Im mexican american born in Denver Colorado. I have dual citizenship Mexican American. I make about $5000 dollars a month. And we are barely getting by. Everything is very expensive rents are $2500 dollars a month utilities not included. Really considering in a future moving to Mexico.
My mom lives in La Salle, CO and yes it's crazy expensive. Couple people in the household have to work to be able to cover all costs. My mom works and all my brothers too and that's how they manage but as beautiful as Colorado is, it's too expensive.
It was awesome getting to chat with you Jordan! Thanks again for taking an interest in wanting to share my story with your audience! Saludos Amigo! y Viva Mexico!
Great vid bro I'm already a subscriber 😂 Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in the Yucatan Mexico 🇲🇽✌️ PS:Have you gone to land's-end in Chuburna. I'm Sure you have, that's our favorite beach. ❤
Im mexican american born in Denver Co. I make about $5000 dollars a month. And we are barely getting by. Everything is very expensive rents are $2500 dollars a month utilities not included. Really considering in a future moving to Mexico.
Jose has always been a no nonsense realist about moving to and living and thriving in Mexico and I enjoy his content. Glad to see him get more exposure.
As a person with permanent residency, I can tell you that you can't just pick up and move to Mexico so easily any more. The financial requirements are now huge. The fact that he did this several years ago and that he married a local made it much easier for him to remain in Mexico. If I had not gone for my residency a while back, I wouldn't be able to afford it now. Not to discourage anyone, but it's the reality of the situation. If anyone is thinking about residency in Mexico and has enough financials for the current requirements, I highly suggest that you go for it and not wait because the requirements go up substantially every year. Enjoyed the video!
That’s tight! Mexico, it’s government, and it’s people are not as dumb as Americans when it comes to issues like immigration, residency, and owning properties. To them, it’s Mexico first and foremost. No snowflakes and weirdos amongst the Latinos…
Interesting, Mexicans can colonise America in the tens of millions illegally and be illegally granted citizenship by the banker backed politicians, but set one foot in Mexico and you better be ready to wait a long time, invest a lot of money and say "how high?" when they say "jump". "The most powerful country on earth" is literal a Cuckold.
I enjoyed your comment here , what I did not understand was what this man stated that an American expat who is retired and wants to reside in Mexico simply has to prove that they are indeed retired and then they will not be held to a high financial scrutiny as someone who is still working. Do you have any information on this or what the difference is if someone is retired and trying to qualify at some Financial level to get residency ?
@@DavidVargas-qu8mf I have never heard about this. What they care about is your financial solvency. Your local consulate is the one that makes the decision. They also decide whether or not you get permanent or temporary. The requirements in my area were more lenient than a neighboring state. I am of retirement age but am still working so I wasn’t sure if that would be a problem. I have heard that they favor retirees with a good income which at this point is about $7,000 per month. I would apply as soon as possible regardless. It goes up substantially every year. A great video addressing this by Qroo Paul called “Can you afford to live in Mexico? “. Published 6 days ago. He keeps up on the latest info. Hope this helps.
I’ve been subscribed to both you guys for a long time. Enjoy both of course. I am a lot older and have been living in MX for 20+ years on and off (occasionally been up in USA to make money) - I have home in Mazatlán and a couple of properties in Querétaro. Also have a small ranch in Chihuahua. When I see people afraid to move to Mexico, I laugh. I am just now up in Phoenix visiting family and I am scared of the USA. I can’t wait to go back to Mexico. It’s not for everyone, but after a 1/3 of my life here, I guess it’s for me. Good luck to both of you!
Wowww you are a major land owner, with so much to choose, ranch sounds great for when the Shtf and world economy, inflation, digital currency, blackouts happends
I lived several months in Matamoros paying $150 monthly for rent . It being right across the border from Texas meant no immigration requirements . Electric was $10 every 2 months and water included.The bus was 50 cents and super market food was economical. Spanish is required. I parked my car in the US Brownsville,TX where it was eventually broken into.
@@WindsongSoundBathreality, no one autority is wrong about your inmigrations status in México. If you live in frontier it's not problem cross the border AND come back sale Time AND take another 180 days
I've been living on Avenida Horacio in the heart of Polanco for the past year. Very nice apartment, everything included. By everything I mean a nice room with attached private bathroom, furnished, fully equipped kitchen, 2 wifi connections, cable TV, a fifth floor balcony with a nice view, washing machine, and weekly maid service. For that, I pay $700 USD cash per month. No car needed, anything I could ever want or need is within walking distance 🙂
José spells it out perfectly at 35:00 onward. In life, You just have to go for it. I have done this many times in life and when you want something bad enough, you have to chase the dream and you will find a way to make it work. Many people never take that leap of faith and it's too bad.
Love Jose Arteaga Travels. Been watching him for about 6 months. What do I love about him?? He is just a regular guy. Not pretentious in any way. His videos are real and not a bunch of fake lifestyles that other YTers show. He is a genuine man for sure. Plus he dispels all the fears of immigration and shows you 'many' ways to immigrate to Mexico. I love both of these channels.
Hey, Jordan, just wanted to say that your growth and development as a broadcaster and content generator has been really visible over the past two years. At the early stages of TT, it seemed like you and M were a cute couples show, joking among yourselves and being all cutesy and giggly. The progress you have made since the split is really evident. Your maturity and sense of self is coming through a lot more. It's a good progression. Buen suerte y que te vaya bien.
Jordan, I am so glad you had Jose on your site. Jose is a hard worker that loves Mexico, and works hard to help those that need a break in the USA and other countries. I subscribe to both of you and can always count on truthful information and having folks best interest from both of you. Viva Mexico!
