spending the same amount on (high quality/organic) food as I spend in the U.S. Is that accurate? It also appears that you added the entire $400 for home supplies as one month's expense. Otherwise, if you divide both of those numbers by four, the total doesn't add up to nearly $1891/month. Also, what about the IMSS - Mexico Healthcare Program? Who is eligible to get on that plan?
I believe he said he was averaging the food cost over 4 months and that average = 600$ per month.
@@gigilamor2438 You're right. It just seemed like $600 was so much, because on other channels I've watched the cost of food seems to be so much lower than in the U.S.
ONE MONTH average over four months comes up to $600 per month.
Isn’t the garden supplies included in the rent?
YES
best place to live in mexico and safest and cheapest can you tell me, i make 2,000 a month on retirement
You can live fine on 1,000 a month given you live among the natives, so you'll be fine on 2K, but getting a permanent residence you have to show an adequate income - it helps to have some savings.
Most places or towns in Mex. you can live very well on this amount; you likely need to live among the Mexicans and outside the tourist areas. Even in tourist areas, you can live a little outside the upscale areas for very little and, some places, you can live near the beach for very little as well.
Buy or rent a property only in pesos. If In dollars you are getting ripped off. Can you buy a property in the States or Canada or Europe for pesos?
Not to be negative or rude but I do think your costs are higher than a lot of Mexico because you’re living in a high expat area, where the median age is retirement and they are catering to a very specific supply and demand there.
I don't reside in what is refered to as "The Gold Zone" I am married to a Mexicana and live in one of the many barrios just a couple of clicks North of Mazatlan Sinaloa Mexico. Apparently your life style is basically the same in Mexico as it was prior to your retirement. Though we both are collecting only Social Security, are total cost are not half of yours. But then we are old and in Mexico old people are invited to parties they don't have them. We go to Mexican doctors and utilize the various barrio health and welfare clincs the same as most normal Mexican. After all our normal house hold items like rent, food, utilities, etc etc etc. We still bank 10,000 (500 U.S.) peso's a month.
If you’re referring to a housekeeper, the word you used is “made”. But, it’s spelled “maid”.
I'm pretty sure u can live in Mexico for $1200 a month rent included quite comfortably
Yes people can live on $1200 a month in Mexico it all depends where you choose. Resort areas are going to be much more expensive but small rural areas will be a lot more affordable.
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Still a low cost here in Mérida
I’m curious how much do you paid to the maid in that big house
She gets paid five dollars an hour
Things are getting more expensive in the US also. Medicare costs start at $135 a month, and medication prices are ridiculous. My car insurance is $80 for a 10 year old car. A 2 bedroom apartment in Oklahoma City averages between $600 and $750 for something basic in a nice area. Oklahoma has one of the lowest cost-of-living indexes in the US. Food prices are probably the easiest item to control, along with entertainment, but we all need our fun time. Mexico offers a different lifestyle and culture, and I still plan to give it a try, but nobody is living like a king on Social Security.
Actually, Medicare went up to $144 a month starting in 2020. With the measly 1.6% COLA in Social Security, most of these few extra dollars a month go towards that Medicare increase. So 2020 is a bust when it comes to any real $$ increase.
It is the same with imported food in Thailand . But i never touch the stuff. Maybe once a year i have a pizza. $600 a month for food in Mexico i never spent that much in my life in the states. YIKES ! My monthly average for two in Thailand and this includes travel, hotels, rent and everything is about $600. I could save more if i really wanted to.
SAVE SAVE SAVE
living to high on the hog for me---i live in vegas and i know i could live down there in the right place, give me the cheapest and best place to live down there
Some of the smaller towns are very primitive for services, but it's very cheap to live in those towns and the climate is excellent. There's a better more natural food chain, so you will be healthier and you'll walk more, too. The coast can be hot and humid in the summer, but the higher country can be nice year round.
@@dennishassler605 WHERE ABOUTS are you talking about higher country can u tell me and what about citizenship down there that is a concern too, give me a name of a nice town
For temporary or Permanent residency in Mexico you need an income or savings - enough to support yourself in Mexico. Some live there illegally, but we don't recommend that...…….better to have your paperwork in order. On the tourist visa, you need to exit the country and return to renew your status.
whew Jerry it seems your living the high life im in a big city in Reno and i pay about 1500.00 a month for two people no rent
i would want a cook and i would want to take my cloths to a cleaner to be done and folded and a good rented property
There are local laundries on each block, so no need to buy a washing machine - services are very, very cheap. Street food like Tacos are very cheap. I like the big breakfasts for about $6 for everything including 3 kinds of fruit, eggs and ham w/ coffee, etc.!!!
