Why Americans Are Relocating To Mexico City For A Better Life

What does it take to achieve the American Dream? For some, it means moving to Mexico City. CNBC Make It spoke to several Americans who have relocated in search of a better life. For locals, it’s complicated.
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Why Americans Are Relocating To Mexico City For A Better Life

[@killersanabria]

If you come and stay in Mexico City, remember 3 things: 1) You are not a tourist, expat or a "digital nomad", you are an inmigrant: You HAVE to adapt to our country and ways of life 2) Employees in shops, restaurants, etc are NOT BENEATH YOU, here in Mexico we treat people as we wish to be treated 3) Respeta nuestra cultura, esfuerzate en aprender el idioma y nuestra historia

[@yahairarivera9166]

tiamu

[@dudeguy818]

Then how come most Mexicans in America are racist and less Hispanics in general speak English today than in 1980 in the US? You all are racist and don’t assimilate in America hardly at all

[@Redlinemunk]

There are Americans who will call other Americans racist if they say things in #3 to immigrants.

[@chema8360]

Stay on your side of the river! Go back to your country gringos 😂 Nah, just kidding... Welcome ❤ Just remember... Your dollars don't make you any better than others human beings and keep your head open, you'll learn instead of teaching whatever you think we need to learn

[@anothervictory2595]

The irony of a messican trying to lecture Americans about immigration. Last I checked, your country is so horrible that millions of your fellow countrymen have flooded into the United States. By all means, let's do an exchange. Let's trade all the messicans living in the US for the Americans living in messico.

[@princezacaramelo123]

Yo solamente opino que el gobierno debería de poner reglas claras para los inmigrantes que quieran vivir en Mexico, en cuanto al pago de impuestos (no solo el IVA, sino el ISR), siendo ciudadana mexicana me parece triste que la vida de los residentes se encarezca enormemente debido a la gentrificación...

[@rangel200x]

Pedir al gobierno que incremente los impuestos! Esa es la solucion? Mas impuestos significa que todo se vuelva mas caro sin descalificar que no van tener personas invirtiendo en Mexico. Piensalo….

[@oldmanmillennial1980]

​@rangel200x bruh you're not getting it. I'm writing in English so that others will. The problem is North Americans and Europeans are moving to Mexico with their digital nomad jobs. That means they are driving up rents with their demand, inflating the price of goods with their stronger currency, all while using the local services and infrastructure without paying local income taxes. Nobody is saying you as a Mexican national and/or resident should pay more taxes.

[@Giorgio_Giorgioni]

¿Cómo dijo Kamala Harris hace no mucho tiempo? 🤔 “DO NOT COME… DO NOT COME.” Pues así. No vengan. 🙂

[@Kotiara123]

@@Giorgio_Giorgioni Kamala Harris is good at certain things, but thinking and speaking intelligently aren't among them

[@srrs8339]

⁠@@rangel200x. No entendiste lo que princesa dijo sobre los impuestos. Vuelve a leer su comentario para que entiendas el mensaje.

[@andrecastro5862]

Keep in mind, many locals hold a big grudge against americans who are moving to Mexico City. While americans see it as an affordable way of living or a "fun" adventure in their lives, for a lot of locals means a ridiculous increase in rent and having to move out from the place they have called home for many years. So yeah, it's easy to understand the escalating local anger toward remote workers living in Mexico since they are pretty much gentrifying people out of their homes.

[@Kotiara123]

no matter where you go, you'll have haters, especially as you get more successful. it's just part of life

[@Cyndogg085]

Yup. Techies ruining it for people all over the place

[@andrecastro5862]

@@Kotiara123 getting people to move out from their homes so you can be more comfortable in a foreign country is not being successful, that's being blinded by privilege.

[@Thehubb1]

@@Kotiara123it has nothing to do with haters they’re displacing locals cause “Mexico city is cool and cheap now!” I don’t blame them for being annoyed

[@hogblubbers]

@@Kotiara123people aren’t angry about their success, they’re angry about their country/city being exploited. The locals are having to compete with people who are making US wages, while their local wages are much less.

[@edgarmichel3596]

Desde que vi el titulo del video lo primero que se me vino a la mente fue la palabra GENTRIFICACIÓN.

[@antoniogudino3366]

Si vives en un área urbana quiere decir que tú o tu familia se asentaron en un lugar en detrimento de alguien más. Ahora que alguien más llega a pagar una renta que tú no puedes pagar, ahora sí te quejas. Ridículo

[@wich.i]

@@antoniogudino3366 Ey, ey, relájate; no es necesario llamarlo así.

[@roodoo19]

@@wich.iESO ES, GENTRIFICACIÓN.

[@elnoobloko2043]

E@@antoniogudino3366Este wey xd

[@stephenmullenax4522]

they are fkcin up the country enough for Americans to offer them Mexico as a solution. CNBC is complicit in pushing and all the left policies that have Economically ruined and permeated Every MAJOR US CITY. (All the US cities are somehow blue) majority of the land mass or Red. Ps I don’t believe in the left right control paradigm, and see it for what it is same bird, the Roman Eagle

[@nishiljaiswal2216]

I think the biggest takeaway in these *immigrant* videos is that people want good urbanism that most American cities lack.

[@patienceisalpha]

Bingo. Decades of car centric urbanism fueled by Detroit lobbies and people flee to walkable cities.

[@mitorresc]

One on them has a Mexican boyfriend too

[@no_name5002]

America is just one big parking lot.

[@miguelusaf13]

Immigrants *

[@erikpienk]

I don't think you understand. It is not as simple as urbanism. You need to go to Latin America to understand that there friendships and family are the core and that a good living/working lifestyle is the norm. The US people has lost that human connection.

[@fiof]

I don't understand Americans. After 21+ years of living in the USA and constantly experiencing discrimination as a Latin immigrant, and hearing Latin America being described as a hellhole, now seeing Americans call Mexico the American dream while inflating prices for everything over there leaves me dumbfounded, it's adding insult to injury. Edit: It's amazing how much hate I get in the comments when I'm simply pointing out hate. Mentally healthy individuals would say, "Sorry to hear that. I'm not like this. I hope you find better people," or something similar. Instead, many people decide to double down on the hate. I have a solution. I propose that Mexico passes a law requiring Americans in Mexico to: 1. Hang out only with other Mexicans (perhaps allowing one single American friend while in Mexico). 2. Get taxed on their American wages so that what remains after tax is equivalent to what a Mexican would earn in Mexico for the same job. For instance, if you are a software engineer making 100k in the USA, and the same job in Mexico pays 30k, then you pay the Mexican government 70k. If you truly love Mexico as much as you claim, you should have no problem abiding by these rules. Otherwise, you'll receive a letter in the mail saying, "If you don't like it here, then go back to your country." Before anyone tries to attack me on it, I have hung out with Americans 99% of the time since I got here, especially in the beginning when I wanted to assimilate.

[@catmer9460]

And now US isn't sending their best people to Mexico

[@gabydoncella4032]

Talking to my American boyfriend he says that anything American does is about power. Another thing I don't understand about American is the same people who say "go back to their country "; are the same people that don't stop talking about where their ancestors came from. American pride It's just fake.

[@alexbermutant28]

That’s white peoples for you. Neo-colonialism at it with full force

[@jkrokk23]

Mexico is a shizhole not even the same type of amenities and services and on the same level of quantity nothing 100+ countries can’t provide plus they’re more unique to Americans Mexico is overrated garbagio

[@codniggh1139]

They are not inflating anything that's a global problem.

[@trips505]

3:49 glad she ackowledged shes an immigrant, and not an expat like how so many Americans and Canadians claim when they move to Mexico. Honesty matters. Well done.

[@toonnaobi-okoye2949]

What’s the difference?

[@ClerValencia]

What's the difference

[@billyfink1234]

She's a remote worker with an american salary and mexican living costs. Thats quite the opposite from mexicans doing the jobs in the US that americans wouldnt do or illegally at below legal wages. That's where the term expat versus immigrant comes from and what controversy one may see behind it.

[@AnimalAlmighty]

@@billyfink1234🎯

[@q0dis]

​@@ClerValencia There is no difference in reality besides the ''expats'' working remotely and living in mx, but normally those calls expats are just americans coming to our country illegaly and causing the living being more expensive and almost unnafordable anymore to locals. The difference is the attitude of americans not saying they are immigrants bc they have the relationship between immigration as something bad aka as the usa makes it seem when it comes to Latin Americans going illegaly to the USA to search opportunity of living and escaping violence. They want to differenciate themselves between the immigrants they know and them because they feel its not the same. So, as a mexican its nice to hear her saying she is an immigrant bc we must stop this negative association.

[@IrasemaDilc]

Me dió mucha tristeza este video, la felicidad de unos es el desfortunio de otros!!!!....

[@MaryGwenDungan]

There are 8,200 digital nomads in Mexico City that has a population of 22 million. Most are there on tourist visas. They aren't staying. They make a few KZbins and go on to the next vacation destination.