@@TangerineTravels @Tangerine Travels Thank you Jordan for doing such great job! I'm planning to move to Mexico and could use your services to move and establish there. How could we get in touch? Adam
I posted a comment a few minutes ago, questioning how Jose was even able to get a long enough Visa to make this work. After getting further into the video (appx. 29:00 ++) you both dug into those details - thank goodness 😅. Now, I’ve heard some updated info on the more relaxed ‘rules’ around the 6-mo. Tourist Visa, plus a few ways to work toward Permanent Residency. Thanks so much for re-inspiring my hope that Mexico MAY STILL be an option for me! I’d pretty much given up on it after all the pandemic restrictions began, and the minimum guaranteed income requirements increased dramatically. I thank you both for this ‘hopeful’ information❣️👍🌟
Thanks for giving us the hope we all need that are struggling to motivate. Appreciate y'all and yes grow your food if you can, one of the greatest gifts and teachers on earth
Jordan & Jose it was great to see you giving the insight on Mexico. Jose you were my wife and I's guidance to moving to Mexico, so we honed in on Merida in the Montes De Ames area. Unfortunately we had to return back to the U.S. because of my employer as I had to be U.S. based at that moment. Yet we're so ready to return to Mexico, although we're only a flight away in Myrtle Beach SC. Great interview Jordan and believe it or not Jordan, we've watched your videos since you started the Tangerine Travels channel. Thank you guys both.
Been watching both your channels for a long time. Feel like your both old friends. When i started to listen to you i was living and working in the USA . Now ive been retired in México City going on 2 years. Great to hear from you guys
Jose Arteaga is the man. Up front no BS content. Shows reality, not just the content that most TH-cams share. Jose is one of the reasons I moved permanently to BCS a year ago.
We retired 6 weeks ago and we are traveling and will be for years. We are currently in my wife’s home country of Nicaragua, up in the mountains of Nicaragua…Matagalpa. We live on under $1000/month here…about $900 but spend another $200-$300 on our senior dogs. Food, vet bills, flea n tick, heartworm , etc. I am obviously a gringo and if I am alone, I pay a gringo price. For anything big, my wife goes in and gets the price before anyone sees me. We don’t go out at night…just not our thing. We are up early, running all over town doing errands, home with our furbabies by supper time. We do eat out for breakfast and lunch often. We have our little local places that have wonderful food at LOW prices. Our breakfast spot costs $1.05 !
@@kippsguitar6539 We usually have very busy days and by supper time we are ready to hang out with our dogs, enjoy a nice meal, and watch Netflix. That is just what we like to do….we did the same thing in the US. There is nightlife here, if that’s what you like to do. Moving and living in Nicaragua for a year or two…..you are the first person to say that sounds boring. We have 10 grandchildren. Dancing the night away or getting drunk is not appealing to us. To each his own.
I never heard that retiree don't need financial to become resident . All consulates will tell you the needed financials for temporary or permanent residency, while retired. It is very high.
Mexico is starting to crack down on this. A resident visa requires one to show income of approx. $2500 a month. There are too many gringos violating Mexico's policies.
Man, anyone autority is angry about your inmigration status, if you entry in México then you are forever at country. Yes, if you don't are resident then you can't open a bank acount, but who is worry about that? You have your American bank acount. Don't worry, be happy un México. Here allá it's cheap, and have quality.
My brother lived in Germany in the late 1980s, he paid his rent when the valuation of the dollar vs Deutsche Mark was in his favor. I prepaid a good portion of my rent when the dollar to peso was 19/1, so I don't have to worry about paying more when the valuation is lower.
***Just because you are retired DOES NOT exempt you from income qualifications. If you go that route you MUST provide income status when going to the Consulate with your application.
This was such a great video. I'm a teaching looking to teach overseas and know I won't be making a lot of money. It's wonderful to hear that you can still do the move without a lot of money.
I'm planning on moving to Mexico and am working right now as a truck driver. How much money do you think I need to have saved up before I start to move? My partner is a Mexican national and we are in the process of opening a business, a " boutique" in Tabasco. The rent for the building was super cheap. $4000 pesos. We are going to sell used and new clothes. I am personally stocking the store up now. I'm preparing something for our future and also plan to open an English learning class for rural students. I'm asking for your advice because I just want to be better prepared. Hopefully one day i will buy property because we plan to get married. If I deduct rent for the store, deduct whatever I want to save for future purchase of land, and deduct price of a vehicle, how much do you think I would need to survive comfortably each month? Thx.
Depends on so many things. Alone? Or with partner? Kids? But, they’ve already told you you can live on 700-$1,000 usd per month. Cheaply but comfortably (by yourself). Add family members and it goes up somewhat. That’s the monthly - just money to make a move and have a “nest egg” for emergencies or to improve your situation (you might want to get a car or some fur y for example) - probably should have $5,000 to $ 15,000 in the bank - but it’s not absolutely necessary. It’s more about hVinh enough monthly. If you’re a truck driver in the US - you could live down here - go back up from time to time, make a few hauls and stick the money away to finance your dream - just don’t try to maintain a place up in US or you’ll go broke! Hahaha! If you are used to living on the road (that basic) I would think you’ll live way cheaper & certainly more healthy, probably more happy here in Mexico.
OK reading more of your post -I understand a little more -you are a couple - she is MX National - if she didn’t become overly Americanized and dependent on supermarket frozen food and all the expensive conveniences of life in the USA, you’ll do well. Like Jose says, buy fresh, buy local, and cook at home. Live simple. Add convenience as you can better afford it. In your commercial rent don’t forget - electric bill - businesses pay higher rate here - and water, internet etc. Beware landlords - some are pretty shifty in MX and the “law” will not offer much help. Have a plan B. Teaching English to rural folks, will be lots of effort for very little revenue. But nice community service. Selling used clothes can work well, make sure one of you knows what they will buy. Being a licensed commercial driver in the USA is good security if you can jump back up and work for a month or two if you should need to - you should be OK and you have a good option f driving once in a while, if you should need to. New ideas and opportunities will occur to you.