I plan on coming and live like the nationals. I am not interested in bringing our US lifestyle with me to drive up prices. TY for sharing your numbers.
Mexico is a very large country and there are many opportunities for you. Let us know where you settle and how things are working for you. Do you know Spanish? It definitely will be helpful living in Mexico.
@@JerryBrownTravels I’m teaching myself Spanish using Duolingo. I’m excited to learn more through immersion and language classes once I arrive.
This all makes a move down there less appealing. Thanks for sharing this important info.
Steve Fiorito Respectfully speaking, they want to live like millionaires, imho. I’m Mexican and you can have a decent living with less.
Can a single vegan/vegetarian live fairly well where you are?
Lori and I don't eat anything with 4 legs. Our diet does have some protein chicken, Fish and turkey and we're doing just fine. It would be very easy to cut out that protein also the majority of the time I am 85% vegetarian I haven't eaten red meat in over 50 years.
the mexico- USA conflict has started and probably will be hot, do you feel uncofnrotable about it? Jerry brown?
aztek byte what are you talking about?
ginnie porter USA wants to invade Mexico, droning and all that military shit
Jerry, thanks for jour information.
Cold you please tell us how many hours your maid has to work for 200 USD?
I think in the past they have said the going rate is around $3-4 per hour
40 hours $5.00 per hour
Whaoo you guys are living the Vida loca
If you live in Mexico because you like the culture, fine. But, I am spending less here in the USA for us, a senior couple. Certainly I trust medical care more in the US than in Mexico.
VERY GOOD
600 bucks for food for 2 people? thats a lot.
Jerry Brown Travels
Thank you we are just giving you our cost of living.
Budget restaurant. You paid too much. Sacrifice certain things
Wow
Don't you feel somewhat responsible for driving the cost of living up? Expats bragging about how cheap it is eventually make it not so cheap!
Jerry Brown Travels
Thank you we are just giving you our cost of living.
@@JerryBrownTravels You didn't answer my question.
Wow. Your expenses have gone way up. It has to do with living in a community that caters to foreigners. If you didn't live in that neighborhood
I'm sure you could spend half of that.
Seems expensive! but it would be presumptuous of me critique your lifestyle, since you don't seem to be complaining!
I was there a year ago
With all honesty I didn't like the place Ajijic or chapala.
And being so expensive it's not worth it.
Find another place that is cheaper
Hi would love to know where you live that's cheaper than chapala.. thank you :)
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@@Chap17 Hello Deb
Are you in Mexico now ?
There are many small pueblos that are more affordable it all depends where you are and if you are looking to go other places
@@ericke.4030 Yup. I am renting in a pueblo magico now for a year even though I own a place in Ajijic. My costs are about half and I live far better . I do not ever intend to move back to Ajijic.
That must be a happy mosquito 👃😂
Tha makes no sense unless they live in a mansion.
wow. what a departure for you from 16 months ago or about there when you were saying how cheap it was and you can live in Ajijic on 1500 a month or so. You interviewed people who were living on 350 a month. where are they now? I met you on the street and I discussed with you inflation and how Lakeside was getting very expensive especially rent. You didn't flinch. Why are you talking about your budget in dollars and not pesos? We dont buy our goods and services in dollars but pesos. Over the last 10 years the peso to dollar averaged about 10 to 14. If it goes to there you would lose 30 to 40 percent in buying power. Nothing is static....www.macrotrends.net/2559/us-dollar-mexican-peso-exchange-rate-historical-chart
Michael - Frey I’m guessing he’s talking in dollars because that’s what most people who haven’t been there or are considering a move understand best. Also, last I checked (a month or so ago) it was 19 pesos to the dollar. That’s tremendous buying power if you’re using dollars earned through work or retirement money/SS. Yes, inflation could go down in Mexico and you would lose some of that buying power but that is the case anywhere any time throughout history.
