I'm Much Happier Living In Mexico City Than In The U.S. - Here's How Much It Costs
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 พ.ค. 2024
- Adalia Aborisade, 48, quit her teaching job in the U.S. and now lives in Mexico City making $38,000 a year. She runs her own business, "Picky Girl Travels the World," where she offers individualized financial coaching, relocation assistance and retreats.
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I'm Much Happier Living In Mexico City Than In America - Here's How Much It Costs
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She went from being a teacher to running her own business, so from having no control over her schedule & dealing with bratty kids to having complete control of her schedule & doing what she wants. Add in a much lower cost of living being in Mexico compared to a typical US city. Sounds like a dream come true.
Mexico is the new "American dream"
Not to mention better weather
But if she grew up in Mexico, she wouldn’t be able to have that lifestyle. Thanks to her privilege of being an American.
It's all fun and games until you get kidnapped by an drug cartel
@@surfingtothestars 🧢. There's rich people in Mexico too that were born there. Not only she has a good lifestyle.
As a Mexican who used to live abroad I totally get this lady: I grew up sort of looking up to America since I was a child and when you grow up in a chaotic busy bustling city like Mexico City you crave the opposite: order, cookie-cutter wooden houses, small town life etc ..then at age 27 I went to live to Canada which is not the US but it is something very close in terms of lifestyle, then I got to experience small town, quiet suburban life in a nice neighbourhood and realized it was nothing like I imagined: it was boring, there was hardly anyone on the street so no friends or socializing, everyone was busy working too hard to be able to pay their $3000 mortgage and all their toys, I understood finally how the way Americans and Canadians build their neighbourhoods is so wrong because it makes life miserable: boring, no walkable streets, you need a car to even go to the 7/11 also food is so limited and tasteless ....after a few years in Canada I couldn't handle it anymore and I came back, some people thought I was crazy, they would say: how are you gonna leave the first world to go the 3rd? I said man those things are in your head and are relative: you can live in Canada and live in the "3rd world" if your life is sh11ty and you can live in Mexico in the 1st world if you live in a nice neighbourhood ...I came back to Mexico City in 2018 and I´ve been the happiest I ever been...I finally appreciated the awesomeness of my city and after traveling to other cities in the US, Canada and Europe can say that Mexico City doesn't have anything to envy at all
Seems to me you prob would have been better suited in a more bustling city like Toronto…I live in Los Angeles and I can pretty much get to everything within walking distance…we are similar to Mexico City in alot of ways…you can always get a cheap meal from Mexican vendors on the street…despite the cost of living being high.
You cant compare life in rural/suburban america to Mexico City. Try living in rural Mexico and then come back to us with a fair comparison. This is coming from someone who’s experienced life on both.
@@ThunderKat2012 Toronto.... where no one can afford a house lol
I can't eat tacos everyday.
Mexico is not a third world country.
I love how instead of getting depressed after a divorce she was able to move on and live the life she wanted and deserves wherever she wants, You go girl !
Because she was depressed in her marriage and her profession.
She was depressed in her marriage. She is happier without whatever man she was with. And it’s actually pretty common for women to be happier after divorce
This is the one ❤
@@Misaamanenoir She seems very lonely. No kids and no grandchildren. What are her intimate social interactions?
@@rubybrown3803oh please 😂 There are plenty of women that are older than her and live the same way. Not every woman wants to have kids and that’s okay! And not every mom is dependent on being around her kids 24/7.
she's sharing the juice. as someone that lived in Mexico for almost a year, it was the first time in my life where I felt like I was living versus just surviving.
Amen
I think what is crime and racism like over there.
@@kikiiza3379terrible don’t come.
@@kikiiza3379nothing compared to the u.s.
@@kikiiza3379I lived in PV, Mexico for a year. I experienced racism... from white Americans... no one else.👀.
She works 15 hours a week, while I’m working 15 hours a day. I’m obviously doing something wrong 😑
😅
That's crazy but it's your choice and your life. Sounds like you're trying to live a lifestyle you can't afford without working every waking moment. Does that make a lick of sense?
I think she save money...invest money or something / and paying.less in food and shelter now she can afford to live with 15 hrs work
No, our country is. 3000 a month here barely covers rent, that’s why we have to work more. And you won’t be able to make that much over there with an actual Mexican job.
@@monicamendez2128she says in the video she doesn’t have to budget. She’s living in mexico with American money, that’s how she’s doing it
Isnt that shocking that an American says “I can afford to go to the dentist in Mexico but in the US I couldn’t”? What does it tell ya about the greatest country on this planet?
It's the same as if a rich person said they can afford to go to the dentist. I hope they make a follow up video once she starts working locally and earns in pesos. I wonder if she will talk about she can pay for her dentist appointments then cuz a lot of us sure can't 😂😂😂😂
Even with Dental insurance it only covers basics and removing cavities. the rest is out of pocket. And If you saved for retirement but end up on Medicaid, they take it ALL.
@@naraestelblack8515 you are right, everyone should be able to have access to healthcare in their country! Its just laughable to me that Americans have to leave their much beloved country to have access to healthcare and education!
@@naraestelblack8515even migrants from Haiti can afford the dentist in Mexico and that is border states in Mexico. So actually yeah people paid in PESOS can most definitely afford dental
@lgstar3363 Are you here currently? I am here myself and I can tell you that a lot of people cannot afford it. I currently have receeding gums since I spent 9 to 10 years in the US without really going to the dentist and just to get a lot of the stuff removed I had to pay like 13k.... luckily I was able to pay it... but that was just to get the stuff that had built up all these years removed. The procedure for my gums to regenerate is another 16k.... I stand on what I said.