Yoooooo two dudes I actually respect doing an interview??? Nice. Jose is a GREAT guest and you BOTH should do this more often. Trade time slots on channels etc. Jose is a G! i will say I have been herenin Mexico now for about 6 months total and BOTH of your channels helped making that a reality. Peace
The last part of what he said about people watching/reading too much about their move, he’s correct, it just confuses the issue! Just get serious and do it!
Great video! I enjoy the various TH-camrs collaborating! My work around for my permanent residency was me doing the paperwork to get my daughter Mexican citizenship without the help of my Mexican ex-wife. This made the process much easier.
I have tried to get my adult kids to move there, One is a child care worker so she should have work most places and the other is an online rep for a big phone company so never goes into an office so she has the best job for travelling but they are scared of the gangs and crime and all the story's about cartel kidnapping people or people getting sent to jail for nothing. If I win the loto ill move and im sure they will follow but im 55 the clock's ticking
I've been to Mexico quite a few times and I love it! I'm too old now to make a move but I love hearing about other people who have done it. I live in the Pacific Northwest, Washington State, and I would give anything to eat a homegrown tomato. If I could grow them, where I live is overrun with deer and they eat everything except rosemary and lavender.
My husband and I moved to Merida from Lakewood, WA at the end of 2019. We haven't looked back. The only downside is my husband's family is in Yakima and we miss them and I think they are too scared to come visit at their age (turning 80 this year). Fortunately, they have lived there all their lives and have all of their family other than their son (my husband). Grown up kids calling Mexico home now as well!
@@mommam.6101 I get it. That's why I mentioned my husband's parents. They'd certainly agree with you as we haven't even gotten them down here for a visit yet!
@@goldvideo But you aren't that old. We are also in our 50's. I assumed correctly that this viewer was older. I think it really is a matter of health because it isn't the easiest thing in the world to do physically and I too would feel vulnerable if I didn't feel strong and healthy. That isn't even mentioning the aspect of language which is harder to learn as we get older.
Where I’m living there are professional Mexican doctors that gave up their practice in Mexico, started a new business and have a beautiful house and super safe area to live. I will ask them what they think.
Are you a Doctor? What is good for you may not be good for them..Maybe it is good for them to leave Mexico for the US because they make more money in the US. Unless you make the same amount of money, you cannot compare yourself to the., abd even less asking those Mexican Doctors for advices
I loved Merida when I visited there a few months ago and I definitely saw myself living there for 6mos. Out of the year. The people, food, very affordable, Uber easy , festivals etc..
This is something I’m considering doing as well. My family is from Mexico, and my mom is already thinking of going back there because life is much more simple, especially in the small town she grew up in Jalisco. I wouldn’t mind going to live there and I speak Spanish fluently as well.
Wow! What an informative video!!! I want to leave tomorrow lolol....I've been watching you for years, Jordan, but you're a natural at this interview thing...my goodness! And I love Jose and will sub to him right now. Thank you both!
Jose was correct about Merida being hot. We were there in November and the temperature everyday was 85 degrees and very humid. I will consider Queretaro next time.
Now I am subscribed to both of you guys. I am in Mexico and I am going to move soon to a smaller town and pay less kinda. I will be going from a 2 bd. 2 bth. furnished departamento to an unfurnished 2 bed 1&1/2 bath unfurnished. 6000 pesos to 4500 pesos… so I will have to buy some things to fill up the house. It is kinda scary buying stuff for a house that you don’t know you will like completely. I know the neighbor is not bad, there is a public library within a block, a restaurante in front of the house and laundry services and groceries store close by. I guess the major thing is having an empty house and costs to fill it with decent furniture that doesn’t cost a fortune. I might have to rely on the locals and maybe Facebook to find some things. I could go on and on talking but maybe one person has made it this far. Give me a thumbs up if you read all of this and thanks.
My husband and I live in Louisville Kentucky we split everything and it's $400 each, for the month, and we both have incomes of 32,000 year, just working at an Amazon warehouse.
@@mabio98o yeah, just bought two bags of delicious meat jerky, for $20 at Walmart!! Just bought an antique butter turn off Facebook marketplace this past weekend for 60 bucks, last weekend I had a plumbing emergency for eight hundred and something dollars, the week before that I had an air conditioning emergency that cost me three hundred and something dollars, already paid off the air-conditioning bill, started paying on what I put on my credit card for the water emergency pay 250 on that this past weekend. I overpay on electric and water on purpose and I have extra money in each account to to $300 in each, I've got my mortgage paid ahead of time by 9 months. I only have thirty thousand left to pay on my house and then I have zero mortgage, only $4,000 left to pay on my car, then I will have no car payment, I should be completely debt-free in about 7 years. I will only have utilities and property taxes, property taxes are about $150 a month, oh and I can afford to eat crab legs and lobster tail as well, and I love my Heineken and Foster beer!!
..and you own your paid off home. I rent and live a mile from the beach and live and eat like a Rey for less than $1200us per month total. That includes everything I need and includes a maid, laundry service and health insurance.
Why haven't you looked at renting a whole house from a discouraged Expat owner . I once saw a video where a cool hipster dude was staying at palatial mansions for free just for offering his services of lawn care , small maintenance , etc. He explained their where lots of homes like that where Mexico turned out to be not their thing and do to being so costly they couldn't sell their home but they didn't want the home left alone. Perhaps you should look into this .
