Cheapest City for Retirement in Mexico

[@FernandoBowen-78]

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[@KimberlyMargaret]

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[@KimberlyMargaret]

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[@FlorentGulliver]

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[@ignaciocuevas5707]

Hi Bill great video!!! They are not putting up Christmas lights :) they are to celebrate Mexico’s Independence Day on September 16. 🎉🇲🇽

[@BillDallasLewis]

Thank you, now i KNOW

[@bluebutterflytravels191]

Hi Bill! The vans are called "combis" and they are very popular and the main means of transport in many places in Michoacan including Patzcuaro, where we are currently staying. We can take it anywhere in town for 10 pesos or to a trip to a neighboring town (like our day trip to Tzintzuntzan) for 25 pesos. Fast and economical! And, yes, we came here because the summer weather is SOOOO wonderful here in the mountains! It reminds us of the things we liked about living in Oregon in the best parts of the year. Lovely sunshine and afternoon thundershowers and cool nights. Surprises have been things like fireflies and so many butterflies and beautiful flowers! We will be back for sure although we are off to check out Oaxaca for this winter since Michoacan gets a little chilly in the winter months...

[@BillDallasLewis]

Thank you very much BlueButterFly, I had never seen that before, I was freaked out. And that sounds so affordable. Yeap I understand chilly winters after living in Guadalajara and visiting Durango in the winter. I hope Oaxaca works out well for you. Best, Bill Oh, thanks for the information

[@cindyk3076]

They are also called colectivos, I believe. Recently in Morelia we saw many van-type vehicles with the word colectivo on it. They would pick people up and drop them off on the side of the street.

[@g8way2k1]

A two bedroom/two bath rental for the equivalent of about $250 a month?? Just out of curiosity I'll have to look up Morelia for the multitude of other questions one should ask. Remarkable indeed! Thanks Bill

[@BillDallasLewis]

Ok

[@moi20003]

Awesome! So many beautiful cities in Mexico! And the food! The food! So delicious!

[@VandMStenzel]

Bill, thank you for the video. A beautiful, peaceful place. Hope you're feeling better, have a wonderful Sunday. We appreciate all you share with us. 🤩

[@BillDallasLewis]

Thank you, I think I will be in bed for a couple of days more, but I am feeling much better than last week. The Flu Sucks

[@JPMiacu]

Thank you! Bill. I really enjoyed this video about Morelia and look forward to many others once you move there.

[@BillDallasLewis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@livingontheedge8680]

Thanks , Bill. Hoping for more video of Morelia.

[@BillDallasLewis]

I will put up one more video on Morelia this Thrusday

[@dennishassler605]

Thanks Bill for the Morelia experience!!! I wanted to go there, because one of adopted daughters original name is "Morelia" and I've met people from there, too. I well aware it's an economical location and would love to visit there, but years back there was cartel activity in parts of Michoacon.

[@BillDallasLewis]

I will check it out more. My trip was a wonderful peaceful Experience.

[@dennishassler605]

@@BillDallasLewis This goes back awhile - there had been a huge shoot out along the Hwy. between Guadalajara and Morelia with trucks overturned; then, one cartel took possession of an area south of the Hwy. and people living there in Michoacan were abandoning their homes through a large area. Eventually, the military moved in and returned that area to civilian control but it took them a while to do so. This was maybe over ten years ago, but even today the Jalisco cartel is trying to control the avocado trade, too. I have not experienced the cartel violence traveling; however, I was shocked returning to Acapulco and seeing the issues there - gangs were extorting businesses for protection, etc., and that town is no longer safe as a tourist location. We have experienced road blocks and even local citizens stopping cars to discourage cartel activities - we saw this in Michoacan and Guerrero. I almost fell over laughing at one citizen with a rifle - it was pre-WWI, obviously, and certainly would have no ammo for it today!!

[@Atomic-km6ig]

I am from Houston TEXAS, live in Morelia for years very peaceful no cartel experience in our behalf…I find it very dangerous in my native Houston though.

[@llee8325]

Cartel activity is pretty much limited to the Tierra Caliente are, far away from Morealia.