“It’s not about accumulating wealth, but having more control over my time” I felt this to my soul. I have what many would consider a great job that pays well, I own a home, but I AM ALWAYS TIRED. I dream of doing something like this, hopefully one day I’ll be as brave as her!
Just realize you got only this one life, if you live it like you don't want to there is no going back.
Same 🤞
This was one of the first things that hit me the first time I went to Europe. I said oh we are doing it ALL wrong.
You will! Keep your eyes open for your calling. It's probably right in front of your face. ❤
Man! She is waaaaaay for ahead than most people in the U.S. and in the world. She has retirement savings and she took a bet on herself for her own happiness and sanity. Congratulations to her.
It's not gonna last
Lol
@ranieromaximino668
I hope she does live her dream to the fullest but Mexico is definitely not somewhere you migrate to live comfortably unless you are already wealthy.
There is zero support there.
Corruption all over
When economy goes bad there she will be suffering worse than if she was in US.
Much much worse
@@ranieromaximino668a lot of people are moving there and it’s affecting the cost of living in those towns.
@@Highlander1432I mean she can always go back home, or anywhere else in the world really
@cartel_papi
Is it that easy ?
Not all US people have parents they can just move back in with like you guys do.
Y'all be living at home FOREVER while buying jewelry,tattoos and new cars.
It's a cultural thing
As someone who is from Nigeria, I agree with her. Back home, there is no such thing as first, second or third shift. Everyone works 8am-4pm and weekends are strictly for parties, wedding or enjoyment. There will be a point where people will start choosing a better quality of life and peace of mind over money.
yeaaa for sure & it seems like that point is now
So there are no bars or restaurants open after 4pm? No banks? No hospitals? Everything just shuts down after 4?
@@Ryan-wx1bi well no banks after 5pm in most countries. off course there are ATM. Hospitals? Only emergency if it's past 5.
But the quality of life there isn’t that great and life expectancy is quite low
You're clearly a wealthy Nigerian bc I promise you many Nigerians are not focused on enjoyment on the weekends lmao...they have to hustle! When you're in poverty (like MANY Nigerians are), you don't have the privilege to choose mindfulness over money)
as a Mexican whose parents emigrated to the US I'm trying to move back lol
as a Colombian whose parents emigrated to the US
I’m trying to move back lol
😂😂😂
My parents moved us to the USA from Venezuela when i was 14 years old, now as someone with 21 yrs old , I can say with certanty that the american dream feels more like a nightmare than a dream. I cant wait to earn my degree so that i can move back to south america.
@@gabrielanava9996 Why ? You can be shot by gangs at any moment or be robbed
Why ? You can be shot by gangs at any moment or be robbed
Adalia you made the smartest choice. It's better to make less money but live with much less stress and happy life.
Hey lady,
I’m a USMC infantry veteran with C-PTSD and living in the US literally makes me sick. Each time I go to Mexico my physical and mental health do a complete 180 and I feel the best I ever have. My wife and kids won’t move south of the border so now I’m going solo on extended visits.
There is much truth to your observations in this video.
Thank you!
May your health continue to better. Went to Mexico on vacay for a week while going through one of the toughest time in my life & I can say I felt the most at peace there.
I feel this insane happiness as soon as I set foot in Mexico ❤
There’s a warm but loud feeling and my heart feels so much lighter.
Good for you, find your own happiness
Same, albeit for me it's not Mexico but other places. I could never get my spouse and kid to move but man if they offered I would in a heartbeat. I'm done with the US, and have been for many years now.
Semper Fi, brother!!!😉
Its amazing how stress free people look living outside of the US❤
As someone from this city I can tell you, this lady is completely delusional and her experience is not a reflection of the huge megalopolis that is Mexico City, when she said that the city is stress free and she doesn’t miss the fast pace of Texas I laughed, she lives is a semi quiet neighborhood and works from home, Mexico City has a stress and a movement more similar to NYC than Houston, the traffic and the noise are nerve wrecking at times, and there are huge office buildings everywhere… although the weather is quite nice and she didn’t even mention that part
If life in America is so bad hen why are the Mexican people crashing through the borders by the thousands to come and come and live here .?
@@aoterou Everybody got a level to what stress is. Maybe her delusion is her happy place who knows😊
I'm truly looking for an exit to a simple life. Here in America, we worry about money every single day.With prices double or triple the amount, it's a complete burden and headache trying to budget. Companies are winning. Citizens are losing..
@@cecegiles7286 Speak for yourself. That's not my reality.
Absolutely having control over your time is the biggest gift you can give yourself
Yes indeed.
yes and you can do that anywhere in the world including USA,
@@dpcc8123 Why do you want somebody to be trapped in America with youuuuu?!? Goodness. Your comments is giving MISERABLE
100%
Americans are caught up in material things, expensive homes and cars, jewelry, clothes, etc.
I have been living in mexico for 15 years now. Work 8 weeks in the states and go back for 3 weeks to mexico sometimes i take 5 weeks off. Living Alone enjoying life and self comfort. No anxiety i am basically living my dream. I love my life.
I'm happy for you. My own happiness will be around the corner too.
@pipranks9376 depending how u are living known ppl lived soo many years o moved over .known ppl who have planning to ppl in the retirement. Just learning how survive as budgeting 😮
I know an American university professor here in the town where I live, he works 6 months there and comes 6 months to rest here in Mexico, here is a small town of 2000 inhabitants, in an almost famous state of Mexico, far from big cities, It's very safe, no deaths, robberies, or anything like that. There is a lot of nature. Rents are approximately 150 dollars on average
@@morenoalvarado7894 donde es?