Two of my favorite you tubers on moving to Mexico! Jordon, question: I recently saw a video of yours on why you decided to move to Mexico. My husband and I live in the USA and are strongly considering a move to Mexico very soon, as his retirement is quickly approaching. Anyway, when you mentioned that one of the reasons you moved to Mexico was due to inflation, caused by printing money out of thin air (quantitative easing), I could not agree with you more. We're definitely on the same page! So, here's my question: I recently read that the countries of Latin America were going to be studying the CBDC (central bank digital currency). I know that Mexico is aligning itself with the BRICS countries that are dumping the dollar. Phase One of the CBDC is already being rolled out here in the USA and Putin, unfortunately, has announced that he will be introducing it soon. Holy Moly! We were keeping our fingers crossed that this wouldn't happen. Talk about losing your freedoms. It seems like there's nowhere you can go, except to Panama and Costa Rico on this one. Now, we are taking a hard look at relocating to Mexico, carefully weighing the pros and cons. Your thoughts? Jose? Thank you!
Did he have to fill out that paperwork that you did in Laredo? 2:51and now that the U.S. currency is no longer in the reserve what purchase power if any will it have in Mexico?
if you know where to eat you can live in Mexico for 300 USD, but you have to choose a small town or if you go to big city you have to choose the low income neighborhoods that usually have crime and dangerous but if you become friend with a local they can teach you how to dodge it. Source: I'm Mexican, my family is middle income, I make good money but my mom and dad come from low income neighborhoods. The trick is to know the locals and who to avoid, always be friendly but you will have to learn to read the air/room in Mexican terms.
I remember that first apartment Jose did a video of 😊, I also remember his girlfriend feeding the chickens, maybe a new video of the chickens would be great 👍🏻 😊
Seems like choosing the live in the highlands saves on electricity, and buying local produce and preparing it at home are real cost savers. However, I think there are some things to consider. Such as living in a place that might cost more but allows you easy walking access to food, pharmacies and the other places we commonly need to have access to for our day to day lives....then you won't need uber nearly as much. A cost analysis would need to be done. I think there are pros and cons depending upon the location and the individual. Maybe living more centrally is safer but noisier. Maybe living a bit further out does not provide as much walking access to what you need but it is more quiet. Probably someone moving to a new city needs to find someone or even hire someone who can help you located a place according to your specific needs.
If you inmigrated to Mexico, please adapt, learn the language, etc. You choose to come, respect the country.
Im mexican american born in Denver Colorado. I have dual citizenship Mexican American. I make about $5000 dollars a month. And we are barely getting by. Everything is very expensive rents are $2500 dollars a month utilities not included. Really considering in a future moving to Mexico.
if you move to Mexico start a business, don't go there as an employee otherwise you'll have a hard time
Every mexican is an american! no european, asian, or african, right????
My mom lives in La Salle, CO and yes it's crazy expensive. Couple people in the household have to work to be able to cover all costs. My mom works and all my brothers too and that's how they manage but as beautiful as Colorado is, it's too expensive.
The USA is determined to be a third world nation. Looking to emigrate out of this crazy country.
@@Macario-Armas-de-Montero not 100 percent true. People in Monterrey be earning 20-30 mil a month
It was awesome getting to chat with you Jordan! Thanks again for taking an interest in wanting to share my story with your audience! Saludos Amigo! y Viva Mexico!
Thank you Jose
I suscribed to your channel jose
@@kathytracy7952 Welcome aboard!
Great vid bro
I'm already a subscriber 😂
Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in the Yucatan Mexico 🇲🇽✌️ PS:Have you gone to land's-end in Chuburna. I'm Sure you have, that's our favorite beach. ❤
Likewise! It was great chatting with you as well!
The way things are going in the US, Mexico might need a wall to keep us out. 😢
Nice!
Im mexican american born in Denver Co. I make about $5000 dollars a month. And we are barely getting by. Everything is very expensive rents are $2500 dollars a month utilities not included. Really considering in a future moving to Mexico.
We are on it, Gentrification is killing us, and not all gringos are as nice as this two, we deal with some entitled dudes that want to rule here.
🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@Arroyoruiz I'm a native Coloradan of 53 years. Denver is unrecognizable now.
Jose has always been a no nonsense realist about moving to and living and thriving in Mexico and I enjoy his content. Glad to see him get more exposure.
As a person with permanent residency, I can tell you that you can't just pick up and move to Mexico so easily any more. The financial requirements are now huge. The fact that he did this several years ago and that he married a local made it much easier for him to remain in Mexico. If I had not gone for my residency a while back, I wouldn't be able to afford it now. Not to discourage anyone, but it's the reality of the situation. If anyone is thinking about residency in Mexico and has enough financials for the current requirements, I highly suggest that you go for it and not wait because the requirements go up substantially every year. Enjoyed the video!
That’s tight! Mexico, it’s government, and it’s people are not as dumb as Americans when it comes to issues like immigration, residency, and owning properties. To them, it’s Mexico first and foremost. No snowflakes and weirdos amongst the Latinos…
Interesting, Mexicans can colonise America in the tens of millions illegally and be illegally granted citizenship by the banker backed politicians, but set one foot in Mexico and you better be ready to wait a long time, invest a lot of money and say "how high?" when they say "jump".
"The most powerful country on earth" is literal a Cuckold.
That is absolutely correct, you have to have a certain type of income and you have to prove it!
I enjoyed your comment here , what I did not understand was what this man stated that an American expat who is retired and wants to reside in Mexico simply has to prove that they are indeed retired and then they will not be held to a high financial scrutiny as someone who is still working. Do you have any information on this or what the difference is if someone is retired and trying to qualify at some Financial level to get residency ?
