80 Year-old Solo Female Rents Apartment for $300 in Puerto Vallarta

[@AuntieBrendaWashington-tp5mq]

You are very gracious. I appreciate the tour of your home and your neighborhood. Thank you. Enjoy the warm weather and the beauty of Mexico.

[@Myamirah]

She is amazing. My hero. She doesn’t look or sound 80! I would have liked to here more about safety concerns and health concerns living there as a single retired woman of advanced age.

[@cindyk3076]

Wow, Barbro has a cute home, loves her neighborhood, and navigates it all at 80! Such an inspiration for us all!

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Isn't that the truth! She's a wonderful inspiration for us all. Thanks for being here, Cindy!

[@janetpartyka5968]

Barbro, You look wonderful at 80 years young! Your place is lovely and I'm impressed that you are so independent. Glad to hear you have friends who can help, too. I like how you have a market nearby to pick up food.

[@barbrozaniewicz3818]

Thanks for that. I do love living here in Mexico

[@neritzayelena]

Can you share info in rentals like yours? In your area . I am a solo 61 year old , looking for safe, affordable living abroad . Thank you for sharing . 🫶🏼🌎🇺🇸🇵🇦

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Hi! We are posting more and more videos about living here in Mexico all the time. There are a few about apartments for rent already on our channel. I hope you are finding them helpful in your search. Enjoy the journey and thanks for watching and commenting.

[@agl5132]

I've traveled for 40+ years on and off. The past six years I've lived in three countries and I'm getting ready for my fourth. All over the US, Mexico City and the past few years in Europe. It's wonderful to see so many ohters doing the same.

[@Smiley-fv8zi]

Thanks for sharing this video. All we usually hear about regarding Mexico is about all of the violence. PV is gorgeous and still safe. May Barb remain happy and safe there!

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Thanks for watching and commenting. We agree and try to show the positives.

[@HamiltonRb]

She is quite spry for 80 years old, so good for her. She obviously feels safe in that area, and with having others living in the house & sharing her kitchen.

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Barbro is a great ambassador for living a wonderful life in Puerto Vallarta. We are happy to share her story and maybe inspire others to live their best life! Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy your day!

[@dianaj3139]

I would LOVE to find a place like this! she is sweet and obviously a strong lady... my mom and my aunts were all very tough at this age as well.. So nice she is living in such a beautiful place!

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Thanks for watching and commenting! You sound like you have had some strong women role models in your life. That's wonderful! Have a great day!

[@francinebritton5939]

I really enjoyed seeing my friend Barbro talking about her housing adventures and options and landing in a really nice, affordable space. All soooo good!🎉❤🎉

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

It is wonderful have her share her world with us, isn't it? Thanks for watching and commenting. Buen día :)

[@Letsgo2puerto]

This was a great video! We met in Puerto Vallarta by Marisma’s and this is a great content idea. I love hearing interviews and all the things you edited in while taking really cool! My wife will be with next to find a rental I’ll message you guys when we’re there. Keep up the good work!

[@frankpadron6808]

she said, everyday is an adventure! I love that!!!!

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Me, too! She is a very positive person :)

[@frankpadron6808]

@ when I go to Mexico, that’s exactly how I feel! Everything I do it’s in the moment!

[@LondonisAmazing]

Thank you for sharing, this was so inspiring. Barbro is so kind to share her journey. Excellent video!

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Thanks for watching and commenting! So glad you enjoyed Barbro's story about her house-hunting adventures. We hope to have more from her about her life here in Puerto Vallarta in the future!

[@JoansJunkJournalsAndMore]

Barb looks awesome for 80 and has a great outlook on life. If she can do it, so can I. Thank you for this video and for her encouragement ☺♥

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

You are so welcome! She is an absolutely wonderful person! You can do it, too! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@MemeHam123]

Your lady guest is 80 years of age and gorgeous!

[@sandi8596]

Thank you for sharing❤. She looks much younger than 80 yrs. The town looks great and having roommates for her needs is a plus. I like Mexico, attended school on the Mexico/Texas border in the 1970's. I also speak Spanish😊❤.