@@morenoalvarado7894 which I know is some ppl do
As someone who lives in Mexico, Gentrification is making local’s life harder. Thousands have already been forced to move. While it is awesome that people find their way of living better here, please be conscious of other people. A dollar here will give you more, but the local’s salaries cannot keep up with it! Also, please do learn Spanish! Many vendors are struggling to accommodate you but it should be the other way around, especially when you are in a foreign country.
My biggest issue as a Mexican-American is i want to move to Mexico but i dont want to be the typical American moving to Mexico. I want to live in our culture see it with my own two eyes. But i dont want to be reason someone has to move because its getting expensive for them.
And mexicans need to learn english when come to USA as well😊
@@Novemberrain111America has no official language Mexico does.
@@lks11 well they would call that racist… so is that your point?
You have a few dozen and are whining while the US has millions that not only consume the welfare system but they don’t ever bother to learn the language and raise their children to be loyal to Mexico? I really feel for you. But I agree with you in that I call it passport gentrification. Democrat leftists like her that support a welfare system that consumes the taxpayer and policies that destroy communities under the guise of “progressivism”. Then they move to places like Mexico living like permanent tourist. I also think it is stupid, but that’s what happens when you let children participate in politics. Oh and Mexicans in the US also support higher taxation. Except they get the benefits without directly paying for them. And don’t be subtle on the issue, if you don’t like people like her then say it, it is fine. I notice you Mexicans say that you don’t mind having foreigners but then add to how it’s negatively affecting you. It’s normal, it’s called defending your sovereignty. But I guess since you guys invade another country on a large scale you feel obligated not to be seen as unwelcoming like a hypocrite.
Lots of people are catching onto this trend and are actually pushing natives out of the area. $750 a month for a 2 bedroom apartment isn’t going to last long. Prices are steadily increasing in the area and it’s all going to even out eventually.
It’s happening all over the world. It’s happening in our US neighborhoods too. It’s all a cycle and we all are trying to make it
No it's not stop hating
Also the government is already planning to somehow tax these people…
@@ej-yr3udyes tf it, white ppl have taken over Mexico City and now all the spicy food is bland and sweet cause they were complaining and even returning their food cause its “too hot and inedible”
$750 for a two bedroom is way less than rent in most US cities. Even if it goes up it will still be less than most cities in the US.
I was born in Mexico City and lived there till I was11 years old, was brought to the USA and even thou I learned many things ,got everything I want and met wonderful people here in the USA , it has always been on the back of my mind to someday go back home, I miss everything the food, the culture, the people, and the fact that life in Mexico is so much different from USA.
Same here. Already have plans foor that in a few years. Im from Colima, i dont think ill go back there though cuz of all the crime there 😢 but im thinking yucatan, i want to be by the beach and since i cant in Colima, yucatan is a good choice
@@Ah-mi1mpimagina como seria si todos regresaran a limpiar su pais
It seems that everyone are leaving the USA, too many people show videos living in Mexico, south america, even Europe... There is no more american dream I guess?...
@@19Cobre Everything is getting too expensive, rents and mortgages are through the roof, food ,gas and utilities are going up and salaries are staying the same, many layoffs, places are getting too crowded or too empty depending on where you live, many people are getting priced out of their American dream, the USA is not what it used to be and the economy is collapsing.
I met her in person during a meetup in Portugal 🇵🇹 in April with others that are interested in improving their quality of life by moving abroad. There are a lot of others that have the same mindset. I’m actually planning my move to Colombia in a few months. Some people are letting fear stop them from doing things like this. They keep looking at the news and allowing it to dictating what life is like in these countries just because people are fleeing. People are fleeing the United States. You won’t hear the news talking about that. That would show more of the problems on top of the problems we already have here.
Brah, you better learn spanish and visit the country first. Im from mexico and always wanted to live in japan, learned the language and visited the country multiple times (spent months in tokyo too) : NOPE! NOPE! NOPE! Visited other countries and cities, could see myself living in hanoi, philippines maybe thailand, but not japan anymore 😂
@@leredditcommander8208 why not Japan anymore ?can you give more specifics?
Most Colombians are very unhappy with their current government. Things might get really tough specially if their president is like another Venezuela’s Maduro.
You're absolutely correct. We fled the U.S. as "healthcare refugees" and we are MUCH happier here on the Pacific coast of Ecuador. Better weather, very inexpensive, and actual access to healthcare. I would never go back.
@@noeminoemi1350 its a brutal change man, coming from mexico im used to friendly people, laid back lifestyle, too much party, strong family and most importantly you can make good friends easily. Japan is the opposite, the few people i have gotten to know in these years are far from friends although i see them almost every year and we share a lot of meals and alcohol, the work culture is crap, the whole hierarchy system sucks. Japan is a great country, i still love it, I go almost every year, i know a lot of subculture and everything, just living there is not for me. On the other hand, the philippines is like mexico 2.0, because there are so many familiar things but also the way people are there, people actually enjoy their life, sometimes id be walking down the street and someone called me to get some beers with them! Vietnam was also a very friendly country even with the language barrier, so many people tried to socialize with me. Again, japan is amazing, maybe it is ok for some individualistic societies like americans, germans, some other europeans, but social creatures have it difficult there.
Living life on her own terms. Inspiring story!!
Sounds like someone who just doesn't like a compromise. Society is creating these weird "independent" people. Small wonder she's divorced.
@@bvedant She is glad she divorced. She seems much happier.
