Cancun vs. Cozumel vs. Playa del Carmen | MOVING TO MEXICO, Comparing PLACES TO LIVE in QUINTANA ROO
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 พ.ย. 2021
- When I moved to Mexico, I wanted to spend time visiting, traveling, and living in Cancun, Cozumel, and Playa del Carmen so I could get a feel for what it's like living in Mexico as an American after moving here without knowing where I would end up. So, this video will focus on what it's like to live or retire in Cancun vs Playa del Carmen vs Cozumel. After traveling to Cancun, I found it to be the most tourist of these three places. It's also the least expensive place of the three to live in Quintana Roo of Mexico. Playa del Carmen is touristy, but more aimed towards digital nomads as opposed to the heavy resort influence in Cancun. I personally like living on Cozumel the best. It's an island, it's more relaxed, and though the cost of living on Cozumel is higher than Cancun or Playa del Carmen, I think its benefits outweigh the slightly higher costs. Whether you want to live in Mexico for just a few years or retire in Mexico in one of the best places to live in Mexico, you can find something for you in either Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or Cozumel at a good price. Of course, the cost of living in Mexico isn't the only reason Americans want to move there or retire in Mexico, we like to live in Mexico for all kinds of reasons, and we'll discuss more of them in this video.
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Love these comparison videos, good job on it!
My pleasure, glad you liked it!
Thise low prices are going to be for old tiny studios way outside town, in more dangerous areas, and during the low season.
Double those prices and you can find a small place in a better area.
I lived in Cozumel for a month in January 2021. The airport is international and American Airlines offers direct flights to the US. I can't speak for other airlines, but I flew from Dallas/Ft. Worth (DFW) directly to Cozumel with no problems, coming or going.
yes there are some int'l flights but it's not a hub. you'd have to live in one of the few major cities it flies to. Cancun's airport can be reached from all over because it's a hub, which was my point.
Thanks this has been very helpful 😀
You're very welcome! 😁😎
Great content, thank you
You're welcome, appreciate u watching and getting involved in the comments 😁
Thanks for the video. If I were to move to that area, Cancun would be my choice. I need convenience and variety and Cancun seems to offer that more than the others.
Thanks for the video. I have been to Cancun and Playa but never to Cozumel. I plan on going to Cozumel this year
thanks for the great video.I meaning to check all three out but travel is difficult right now.
You're welcome! And I hear you, best of luck getting on the road one day 🙏
I would love a video comparing Mexico and Columbia. Thanks for the videos 😃
Sounds good to me, I'll put it on the list 😁
District of Columbia, USA or Colombia??
Insightful video! I agree with everything, but short-term playa del Carmen lodging/hotels are much much cheaper than Cancun.
Thanks for sharing! I use mostly Airbnb when searching for the short-term leases, and that's definitely not the cheapest route (it's just super convenient)
What about long term? 🛫🇲🇽
Cozumel airport has direct flights to Houston, Miami, Charlotte and more. Im moving back in a few weeks.
Sweet! I love direct flights and Cozumel airport (when not overrun with tourists) is super easy to get through.
Nice video! it's funny cause I just moved to Cozumel to help me decide where to buy my house outta these 3 cities. I am thinking playa but need to make sure they have fiber optic internet available. Here in cozumel I have only broadband which is not that good for my current job.
Cool! You'll find much better internet in Playa for sure...but you are in a hurricane region so power and internet does go out occasionally 😎
I lived in Cozumel for 2 years and the internet was my biggest issue. I now live in Puerto Vallarta (doing this for a year) then headed to Playa del Carmen.
Cozumel airport has direct to Houston, Dallas, Minneapolis, Chicago, Denver, Miami daily
Yes there are some int'l flights but it's not a hub
You didnt mention Playacar which is a gated community with large hotels. The beaches there are as good as Cancun.
I'm not a big "resort" kinda guy, personally. Do people live in Playacar or just stay there for vacation?
@@NickDemski A few live there - mostly its Vacation or condo rental. We love it.
Playa
I love Cozumel, but rental is difficult to find, price is high for the quality and age of the home, and there is virtually no 3+ bed house available for rent
You're absolutely right... occasionally I've found some good rental deals on cozumel, but is it difficult to find them
How hard is it transition to Mexico paper work wise ? Car registration license where I’m from Australia it’s aggravating
It's one of those things that's a pain, but once it's done, it's done. You can actually get an agent here in Mexico that will handle all that stuff for you and make it super easy, though. And it's not too expensive to use those services, I'd just recommend shopping around for quotes, though. Join local Facebook groups for wherever you're going and you'll find someone that the local ex-pats will recommend to you that they've used already.