[@dita3310]

Soy de Bosnia, emigré a EEUU hace unos años, ahora quiero emigrar a Mexico. Hablo español mexicano, y nuestra cultura balcánica es muy similar a la mexicana, me identifico muy fácil con la gente, la entiendo, y amo, amo a mexico. Lo que me choca de los gringos nómadas es que les gusta la misma manera de vivir como en los yunaites, pero con el precio menor, prefieren a pinche Starbucks y mamadas similares, tanto así que las colonias cambian porque los hay tanto que les gusta esa vibra de cero estética y desprovista de vida y belleza, según yo. No manches, si te vas a mudar en algún lugar, múdate porque te gusta la gente, la cultura, el idioma… no porque quieres continuar con la misma vida por menos lana.

[@martinarmendariz6086]

Como hablas español así de bien?

[@dita3310]

@@martinarmendariz6086 lo aprendí a través de consumir un chingo pero un chingo de contenido en español, con los subtítulos también en español, escucharlo por cientas y cientas horas, las series, pelis, podcasts, entrevistas, luego, cuando tuve una buena base, empezar de hablar con los nativos y leer. Además, estuvo fácil porque pinche adoroooooo español mexicano y la mera neta no pude ni parar porque me convertí en una adicta.

[@dita3310]

Y tú, cómo aprendiste tu inglés tan increíble?

[@erick_bst]

Estoy seguro de que México City u otra gran metrópoli de Latinoamérica te va a gustar mucho por tu apertura a la cultura.

[@GG-cx2jj]

jajaja hablas muy bien español, pero parece que lo aprendiste en el barrio de Tepito, sin ofender :)

[@heyhihello9677]

Stop the gentrification!!!!!!

[@pp3k3jamail]

Yeah it's going to be all fun and games when Mexico starts raising them rent prices, when more white Americans move down there lmao

[@PAPO9609]

Mexican here. Great documentary by the way. It has some great points. To all *immigrants* coming here temporarily/permanently I give you three recommendations: 1-Speak spanish 2-Respect the people, culture, the law and the community just like you would your home country. 3- If you are staying long term, try to integrate with the community more. Trust me, México is not just Roma norte and La condesa.

[@zbetsaida]

I agree with you, but it’s interesting that Americans cannot recommend the same to immigrants. Highly controversial.

[@martinarmendariz6086]

Don’t pay attention to all of these. Speak the language you want!!! As mexican I wouldnt like anybody to tell me what language to use in the States. And stay wherever you want Roma, Condesa, etc

[@corychecketts]

I learned Spanish when I lived in DF and can’t imagine any other way.

[@MountaintopKitchen]

Good advice for Mexican immigrants in the USA or Canada as well.

[@gaypridemexico2012]

The Mexican Peso will NO longer be cheap so this immigrants will soon go away .

[@alvarorivasvalencia4623]

My brother, who lives there, shared that it's becoming a problem for locals because prices on everything have soared. Also, they are gentrifying areas and slowly kicking out people who have been there for generations. It is what it is, but people are getting fed up with certain things.

[@PacmanBrunner]

LOS PRECIOS HAN SUBIO POR TODO EL MUNDO JAJAJA. MU FACIL CULPAR A LOS 10 DIGITAL NOMADS. YOUR GOVERNEMT IS FINDING A SCAPEGOAT.

[@sarahdonaldson-g7h]

and its not like that in Los Angeles? Ive lived here my whole life and its 10000000 x worse here. lmao.

[@cyrussshana]

It's happening everywhere: I'm in Western Canada born and raised and caucasian. We are absolutely overrun with an influx of immigrants from South Asia, are feeling pushed out of our country, so are moving elsewhere. Mexico is a very enticing alternative for people here, and has been our "quick vacation getaway" for 30+ years, so kind of a no brainer.

[@JorgeOrpinel]

It's funny how illegal migration (economic refugees, basically) is considered adventurous and glamorous when it's North to South.

[@e.m.9415]

Besides the romanticizing/idealizing of the "expat" life, they don't like to call themselves immigrants just "expats"

[@marciestoddard730]

its not illegal tho....people pay their own way and have visas or residencies. if you look into it, most of them provide economic solvency in order to qualify for any residency in mexico. meaning they have more than enough income to support themselves, and aren't asking for free handouts, or housing like the south to north immigration. It's not economic refugees at all the other way. LMAO you are kinda mixed up.

[@marciestoddard730]

you must earn around 3000 U.S. dollars per month to even begin the application process for residency in mexico. Yes, some tourists live on those visas and do border runs, but that's expensive as well. I'm not sure how you think these types of people can afford to do that as economic refugees. I live in mex as an american, and I've never met one tourist who came seeking economic refuge. It is just a preference to live here, no one is receiving any government help to do so. I just thought i'd educate you since you seem to be extremely confused!

[@Robertking1996]

Lol the difference is money

[@owlman_]

@@marciestoddard730 And then they overstay their permits, never pay taxes, and drive up prices to displace the locals. We know how it works. We live it every day. Northern migrants are parasites.

[@brijean5865]

I respect Americans who refer to themselves as immigrants and not "nomads" when living abroad. They know what they are and it shows that they have no sense of entitlement.

[@jiminhart]

Or they do and keep it well hidden by using the right words.

[@e.m.9415]

Until they get the right dose of Mexican reality to bring them back to the others mortals' levels

[@Janeblanc]

I consider myself a digital Nomad because I’m Mexican citizen born in Mexico. But since age 4 I lived in New York for my entire life basically. I moved back home. Here in Mexico people just know I’m not from here because I speak fluently Spanish but my accent is obviously not Mexican. I really am proud to be a Mexican. I never felt proud to be American even as a citizen. I felt more proud of living in Manhattan just because if you’re living in an expensive apartment is an achievement. In Mexico it’s less about you and your accomplishments and more about living life through food, people, family.

[@mikeboshko2623]

I'm an immigrant

[@tn18977]

I don't seek the approval of jealous socialist types

[@supertona83]

Vivo en Alemania y aquí hay reglas que podrían ayudar. Por ejemplo, las rentas están reglamentadas que tanto se puede pedir según la zona y la calidad del departamento. También el dueño no puede terminar un contrato sin probar que lo necesita para su propia familia y no para rentar más caro. Y si se termina el contrato se tiene que dar un plazo de 3 a 6 meses para encontrar otro departamento. Si se vende, el que renta tiene la primera opción de compra y si el nuevo dueño no puede demostrar que necesita el departamento para vivir ahi mismo tampoco puede sacar al inquilino.

[@djisraelmix323]

Esta es muy buena. Gracias por aportar esto. :D

[@jcwanako]

Excellent idea -- Ahora hey que trabajar en la corrupción- ya que por unos cuantos pesos, estas regulaciones se pueden quebrantar- no solo en Mexico si no también en muchos lugares de Latinoamérica 👊🏽

[@ArturoHernandez-nk7jw]

Ahora esto lo debería escuchar el gobierno Mexicano y no permitir que los sobornen los inmobiliarios para que pase a ley

[@Deutschland8894]

el registro ciudadano es vital.... asi como en alemania, y que para cualqueir tramite te pidan el registro.

[@philia8195]

Gracias por tu aporte, pero en México el problema no es la falta de leyes, es que nadie las sigue.

[@XanderLerGuez]

Por culpa de estos videos sufre la gente que vivimos en esta gran ciudad. Me impresiona que des a pie a la gentrificación.

[@AaDesign-u7z]

🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️ SEAMOS OBJETIVOS EL MEXICANO MISMO PROVOCA LA SUBIDA DE PRECIOS La gentrificacion la provocan los mismos mexicanos DUEÑOS que buscan aprovecharse y suben los costos de rentas , restaurantes , etc., y esto no importando la calidad de lo que ofrecen y si vale la pena el entorno o colonia, viven de sus rentas y pues la ambición no tiene límites. Dejemos de hacernos las victimas y andar culpando a el extranjero. El mexicano tambien es asi , oportunista, soy mexicana y hay que ser realistas. Tampoco nos creamos la última coca cola del mundo , este fenómeno lo han vivido ciudades a lo largo de la historia que atraviesan por un buen momento, de estabilidad social , económica, etc., las fronteras las invento el hombre mismo. Recordemos también que somos un pais turístico, que una gran parte de su economia se la debe a este rubro y no nos conviene dar esta imagen de una sociedad mezquina , egoista y hostil contra todo lo que es extranjero , y sino preguntenle a la ciudad de Florencia que hace algunos años hacia manifestaciones porque ya no queria mas turistas despues tuvieron su crisis y pedian que volvieran. Mucho cuidado tambien porque hay compatriotas mexicanos violentos y no queremos acciones de violencia en contra de otras personas que bajo un discurso nacionalista cometan crimenes de odio. Asi que bajemosle dos rayitas a la soberbia. Trata a los demas como te gustaria que te traten. Welcome to all Foreigners and inmigrantes who wants to make México a better place to live and be , lets contruibuite with your knwoledge and good human beigns 🌎♥️🇲🇽

[@XanderLerGuez]

@@AaDesign-u7z no estoy de acuerdo

[@Nina777thebest]

​@@AaDesign-u7zEso k wey, los gringozzz no te dan de comer, es más, te quitan donde conseguir comida

[@ruthlopez9982]

Se trata de tener dignidad allá en US nos tratan de la patada y aquí les lamen las botas

[@brendaal220]

​@@AaDesign-u7z claro que no somos la última coca del mundo, pero en otros países, canada EEUU, Europa pone miles de reglas y sin tan racistas con los mexicanos que aquí nosotros deberíamos ser igual que ellos, pedir visa, muestra de que regresaran a sus países

[@angelprat6080]

the humbleness in the way the Blaxicocina owner said "I'll stay for as long as you would have me" just goes to show that she understood mexico and that she is becoming one with us

[@veyanrealty1]

Absolutelly YES, she seems to be a wonderful person.