@@DMills-un1tl That represents "less" buying power and if you look back in the charts it hovered between 8 and 12 for many years which is even worse buying power.
@@DMills-un1tl There are many more Canadans than americans where I am, so lets use Canadian dollars. That will knock your socks off
Following up on my earlier comment...
If the area you’re thinking about moving to is being touted on TH-cam, consider going somewhere else.
Yes see our up coming video on Leon Mexico.
What if i limited .Just $1000 in a month.
Then i am in my 60 totally lonely.
Already not expecting any romance in my life.
Then what...i also want nice and safe life..
Very good follow your dreams
Guys you are spoiled ! I do not spend that in USA per 30 days.
Thank you for your comment Lori and I appreciate that very much.
You came you saw you ate now go home
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Opinions are like ........... you know ............ another man's experience ...........
All the Negative reviews about living in or near lake Chapala are 100% Correct. All the towns around Lake Chapala resemble Grey Hound Bus Pit Stop. The only Americans or Canadians who love living in the Lake Chapala area are Real Estate Brokers & Real Estate Agents who make an
excellent income listing the same real estate properties over and over again and again from one end of Lake Chapala to the other end! The Only people who have any Positive Comments about living in and around Lake Chapala are the Real Estate Brokers & Sales Agents!
Most Americans or Canadians who move to the Lake Chapala area make the Very Huge Incompetent mistake of buying a home or building a home immediately after arriving in the Lake Chapala area! No foreign resident should purchase or build anything in the Chapala area or any where in Mexico until they have lived there for at least 3 full years FIRST! The problem
is many north Americans are in a hurry, are dimwitted, senile or brain dead when they arrive in Mexico and purchase a super over Priced Property within several weeks after arriving and they know exactly nothing about what it’s like to live in the Lake Chapala area or any where in Mexico! Lake Chapala is a Mexican Lake Full of RAW untreated Sewage and no one swims or walks in the Chapala Lake water unless they are brain dead. The town of Chapala and all the towns around the lake are Super Boring & Super expensive. There are basically NO fun enjoyable daily, weekly, evening, monthly or Holiday activities in or around Lake Chapala and it is one of the Most Boring places to visit or to live full time. Chapala city and every town along the Lake Chapala offers basically nothing to anyone who is NOT senile or brain dead.
All the laws in Mexico are satanic catholic church laws and the catholic church controls all of Mexico and all people in Mexico are GUILTY UNTIL PROVEN INNOCENT! There are about
1000 Negatives for every Positive in Mexico! It’s ONE thing to Visit and it’s entirely another thing to live in any foreign country Full Time! It’s Night and Day! The man who wrote the Truthful article about living in the Lake Chapala area is 100% Correct and he barely began to cover Only a Few of the Hundreds of Real Negatives of Living in the Lake Chapala area or in most of Mexico. Yes! I’ve been to Mexico and Chapala and always rented a home and quickly discovered each time our disgusting and repulsive All of the Chapa Lake area is to visit and how much worse it is to Live there full time. The entire Lake Chapala area is a Giant Public Toilet in most physical ways and a super boring place to Live Full Time! You will REGRET 100% eventually for every moving to the Lake Chapala area and especially the Ajijic city which is a real boring super over priced Mexican Crap hole socially & physically. If you live in
Ajijic or any where in or around Lake Chapala, depart your rental home ASAP or Sell your privately owned home ASAP and Depart the Lake Chapala area and Never Look Back!
When I was visiting Ajijic and Chapala I was approached almost every single day from some
North American or Canadian attempting to show me their home which was for sale and I ignored them. Oh! One real estate agent showed my a very nice home up the lake toward the west end of the lake for sale.
It had a small river flowing next to the house, which flooded each year and physically touched the west side of the entire house and this house had a Slum shack attached to the back of the house and it had another SLUM shack attached to the side of the house, which two Mexican families lived in. As a result of the River being next to house and the slums on two sides of the house, the real house value was not $300,000 USDs but its’ real value was actually ZERO US Dollars and the property was actually 100% worthless to any one who was not senile or 100% brain dead. Yes! About 95% of all building Contractor in Mexico are Professional SCAM Artists & anyone who does not know this FACT is going to have a huge Problem sooner than later!
by Harry Adams - November 29, 2016
Thanks for keeping it real.