@@DavidVargas-qu8mf I have never heard about this. What they care about is your financial solvency. Your local consulate is the one that makes the decision. They also decide whether or not you get permanent or temporary. The requirements in my area were more lenient than a neighboring state. I am of retirement age but am still working so I wasn’t sure if that would be a problem. I have heard that they favor retirees with a good income which at this point is about $7,000 per month. I would apply as soon as possible regardless. It goes up substantially every year. A great video addressing this by Qroo Paul called “Can you afford to live in Mexico? “. Published 6 days ago. He keeps up on the latest info. Hope this helps.
I’ve been subscribed to both you guys for a long time. Enjoy both of course. I am a lot older and have been living in MX for 20+ years on and off (occasionally been up in USA to make money) - I have home in Mazatlán and a couple of properties in Querétaro. Also have a small ranch in Chihuahua. When I see people afraid to move to Mexico, I laugh. I am just now up in Phoenix visiting family and I am scared of the USA. I can’t wait to go back to Mexico. It’s not for everyone, but after a 1/3 of my life here, I guess it’s for me. Good luck to both of you!
Wowww you are a major land owner, with so much to choose, ranch sounds great for when the Shtf and world economy, inflation, digital currency, blackouts happends
My wife and I watched both of your channels and ended up in Merida thank you both for your adventures
Wonderful town!
I lived several months in Matamoros paying $150 monthly for rent . It being right across the border from Texas meant no immigration requirements . Electric was $10 every 2 months and water included.The bus was 50 cents and super market food was economical. Spanish is required. I parked my car in the US Brownsville,TX where it was eventually broken into.
makes sense no car sitting for many months will be free from vandalism/ probably steal wheels at first then eventually pick it apart like a chopper!
How long ago did you live in Matamoros and for how long?
Nice. No immigration requirements? Does that mean that you can just go there and stay as long as you want to?
@@WindsongSoundBathreality, no one autority is wrong about your inmigrations status in México. If you live in frontier it's not problem cross the border AND come back sale Time AND take another 180 days
I've been living on Avenida Horacio in the heart of Polanco for the past year. Very nice apartment, everything included. By everything I mean a nice room with attached private bathroom, furnished, fully equipped kitchen, 2 wifi connections, cable TV, a fifth floor balcony with a nice view, washing machine, and weekly maid service.
For that, I pay $700 USD cash per month. No car needed, anything I could ever want or need is within walking distance 🙂
José spells it out perfectly at 35:00 onward. In life, You just have to go for it. I have done this many times in life and when you want something bad enough, you have to chase the dream and you will find a way to make it work. Many people never take that leap of faith and it's too bad.
Love Jose Arteaga Travels. Been watching him for about 6 months. What do I love about him?? He is just a regular guy. Not pretentious in any way. His videos are real and not a bunch of fake lifestyles that other YTers show. He is a genuine man for sure. Plus he dispels all the fears of immigration and shows you 'many' ways to immigrate to Mexico. I love both of these channels.
Hey, Jordan, just wanted to say that your growth and development as a broadcaster and content generator has been really visible over the past two years. At the early stages of TT, it seemed like you and M were a cute couples show, joking among yourselves and being all cutesy and giggly.
The progress you have made since the split is really evident. Your maturity and sense of self is coming through a lot more. It's a good progression. Buen suerte y que te vaya bien.
Jordan, I am so glad you had Jose on your site. Jose is a hard worker that loves Mexico, and works hard to help those that need a break in the USA and other countries. I subscribe to both of you and can always count on truthful information and having folks best interest from both of you. Viva Mexico!
I subscribe to Jose as well. I learned so much about Merida! Thanks Jordan and Jose you are both great!!
Thanks!
I really appreciate the super thanks!!
@@TangerineTravels @Tangerine Travels Thank you Jordan for doing such great job!
I'm planning to move to Mexico and could use your services to move and establish there.
How could we get in touch?
Adam
I posted a comment a few minutes ago, questioning how Jose was even able to get a long enough Visa to make this work. After getting further into the video (appx. 29:00 ++) you both dug into those details - thank goodness 😅. Now, I’ve heard some updated info on the more relaxed ‘rules’ around the 6-mo. Tourist Visa, plus a few ways to work toward Permanent Residency. Thanks so much for re-inspiring my hope that Mexico MAY STILL be an option for me! I’d pretty much given up on it after all the pandemic restrictions began, and the minimum guaranteed income requirements increased dramatically. I thank you both for this ‘hopeful’ information❣️👍🌟
So glad you did this interview with Jose. He tells it like it is and speaks about the realness of Mexico.
Thanks for giving us the hope we all need that are struggling to motivate. Appreciate y'all and yes grow your food if you can, one of the greatest gifts and teachers on earth
Jordan & Jose it was great to see you giving the insight on Mexico. Jose you were my wife and I's guidance to moving to Mexico, so we honed in on Merida in the Montes De Ames area. Unfortunately we had to return back to the U.S. because of my employer as I had to be U.S. based at that moment. Yet we're so ready to return to Mexico, although we're only a flight away in Myrtle Beach SC. Great interview Jordan and believe it or not Jordan, we've watched your videos since you started the Tangerine Travels channel. Thank you guys both.
Been watching both your channels for a long time. Feel like your both old friends. When i started to listen to you i was living and working in the USA . Now ive been retired in México City going on 2 years. Great to hear from you guys
Looooooove Mexico city just expensive rent wise in nice areas
Jose Arteaga is the man. Up front no BS content. Shows reality, not just the content that most TH-cams share. Jose is one of the reasons I moved permanently to BCS a year ago.
Best episode yet, affordable living, of interest to 95% of viewers. Good job Jordan.
I’m so glad to see you two together!
So great to see Jose on this channel!! 😀 he's cool and always keeping it real... yes, this morning the dollar was $18.07 mx pesos
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This was a very cool collaboration by 2 expat veterans. I arrive in Aguas this August, so this is really helpful!