[@diosamurcielaga9418]

For sure, plus I Got to try that delicious food! Mexican here and my mouth watered @@veyanrealty1

[@linger4605]

Yep, Mexican people are very humble. You can easily spot an American for how loud, arrogant and demanding they are lol. It's sad that Americans don't see themselves in a mirror

[@toringmort4231]

I agree, but she better don't bring that "Juneteenth" bs. It was shown in the video.

[@linger4605]

@@toringmort4231 Agreed.

[@patricioromo3349]

She says something really important "Be part of the local fabric" Americans need to understand that if they come to live here in Mexico, you need to become part of society (pay taxes, learn the language, earn in pesos, etc.) if not you are only becoming a problem for us.

[@elviraangyal1005]

You are right, but Americans learning another language? Doesn't happen often. At the same time, they will expect everyone moving to the USA to speak proper English.

[@patricioromo3349]

@@elviraangyal1005 They try to make people speak english with the phrase “here in america you speak english” even thought its not even the oficial language lol 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@djsoto5334]

@@patricioromo3349A high majority of the US does speak English but as you acknowledged our forefathers didn’t force anyone to recognize an official language unlike Mexico’s.

[@vcpark]

I agree with all but why the "earn in pesos?" Isn't paying taxes and contributing to the local economy but bringing in outside income to Mexico even more preferred?

[@evials9123]

The same applies to Mexicans entering the US!

[@sunnydivino]

No, it is not time to move to Mexico City nor other cities in Mexico. Stop making our county unlivable and crazy expensive for us locals!

[@leonardoplaza7677]

What do you think americans feel qith so many millions of mexicans entering their country?

[@andrewseguin9443]

When Americans don’t want Mexicans to move to the US, it’s considered to be at least xenophobic, if not racist

[@Jasman500]

@@andrewseguin9443 Well, cause it is xenophobic and racist, that is a fact. On the other hand, north americans moving to Mexico is not a problem in the matter of exclusion. With their dollars they are rising real estate prices and in general are way better accommodated than the local people. So I agree with sunnydivino we dont need more foreigners coming to our country just to get richer with our economy.

[@leonardoplaza7677]

@@andrewseguin9443 Exactly! the hypocrisy levels are to the roof but yet they don't see it :-)

[@zachary6848]

Stop being xenophobic. We are ALL immigrants ❤

[@alejandraserna1919]

Un nivel inmenso de privilegio el creerse seguros en un país al que no pertenecen, de sentir esa comodidad mientras los verdaderos ciudadanos son desplazados a la periferia 💔 La nueva colonización, terrible

[@Aaronreacher]

Pero ellos vienen legalmente y un gran numero dd los que cruzan a Estados Unidos lo hacen ilegalmente.

[@Cross_network]

This is rich coming from the country that wont deal with the main hub of illegal traffic, the cartels.

[@Chaka_Davis]

Agreed; it shows a disturbing lack of awareness. Black Mexicans definitely don't feel safe in Mexico. They are conflating the privilege of their nationality and native currency with an absence of social tension (class, race, etc.). However, US immigrants moving to Mexico City is the not the cause of the displacement of Mexicans from the city. It's a lack of protection from the government and greed from landlords. Decent, affordable housing is a right that landlords should not be able to neglect. In addition, Airbnb and UNESCO subverted the Mexican government to encourage a housing shortage in one of the most expensive, tense markets in Mexico. That should be illegal

[@laughingvampire7555]

deja de llorar, que ellos también están siendo invadidos en su tierra y por puro criminal que se pasan videos de como robarse las casas, al menos nosotros por pura gente honesta y trabajdora, que llegan con dinero y págan por todos sus servicios, los ilegales allá están siendo mantenidos por los impuestos. esto es parte de la democracia, deja el nazismo, no te quedá estás muy prieta para eso.

[@HoracioGutierrezDonato]

​@@Cross_networkUSA loves drugs and is the main client of these cartels, it is not just our problem.

[@zmojofoot76]

Ill save you 25mins of your life. They like Mexico City because its a walkable city with rich culture and nice weather

[@vmoses1979]

Not just that. It is a place more focused on quality of life and having more control of your time rather than an ever more expensive rat race to accumulate more useless stuff that you then rent a storage container for.

[@zmojofoot76]

@@vmoses1979 You realize that the quality of life for Mexicans in DF isn't the same as it is for Americans right? Its not like they don't have to work or work less they actually work more. Yeah the culture there is different but the purchasing power for Mexicans in DF vs digital nomad in DF is not the same. The life of a DN there isn't remotely similar to that of most mexicans in the city. Not saying they're poor and destitute but their salaries aren't comparable the city isn't cheap and inexpensive for them gonna be hard for consumerism to work on them

[@cesarperez10]

none of this is true if you're talking about mexico city. people work 60hr weeks min in cdmx@@vmoses1979

[@RishayanPorMexico]

jajajaja...and you forgot, they like the cheap food, jajajaja

[@luisenriquetorres2341]

@@vmoses1979 De acuerdo acumular cosas que luego regalas

[@gregorriusadolphus2729]

I'm actually a little sad that Mexico City is getting so much exposure; for years I thought it was a well kept, underrated gem from Americans. I've visited for the past ten years, and in the past two years with my remote job, have worked there short term. The new batch American remote workers who come are insufferable in my opinion. Arrogant, and most that I came across don't even try to speak a little Spanish, and have attitude. I don't blame the backlash. And as an African-American, I definitely feel safer there than in the US and I am greeted with nothing but good vibes and smiles when I go. The tension between black and white (hell, even black and BLACK) in America is toxic and disgusting and I don't feel it in CDMX. It's a beautiful city and the energy is fantastic. I am in the works of moving their permanently. Most of the friends I've made there are native to Mexico and I will even admit they are far better people than most of my friends in the US LOL. I've travelled all over the world and for me, Mexico City is tops.

[@dim9753]

YES! “digital nomads” are insufferable and are driving cost of living through the roof. There is just such a clear difference between foreigners who look at the city through rose-colored lenses and the locals/born natives who actually understand the city, the problems it faces and the population at large that actually inhabits that space.

[@mjlpbn]

This!! Thank you for your honesty and for using very direct words to explain it. Even if here in Mexico we do have some discrimination, it isn't any close from that of the US. We can still be friendly to our neighbours for who they are and not for how they look. Also, thank you so much for pointing out how arrogant, entitled and annoying these "digital nomads" are. Hope that you can move here soon, we need more people like you! :) Bienvenida!

[@lizettegarcia5651]

Yeah I've noticed the same thing wen I've gone to CDMX. I have mixed feelings because the locals are loosing their homes to white folks who are looking for leases.

[@chestnutters9504]

We aren't arrogant we're just reading the room, even mexicans think and treat us like we're superior. This is why I laught when all the pedants say "ImMiGrAnts not ExPaTs" as if they don't polish off every americans balls they come across offline.

[@jones2277]

but, sir, you are part of the problem. why does everyone who goes to Mexico City think they are the exception?

[@tonya2183]

Madres no se que pensar, en algun momento los extranjeros tenían que descubrir la bondades que ofrece México. Ojala el gobierno tome cartas en el asunto para que la situación no se salga de control.

[@oswaldoponce-zd6zj]

Ya después vamos a parecer turistas en nuestro propio pais

[@TrentsPolitical]

@@oswaldoponce-zd6zjtrust me, you don’t want to feel like that. I’m American who lives in California, and it sucks.

[@masterthelittle7035]

Ya se salió de control de hecho

[@pantomicino]

El nivel de ingreso de los gringos es mucho mayor y el tipo de cambio les hace muy barata la vida. Rentar o comprar una casa es fácil y accesible para ellos. Esto provoca que casas y departamentos en ya muchas colonias eleven sus precios haciéndolos inaccesibles para los mexicanos. Imagina a una pareja joven o de adultos mayores tratando de rentar un departamento en la Condesa, será a un precio más alto de la oferta y demanda "normal". Entonces habría que regular -de algunas maneras- para que se privilegie rentar a mexicanos sin afectar tampoco a los extranjeros. Y también programas de viviendas y servicios para viejos como en Taiwan. En Europa regulan y nadie se ofende.

[@AldoCaldo40]

Ya esta fuera de control, por desgracia muchos inmigrantes no están interesados en adaptarse a las reglas, no aprenden español, exigen que te comuniques con ellos en inglés, a veces no respetan las reglas y no pagan impuestos aquí, pero si utilizan los recursos, debería regularse pues al gentrificar desplaza totalmente a los locales como ya esta pasando en todas las playas.