[@dennishassler605]

@@llee8325 - I suspect these are the lower laying lands between Morelia and Guadalajara? The problems years back were below that road between these two cities and, also, it was South of the road as well. I know some of the cartel activities were eventually confronted by the federal government; however, many of the residents migrated away from their homes for safety reasons. I remember avoiding that area in my travels. The Federal Gov. seems to protect areas with financial importance and, then, leaves these rural areas as lower priority places - so sad for the people living there. We did take the coastal road and remember roadblocks and activity along that highway in route to Acapulco. Acapulco is also very compromised today due to gang activities there - it had so much charm before the population boom congested the area.

[@robertemmett347]

I really appreciate your videos, I am planning to retire in the next couple years and Mexico is high on my list to live. I had been thinking about retiring to Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta or Cancun. But the other places you mentioned sound good also. The information you provide is helping me to make a decision of where to live in Mexico.

[@BillDallasLewis]

I loved the climate while in Morelia in August. It was great, cool and no humidity. In Vallarta and Mazatlan you can die outside in the day time. No more of that for me.

[@dennishassler605]

Consider Huatulco, Oaxaca as well for the coast and Guanajuato for the interior.

[@24Alisonall]

Hello Bill, thank you for this video! I'm very interested in this city for a possible home in the next year or two. It looks and sounds absolutely perfect.

[@llee8325]

You should have a working knowledge of Spanish.

[@randyclere2330]

Bill ! greetings from Seattle!! My wife is retired recently is excellent pension and investments. I am a working acupuncturist! We go down to the Yucatan quite a bit, but this place seems wonderful!!!

[@BillDallasLewis]

I loved it. Pick a spot, and then travel around, it is all good.

[@dennishassler605]

Some of the more remote places might get boring and lack infrastructure expats like. Visit several places and then decide. Good luck to you!!!

[@thommysma]

Morelia looks like a fun place to visit. We’ve lived in Mexico since 2010; in San Miguel de Allende. The centro in Morelia looks a lot more tranquilo. Hey those Christmas decorations might be doing double or triple duty for Independence, Revolution and Christmas celebrations. We enjoy the clips.

[@sophiachavez3377]

September 16 is Mexico’s Independence Day and the Mexican flag ie red, white and green. Those were not Christmas decorations. Lack of knowledge of Mexican culture is sad for someone whose video title of cheapest city. Not enough information to warrant that title. Not impressed with this video because it didn’t give price details. The little bit of info on living there was too little to encourage anyone to live there. However, it did encourage one to visit.🎉

[@RC94332]

Looks pretty nice overall! I want to visit

[@BillDallasLewis]

You should!

[@matthewbrazelton8911]

Thank you, Bill!

[@justinesimone5343]

I'm coming in May! Low season- hotels may cost less. Then I can hook up with a Realtor to find a rent! Then come back to Connecticut sell my stuff and I'm on my way! Love your show Bill! I'll buy you lunch when I get 5here!

[@BillDallasLewis]

Very good, drop me a line when you get here, or a little before. May is just around the corner. Best, Bill

[@justinesimone5343]

May I trouble you with a question? Someone (on an expat site) said I might be able to get "Regulation" citizenship. But need to hurry, it's over in June! .I bought the "Move to Mexico Bible" looking in it for the info. Is this something you know of, off the top of your head? I'm still looking. I think maybe I need to find a Mexico Consulate? Thanks! Justine in Connecticut

[@BillDallasLewis]

@@justinesimone5343 Try contacting my immigration attorney,,, My Immigration Attorney, Alvaro Lic. Alvaro Becerra Sánchez Migración y Naturalización Guadalajara, Chapala, Ajijic Email: Alvaro [e-mail] Av. Niños Héroes 1633 - 106 Colonia Moderna Guadalajara, Jalisco, México C.P. 44190 Cell. [phone] Office. 52 333 810 5313

[@cynthiakelly9621]

That was very nice. i want year around good weather like you. Thank you

[@ignaciocuevas5707]

I had a chance to live there as a kid my family is from the State of Michoacan love that that city! 😊

[@joeschu7794]

Sounds like a nice place alright. Thanks for sharing

[@BillDallasLewis]

You are welcome Joe, Thank you

[@sharonmoseley5779]

Bill, thank you so much sharing. Planning on retiring to Mexico in a couple of years.