Love Josè, been following him for years!
We retired 6 weeks ago and we are traveling and will be for years. We are currently in my wife’s home country of Nicaragua, up in the mountains of Nicaragua…Matagalpa.
We live on under $1000/month here…about $900 but spend another $200-$300 on our senior dogs. Food, vet bills, flea n tick, heartworm , etc.
I am obviously a gringo and if I am alone, I pay a gringo price. For anything big, my wife goes in and gets the price before anyone sees me.
We don’t go out at night…just not our thing. We are up early, running all over town doing errands, home with our furbabies by supper time. We do eat out for breakfast and lunch often. We have our little local places that have wonderful food at LOW prices. Our breakfast spot costs $1.05 !
Don't go out at night says it all, what a boring life avoiding the delinquency
@@kippsguitar6539
We usually have very busy days and by supper time we are ready to hang out with our dogs, enjoy a nice meal, and watch Netflix. That is just what we like to do….we did the same thing in the US. There is nightlife here, if that’s what you like to do. Moving and living in Nicaragua for a year or two…..you are the first person to say that sounds boring. We have 10 grandchildren. Dancing the night away or getting drunk is not appealing to us. To each his own.
We live for that in Louisville Kentucky.
I never heard that retiree don't need financial to become resident . All consulates will tell you the needed financials for temporary or permanent residency, while retired. It is very high.
Mexico is starting to crack down on this. A resident visa requires one to show income of approx. $2500 a month. There are too many gringos violating Mexico's policies.
Man, anyone autority is angry about your inmigration status, if you entry in México then you are forever at country. Yes, if you don't are resident then you can't open a bank acount, but who is worry about that? You have your American bank acount. Don't worry, be happy un México. Here allá it's cheap, and have quality.
My brother lived in Germany in the late 1980s, he paid his rent when the valuation of the dollar vs Deutsche Mark was in his favor. I prepaid a good portion of my rent when the dollar to peso was 19/1, so I don't have to worry about paying more when the valuation is lower.
***Just because you are retired DOES NOT exempt you from income qualifications. If you go that route you MUST provide income status when going to the Consulate with your application.
I am a SoCal gringo. I am almost ready to retire. You two make this sound interesting. Great conversation.
This was so informative and I’m only 1/3 through!
Thank you!
I really enjoyed this collab. Jose spills facts without fear mongering.
This guy has some good insights! I just subscribed to his channel.
Jose is def one of my favorite TH-cam pros! Saludos desde Atlanta
Great video! Jose' helped us move from Florida to Merida. He is terrific. He's also a fantastic chef!
Merida is soooo beautiful and much safer than other places, great food and people. Just a bit hot for me 😢
Be freedom fannie in your country or back to UK
Why did you need "help" to get onto a flight or get in the car?
Jose Arteaga is the man, ❤️ this guy, always 100% real 👍🏾👏🏾🤙🏾
This was such a great video. I'm a teaching looking to teach overseas and know I won't be making a lot of money. It's wonderful to hear that you can still do the move without a lot of money.
"I'm a teaching" hope you are not a teaching English
I've been watching both of you guys for a couple of years now.
I'm glad to see you team up and share your thoughts and experiences.
I'm planning on moving to Mexico and am working right now as a truck driver. How much money do you think I need to have saved up before I start to move? My partner is a Mexican national and we are in the process of opening a business, a " boutique" in Tabasco. The rent for the building was super cheap. $4000 pesos. We are going to sell used and new clothes. I am personally stocking the store up now. I'm preparing something for our future and also plan to open an English learning class for rural students. I'm asking for your advice because I just want to be better prepared. Hopefully one day i will buy property because we plan to get married. If I deduct rent for the store, deduct whatever I want to save for future purchase of land, and deduct price of a vehicle, how much do you think I would need to survive comfortably each month? Thx.
10,000 pesos per month, i live in Tabasco
Depends on so many things. Alone? Or with partner? Kids? But, they’ve already told you you can live on 700-$1,000 usd per month. Cheaply but comfortably (by yourself). Add family members and it goes up somewhat. That’s the monthly - just money to make a move and have a “nest egg” for emergencies or to improve your situation (you might want to get a car or some fur y for example) - probably should have $5,000 to $ 15,000 in the bank - but it’s not absolutely necessary. It’s more about hVinh enough monthly. If you’re a truck driver in the US - you could live down here - go back up from time to time, make a few hauls and stick the money away to finance your dream - just don’t try to maintain a place up in US or you’ll go broke! Hahaha! If you are used to living on the road (that basic) I would think you’ll live way cheaper & certainly more healthy, probably more happy here in Mexico.
OK reading more of your post -I understand a little more -you are a couple - she is MX National - if she didn’t become overly Americanized and dependent on supermarket frozen food and all the expensive conveniences of life in the USA, you’ll do well. Like Jose says, buy fresh, buy local, and cook at home. Live simple. Add convenience as you can better afford it. In your commercial rent don’t forget - electric bill - businesses pay higher rate here - and water, internet etc. Beware landlords - some are pretty shifty in MX and the “law” will not offer much help. Have a plan B. Teaching English to rural folks, will be lots of effort for very little revenue. But nice community service. Selling used clothes can work well, make sure one of you knows what they will buy. Being a licensed commercial driver in the USA is good security if you can jump back up and work for a month or two if you should need to - you should be OK and you have a good option f driving once in a while, if you should need to. New ideas and opportunities will occur to you.
This is starting to look really good to me. What a beautiful place to live.