[@juelettefadness7344]

I just read that Mexico City has 20 million people and the city is running out of water. Underground water reserves have been depleted and the city is sinking into an ancient lake bed.

[@ricardorascon88]

Same with most western city's like Vegas....city's in deserts my dude

[@SievSabajo-hp6js]

​@@ricardorascon88also Phoenix,Arizona🏜🌞

[@davidwright873]

don't say that too loud...People will rethink their decision and then the US will have to deal with them...

[@FULANODETAL]

@@ricardorascon88 well las vegas got the hoover dam

[@ricardorascon88]

@@FULANODETAL same with Arizona and some parts of California....😂the salt river gives us water

[@alanortega9497]

We want more people like Tiara, she is fully committed with our country, creating jobs and working locally, not just trying to blend with the community while she still works for the US

[@afgh551]

You know that digital nomads are great for economy right?

[@IvanGarcia-ee7qx]

@@afgh551They definitely are not. The work they do is only benefiting the US while their extreme spending results in displacement of natives. Please get educated on how economies work. Mexico gets the spending but don't benefit from the work done by these immigrants.

[@amglex]

@@afgh551 yeah if they pay taxes

[@frankyu6984]

I think you want more women like Kyla who will date Mexican men much shorter than her.

[@finalcut302]

​@@afgh551 no they are not

[@Johnny-je8si]

What makes Mexico so great is not the land, it's the people, the culture and the food.

[@universojuanluis12]

The land too!! In the top 5 mega diverse countries in the world

[@mikeboshko2623]

facts

[@JoshuaVeryser]

It's all of it.

[@theroldan8013]

mmmmmm

[@chinaboss6683]

Itts the curvy women! 😂

[@nikodelpapa]

La gentrificación a afectado a muchísima gente en si en EEUU no me puedo ni imaginar lo que podría pasar en Mx o otros países si no crean reglas de renta para inmigrantes

[@Zahir_ElLobo]

La gentrificación ya le está dando en la madre a la Ciudad de México. La Zona Sur es un buen ejemplo para recorrer.

[@m.g.3021]

Too late

[@WALKINGPHONE]

Para empezar, la gente que renta sus casas no pagan impuestos, regular las rentas significaría que los propietarios se dieran de alta bátale Hacienda y pagar los impuestos debidos por el ingreso recibido (que sería lo normal en cualquier país con un régimen hacendario eficaz) y dudo que los que los propietarios de vivienda acepten pagar impuestos

[@SamTechWorld9]

​@@Zahir_ElLobopinche gobierno mexicano permite todo con tal de ganar dolaritos 😢

[@Gr95dc]

por ley las personas que rentan deben pagar impuestos sobre esos ingresos, pero no los declaran. Yo rento y el casero evade impuestos, nunca nos deja transferir la renta, todo es en efectivo, esto para evadir impuestos. @@WALKINGPHONE

[@milosflaca]

Gentrification is becoming a huge problem for us (I am Mexican and prices are now sky high and we locals pay more taxes etc). Also, there is no water in Mexico city. I have lived here for many years now, and we are experiencing an alarming shortage of water. And this is a problem that has gone from bad to worse.

[@Gominola01]

Yo también ando opinando por aquí 😄

[@milosflaca]

@@Gominola01 obligado.

[@nikrose5229]

It will make your slums better

[@mrx__678]

Justice has been served

[@AlphaGeekgirl]

Great doco. Everything single thing said in this video applies equally to every other city on the planet. If you want to move to another country… there are only 3 things to take on board... 1) Make the effort to speak the local language 2) Learn, observe and respect the people, culture, laws and community just like you would in your home country. 3) Get involved and integrate with the community.

[@mirandaa6776]

and pay taxes in the country you move into, don't spend your dollars or euros without providing something back to the people that host you.

[@Rashlek]

​@@mirandaa6776,hi

[@Rashlek]

Hi

[@GalaLibertadsalassandoval]

And PAY TAXES, don’t stay at Airbnb

[@Toacanoaster.gecuebc736]

Latinos in the US should learn 1. Especially here in Miami.

[@dreamsincolor09]

This is crazy, because as a Mexican-American first gen daughter this was my dream at just 15 years old. It was a tough choice to make because my parents did the opposite. They fled Mexico seeking for a better future for them and their families. But I saw my future in their country because of the richness it meant to me sentimentally. It took me a while, but I knew as soon as I was independent enough I would move here. And I did, I filed for my Mexican nationality and moved here at 26 in 2017 and I’ve never been happier. One thing is for sure I didn’t come here as a nomad, neither with a remote job. I did a job search just like any other. And it sure is not easy, commuting is so exhausting, the living cost is tricky and it’s hard saving up money. At 15 I knew it was something I would have to face, but I didn’t care and I still don’t. It was something within me that always told me this was my place to be.

[@lupeyoscar10]

Inmigrante

[@shoot4themoon406]

​@adolft_official😮 You said it! That is why I find these comments and conversations so frustrating to read. People are ignorantly standing on these historical lies.

[@kingtunip6386]

@adolft_official you clown Americans killed the indian. We Mexicans are part indian

[@jordannietos]

I wish I had an opportunity to strengthen mexico instead of being a first generation american. I'm an anchor baby here and a pocho over there.

[@antoniosierra5654]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks the same 🥲

[@hihenry22]

Funny how you use the word "relocating" instead of using MIGRATING wich it is what Americans are in Mexico: MIGRANTS. 😒😒😒

[@jorgemoreno192]

no, dont come, we dont want you

[@elkiko84]

Los gringos descubriendo que el verdadero sueño americano se encuentra en México....

[@clauaome25]

Si es cierto verdad?

[@ralphquintero3350]

Estas en lo cierto 😃!

[@charlesz3]

Tu descubriendo qu eel peso esta tan devaluado que para un gringo vivir en polanco es tan barato como para ti vivir en oaxaca

[@elkiko84]

@@charlesz3 hijo de hermanos, verdad?

[@andreagermanotta6662]

​@@charlesz3Jajajajaja, no te ardas gringuito.

[@ShunguRocks]

¡Hola Mexico!🇲🇽 Estoy aprendiendo Español y no puedo esperar para visitar. Soy de Zimbabwe.

[@amiarani]

quédate allá 🤗

[@TheBat_01]

​@@amiarani cállate wey

[@TheBat_01]

​@@amiarani Ni tus papás te quieren

[@heroman8214]

La última vez que estadounidenses se establecieron en México nos quitaron la mitad del territorio

[@Piensamalyacertaras]

Y con tanto muerto por violencia más espacio para ellos 😅

[@skalante55]

Batalla de Churubusco 2.0

[@carlaauri8461]

No. Ni son los mismos pero sobretodo tampoco nosotros. La comparacion parece victimizarnos tranquilidad México es mas fuerte y Cuando el dolar este en 10 o menos solo seguiran aqui los que realmente amen México no colonizarlo.

[@skalante55]

@@carlaauri8461 no confíes en los gringos nunca.

[@gina1724]

😂😂😂

[@dosmasdos9542]

Please don’t move to Mexico City . , you are making expensive for the locals

[@marciestoddard730]

tis much too late for you to beg for this. but i will add that americans pay taxes that support the wave of migrants into our country, and mexico also welcomes visitors and encourages them to get residency which they pay large amounts of money to have. ultimately it helps the economy and creates jobs. the fact that mexico is becoming more expensive occurs whether there are foreigners living there or not.

[@DakotaFord592]

Disgusting remote work!! lol. I want to see this story with a regular American family with no college degree, no remote work moving to Mexico City. Let's see how happy and upbeat the video will be. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 The reason I say this, this lifestyle isn't NOT feasible for the average American family. Only for a select few who have had the right connections and childhood.

[@JesusAguilar-vv3cu]

Lol I want to see a case where they earn the average mexican salary (less than 400 USD per month) and work as the average mexican (2124 per year).

[@crishnaholmes7730]

@@JesusAguilar-vv3cuwould you be interested in retiring outside of America

[@Benjamin-be3xe]

Finally someone writes the truth about this bubblegum fantasy video.

[@MaryGwenDungan]

That's true. Mexico is not a good country to be poor. The US is far, far better, which is why so many poor people move there from all over the world, not just Mexicans.

[@DakotaFord592]

@@MaryGwenDungan yes!! And if you know history you know it all goes back to colonialism.

[@marcosaba2121]

Es importante entender que la Ciudad de Mexico es y ha sido la casa de millones de personas durante muchisimos años. La CDMX es mucho mas que un “trend” americano. Es un lugar de cultura, tradiciones y hogar para muchos. No estoy opuesto a la imigracion. Sin embargo, si quieres venir y experimentar lo que es ser Mexicano, hazlo de la manera correcta y empieza por aprender el idioma y adaptarte a la cultura con respeto.

[@overk1llz]

My parents are Mexican but i lived in california all my life (im 32) a few years ago i visited Mexico City and my mothers hometown (Moyotepec 2 hours south of CDMX) and fell in love. That same year i began rebuilding my mothers childhood home and will be living there in the future.