[@BillDallasLewis]

Stay tuned.

[@richardhowe3951]

Thanks Bill. Been in Mexico for awhile but never been here. Sounds like a place I need to check this town out. The rentals sound real good for prices, one bdm for how much? Did good on this one, man!

[@BillDallasLewis]

Thank you Richard, I have about 9 month to really study the rental Market, I will be searching from now until then.

[@love2travel981]

So clean and peaceful.

[@beaumac]

Nice video Bill. We just got back from Queretaro. It's overcrowded from people moving there from the neighboring States. We will have to check out Morelia next. How does it compare to Guanajuato?

[@BillDallasLewis]

I love Guanajuato, Mucho, but they say the prices are better in Morelio, so that is where I will go.

[@gilbertmartinez7337]

Hi Bill did you by chance notice police roaming in the city? Michoacán was a state I was interested in moving too but got cold feet when cartel there got into a battle with the Jalisco cartel over control of some area’s there.

[@BillDallasLewis]

The place was great. I have been in MX for 18 years and Zero problems witth crime.

[@Atomic-km6ig]

Now ask me about violence, crime, shootings etc in Houston 😳

[@llee8325]

Michoacan spawns really bad cartels, but they are basically limited to the Tierra Caliente area Morelia is pretty low-crime area, nice place to live, beautiful historic architecture.

[@MichaelDobbins-ty3zu]

Hi Bill. I hope you are feeling better.

[@ElreyRayo]

It's on my list!😊

[@rochellek5327]

Such a beautiful place🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@helloworld8492]

This place looks nice!

[@anaiselp5512]

Sounds good

[@christopherhouse7937]

Is there good hiking trails near the city? I like to go hiking! 😁🥾

[@BillDallasLewis]

There is lots of hiking there.

[@RosaMaria-yj2jw]

It is not for Christmas, it is Mexican independence decorations

[@BillDallasLewis]

Thank you Rosa Maria, That clears that up.

[@doraray9964]

Is one of the most beautiful states of whole Mexico....buuuuttt...violence 😢is terrible😮

[@mae2309]

Violence in the state. Not Morelia precisely.. is like if I tell you. Miami is so violence. Just last week there had a few shooting masacre in restaurants. You do not see that in Mexico.. yes, you could walk freely . Stop your false propaganda

[@mae2309]

At this moment. I think the u.s is more violence than Mexico

[@russellbarnes7728]

I'm from the US, and have been living in Morelia for 3 years. I've NEVER been victimized or approached by ANY crime. Don't believe everything you hear. If you mind your own business, and don't get involved with the wrong people, Morelia is safe...

[@victoriaakines9843]

Thanks Bill pls do more videos on the cities that are cheaper and safe a family can settle confidently. Do you have an Instagram page? Do you live in Mexico 🇲🇽? I will like to connect. Thanks Bill

[@BillDallasLewis]

Hello Victoria, I have lived in Mexico for 20 years, more videos to come soon, next week I will visit more small towns around Morelia. Best, Bill

[@victoriaakines9843]

@@BillDallasLewisWao! That’s interesting to know and watch, I will also be in Mexico soon pls can i meet you. I am a foreigner and I heard they scam foreigners a lot. I will love to be around someone who knows about the place so well so I don’t get scammed. Kindly drop your handles or email if you don’t mind. Great videos Bill Best Regards 👍

[@9209-j1d]

How do people stay ahead of cartels is that why expats keep moving I'm looking for long term safe place

[@BillDallasLewis]

I have been here for 20 years, I have never seen any sign of the cartel, ever. You probably see more cartel people were you live than what I could ever imagine. Go hide somewhere and be safe, if you can.

[@dominiquebt]

Thank you, Bill! Morelia sounds amazing. Do you know if there are many Black expats living there??

[@BillDallasLewis]

Hello D, Thank you very much. I only know of one right now, she joins us live every Saturday at 10am Central time. Her screen name is MS. Sam. She says she is having a heck of a time. I will learn more when I get there in about 6 weeks. Best, Bill

[@dominiquebt]

@@BillDallasLewis Thanks for the quick reply, Bill! I'll definitely tune in on Saturday. See you all then. BTW, are you originally from Orange County, CA? I'm from there. I've seen you in a red hoodie with Newport Beach on it in a few of your videos.