Cozumel...
$250 a month from Airbnb??? Lol
Recheck those numbers
It's not that hard to find. Use search filters.
Nothing under 1,500 and even that price is hard to find
Do cancun have apartment or studion on the beach for cheap or a gd price?
Not on the beach, no, it’s very touristy. Check in Puerto Morelos, you might find something for a low price
Cozumel.
Well done and informative. I've been to both Cancun and Playa Del Carmen and the main reason I've ruled them out is because of your shirt (underarm). lol! Yup, too damn hot there for me. Any suggestions on a few milder/cooler cities to research to live/visit/retire to please? Thank you
Thank u it's my pleasure! And hahahaha omg I noticed it when I was editing, I'm the grossest person on TH-cam and there's no edit to fix those pit stains
And I'm thinking you might like some mountain towns, anything with elevation can be much cooler than the Riviera Maya, maybe Oaxaca would be a good option
@@NickDemski lol, no worries, keeping it REAL. Thanks for the tip about Oaxaca. Will research it.
Without any research, I figured the more touristy spots would be more expensive due to more dollars flowing through the city but the opposite is true?
These are all touristy spots in Mexico )
@@NickDemski Yea but relative to each other, Cancun is the most touristy yet the cheapest. Its almost like expat demand for living outside of Cancun is beating tourist demand in Cancun.
Where are the rentals for $250 -300.? I can't find anything under 1,500 per month for air bnb
Set the price filter to no higher than your budget, it’s an option you can control for
I’m seeing 24 places for rent in Cancun for under $300/month on Airbnb right now for the month of October
I really don't understand the prices you are describing... I have been to Cancun numerous times and 5$ taxi I have never seen. Tried to haggle best I got was 15$ but we were 4 people so I don't know if it's 5$ per people or what...normally they 25$ and we don't do the whole blvd...
Also rent... I know there are some at those prices but it has to be run down... Realistically I see prices more in the 800-2500$ a month depending on location and ameneties.
Do you go there as a tourist? How well do you speak and read Spanish? Answers to questions like these will determine how much you pay and what you can find.
@@NickDemski yes went there as a tourist, also usually go to 5 star hotel and fancy restaurants so right there it's pretty clear they see us coming lol. I'm glad to know it is suppose to cost less I will haggle a lot next time I'm there. Planning to go to playa del carmen in the next few weeks for one month.
When you’re in Playa del Carmen, there’s a WhatsApp group for taxis that works well and gets a local rate. I’m pretty sure I talked about it in my PDC vs Cancun vs Cozumel video and the number should be in the description box there. Have fun!
@@NickDemski I have seen a video about this. I will check it out! Thanks 👍
@NickDemski show me an air bnb link in anything close to the prices you are stating here
He means well...prices WAY off
Video is pretty old and the quoted amounts have changed since then
250 a month....I doubt it
I’ve been there and lived in Mexico before so everything I say is firsthand knowledge
I was unable to find your telephone number to the WhatsApp groups. Where should I be looking?
in the description box you'll find it
None of them. All overpriced, touristy and too hot!
I am sorry cancun has the worst beaches i never visited and its americanzed
Lol I don't like the beaches in Jaco, Costa Rica
americanzed ok....i guess????. But the beaches are the most beautiful beaches in the world!!!! your just showing PURE jealousy LOL!!!! you even said it yourself that you never been to these beaches so how can you even judge!!!!....how pathetic!!!! get a life!!!! and go ahead and comment back it doesn't even matter cause i turned off my comment notifications. So im not going to see ur stupid comment anyway!!!! LOL!!!!
I'm in Cancun right now. Could you help me find a affordable place? Thank you! I'll buy us lunch
Airbnb is what I use. But if you’re already there lots of places will already be booked in advance. I generally book a couple months out if I can…
This guy's high as kite! Sounds like he hasn't even been there! Prices are way off. And it's dangerous. Don't be fooled.
I lived on Cozumel with my child and spent lots of time exploring Quintana Roo. Never felt in danger of anything. How long did you live there?