[@lanceroparaca1413]

If your parents are Mexican, you're Mexican

[@overk1llz]

@@lanceroparaca1413 yes I am Mexican, but its not the same when I've never gone there until I was a full grown adult. My first time there I was prob 30 years old, luckly I speak Spanish but I completely stand out.

[@alpaz7634]

Lucky you so many of us brought as kids wishing we were back here life is monotonous fast and unhappy always living to pay bills and housing instead of living to enjoy every day!

[@CogitoErgoSumFortis]

Bienvenido de regreso paisano!!! And thank you for rebuilding places that hold history, not only your personal history, but the history of our past, the situations that led for our family members to leave the country in search for a better life. Hopefully, all together we can build that better life here in Mexico once again. Fierro pariente!

[@erikruizmd]

glad u liked it!

[@susannehuber3996]

I visited Mexico City in march. I absolutely loved it. I wasn’t expecting such an amazing, lovely City.

[@gustavoperez5480]

Good for you but don't come here to live to contribute to gentrification.

[@ElJovenPorfirioDiaz]

Did You visited Ecatepec, Iztapalapa, Tláhuac? I think You'd love them 😅

[@nikkikindinger2718]

I visited in May 2022. It was awesome, and I can't wait to go back. Didn't like the pollution from the cars though, that's about the only thing.

[@seb6745]

as a mexican that lived in scotland for 4 years you have to asimilate. asimilation is deemed wrong but for me it is beautiful, learning about another culture as much or even more than your own gives you so much life energy. it has satiated me in a way i cant express, i love life people and culture so much that everyday is an adventure. assimilation gives you true perspective and gives you different apreciation for what human life is. lets celebrate the miracle that humanity is and enjoy.

[@infintyplus]

mabye you can share that with the people living in american barrios. orele!

[@anthonyjackson7336]

Digital nomads don't assimilate. We don't need jobs or citizenship so we don't need to learn the language. We leave when we have had enough. We don't immigrate

[@jesuscalderon6809]

@@infintyplus Assimilation, shmilation..... it depends on individual choices... The world is one!

[@infintyplus]

@@jesuscalderon6809 hold on don't be a flatliner man

[@bobfaam5215]

I don’t have money to celebrate humanity 😂😂 Can you lend me some money to celebrate ? I’m a poor man . Lol 😂

[@victorzarinana6496]

México should require visa and strict paperwork for people from USA and Canada.

[@MaryGwenDungan]

They do. The average American retiree can't afford to move to Mexico anymore, at least not legally, which is close to 100% of them. Mexico, like a lot of other countries, is encouraging the well-to-do and even rich to immigrate. Not so much poor people (who would be middle class in Mexico).

[@maggiegonzalez5190]

The real estate agent is so obnoxious, asking locals that they need to learn English to accommodate the foreigners. She is such a sell out.

[@zinzano69]

Los mexicanos tienen que aprender inglés para comunicarse con los gringos pero los gringos no aprenden español para comunicarse con los mexicanos, así la colonización

[@Ms.Mewitdabullshit]

Todas las gringas en este video hablaban español… de que hablas?

[@RishayanPorMexico]

es cierto...pero para ser justo, mis paisanos en Carolina tampoco no aprenden bien el ingles, y ya tienen 20 o 30 años viviendo por allá. Pero si, tiene razón, eventualmente esos invasores van a querer mandar, y ahí es cuando empezarán los grandes problemas!

[@alexmadrid6043]

Sirve que prácticas inglés en un mundo global....

[@owlman_]

@@alexmadrid6043 El mundo global es una cosa. La cuadra donde vive uno debe protegerse.

[@danmur2797]

Its important to note that the crime rate cited for Mexico in the video piece were national averages, and were not for Mexico City specifically. Although it has its issues, Mexico City actually has lower crime rates than many major U.S. cities such as Chicago, Miami, Washington DC, etc. The populace as in any major city, is also much more knowledgeable about global trends. And in many cases leading them.

[@DavidGarcia-ly6hi]

That’s because majority of crimes go unreported due to corruption

[@danmur2797]

@DavidGarcia-ly6hi I've lived in Mexico on and off for years. And visited cities where I felt very safe and cities where I didn't feel as safe. I don't understand people that believe certain regions of Mexico have high crime rates as reported, but don't believe that other regions have much lower crime rates as reported. Why? As I've said, I lived in areas of Mexico with low crime rates reported, and never felt unsafe. I would even walk in rural towns at 2am and never felt unsafe. Merida is another city with reported low crime rates. Mexico City is the largest city in North America, and has big city issues and crime--but that's just it, petty average. Nothing exceptional. If you visit U.S. cities from Memphis to Birmingham to Baltimore or Philadelphia you will see there are cities in the developed world that have equal or larger issues with crime.

[@MiciousDawn]

So they said homicide rates, not crime. Crime would include more in addition to homicide rates. Unfortunately, of the top 10 cities with the highest rates of homicide, 9 of them are cities in Mexico, and one was in the US (New Orleans) rated number 8. Number 1 is Colima, Mexico. Mexico can be a dangerous place, and it's just the reality. However, that doesn't have to be the one way to measure a country's worth. Feeling more safe in Mexico over the US, even if it might not actually be more safe, has value in itself. You can have a country that is imperfect that still has beauty, joy, life, love, and value.

[@danmur2797]

@@MiciousDawn When I said crime, I included homicide rates. Mexico City has generally had lower crime and homicide rates than other cities (the ones you referred to--mostly near the border) and regions in Mexico and yes lower than some major U.S. cities.

[@toringmort4231]

​@@DavidGarcia-ly6hiuntrue clown.

[@1flybyguy]

Funny how Americans have the same concerns about immigrants, but we see it on a much bigger scale than Mexico and the immigrants don't care so why sould we? Love how every road leads to hating yt.

[@thomasmwangi8136]

The real American dream is outside America. Think on that. And y'all are killing it with this content, CNBC. Killing it!

[@dennisp8520]

Not really though, Mexico wouldn’t be a dream without all the benefits that come from being a American including the income

[@MachineGunPepe]

​@@dennisp8520And Millions of mexicans are flooding the US to get that check. So stop acting like a few people moving down there is a big deal.

[@thomasmwangi8136]

Valid perspective@@dennisp8520 . Without the privilege that comes from being a citizen of a dominant country, and the power of the dollar, that dream outside the US is not possible. But for many Americans, that dream is impossible inside the US and is only realized when they leave.

[@thomasmwangi8136]

Gentrification is a big deal.@@MachineGunPepe And so is economic migration into the US from the south. Both can be true at the same time. He doesn't have to be wrong for you to be right. Both groups moving have great impact.

[@MachineGunPepe]

@@thomasmwangi8136 Except 30 million into the US is 1000x more than the 3000 who move to Mexico and by and large actually assimilate and try to learn the language and do not try and take over the country. Not even remotely comparable.

[@ama_17127]

El gobierno debería poner cartas en el asunto porque, el que se venga tanto extranjero a México solo se lo esta poniendo difícil al mexicano desplazándolos a las afueras. Pura gentrificación, se están apoderando de la mayoría de las playas y verdaderamente no me parece justo encareciendo todo para el local. Y ¿por qué el mexicano o en general el latinoamericano lo tiene tan difícil de migrar a otros países pero ellos no? lo tienen regalado. También me toca ver como quieren que aprendamos ingles para ellos estar cómodos cuando ellos son los que viene a invadir. Por otra parte creo que los ciudadanos deberíamos exigirle a nuestro gobierno que resuelva esta situación, en lugar de endiosarlos y siempre decir que México recibe a todos cuando no debería ser así. México nunca pareció del pueblo mexicano. Yo aunque suene mal preferiría que no vengan ni se queden. No deberían poder comprar mas de una propiedad y tampoco privatizar NADA. Los mexicanos nos tomamos el ser servicial tan fuerte que abusan de nosotros y caemos en lo pendejo.

[@Nina777thebest]

Puros factos w como dicen esos gringozzz

[@marcovargasglobant7923]

El problema es la gentifricación y que muchos gringos son muy prepotentes y todavía tienen ese chip de "colonizadores". Los mexicanos somos hospitalarios por naturaleza, y nos encanta tratar a los visitantes para que sientan lo más cómodos posibles. Sean todos bienvendos, pero recuerden, son invitados en este país, respeten las reglas, y por lo menos traten de aprender un poco el idioma, eso les va a subir muchos puntos y los verán con mejores ojos. If you were not able to understand what i wrote, please, do us a favor, and don't come to Mexico. Otherwise, Bienvenido a México!