I am a Dominican US citizen, and I am so ready to move back to my island 🏝️ . The stress of this country is so sickening. My husband and I are selling our house in the US, and buying a house close to the beach in DR (I already have a house in DR but is not close to the beach, so I’m getting the house of my dream when I move back lol) I’ve been living in the US for 13 years, and I miss the real feeling of freedom… the REAL ORGANIC FOOD 😩 Don’t get me wrong, I have a 700k house here in the States, two brand new cars(my husbands and mine), but the stress is killing us and I don’t think is worth it at this point. Both of my kids were born in the States, so I’m enrolling them in a bilingual internationally accredited private school in DR. My whole family lives in the US, I guess I’ll just come to visit them during Christmas lol cause I miss the island life, swimming in the beach at night without the fear of sharks 😩 I’m so ready
You have definitely been in the US too long, bragging about materialistic gains is so American, glad you've decided to get out.
@@moniqueuu8777bragging ??? Sounds like she’s willing to leave it all behind. I took that as all the materialistic things aren’t worth it she rather a simpler life, it’s ok to realize that with age and time ….. you’re such a envious negative Nancy pray about it ma’am !
The feeling you must have to go back where you were originally from and it’s peacefulness is amazing. I am originally from the US but I don’t want to live here forever at some point I’ll move where is best for me.
Bye
Everbody on youtube has a 700,000 house and about 5 cars😂😂
I'm happy for her. I def understand where she is coming. The US is a double edge sword; it is the place to make money but same time it is a debt trap when it comes to education, healthcare, buying a house, etc. I've been abroad and no city outside the US seems to do this.
lol literally i've been back in the us for 1.5 years after living abroad in spain for three years. living at home (key words) i've done very well for myself financially but i'm trying to figure out my next steps because being back definitely solidifies that i will NOT be settling down here for many reasons
@@shalenaha lot of countries are expensive England is expensive if American dollars were worth less then that means everything in Mexico and Europe will be expensive
UK, Canada, too.
Glad she's found what brings her joy!
So happy to see her on your channel. She is a movement all on her own and is inspiring many women of color to move where they are treated better, respected and free to be.
She’s Black. It’s ok to call her Black. And by the way, what ethnicities make up “people of color” anyway?
@@atalogisticsllc204exactly. I swear Black people hate being called Black
I've followed her for years. She often teams up with Shida D...who was on this program before...and also focuses on Black Women Abroad. I'm impressed that she has racked up over 500K in savings on a teacher's salary--especially after a divorce--but perhaps she had a house in Texas and sold it.
She explained on her channel that she was able to roll over money from her teaching investment accounts to an IRA account.
The Divorce is probably why she has so much money lmao
@jameswilson7431 nope. See the comment above. You men are broke and always thinks a woman takes mens money. Meanwhile she has her own!
@@SpicyBoba7431 💯
I look forward to following a similar life path. Women like her are an inspiration to many
Women like her don't seem to know how to make sacrifices. This is like 20-year old "free spirited woman" behavior. She's a woman-child.
I am a woman that was almost kidnapped in Mexico City BEWARE!
just don’t come to mexico
@@ostiachabalI will ❤
her hair cut and color looks so so good on her
Amazing look on her
I'm very happy happy for her, and I'm glad she has the self awareness to call herself an immigrant. Americans moving here will often call themselves "expats" or "digital nomads" because they probably grew up giving the immigrant word a negative association in USA.
However, it saddens me that this life decisions tend to negatively affect the local mexicans who have lived in a city for all their life. I'm mexican working 40hrs a week and know I could never afford her expenses so easily. Landlords and business owners ramp up the prices in the areas where theres many american immigrants, and it hurts the locals to the point that the people who has lived there their entire lives can't afford to stay anymore.
Us mexicans will always welcome foreigners with open arms, but I wish something could be done so it didn't hurt anyone in the process. Not hating the player, just hating the game i guess 😅
It’s the same where I live in America but in reverse. We have a massive population of wealthy Brazilian immigrants and the same thing you’re experiencing is what we are here too. It’s a hard balance.
Valid point. It happens in the U.S. with inner city neighborhoods which may see folks from a higher income bracket moving in & building new housing.
@maddox121 I'm from Kansas City & know for a fact that it's happening there. One reason could be for a shorter work commute.
@@candacedawn357 It's happening here in Brooklyn too. Developers are putting in luxury high rise condos in poor/working class neighborhoods and people in those neighborhoods who have been there for generations are being displaced because they can't afford the corresponding increase in their own rent (and rising prices in stores).
As always, blame the Mexican government to blame the lack of rental price hikes- for locals
Very brilliant woman. Glad she found out what works for her instead of compromising her peace
Life's a compromise. Society is creating these weird "independent" people. Small wonder she's divorced.
@@bvedantwho cares about being some man's glorified maid. She's living the dream!!!
@@yezmirsheppard-halika6892 there's something called marriage. a 50-50 partnership. you should look into it someday. most people are too immature to have one though
@@yezmirsheppard-halika6892yes!! People hate seeing women relaxing and doing what they want.
Thank you for spotlighting Adalia. I have followed her TH-cam channel for years. She is smart and savvy. She is helping multitudes make sound decisions about relocation and managing money for a lifetime. I am such a fan!
Same here! 😊I couldn’t stop smiling as I watched her!❤
What’s her channel name?
Her channel is Picky Girl travels the world
What a great story! She’s literally living her best life.
Hope she's heard of a little thing called the cartel...
You have never put a foot in Mexico 😂
Haha I lived there! Close to el Zocalo! I was mostly referring to her having financial independence, more free time, and the overall joy of living ✌🏻
You'll see a lot more of these stories as time progresses. The western anglo world is in full collapse due to the cost of living crisis.
Yeah bc ppl like her move to countries like this & it pushes the poor to move to the US & basically replace them.