[@BillDallasLewis]

@@dominiquebt Hola D, I am from Ohio, but my second wife is from Paulos Verdes in LA and I have spent a lot of time there, and I lived in the Bay Area for 5 years. I had a honeymoon in Newport beach, great place.

[@dominiquebt]

Awesome! I plan to visit Morelia in September and hope to meet you and your wife then:)

[@BillDallasLewis]

@@dominiquebt I am single. Not that that is important, but hopefully I know Morelia better then and we can have breakfast. Yah00000

[@BPe-ie9je]

Did you get a sense of rents , gringos are paying in Morelia ?

[@BillDallasLewis]

One US couple said they were paying $500 US per month. One Mexican guy said he was paying 4,000 pesos a month.

[@russellbarnes7728]

We live in Morelia. We live in a beautiful 3brm/3 ba, nearly 4000 sq ft home, in a nice neighborhood. We pay 8000 pesos ($400 USD) per month. Maybe we're lucky, but that's how it is. In three years, our rent has never increased.

[@RC94332]

3:24 hola 👋🏽

[@BillDallasLewis]

Howdy

[@brawny0929]

The Stoneman hasn't been to Morelia yet!!! Maybe after San Luis Potosí in September and Sayulita in January. 😂

[@BillDallasLewis]

It was Great William, I loved it.

[@axelfoley9993]

How much did it cost a night for a room at the hotel Victoria?

[@BillDallasLewis]

Hola Axel, Why aren´t out making more movies? Shit, I want more movies. I paid about $28 US per night. It wasn´t the Marriot, but it was very clean and the service was great and it was very close to El Centro. Hope that helps, I will know more when I live there. Best, Bill

[@kfergus3662]

Is there a Gym?…I’m also an artist could I sale my art work there? I would like to move there

[@BillDallasLewis]

There are lots of gyms all over Mexico. Mexican people, many of them really stay in shape. Yes, you can sell your art here, no problem.

[@uoohoo99]

What airport do you fly into?

[@BillDallasLewis]

You can fly into the Morelia International Airport.

[@axelfoley9993]

How far and what's the name of the nearest airport that has direct flights to the U.S.

[@BillDallasLewis]

You can fly into Lean, or Mexico City. Both places, not that far

[@MrRastaKayaman]

Morelia airport has direct flights to Dallas, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Fresno, San José y Oakland. And with connection to other places with a stopover in Mexico City, Tijuana or Cancún

[@danielrxd5145]

Mexican goverment needs to make tax laws against foreign people who take advantage of our low cost of life just because have dollars. In our constitution there's a law that forbids sell of properties to any people who are not mexican. If any of you are buying properties, problably youre breaking the law....

[@lt.columbo6081]

Too bad they don't have internet.

[@BillDallasLewis]

Hi Columbo, Loved your TV Show. The internet at my hotel was great. I loved it. I was very happy with it.

[@lt.columbo6081]

Thank you, sorry for the confusion, that's good to know. And one more thing, I looked them up and they don't list the internet as an amenity.

[@BPe-ie9je]

Rentals.... is contract negotiated in Dollars or Pesos? How will that affect price w PESO fluxuation ?????

[@BillDallasLewis]

You set that up. You say you want to do it in Dollars or Pesos. Think ahead.

[@ernestoesquerra2302]

Now is Cheap wait till all gringos start going there it will be expensive. If people just visit is fine the problem start when people move there prices rise. Then local people have to move because is too expensive.

[@ScottBurlin]

Please learn how to pronounce Queretaro

[@earthlycolorbrown6246]

Do you speak fluent Spanish?

[@ernestoesquerra2302]

No way a lot cartel activity. Dangerous.

[@BillDallasLewis]

It was very safe for me.

[@russellbarnes7728]

As a US citizen, I've been living in Morelia for three years. I've never seen any cartel activity. I accept that it's here, but I've never seen it. We go out regularly, eat out at any time of day, travel throughout the city, without worry. Like any big city in the world, be aware of your surroundings, and you'll be fine. I had never been to Mexico, before I moved here. Best move I've ever made!

[@veganista5096]

That's what I thought. Lots of cartel