[@gustavohernandez5103]

Hay que mandarlos al díablo. Que se larguen con sus dólares. Ellos creen que. Nos hacen un favor en venir a México a gastar sus dólares. Los cuales solo beneficia a las corporaciones de. Bienes raices. Es más lo que afectan que lo que ayudan. Pues. El costo de vida del mexicano hogareño se dispara. Gracias a ellos. Yo en Cancún mandé al diablo a un gringo que quiso que le hablara en inglés. Le dije este es mi país. Y aquí se habla español. En fin discutimos. Lo que más me hizo feliz. Es que su novia con la que venía. Se terminó. Casando con un mexicano. Medio año después de que paso el percance. La chica volvió a ir a la farmacia donde trabajo. Y me dijo te acuerdas de mí. Y al final me terminó contando. Que. Su engreído novio la había. Golpeado. Y que lo termino votando y se casó con un mexicano. Y no sé xq. Pero la mujer gringa es más amable. La chica no hablaba bien el español pero siempre intento. Hablarme en español. Pero al díablo los gringos. México para los mexicanos. No podemos permitir que los gringos quieran venir a imponer su maldita forma de pensar. Y de actuar. Ya no estamos en los años 90s dónde. Al gringo se le hacía propaganda de que eran la policía del mundo. Y el hombre bueno que buscaba acabar con los hombres malos. Que por eso invadian países. Para salvar al mundo. Al carajo con esa propaganda barata. X eso más de la mitad del mundo es antigringo. Xq. Poco a poco sale a la luz. El cáncer que son para la humanidad. Aún siguen con su ideología monrroe. De que américa para los americanos. Cspm. Aquí es México para los mexicanos.

[@aldebarandelabarre5259]

Debemos exigir al gobierno que no los reciban almenos que paguen impuestos extras el triple que los mexicanos

[@steve55619]

Por favor use palabras más simples, estoy haciendo lo mejor que puedo, aprender una idioma nueva es muy difícil. Me encanta ciudad mexico

[@quetevalgavergaaa]

​@@steve55619then learn spanish better, we can use whichever words we like in spanish. You've never had that kind of special treatment in easy English with our people, so get bent.

[@JuanSanchez-ln1ox]

Ustedes los mexicanos todavía le tiran a los indígenas y morenos ....es la misma wey ......si tiras te tiran y ya

[@MiguelCeja-z2u]

they don't love living here, they love the people because they see us as a servants. They love living here, due to US dollar. Imagine playing monopoly an your coins are 20 times more value than the others. They love living here, because they are treated as they wouldn't never be treated in their countries. They earn in dollars and they pay in mexican pesos. They just live in Roma, Condesa, Del Valle and Polanco, but they say that they live in Mexico. But what about if you want living in US, suprise you need a visa. But they love Mexico...go to Ecatepec and then tell me if you love Mexico. Hypocrites!!!

[@ElMalo_films]

No vengan a gentrificar porfavor 🙏 don't come

[@JorgeOrpinel]

You got the "strength of the dollar against the MX peso" idea totally wrong. The MXN has gained A LOT (like 30%) of value against the USD since the pandemic. It's not about the currency, it's just about net income, which is still much higher in the US. You also have the issue of safety wrong: Your statistics are for the entire countries, but actually Mexico City is much safer than any large US city now a days.

[@oripando]

Digital nomads are ruining everything, and moving to the nicest richest neighborhoods is almost cynical

[@DanySan550]

Imagine calling Mexico city a circus 💀

[@TheSupremeHaloMaster]

It is

[@SugeiSandovalSsSs]

El Circo - Maldita Vecindad xD

[@familyandfriends3519]

We are not friends with USA from Mexico

[@CaraMarie13]

Americans moving to Mexico to make their money stretch, actually, Americans moving to countries where the cost of living is lower to make their money stretch is something that am very ambivalent about. On one side, am glad this people can now enjoy a life where they aren't constantly worried about running out of money and not being able to afford the necessities and have a little left for themselves. On the the other hand, this is transferring their plague to the locals who are in a similar position to them when they were in the US. Like where do these locals go so they can have the better standard of living?

[@amiyrbarclift1640]

@cocomarineblu993 many people move to the US and realize that it's not the land of opportunity that they thought it was and that the US and those countries don't want them.

[@yvonnecortes_]

@cocomarineblu993and they get there and they’re extremely poor. Theyre not livin like these people are living in the video.

[@1bwash]

@cocomarineblu993 But they talk about this concept in the video. People move to the US often out of survival. Most of the people in this video were moving to Mexico to seek comfort.

[@marciestoddard730]

@@1bwash but also the people seeking comfort are not asking for free housing, or government handouts. most come with their own jobs online, investments, retirement funds. They also tend to buy locally and contribute to the economy. many places in mexico would not survive without tourism and expat communities.

[@1bwash]

@@marciestoddard730 You people are so ignorant and racist. You should be ashamed of yourselves.

[@Jared-lj2vb]

Upper-middle class and wealthy Americans will do anything other than attempt to actually make their communities better. As an American I'm sorry to all the people in places like Mexico, Colombia, and Italy that keep getting these bourgeois gentrifiers in their cities.

[@anothervictory2595]

Exactly. It's time to call immigrants what they are, which is opportunists. Every last one of them. Instead of making their country great, they flee.

[@nikkikindinger2718]

@@anothervictory2595My ancestors left Ireland because England was literally starving them to death. You don't know what you're talking about.

[@cmnweb]

Pleople from all the world are welcome to México...there are just one rule, integrate and contribute to Méxco.

[@MR-zy9ub]

No, go live elsewhere

[@jkrokk23]

Na eff Mexico I don’t see a future for that place

[@calidawg510]

Mexico is great but it’s still very bad outside of tourist areas

[@camilonajera7143]

They are not participating in the local economy. "Earn in dollars spend in pesos" that's their motto.

[@calidawg510]

@@jacquelinemarquez485 The U.S definitely doesn’t have higher work hours than Japan…America is facing big issues but its still pretty much in a good position to flourish as a nation and become even better than before…..The government needs to stop being so divided though…plus it has corruption just as much as Mexico but on a corporate level.

[@transversoarte827]

Lo encarecen todo, y desplazan a la población local. Para los mexicanos es un gran problema la gentrificacion de nuestros barrios y los espacios donde crecimos. Urge regularizar esto.

[@jhonhenry9056]

Telosico chilango ustedes gentrifican oaxaca es lo mismo.

[@lalo123e]

Se va a regularizar echando a los mugrosos fuera de la ciudad.

[@jpschlosser]

Igual pasa en Costa Rica, sobre todo en las costa del Pacífico.

[@jackieblue04]

Urge regulación mundial. Esto es una nueva colonia/saqueo/abuso.

[@chinkoimpresion9132]

​@@jhonhenry9056ame

[@martinohesse]

No, please don't move here. You're pushing prices so high that Mexican can't afford to live in mx city. By doing that you're affecting the life of millions of people.

[@oliv23_]

When CNBC makes a video telling you to move, it's already WAY WAY too late

[@ronaldmartin2304]

I’m an American and been to about 35 countries and lived in Italy, Argentina and Germany. Without a doubt, Mexico City is one of my top 3 favorite cities….but without all the gringos.

[@jkrokk23]

Atleast Middle East is gods country ha 💯

[@BoxingSavedMe]

​@@jkrokk23yeah go to isreal

[@kkrata8221]

my brother in christ you ARE the gringo

[@vizsla8579]

Licking our boots won’t get you any brownie points. Aprende a vivír lo que es la humildad y a lo mejor ya te lo perdónanos su presencia in nuestro territorio. Pero gringo, pirata, y yanqui eso nunca se te lo va quitar

[@SenorJuan2023]

What are the other two cities?

[@ikaronao]

La gentrificacion es algo que afecta a los locales!..... creo que se tiene que hablar mas de ello!

[@fashion4084]

Prices getting higher People losing jobs Demanding to stop cultural activities GENTRIFICATION.

[@fabio22fg]

Hypocritical

[@chuuwife]

first step: don’t come.

[@akirebara]

So then now the locals will be priced out of their homes soon

[@heffeysadoggful]

The locals are gonna make a lot of money. My dad owns land in Mexico that's been in his families for generations he'll gladly sell it for millions.

[@Datruthtellah]

Bruh there migrating to usa and taking americans housing and resources and wana complain that americans cone to mexico haha hypocrites but we can lt complain about them coming to usa or were labeled racist lol

[@billyfink1234]

@@heffeysadoggful From extortion?

[@fwefhwe4232]

@@billyfink1234 I dont think he is yt

[@MR-zy9ub]

The locals are not making a lot of money. They will become second class citizens in their own country.@@heffeysadoggful

[@MisOjosSePasearon]

We called them "Estadounidenses" - NOT "AMERICANOS"... we are all American

[@meleuwu]

we called them gringos

[@Leyendas7775]

Also if they want to be part of living in Mexico pay your taxes don’t just reap the rewards getting your American wage and living in a foreign country not paying taxes that’s not helping. Don’t just learn the language etc: Pat your dues

[@Kotiara123]

Listen, nobody's going to pay more taxes than they have to

[@DiegoSanchez-ns2hg]

Se llama gentrificación y es un problema grave, sáquense Alv

[@marciestoddard730]

gentrification is an annoying woke word.

[@MINORTHINGS99]

"Picky Girl!" (Adalia)! Great seeing you on here ❤

[@AdaliaAborisade]

🥰

[@robertawalton1717]

Those are great dance moves that integrate very well with the song lyrics. So smooth 🎉

[@alanrph7740]

Y esto señores, es gentrificacion

[@WestCoastStudies]

My parents came to America 30 years ago and achieved the american dream.. However people should not come here anymore. Its impossible to get ahead in this econonmy and especially if you no papers, it is really a nightmare. The american dream is dead as of 2023.