I would personally like to see this channel producing more of these moving abroad videos. It is extremely insightful
I love this. I've met so many people from developed nations who dream of moving to English-speaking countries, only to realise how expensive they are and how hard it is to get ahead in life. People from India always tell me they were better off financially in India compared to New Zealand. They say their IT job in India allowed them to buy a nice car and luxuries, but here in NZ, an IT job will barely feed a family of four. We have high rent and high taxes, and the government's spending on healthcare and education is low, so employees get very little back compared to what we pay into the system. The government's two biggest expenses here are welfare beneficiaries and the justice system (courts, prisons etc). Welfare is supposed to stop people from turning to crime, but it doesn't work and they steal from people anyway.
Do you guys get free college and free healthcare
Thank you for admitting the real culprit in first world countries is the welfare system, and the irony is that it usually serves foreigners like Mexicans and not the actual taxpayers who pay for it. Then you have leftists who support that system in their home countries to go live in a country that has lower standard of living that they exploit. Essentially passport gentrification.
Stay away from English speaking countries… it’s not worth it anymore. Expensive. I have left long ago.
@@BCNpod where did you go
North America's could of told you that ages ago. Immigration services are such liars.
As a Mexican living in Mexico City, if you're planning to move to Mexico, please get a local job, pay your taxes, contribute to the local economy. Mexicans moving to the US, get hard labor working jobs, US citizens moving to Mexico, get their remote US job and come here for the "cheapness".
I'm retired, living on a pension - and I spend all my income in Mexico, so of course it is taxed, at 16% I don't pay income tax, because my income is not from working in Mexico. But I'm also not replacing a Mexican worker, and I'm definitely contributing to the local economy by pumping some foreign currency into it every month. Claiming that immigrants don't contribute to the economy is false - anti-immigrant Gringos say the same kind of false things in the USA.
I'd also like to point out that there are many cheaper countries to move to in the world - if a person is an economic migrant looking for a more affordable place, Mexico is not at the top of that list. But Mexico is a splendid country, with smart, humorous, friendly people, a warm culture, and has lots of attractions. Its cities are very livable. Many of us immigrants didn't choose Mexico for the "cheapness", we immigrated because we prefer Mexico and are glad to be living here. I don't want to live in the USA again. My Mexican friends living in the USA prefer the USA, though. Not everyone is the same.
If you're upset by gentrification in CDMX, ask yourself who is raising the prices? It's Mexican developers, Mexican landlords, and Mexican service providers, of course, not gringos. It's not comfortable admitting that it's Mexicans who are raising prices and pushing other Mexicans out of their neighborhoods, but that's how gentrification works in every country - immigrants are just easier to blame.
In my own neighborhood in Guadalajara, the city has been trying to promote gentrification for a long time, but it's going very slowly, because it's not an exciting neighborhood. It suits me, but It's just an old working class and middle class residential neighborhood - many of the families here have lived here for generations. Stores and restaurants close down early, so there is no night life except the local cantina. I rarely hear English spoken here, and my presence is not pushing anyone out of their home. But my presence IS contributing to the incomes of local merchants and restaurants, who I'm friendly with.
Yea Mexican are rasing the prices because of people like you @@nycbearff
I agree it’s the only reason I would move to Mexico is to contribute. I lived there as a child my mom took us there and I have a live and respect for Mexico.
@@nycbearff What a self-righteous post. Of course you are contributing to gentrification, it's not avoidable. Also, be aware that your presence is only tolerated, not welcomed.
@josemanuelmanrique3725 Mexicans moving to the US, get hard labor working jobs....blah blah blah. They also soak up all the free resources.
US Citizens can't come to Mexico and do THAT! 🙄🙄🙄🙄
Love it. It's encouraging to see that there are other options of living life ❤❤
Wow. She reminds me so much of myself! I'm a 40 year old black woman from the US, ive been working for 22 years in my profession, decided to retire (drawing pension and disabilty already, have savings) and now im looking to move abroad as well. I just dont have grandkids but I have two teenagers on their way to college next year so when they go, I'm out!!
I want tacos and good vibes and to control MY TIME!
She is me and I am her. This was SO HELPFUL!
You hit the nail on the head. Sometimes to live the life you want, you have to go somewhere else.
I moved out of the United States to a territory. I thrived here, whereas I did not where I was at.
There are young Americans on TH-cam that bought a house at 21 years old
@@AbimaelLopez-hz3qqthat’s not common
I lost over $70K when everything started to tank. Not because I was in an exchange that went belly up. I was just stupid to hold and because that's what everyone said. I'm still responsible. It just taught me to be a better investor now that I understand more of what could go wrong. It took me over two years of being in the market, I'm really grateful I find one source to recover my money, at least $9k profits weekly. Thanks so much Rolando Eric.....
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@Rolandostrategy THAT IS HIS USER NAME
please make sure you write the USER NAME complete and He's verified
What impresses me most about Rolando Eric is how well he explains basic concept of winning before actually letting you use his trade signals. This goes a long way to ensure winning trades
Trading without professional guide...Huh I laugh you, because you will remain where you are or even make huge losses that will stop you from trading, this has been one of the biggest problem to new traders
I love Adalia, aka Picky Girl Travels the World. I'd recommend her Reclaim Retreat to help you discover your values, your dream life and align your life and finances. 🎉
Just move to Mexico, bro.
Funny how the new American Dream is to leave America.
This is propaganda
So much propaganda by msnbc why are they doing this @@JohnDoe-vo6rf
Meanwhile the applications to get in the US are in the millions.
@@Ryan-wx1bi only poor white Americans are going so they feel rich. Rich Americans are staying in US
@@Ryan-wx1biBy people who haven’t traveled widely. Clearly.
Adalia is living her dream life and helping others live life on their terms as well.✨
That's her job she gets paid to do it...
@@bvedantI’m referring to what she does beyond what she does as her source of income.