Yoooooo two dudes I actually respect doing an interview??? Nice. Jose is a GREAT guest and you BOTH should do this more often. Trade time slots on channels etc. Jose is a G! i will say I have been herenin Mexico now for about 6 months total and BOTH of your channels helped making that a reality. Peace
You both have great channels.
Thanks to you both!
This was extremely interesting and informative! Thank you both. I've learned a lot from this.👍
This dude is cool and honest
Jose is great! Loved the interview!
All of the information provided was so helpful! Thank you!!
I really like Jose and his low key lifestyle and minimal budget. And he is so cheerful:) I get really tired of all the show off fancy dancy stuff.
Wow! What a Pleasant Surprise to see you both doing a Video together. Loved it. I Hope to see a follow up on a Future Video later on.
Great vid guys 👌
Thanks for keeping it real.
Cheers from 2 Canadians 🇨🇦 living in Mexico 🇲🇽✌️
Tangerine that was a great interview and very helpful.. and i will check Jose’s channel next.. thank you
The last part of what he said about people watching/reading too much about their move, he’s correct, it just confuses the issue! Just get serious and do it!
Here in Mexico, with a thousand dollars a month, live decently anywhere, honestly, economically, and you won't lack for anything.
Great video! I enjoy the various TH-camrs collaborating! My work around for my permanent residency was me doing the paperwork to get my daughter Mexican citizenship without the help of my Mexican ex-wife. This made the process much easier.
I have tried to get my adult kids to move there, One is a child care worker so she should have work most places and the other is an online rep for a big phone company so never goes into an office so she has the best job for travelling but they are scared of the gangs and crime and all the story's about cartel kidnapping people or people getting sent to jail for nothing. If I win the loto ill move and im sure they will follow but im 55 the clock's ticking
I've been to Mexico quite a few times and I love it! I'm too old now to make a move but I love hearing about other people who have done it. I live in the Pacific Northwest, Washington State, and I would give anything to eat a homegrown tomato. If I could grow them, where I live is overrun with deer and they eat everything except rosemary and lavender.
My husband and I moved to Merida from Lakewood, WA at the end of 2019. We haven't looked back. The only downside is my husband's family is in Yakima and we miss them and I think they are too scared to come visit at their age (turning 80 this year). Fortunately, they have lived there all their lives and have all of their family other than their son (my husband). Grown up kids calling Mexico home now as well!
I don’t think it’s ever too late to move. I moved to Europe at age 55 and I’ve never looked back. Best thing I’ve ever done.
@@goldvideo I'm almost 83. That's pushing it a bit to make a major move to a different country.
@@mommam.6101 I get it. That's why I mentioned my husband's parents. They'd certainly agree with you as we haven't even gotten them down here for a visit yet!
@@goldvideo But you aren't that old. We are also in our 50's. I assumed correctly that this viewer was older. I think it really is a matter of health because it isn't the easiest thing in the world to do physically and I too would feel vulnerable if I didn't feel strong and healthy. That isn't even mentioning the aspect of language which is harder to learn as we get older.
José te va bien..porque tienes bonito carácter...y te va a ir mejor..
Luce que las fajitas fiestas le han acentado bien a Mr José 🫔🫔🫔🥑🥑🥑!!
Thanks for the information, guys. This was super helpful.
Where I’m living there are professional Mexican doctors that gave up their practice in Mexico, started a new business and have a beautiful house and super safe area to live. I will ask them what they think.
Are you a Doctor? What is good for you may not be good for them..Maybe it is good for them to leave Mexico for the US because they make more money in the US. Unless you make the same amount of money, you cannot compare yourself to the., abd even less asking those Mexican Doctors for advices
Great video, Jordan!
I always enjoy Joses' advice. He's brutally honest.
I loved Merida when I visited there a few months ago and I definitely saw myself living there for 6mos. Out of the year. The people, food, very affordable, Uber easy , festivals etc..
Greetings from Acapulco. Great video! Viva Mexico 🇲🇽
Good luck fellas, have been fallowing both of you for several years, thanks to both for your content on living in Mexico.
👍 This was great information! Thank you Jordan, and Jose. I just subscribed to both of your channels.
Great video guys!... This makes it so clear, the info is so much more...Thanks!
Wow! Two of some of my favourite travel youtubers doing a collab vid. I've been subbed to both for several years. Top quality content all the time. 👍
What a cool story and guy! Very unique. ❤
Thank you for the realistic view of living/making it in Mexico.
Fantastico and hugely motivating video!
Jose is awesome. That's so great that you had him on your show 🙏😊
Saw this coming 10 years ago, I bought my grandpa properties and grand aunt who never had kids her properties as an insurance
This is something I’m considering doing as well. My family is from Mexico, and my mom is already thinking of going back there because life is much more simple, especially in the small town she grew up in Jalisco. I wouldn’t mind going to live there and I speak Spanish fluently as well.
Jalisco is no longer safe anywhere
Great to see collaborations!
Wow! What an informative video!!! I want to leave tomorrow lolol....I've been watching you for years, Jordan, but you're a natural at this interview thing...my goodness! And I love Jose and will sub to him right now. Thank you both!
Jose was correct about Merida being hot. We were there in November and the temperature everyday was 85 degrees and very humid. I will consider Queretaro next time.
We were there for a month in February, 2022 and it was 92F every day. hace en serio calor. Can't imagine the really hot months.
But. No snow...no socks.
Querétaro or San Miguel De Allende.
Now I am subscribed to both of you guys. I am in Mexico and I am going to move soon to a smaller town and pay less kinda. I will be going from a 2 bd. 2 bth. furnished departamento to an unfurnished 2 bed 1&1/2 bath unfurnished. 6000 pesos to 4500 pesos… so I will have to buy some things to fill up the house. It is kinda scary buying stuff for a house that you don’t know you will like completely. I know the neighbor is not bad, there is a public library within a block, a restaurante in front of the house and laundry services and groceries store close by. I guess the major thing is having an empty house and costs to fill it with decent furniture that doesn’t cost a fortune. I might have to rely on the locals and maybe Facebook to find some things. I could go on and on talking but maybe one person has made it this far. Give me a thumbs up if you read all of this and thanks.