[@gabyotton2199]

Stay on your countrie gringos!

[@ellacroney691]

This is beautiful to see. I've been blessed as a flight attendant for over two decades to have had Mexico as my flight route and stay in so many different parts of it. The Mexican people have always been so gracious and kind that I am preparing to move there myself. I have travelled to other countries and my top two are Mexico and Bali Indonesia. This is so inspiring thank you for sharing.

[@ShreckFan095]

Please don't come

[@crishnaholmes7730]

Do you feel it would go further there

[@lbmorales73]

As a mexican citizen i tell You welcome & come when you want. And México city isnt not all México, there are beautiful cities & beaches where You can live safe & in peace.

[@jonathanglzplz894]

​@@lbmorales73las ciudades de plata son un asco😂

[@jguerrero6953]

No, stay in your country. No more gringos here thanks.

[@MATTHEWSCHUBRING]

The people in this report all have interesting stories to tell, and I realize that on an individual level things can vary greatly. I belong to a very different generation of immigrants to Mexico City (I despise the word "expats") who originally moved here from the U.S. as well as from other countries, and who've remained here not for a couple of years, but for several decades. In my case, 45 years. There's certainly a "honeymoon" period in which you're exposed to so many new things and every little difference seems like a wonderful discovery. Then of course, a routine sets in and you realize that no one place on this planet is either Heaven OR Hell. My income is entirely in pesos and that's been the case since 1978, when I first arrived. So converting things into U.S. dollars is a useless endeavor for me, unless I'm traveling to the U.S. for vacation or visiting family and old friends. Many years ago I came to realize that I would live the rest of my life in Mexico, as much out of practical reasons as for the emotional attachment that I came to feel for the place. I think that if more people in the U.S. had the opportunity to live AS FOREIGNERS in a different country (with all the adaptation which that implies), their world view would change greatly, and they would stop being so condescending and/or judgemental when regarding other cultures; i.e., they'd come to learn that the United States is not the Alpha and Omega of all existence. They'd also learn that living beyond one's means can have horrible consequences and that there's a lot to be said for leading a more pared-down kind of life.

[@MaryGwenDungan]

Good advice, Matthew. Years ago, I moved from a small town in PA to NYC and went through similar changes. Everything was new and exciting at first. Reality sets in eventually, but I still loved it. Best time of my life. Living above your means: it's the American way, I'm afraid.

[@speedymx2376]

No se dejen de los anglos mi raza. Estan haciendo lo mismo cuando immigraron a tejas

[@vmoses1979]

Really admired Caitlin and the way she chose to embrace life in Mexico. A good ambassador for the American presence in CDMX.

[@praveensg]

True. Her opening statement of a collectivist culture is in stark contrast with American culture that is very much individualistic.

[@thelastofthemonitos6994]

Yankee GO HOME

[@mar_dma]

I’m glad you talked about gentrification, people refusing to learn Spanish and wanting us to accomodate to their needs… 18:29

[@linger4605]

They all do it. I've been to this area and it's a nightmare for citizens. They bring all their American attitudes and expect Mexican people to accommodate them. They are highly hated in Mexico

[@VanJR.]

Facts

[@HokageG]

Unfortunately people here think it’s racist to ask immigrants to learn the native language and culture

[@mar_dma]

@@HokageG It’s the minimum immigrants (yes, you’re not “expats” here) can do and we’re not saying that them speaking English between each other is wrong (I’ve seen some of them complain about this), they refuse to talk to the locals in Spanish. They also want to compare it to immigrants in the usa, but it’s different because here gentrification is a big problem, and even if it was the same case the people that are over there are not the people that live over here. The BIG difference is they want to live in Mexico to spend their dollars illegally and live a better life and people that go to the usa want to be legal there, they want to have citizenship and pay their taxes. Cost of living is getting out of control because of them and locals get the short end of the stick, the least they can do is learn a little bit of Spanish and consume things made in Mexico by Mexican hands.

[@AIejandr_]

@@mar_dma Yo no les hablo en ingles a absolutamente nadie, en Mexico hablamos Español

[@alesya950]

Would love to see more stories about americans without money or remote jobs coming to Mexico and trying making their way. I’m sure the euphoria will go down drastically😂

[@amiyrbarclift1640]

I would love to see that as well. Or stories of Americans who aren’t living some type of fantasy life globally. What are some of the real issues that people are facing.

[@MissRavenBlack]

Why would an American move to a foreign country with no money or a job to sustain themselves?

[@lewizzrocks]

Lmao there was literally two of those stories here…. One a choreographer who earns in Pesos and another who started her own business….

[@ricardo_cn]

​@@lewizzrocksVery true. They just saw the video and yet hoping to see people that their euphoria won't last

[@RishayanPorMexico]

jajajaja...That's me!!...when I was younger and first came here, I was close to being a beggar. Homeless, but only for a short while, because my Mexican people have a heart, something you'll never find up north. It was nothing less than rough, something these silver spoon in their mouth ex-pats could never survive. But I did! 40 years ago I came, and I'm still here!!

[@Josue-l7c1y]

Repeat after me: "YOU ARE NOT A DIGITAL NOMAD YOU ARE AN IMMIGRANT, TEMPORARY OR NOT."

[@MaryGwenDungan]

If you're there on a tourist visa, which many digital nomads are, then you're a tourist. It's a legal definition.

[@r.p.mcmurphy6115]

This so called “Better life” is better if you moved with all the money that you earned in the USA 😂 Otherwise your Mexican life with Mexican wages is gonna be much worse.

[@zentroncoso9359]

Mi opinión es, que si vienen a México buscando una mejor calidad, costos de vida accesibles, por comodidad o para quedarse esta muy bien, son Bienvenidos, pero deben respetar a los Mexicanos, les aseguro que la gran mayoría de los Mexicanos siempre les respetará y seran amables. Espero que se implementen leyes que ayuden a lidiar con los problemas de la gentrificación, y que los inmigrantes colaboren de manera activa con impuestos, como todos nosotros. Cómo consejo, intenten por lo menos comunicarse en español y no exigir, y creanme, conoceran lo solidarios, amables y respetuosos que somos los mexicanos. Tendrán siempre las puertas abiertas. Creo que todos tenemos derecho de buscar la vida que queremos, colaboremos para coexistir.

[@lumesquita5524]

Soy brasileña y aquí el mismo problema: los estadounidenses no quieren aprender portugués y nos exigen el inglés, dicen que el inglés es el idioma universal y por eso nosotros estamos obligados a hablar inglés. No sé cómo será en México, pero en Brasil la xenofobia contra los estadounidenses está empezando a aparecer en varias ciudades. En mi país el sentimiento anti-Estados Unidos viene creciendo mucho desde hace al menos 10 años. Saludos a nuestros hermanos mexicanos 🤍 PS: Perdón por mi español 😅

[@wandersonbarbosa3576]

@@lumesquita5524

[@Nadamedetendra24]

FYI. Just saw a news report saying that authorities are on the verge of declaring a state of emergency in Tlanepantla due to a lack of water.

[@jayus2033]

Yes

[@romitopausted5784]

Technically more poeple doesn't help.... More people that don't pay taxes for instance or do not care about internal struggles or problems

[@millevenon5853]

​@@romitopausted5784America already invested billions in Mexico.

[@Engnrr]

@@millevenon5853no wtf, they don’t invest in their Americans you think they’re sending Money to Mexico you’re crazy

[@Mari0931]

No it’s not time to do it. You are making it worst for the people that work and live here, you are making everything more expensive! 😡

[@lera_vasi]

09:29 There's no way 20,000 dollars is the average yearly salary in Mexico City. Try 5,000 USD a year. I wish you had provided the specific source where you got that information, not just the entity's name.

[@birdiewolf3497]

They used average not median. Typically high earners greatly skew the data.

[@Andgiggleslol]

The Mexican government should definitely tax the Americans more than the locals. Otherwise outside of Mexico City the cartels will make sure to pay them. American dollars not pesos.

[@jamescadzow9545]

I see a lot of hate comments and humans playing the victim. Instead of just blaming your circumstances or others why don't you strive harder to want more out of life. Why can't people just get along regardless of color or race. I love both countries and I'm happy to call Mexico my home.

[@bern475]

Go home Gringo!

[@advantagehiphop]

I'm a Canadian and just spent 4 years living in Mexico City with big stints in Acapulco. I didn't live in Condesa or La Roma, but I'm very familiar with the zones. I felt very safe in Mexico City, but I was always aware there was a risk of violence. I would frequently take public transit and go to various parts of the city. I didn't know how to speak any Spanish when I arrived in 2018, but I quickly fell in love with the culture and learned how to speak Spanish on the streets just by trying and talking to people. I love the Mexican people and culture. Exploring, understanding, being present and engaging with people was unlike anywhere I've ever been. The only people who ever took advantage of me were the police, and they can be brutal. I'm now back in Canada, but every day I feel like moving back. Also, earthquakes are f*cking scary.