That's right. I'm subscribed to her TH-cam channel and she gives all the info for moving abroad. She's sharing her wisdom and has an awesome community!@@journeyofteresa
There are Hispanic influencers painting a rosy, fake picture on immigrating to the US. Do your own research before you make a mistake.
@@bvedant are you her ex-husband or something? 😂 you keep posting mean and negative comments every where. Why?
I love Adalia. So happy to see her highlighted here. She's an awesome person.
The less i earn, the happier i am. I have peace and that is all (i realised) i ever really needed.
Life is what you make of it. There are people in the states who live this way. If you have happiness inside you, you can live anywhere and have a good life. There are beautiful people everywhere! Explore and find your inner peace. God bless this amazing lady and all of you ❤️
exactly what I was thinking! I love living in the U.S.!
Very true. But It just depends on who you are. Even if you have happiness inside you but feel stressed because of who you are or what you look like. A different place that makes you feel more at home is less stressful
While I love this for her, I think it’s important to also visualize how often times the people moving from the US or Europe to CDMX or other places of Latam end up gentrifying those cities driving prices of food, rent and services up, and making locals having to move out because it’s much better to have foreigners paying for those things than locals who lived there their whole life.
Also another problem I’ve seen with this is that they don’t assimilate the culture, you can see it on things as small as not even speaking Spanish in Mexico City and being upset if a menu is not available in English.
So yes this is great, but also keep in mind how these idealistic portrayal of cities abroad damage them by driving the wrong kind of attention and residents.
Most of the locals don’t live there anymore. It’s been gentrified
@user-zg2mm1py1w I agree because I dislike outside people moving to new cities or countries and changing them to be like the places they moved from. Americans are changing neighborhoods in other countries BUT they also do that when they move to different states with different values. Liberal California people moved to conservative Texas and Georgia, for example.
People from other countries move to the US and don’t assimilate either. I know many Spanish and Chinese speaking people who’ve been in the United States for many years who still refuse to speak English. So everyone moving around is now inevitable.
Any people moving to a particular place or city will drive up rent and costs - that's just basic supply and demand. There are towns in New Zealand that have grown very large due to high foreign immigration over the past 20 years, but those immigrants also create jobs because they are buying food and consuming goods and services. Yes they drive up our rent and house prices, but they also create some business opportunities for us.
But Mexicans can come to the US? It works both ways.
Yes but Mexicans coming to the US aren't gentrifying places. That's not how that tends to happen. So it's not the same thing.@@Aniexo_
Absolutely love the story & leap of faith... living your life by design. Having clarity and making a conscious decision to be in a location where your dollars stretch far, your time is more purposeful and inner peace & happiness were well worth the sacrifice. 👏
I believe it I’ve been to Mexico City. Where I live in Michigan people look so depressed and unhappy here. So much arguing, people complaining about bills etc. If I end up being childless later in life I think about moving abroad.
Been watching Adalia’s YT channel for a couple of years! She is so inspiring. I’m the same age and I’m wanting to make a similar move soon and this makes me feel as though I can do so. 🙌🏾
Are you thinking mexico
Why do you let TH-cam give you the default user name, or maybe you are trying intentionally being anonymous?
I watch her channel also. I plan to move to San Miguel de Allende before the next election.
@@LeisurelyLorrie do you know Spanish
@@crishnaholmes7730 no I don’t. I've just started an online course
This is 95% of every single American who moved from the state and find job in Europe, the Caribbean, or Mexico. I wish more Americans had this chance.
When Americans move abroad they are typically not moving for employers. Most Americans who move abroad have achieved financial independence or have a good nest egg and supplement their savings/investments by working as entrepreneurs, similar to the woman in this video.
I've followed Adalia (being interviewed), Stephanie Perry and Roshida Dowe. They have been helping women and families move abroad, providing requirements, hosting a yearly online Exodus Summit, etc. Exodus Summit had over 2500 attendees this year alone, with several well women of color speakers. It's a THRIVING community with a Facebook page, meetups around the country and this year we're meeting in South Africa. These women provide a community to encourage women to move abroad or just take a sabbatical to different countries, not just Mexico, find a community, becoming part of the local community and stop letting fear hold us back, while being financially responsible. I'm retired military and retired from civil service and have lived all over the world. Experiencing different cultures will open your eyes to how many kind people there are in the world.
This sounds awesome!
So many waves of congratulations I want to send your way Adalia. You made it!
First. The US is one giant corporation. I salute those who are willing and able to escape.
visited mexico city eaerlier this year and I loved it. one of my favorite cities so far
This story is concerning for Mexicans. Notice how she didn’t do this by getting a job there. For actual Mexicans that are born there, it’s impossible to get to this point. Now that Americans are going to start moving in with their American money, the whole country will be gentrified, and where will the locals go? They’re already dying trying to come this way, and the cartels are more dangerous further south.
Boohooooo. The first thing
Mexicans do when they become US citizens is vote conservative so I couldn’t care less. Boohoo.
The locals can just hop the border and go to the USA
Our communities are being gentrified as well! Inflation is global. Alot of Mexicans come here to live better lives why can't we do the same?
It is not impossible. Many Mexicans do it and make it happen. I've seen it.
Ah migration, isn't it just great?
Welcome to México. As we said "love is payed with love" as yo allow us to work in your country also welcome in ours. 2 years ago I was working for a year in NJ and NY and those people gave me magnificent treatment.
She gets it, and has her priorities straight. Kudos to her!!
This was so inspiring and eye opening. I really appreciate seeing how life is abroad outside of the propaganda of US mainstream media.
Americans who have never so much as left the country let alone, lived abroad parrott the fiction that the US is the greatest country on earth. This is despite the fact that work very nearly kills them, prices are high and medical expenses are crippling. Those people need to get out of America if only for a holiday.