Don't worry enjoy it sounds incredible
I heard Merida is beautiful!
My husband and I live in Louisville Kentucky we split everything and it's $400 each, for the month, and we both have incomes of 32,000 year, just working at an Amazon warehouse.
Do you eat meat and vegetables ?
@@mabio98o yeah, just bought two bags of delicious meat jerky, for $20 at Walmart!! Just bought an antique butter turn off Facebook marketplace this past weekend for 60 bucks, last weekend I had a plumbing emergency for eight hundred and something dollars, the week before that I had an air conditioning emergency that cost me three hundred and something dollars, already paid off the air-conditioning bill, started paying on what I put on my credit card for the water emergency pay 250 on that this past weekend. I overpay on electric and water on purpose and I have extra money in each account to to $300 in each, I've got my mortgage paid ahead of time by 9 months. I only have thirty thousand left to pay on my house and then I have zero mortgage, only $4,000 left to pay on my car, then I will have no car payment, I should be completely debt-free in about 7 years. I will only have utilities and property taxes, property taxes are about $150 a month, oh and I can afford to eat crab legs and lobster tail as well, and I love my Heineken and Foster beer!!
..and you own your paid off home. I rent and live a mile from the beach and live and eat like a Rey for less than $1200us per month total. That includes everything I need and includes a maid, laundry service and health insurance.
Why haven't you looked at renting a whole house from a discouraged Expat owner . I once saw a video where a cool hipster dude was staying at palatial mansions for free just for offering his services of lawn care , small maintenance , etc. He explained their where lots of homes like that where Mexico turned out to be not their thing and do to being so costly they couldn't sell their home but they didn't want the home left alone. Perhaps you should look into this .
ya años sabiendo de ustedes 2 y da mucho gusto verles progresar 👋🇲🇽
Two of my favorite you tubers on moving to Mexico! Jordon, question: I recently saw a video of yours on why you decided to move to Mexico. My husband and I live in the USA and are strongly considering a move to Mexico very soon, as his retirement is quickly approaching. Anyway, when you mentioned that one of the reasons you moved to Mexico was due to inflation, caused by printing money out of thin air (quantitative easing), I could not agree with you more. We're definitely on the same page!
So, here's my question: I recently read that the countries of Latin America were going to be studying the CBDC (central bank digital currency). I know that Mexico is aligning itself with the BRICS countries that are dumping the dollar. Phase One of the CBDC is already being rolled out here in the USA and Putin, unfortunately, has announced that he will be introducing it soon.
Holy Moly! We were keeping our fingers crossed that this wouldn't happen. Talk about losing your freedoms. It seems like there's nowhere you can go, except to Panama and Costa Rico on this one. Now, we are taking a hard look at relocating to Mexico, carefully weighing the pros and cons. Your thoughts? Jose? Thank you!
Great video. Mexican American woman from Chicago here. Thanks to both of you. I'm a fan.
Buen video me ayuda a comprender mejor como se vienen a vivir aqui los vecinos del norte
At English please.
@@homeropowers At Spanish please (I dont speak english)
@@uriel4308 si ves TH-cam en el CEL puedes traducir automáticamente los comentarios y yo comento en inglés paranpracticar. Saludos.
Did he have to fill out that paperwork that you did in Laredo? 2:51and now that the U.S. currency is no longer in the reserve what purchase power if any will it have in Mexico?
if you know where to eat you can live in Mexico for 300 USD, but you have to choose a small town or if you go to big city you have to choose the low income neighborhoods that usually have crime and dangerous but if you become friend with a local they can teach you how to dodge it. Source: I'm Mexican, my family is middle income, I make good money but my mom and dad come from low income neighborhoods. The trick is to know the locals and who to avoid, always be friendly but you will have to learn to read the air/room in Mexican terms.
No es tan cierto, para vivir con poco no necesariamente tienes que irte a los barrios peligrosos
Been following both of you guys and am pleasantly surprised to see yall together. Good chemistry!!!!
I literally moved to Merida because of Jose...!
Incredible city
Literally? Are you sure?
No todas las ciudades en México son seguras, la Ciudad de México es un poco más segura y Merida Yucatán, son las más seguras
I remember that first apartment Jose did a video of 😊, I also remember his girlfriend feeding the chickens, maybe a new video of the chickens would be great 👍🏻 😊
Hey Jordan, today is the first day of "Festival de comunidades extranjeras." You should really make a video of that.
How did you meet Jose?
Seems like choosing the live in the highlands saves on electricity, and buying local produce and preparing it at home are real cost savers.
However, I think there are some things to consider.
Such as living in a place that might cost more but allows you easy walking access to food, pharmacies and the other places we commonly need to have access to for our day to day lives....then you won't need uber nearly as much. A cost analysis would need to be done. I think there are pros and cons depending upon the location and the individual.
Maybe living more centrally is safer but noisier. Maybe living a bit further out does not provide as much walking access to what you need but it is more quiet.
Probably someone moving to a new city needs to find someone or even hire someone who can help you located a place according to your specific needs.
I'm so tempted to move to Mexico 😭 if I didn't have kids I'd definitely move and live very happy
Really good videos coming from your channel now for a long time. You present the absolute truth. Also , I saw Jose’s early videos
Great video ! Thank you for all the infos👌
Great Share! Solid video!
Excellent questions, bro!
Got my residency today in cancun regularization program no need for financials inside country