[@gustavohernandez5103]

Viva México. No queremos a los gringos. Los mexicanos construimos este país para nosotros no para que lleguén los gringos. A querer quitarnos lo que nos pertenece. Ya nos robaron la mitad de país simplemente que se queden en su país los mexicanos ya no están migrando a usa solo queremos estar alejados de los gringos. Que tanto mal le han causado a México atravez de sobornar. Políticos mexicanos. Para favorecer a las grandes corporaciones gringas. Saqueando a mi hermoso país

[@capybaraponque611]

Canada is unwelcoming for hispanics. You guys only take in Indians in hordes, which sucks, they're ruining your country.

[@quetevalgavergaaa]

That just speaks of how ungrateful and deep down racist you are. You just felt unsafe because deep down you think "mexicans = Bad, dangerous uncivilized primates that will always try to hurt me, ah actual human " instead of thinking of us as regular people. You don't love US, you just love the culture that well, it's already gentrified.

[@sleepnomore6065]

Amen to this... and the earthquakes!

[@karlabritfeld7104]

Did you work illegally in Mexico?

[@TuAmigoElMorrocoy]

Im really glad to see the people like the lady who owns that restaurant. This should be the kinds of inmigrants we get, she is investing in the contry, creating a service and creating jobs! This is what makes country grow. Mexico should adjust its inmigration policy to prioritize people like this. Not remote workers that all they do is take (tax these people heavily!), but people who are profesionals the country needs, investors, entrepeneurs, doctors and other people that will expant mexico's power.

[@geertvlaenckx9942]

What do remote workers take? They pay for everything

[@Jose-b2k1u]

​@@geertvlaenckx9942if you understand the term 'gentrification' then you'd understand what these remote workers take while they "pay for everything".

[@CandiceMMartinez]

Trust me...tax payers are a good thing. My country is learning a bad lesson because we don't have enough tax payers to fund our own government.

[@infintyplus]

@tuamigo what are they taking? you mean they dont pay for anything? their apartment is rent free? they go into a restaurant and demand free food and drinks and the staff just gives it to them?

[@TuAmigoElMorrocoy]

@@infintyplus they are taking housing and benefits without contributing to the economy. they use the resources of the country just like any other citizen from public resources to private services. Do you know what income tax is? How are you going to live in a country and not pay a dime on taxes there besides the purchase tax?

[@AaDesign-u7z]

🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️ SEAMOS OBJETIVOS EL MEXICANO MISMO PROVOCA LA SUBIDA DE PRECIOS La gentrificacion la provocan los mismos mexicanos DUEÑOS que buscan aprovecharse y suben los costos de rentas , restaurantes , etc., y esto no importando la calidad de lo que ofrecen y si vale la pena el entorno o colonia, viven de sus rentas y pues la ambición no tiene límites. Dejemos de hacernos las victimas y andar culpando a el extranjero. El mexicano tambien es asi , oportunista, soy mexicana y hay que ser realistas. Tampoco nos creamos la última coca cola del mundo , este fenómeno lo han vivido ciudades a lo largo de la historia que atraviesan por un buen momento, de estabilidad social , económica, etc., las fronteras las invento el hombre mismo. Recordemos también que somos un pais turístico, que una gran parte de su economia se la debe a este rubro y no nos conviene dar esta imagen de una sociedad mezquina , egoista y hostil contra todo lo que es extranjero , y sino preguntenle a la ciudad de Florencia que hace algunos años hacia manifestaciones porque ya no queria mas turistas despues tuvieron su crisis y pedian que volvieran. Mucho cuidado tambien porque hay compatriotas mexicanos violentos y no queremos acciones de violencia en contra de otras personas que bajo un discurso nacionalista cometan crimenes de odio. Asi que bajemosle dos rayitas a la soberbia. Trata a los demas como te gustaria que te traten. Welcome to all Foreigners and inmigrantes who wants to make México a better place to live and be , lets contruibuite with your knwoledge and good human beigns 🌎♥️🇲🇽

[@jm2307]

Any discerning adult should weigh the pros and cons of taking a leap like this. It’s nice to see people being adventurous and willing to experience new lifestyles. The world is a massive place and sometimes it pays to see past the propaganda to find the truth of different ways of life ❤

[@glcmranger421]

Let something go wrong (kidnapping, severe illness) and they will expect the U.S. government to race to their rescue. 😂

[@02nupe]

@@glcmranger421 when kidnappings and severe illness happens here the US government often times doesn't come to their rescue.... you forgot to include that in your comment.

[@jm2307]

@@02nupeExactly. My demographic is high on the list of American trafficking victims. Particularly ones that media doesn’t value enough to feature or to investigate. Trolls will never acknowledge that. Also, Americans love to believe that their healthcare system is best of the best when it fully isn’t 😂… We all have to do what’s best for each of us.

[@SaintsandSushi]

@@glcmranger421I don’t know what rock you live under but the American embassy doesn’t get involved in those things for any individual. They are not about to start an international war because you were not smart enough to take care of your own health and safety 🤦🏻‍♀️🤡

[@glcmranger421]

@@02nupe I’ve never had a problem getting treated for illnesses, and I’ve never been kidnapped in any country, so I’ll stand mute on that.

[@emmyyork7821]

Wow whoever edited this did a great job. Such a great video, will be watching more from this channel

[@sme-dm5gz]

I know isn't gentrification the best! 😅🙃

[@djsoto5334]

I was thinking the same thing, they really did a great job!

[@datagus]

Are you considering moving to Mexico City? Please keep in mind this: 1. Mexico City is sinking, it is a matter of time that a major part of the city collapse. 2. Added to the above, it is a matter of time that a big earthquake hits the city, even bigger than in 1985 and 2017. 3. Mexico City is running out of water. 4. The air pollution will reach critical levels more frequently (good luck doing exercise outside) 5. You can never know when the public transport is going to have a fatal failure. 6. Insecurity and crime, well… 7. Health emergencies pose a great risk as hospitals are at the edge of capacity. 8. (Add more problems to the list)... So, living in Mexico City is not sustainable in the long term. Anyway, welcome y que la Virgen te acompañe.

[@owlman_]

@@AmericanScout-USA For example, the United States.

[@eddym5532]

I travelled from Los Angeles California, to Mexico City, it took me about four days driving and wow I was impressed when I saw the city, is huge.

[@AH-rl5qc]

Deberían pagar mínimamente impuestos y del 20% No permitamos la gentrificación, México para los mexicanos.

[@vacaovni]

es gentrificación 🥺 , pero estoy de acuerdo contigo

[@gnolan4281]

Y los migrantes del sur hacia el norte? Deben pagar un minimo semejante?

[@ogdtp2155]

¡CENTRIFUGACIÓN! JAJAJAJAJAJAJA

[@marco1173]

@@gnolan4281 El impuesto se debe imponer cuando existe una asimetría en el poder adquisitivo. Los que vienen del norte ganan no solo salarios mas altos, sino ademas en DOLARES

[@mexicanpan]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@davidl6332]

Let's make Mexico great again... pls, if you come to live in this amazing city try to speak some spanish, try to integrate with the local culture, don't try to transform it... Mexico is. amazing with all its colours and sounds, and noises etc

[@fernandodiazdiaz1040]

Build the wall, and demand a visa from the gringos

[@RomeroRubioDF]

Pare de estar de chillones y adaptarse a recibir y pónganse a chambiar y transformar más colonias como la doctores, la guerrero etc...

[@AaDesign-u7z]

Bien dicho 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️ SEAMOS OBJETIVOS EL MEXICANO MISMO PROVOCA LA SUBIDA DE PRECIOS La gentrificacion la provocan los mismos mexicanos DUEÑOS que buscan aprovecharse y suben los costos de rentas , restaurantes , etc., y esto no importando la calidad de lo que ofrecen y si vale la pena el entorno o colonia, viven de sus rentas y pues la ambición no tiene límites. Dejemos de hacernos las victimas y andar culpando a el extranjero. El mexicano tambien es asi , oportunista, soy mexicana y hay que ser realistas. Tampoco nos creamos la última coca cola del mundo , este fenómeno lo han vivido ciudades a lo largo de la historia que atraviesan por un buen momento, de estabilidad social , económica, etc., las fronteras las invento el hombre mismo. Recordemos también que somos un pais turístico, que una gran parte de su economia se la debe a este rubro y no nos conviene dar esta imagen de una sociedad mezquina , egoista y hostil contra todo lo que es extranjero , y sino preguntenle a la ciudad de Florencia que hace algunos años hacia manifestaciones porque ya no queria mas turistas despues tuvieron su crisis y pedian que volvieran. Mucho cuidado tambien porque hay compatriotas mexicanos violentos y no queremos acciones de violencia en contra de otras personas que bajo un discurso nacionalista cometan crimenes de odio. Asi que bajemosle dos rayitas a la soberbia. Trata a los demas como te gustaria que te traten. Welcome to all Foreigners and inmigrantes who wants to make México a better place to live and be , lets contruibuite with your knwoledge and good human beigns 🌎♥️🇲🇽

[@3dstaco]

Summary: Take your American dollar, go to poor country, live in the elight part of town, profit.