[@cl2385]

what a lovely lady and a very Young 80 year old 😊

[@barbrozaniewicz3818]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

She is a wonderful person! We enjoy spending time with her and her positive attitude! Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@brendawells9191]

I loved her home and also loved her. Would love to find a place like this and a neighbor like her😊

[@jonniesantos]

Another fun video and a nice mental escape from all the drama in US news. Thank you.

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great day!

[@srvsgal]

Thank you Barb!

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Thanks for giving Barbro a shout-out!

[@reginaihernandez8901]

Thank you for sharing. Thank you Barbro!

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Glad you enjoyed this video! Thanks for watching and giving Barbro a shout-out :)

[@kazzyburton196]

Really interesting and inspiring video; the area Barbro lives in looks worth exploring.

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching and being here :)

[@denisegarceau8807]

Wow! That is better than reasonable. We pay $500/month for electricity only in the winter time here in the Northeast.

[@audreys9770]

What a brave woman!

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Yes she is! She has found a way to live here all the while enjoying her best life. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great day!

[@Smiley-fv8zi]

Sweet interview!!

[@JohannaVanWinkle]

What a great video!

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Thanks for your positive comment! And thanks for watching. Hope you have a great day!

[@tofineone]

Wow I enjoyed that tour!!!

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Glad you enjoyed it! So happy to have you here! Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great day!

[@meloshea7895]

She was a delight...

[@nelsonfarrell5307]

Looks fantastic

[@scotverdin9401]

Great video. Thanks for introducing us to Barbro. Curious what the total rent for her whole space is, not just her portion. Also how did she go about buying her furniture. I know , I know, there're all types of stores and shops , but what was her experience. Thanks!!!

[@barbrozaniewicz3818]

Most houses like this are unfurnished and around $16000 more or less in this area, I think, maybe even higher. I bought some furniture in department stores on sale just like I would in Canada, other through stores that display sample furniture where you choose what you want and have it shipped. Some is also second hand, and the table and two chairs not shown were bought unfishished and then painted. None of my furniture is "fine" furniture, but it does for me.

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Thanks for watching and commenting. We will be doing another follow-up video answering even more questions with Barbro. She is an absolute fountain of knowledge about how to navigate a life here in Puerto Vallarta. I see that she has given some insight in her comment below. Have a great day!

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Thanks for responding, Barbro. You are the best! I just want to remind some of our viewers that $16000 is in pesos, so right now that is about $780 Usd or $1,121 Cdn Buen día :)

[@julietschida9114]

Great video guys 👍😊

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Yay! Thanks for watching and commenting. We're trying! It helps to have a great topic to share.

[@colettemcwilliams1325]

You look great! I wish you lasting good health.

[@barbrozaniewicz3818]

Thank you for those good wishes.

[@NoraDeluca]

Very nice ,thanks

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Glad you liked it!

[@drmerladet]

Please do a video on health care; I have chronic conditions I need ongoing follow up on and meds; what if I have a stroke and need home care? What about nursing home care? I'd love to be in Mex but afraid to take plunge because of this thanks so much.

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

We have one in the works and will be sharing it soon. It's a complicated topic as there are so many variables. Thanks for watching and commenting. Enjoy your day!

[@normabrien8331]

I have a friend who travels to Mexico twice a year for dental work for him and his family and the work done is excellent and the price unbelievable compared to what one pays in the USA he said that the cost for the last trip was about one thousand dollars for a family of four.

[@jacolinechase537]

Barbara is Such a SWEET and GRACIOUS LADY.❤

[@cosudu3002]

I would never have guessed she was 80 years old. She looks younger to me. So I just couldn't share a kitchen with anyone, this would not be a good fit for me but I sure would like to live somewhere warn all year-round!

[@2marr0present16]

Are there any smoke-free options that you’re aware of in Mexico?

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

There are laws here that prohibit smoking indoors...though not in some establishments from what I understand. We have been fortunate that most smokers are not renting in our areas. That being said, I would say there are several "Smoke-free options". You just have to look before you commit to renting a place. Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great day!

[@Lane9693]

Impressive gal !

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Isn't she though? We love her! Thanks for watching and commenting. Have a great day!

[@yvonnevanderduim2726]

What do you do for health insurance?

[@dianehess5520]

As long as she’s able to walk and care for herself she’s ok.

[@sharonammirati2042]

what are the safety factors? lst floor * might be uncomfortable here. Health care good?? no outdoor space problematic at all. ?