You're watching a us media😂
keep Mexico ungentrified.
Too late for that. People are going there in droves and this fantasy will die there just like it does everywhere else.
@@LoveK1You’re so positive 😂
People moving from US to Mexico for a better life, we’ve come full circle
@@Ellie5621aBsOlUtElEy nOt 🤓
There is no American dream. I'm leaving the US too. The racism is atrocious.
@@yezmirsheppard-halika6892very, and let’s not even talk about the “invisible “ chains around ankle and wrist 🤦🏾♀️
Im looking at Scotland. 4-5 weeks mandatory vacations a year, medical is covered whether you lose a job or not.
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Happy for her - I'm also thinking of living the American Dream outside of the US too!! Aiming for 2027/2028 when my kids are older.
Thats a lifetime from now
@@adammorra3813no it's not. It's just 3 years from now...
@@zabssoutherngirl2019 ok fine but dont wait to live your dreams
@@adammorra3813 I feel like the years are flying and it'll be 2027 before I know it. Crossing fingers!
Well im not sure you can live "an american dream" outside of the states but good luck.
Super interview Adalia! Love the simplicity , yet thoroughness of your message. Good on ya for considering the locals in all you do!
This is the one I’ve been waiting for! I’m so happy for Adalia featured!❤ I am a subscriber to her channel and she gives so much information and wisdom. She’s truly a gem and it’s so great to see this well-made video about her beautiful journey to financial and time freedom, especially since I’m also an educator of 22 years! She gives me hope and tools to get to my goal! Thanks CNBC! Keep these coming for us Gen Z/borderline milllenials.😂
What is her channel info?
@@Amari1505Picky Girl Travels the World
we have to keep in mind that the regular local in MX work like 45 hours a week. She only has these luxuries because she is from the USA. Plus, the locals complain about all these welthier inmigrants that change the local cultures and hike up the prices. These videos don't reflect reality, but the life of people making dollars.
Are you saying that the local Mexican has to work more than the average forty five hours to make what she can do
Yes, and they won't even make what she is. Her standard of living is way higher than many Mexicans. They work 9-9, 6 days a week and make about $600 pesos, $35 US dollars. Food is a comparable price as in the US. I lived in Ciudad Mante and my husband had a half decent job teaching English in the school system, and we didn't buy an oven for like 5 years. Then we bought one at Coppel on credit. We didn't have a water heater, we heated water on the stove and then mixed it with water in a home depot paint bucket, and poured it over ourselves with old yogurt containers to bathe in the winter. We had a small, old, AC in our bedroom that we only ran at night, and it never got below 80 degrees in that room from March to Oct. All of this, and we weren't as bad off as a lot of people are. Americans should know these things before moving down there. It was a lot for me to adjust to, seeing my friends' houses made of pieces of wood and not having water indoors. @@crishnaholmes7730
who cares. mexicans have been pouring into the USA for years
I've heard about that. All these real estate companies increasing rent prices.
Just to capitalize on rich people.
But what does it do? It leaves nothing for the local people. Who have to work in these restaurants or factories.
@@L.Spencer ok are you still in Mexico merry Christmas
My parents came to the US from Mexico to have me here but now I'm 24 and the fact moving to Mexico is on my radar is wild to me. I speak perfect Spanish and English so maybe I could get a job in tourism
Same situation, moved to mexico city 2 years ago and never planning to go back to the U.S.. There's a lot to learn but the transition is def easier for 1st gen americans.
With the Tren Maya opening new opportunities will arise on tourism.
@@diegomontoya4983is it more walkable in Mexico city
Do it .. also born here from Mexican parents and have visited Mexico several times and it is beautiful..
Mejor agarrate un trabajo de homeoffice en US y te vienes, los trabajos mexicanos son malpagados
Having control over her time. That sums it up. Time is one of those things we can't get back.
I live in Doha, Qatar and I say the same. I have ZERO plans to ever move back to the states.
Once you have escaped the plantation, it would be madness to go back.
@@eattherich9215 absolutely. Plus it’s not illegal to be black here in the Middle East
@@DKendrick1what do you prefer about it compared to the states
Safety, I'm out of the matrix, I have true work-life balance, education for the kids is second to none, it's not illegal to be black here, proximity to travel destinations, righteous people, free healthcare with my job, NO TAXES on salary or at stores, and we're blessed to have a nanny who is 5x cheaper than in the states. @@crishnaholmes7730
Craving this kind of a life where life is worth living!
I'm African-American. I moved to Mexico three years ago. Best move ever made. Black Americans are treated better in Mexico than anywhere in the U.S. I'm a retired police officer admitting this
I hate USA
She is doing great! She will have so many options when she retires! Great retirement amount at 48.
Hadn’t been to Mexico since ‘77 when my parents brought us to Los Angeles. Went back there for a wedding three years ago and have been back four more times since. Mexico it’s where it’s at. Safer than most cities here in the US. Cheaper to live from food, medicine, housing, entertainment and so much more. Went to a cardiologist, dentist, dermatologist, and a primary doctor and including all tests PLUS any medication it was cheaper than my copay with ONE here in the US. Can’t wait to retire there and live stress free and enjoy life….🎉🎉😊😊😊
Really happy for her, the underlying skill is probably her ability to adapt, going to a 30 million metropolitan area might be a shock for others.