[@Nevichka1]

What is the mosquito situation?

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Mosquitoes seem to be taking a bit of a break right now, as we don't see them as often. However, I still get a bite here and there even though I use repellent daily and they continue to bite me. We highly recommend using a spray with deet and the local public health authorities are gearing up for the start of the mosquito season in February! Spray spray and spray some more! Dengue was no fun! Are you planning a visit to Puerto Vallarta?

[@kvk1960]

How is shw 80?!?! Insane!! She looks and comports heraelf and speaks like she is less than 60!!!!

[@basil8760]

Awesome she pays ONLY $300/month💕

[@DustBeGoneByDawn]

Does she have additional source of income besides social security? How old was she when she moved there? Are there similar places that are smaller for one person under $500 a month ? And lastly, health insurance?

[@maxi20041]

You can only get a 6 months visa in Mexico as far as I understand

[@karenmbbaxter]

I think many people these days are citizens of the world. All my neighbors come from overseas and with flights these days everything is so fast to get to your home country so WHY NOT? My biggest tip is to always have a smile on your face and be polite about the country U R living in or touring. I once bumped into a different group of travellers from my country in and they whined and whined.......I thought the country was fabulous and I got treated well by the locals because I appeciated their country. Just don't travel from U.S. or Canada to another country and then whine about their customs. It's better to travel in your own country in that case. E.G. Chinese smoke a lot any it is cheap there. I have seen locals from my country telling Chinese to put their cigarettes out. Their country = their rules and customs.

[@vidguy007]

It’s too hot during the day, it’s a shared space and the rent keeps going up But at least there’s no Trump or Republicans to deal with It sounds like heaven

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Thanks for watching and commenting. At least you were polite. Hopefully you'll watch so more of our videos and enjoy them. Have a great day!

[@teresa-o3t]

She is brave, to be there by herself, city is dirty !

[@BrandiHerrera-y1l]

Lol all cities are dirty.

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, most cities are dirty in one way or another. We try to look past that and enjoy the beauty. The city is working on this problem.

[@missmayflower]

Brave? You’ve obviously never been to Mexico. Your government lies to you.

[@James-mt3gi]

👍

[@RetiredLifeMexico]

Thanks for watching and commenting! Have a great day!

[@Dakiniwoman]

I am 80 years old and living on the same amount of money this lady has. I am in Canada, but I have a 3-story townhouse with 2010 sq. ft filled to the brim with fantastic Antiques, original artworks and a full basement studio. My townhouse has 3 bedrooms and two bathrooms. I have a huge deck and fenced in outdoor garden of more than an acre of land. I could never get this in Mexico. Thank God I am in Canada.

[@candacec60]

To each their own. She wanted to live somewhere warm and is happy. It’s not all about “look what I have”.

[@missmayflower]

A townhouse doesn’t come with an acre of land.

[@TravelTechie415]

If more latin americans countries were to become safer .. it would bring more retirees, additional revenue into their economy

[@lli3007]

Very depresing looking town. Could not live there..

[@maxi20041]

Good, I don’t think they would want sad depressed people there

[@mariamorales81]

I hope Mexico does not do Americans living in Mexico….what Americans are doing to the Mexicans. 😮

[@missmayflower]

She’s Canadian, living in Mexico. Why are you talking about US dollars?

[@gailvanderwalde4814]

Whow you move way too much for me ❤️

[@G.I.N.N]

For $300 usd you can have your own house / apt in Mexico. No roomates ....easily.

[@roseleen314]

She can't be 80! Looks mid 60s

[@justwondering3048]

What's going to happen when they are ALL asked to leave and get deported?😮

[@missmayflower]

Canadians won’t be.

[@ronaldfarmer7205]

click bait haha jk great video

[@dianaashton2512]

HOW COULD ANYONE LIKE CROCODILES. NO THANK YOU

[@hugocabrera6695]

I don't believe you!!! 😂😂😂

[@marig3471]

Hopefully you are both legal residents in Mexico. Many US Citizens are now being deported

[@tracylf5409]

Does she have health insurance?

[@considerthis410]

I would rather move to Vietnam. It is absolutely beautiful.

[@starsmoon0216]

You could keep Mexico. No thanks!!

[@missmayflower]

Mexico is wonderful.