There are less than 10min lion in Mexico City itself. Il definitely visit. I’ve lived in Paris, Seoul, and Beijing. You get used to it if you enjoy living more than working
I think it’s all about perspective I am mexican and I have lived in Mexico city and obviously it is very nice when you are in the nice part of the city which is a lot more different than the 80% of the city, also the salaries for foreigners usually are higher than the average, so if you are from the US, Canada or Europe it is going to be a good option just keep in mind that the security it’s not the same as in your countries, I had the opportunity to study in the US and Canada and I felt so free and safe in there and sadly it is a feeling that I don’t have in here, honestly if I could I will try to go abroad again because as a local here life is really expensive and jobs are not really well paid
Regardless of where you are, you have to be mindful of safety. There are many cities in the U.S., where you need to watch your back, due to mass shootings, and other random acts of violence. I imagine however that Mexico City has a myriad of issues too, primarily the cartel. I've however heard that if you are not into drugs and that lifestyle, you can largely avoid the cartel in Mexico City.
Many blessings to you.
Come to California... I'll take care of u
@@diabolivirtusen-tavares-ea4645😂😂🤦🏽♀️
@@desdior1207 you to come on over... got a nice spot on figueroa for you to
I've been thinking about getting dual citizenship these past few years. I am so done with living a fast-paced life, high expectations, the way people think in the U.S. is not it, stressing about money or looking "a certain way" I'm tired of it. I love how outside U.S. it's mainly about just living life and doing the best you can. This is amazing and her skin is amazing! she looks 38 not 48. She looks for sure happy and stress free.
I'm a Mexican-born, American living here most all life, since 1984.
I too want to move to México.
I've traveled back and even went back in lived there for 2 yrs, before starting school.
I want to live two lives, in one.
I've love the experience of the US, now I want to live an experience in México.
Besides, things in the US are not going well.
I speak Spanish, Portuguese and French. I think I would do something to still work and live a good life.
I want two lives in my two countries, with two cultures, and two languages---I feel immensely lucky.
So proud of you Adelia!
Having control over one's time is the dream for sure.
Great to see you feature Adalia. Her TH-cam channel has a ton of great content for people thinking about moving abroad, traveling, getting their finances in order.
I truly enjoyed this. I don’t know her, but I can see how happy she is and she looks really good. I am wishing her all the best in life! Me, I want to move to Panama. I have two small teenagers (age 13 and 16) and once they are done with college (if they plan on going) I plan on leaving the US too and move to Panama😊
I am so proud of you and thank you for sharing. I am a teacher as well and trying to figure out where I can go when it's time to retire to stretch my money the most. Great content!
To all my fellow educators, we can dream of this lifestyle.
California teachers earn good
@@MrTmenzo You have to think about the cost of housing . For some teachers housing is half their pay in California.
Slight correction...we can ACHIEVE this lifestyle.
Teachers in my country get housing smh
@@Ellie5621 Botswana
I’m so happy for her because she seems to be happy and have a peace of mind. I’m considering leaving the US as well because I know that there are better places to live in this world!!!
Ameen!❤ I feel the same way too!😊
@@YusufFrancoMontanez823she has American dollars but in the future everything will get expensive and the dollar won’t be valuable if it’s not valuable then I can’t do anything in Mexico
I’m so happy for her. She seemed to be a nice lady and well-deserved.
As a older Millennial who’s worked in healthcare for 20yrs and has to work 4 16hr shifts a pay period in addition to my 40 this makes me wanna cry. Elitists talk down on other countries but the US is the real joke. Capitalism is killing us and sucking our lives dry. It’s great to see people are divesting and thriving in other countries
Congratulations! Good for you! Your story is a shining proof of why the biggest regret I have in my life is that I did not leave the U.S. when it first became clear that the life I wanted was not do-able here. Warms my heart to hear/see what you've done. Que você sempre tenha bons momentos.
I love how she's living the life she wants/ deserves. Thanks for the inspiration!
Good for her!!!!
Adalia!!!🎉🎉🎉
What a surprise and a treat to see you on this series, Adalia! Great video and such a beautiful city.
I love that. Having control over my time is huge for me too. Working towards FIRE with my husband and so excited for what's to come, including relocating from Canada to potentially someplace warmer. Love your story and wish you a wonderful life in Mexico, Adalia. Would love to meet you when we visit Mexico City!
Such a brilliant, brave woman, WOW!!!
Incredibly intelligent and admirable woman......so very joyous to see someone live well who has EARNED it!
Haha yeah it’s called passport gentrification. Vote for a welfare system back home that consumes the taxpayer and policies that destroy the community under the guise of progressivism. Then take it a step further and go to a country with a lower cost of living and raise the costs on to the locals who make a tenth of what she makes. Real genius, I see her more as a parasite. Mexico right now is actually more capitalist than the US thanks to people like this fool.
"gentrify Mexico because corporations destroyed this country and own the media too"
My dad used to talk about journalists with this look of pride. This is so gross. Corporate America is evil.
She's so inspirational. I'm about to turn 38 and have struggled with regret for things I didn't do to have to lifestyle/money I've felt like I should have. I want to leave the US to live somewhere else, but since my nana is aging I don't want to live to far away from her. I also want to live my life fore me (she wants that too). I'm studying tech right now so that I can live anywhere I want and be able to come back when I need to. I want to also be able to look after her when's gets too old to do that for herself. I'm sorting it out mentally and emotionally as we speak, and I think I'll just have to take a leap of faith and trust that it will all work out in the end.
I know an American university professor here in the town where I live, he works 6 months there and comes 6 months to rest here in Mexico, here is a small town of 2000 inhabitants, in an almost famous state of Mexico, far from big cities, It's very safe, no deaths, robberies, or anything like that. There is a lot of nature. Rents are approximately 150 dollars on average
This was very informative and helpful. Thank you.
I love this for her!
Mexico City is such a beautiful place. Resonates with my soul.
What an inspiring story! I'm so happy she's living her best life as she chooses. Great content.
🙌🏽
Her story is inspiring!
I'm happy for her.