Cost of Living in La Roma, Mexico City │ How Much I Spent!

In this video I’ll walk you through my budget for the last month of living in La Roma Norte, CDMX, while taking a relaxing walk through town. I’ll show some of my favorite restaurants and taco stands that help me eat well AND stay on budget. Let’s go!
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[@mexsouriman05]

Always up front with the true costs and reasons for those costs. Good information as always my friend. Saludos

[@liveourbest2067]

If you are interested in saving some money. Learn to use the Metro it will save you alot of money.$30 goes a long way when each ride is 70 cents...I took a local to lunch across town and she showed me how to buy the card and how to read the map.The Metro cops inside the station are also super helpful..Just dont go at rush hour.Cuz that really sucks lol...

[@theropemonster]

Awesome tip my friend, thanks! I do have the card and took the metro to Buenavista! Super easy and I actually did have to ask the metro cops for help and they were extremely knowledgeable and willing to help. I’ve also taken the bus a few times during rush traffic and it’s faster than Uber in that case because they have their own lane 😎. Thanks for watching 🇲🇽❤️

[@AliciaHawkins4]

Enjoying your videos in CDMX! Thanks for sharing the affordability of CDMX - Roma. With an increase of costs in rent, it's refreshing to see how it can be done and still enjoyable. When I'm in CDMX for a month or so, I take the bus and metro mainly with a few uber rides weekly.

[@theropemonster]

Great feedback and info there, thanks for sharing that Alicia!! Hugs from CDMX ❤️🇲🇽

[@theflypilot]

As a black person, do you feel like you garner more attention walking or riding the bus or metro while in CDMX? I'll be starting my DN journey in La Condesa in January for a month. I speak and understand a fair amount of Spanish and have traveled Colombia but never in Mexico. Thanks!

[@williamgreystone2098]

My friend Natalie owns dos flamingos on Orzibel if you guys need a haircut while you are there. She's from NYC.

[@theropemonster]

I’ll try to swing by there for sure!! I’m definitely due for a cut! Thanks William 🙂

[@tinmiloutin]

The most US expats and digital nomads in la Roma, the less local can live there and have to move out. You should not work on attract more Americans. Of course your currency is very convenient for people like you. Gentrification is a shame...

[@theropemonster]

Shame on the Mexican landlords who charge those rents? Shame on Claudia Sheinbaum for signing a contract with Airbnb and setting zero limits on supply? Or just shame on the gringos? I think the blame lies in multiple places. Thanks for watching. 🇲🇽❤️

[@jamescarpenter1058]

Ok so you asked for $45 pesos beer. Here you go La Bruja De Tehuantepec it is in Roma Sur. Also it has great hamburgers if that is your thing. My 20 year old son loves the chicken wings and chicken sandwitch. This little gem is in our neighborhood. My 18 year old daughter calls it "dads dive bar" There is also other cool sports in this forgotten part of Roma. let's keep it that way haha.

[@jijib7691]

Hey RM & Ana! The water shortage issue is apparently a big one in CDMX and also in fancier buildings and hotels. It's always important to ask if they have a tinaco or water tank. Apparently, it's because of the fact that the city was built on a swamp... Also, for cell service, have you considered using the eSim HolaFly? Can't wait for the Oaxaca videos 😊

[@theropemonster]

Thanks Jiji!! Great value add there, reading this over the morning coffee ☕️ 🙂. Luckily our building DOES have the tinaco and they’re refilling it weekly! I’m still using Telcell but I’ll look into that! ❤️🇲🇽

[@davidrandall7708]

Thank you

[@randycallow3736]

As a person ( white, male, American, German, Scottish, typical American features) let me give you a Sesame Street version of Mexico get along behavior. In this video and others do you see anyone walking up the block speaking English, w a phone on a stick? The answer is always no. Economic circumstances in Mexico are very organic. 37% of the population is at or below poverty level ,@40% of all Mexicans participate in what is referred to as "informal economy" which means they have a cash job or business and don't contribute to tax base or social programs. @80+% of Mexico is rural and largely empty. High population concentrations in cities, prices, procedures, politics, economy, different in cities than majority of the country. Seeing digital nomad, vanlife, expats, is primarily a city thing, Mexicans more and more resent people for gentrification of the country, doing something non organic like a source of 1st world income into their economy and culture and competing w Mexicans who earn and live in Mexico under Mexican economic conditions. So you may see an American, European, Canadian, Korean or Japanese person walking w Mexicans, that usually means they have a job working with locals in the local economy, maybe for a big multi national company. People who create their own stand alone economy based on money they earn elsewhere are seen as strange. Not in a good way.. if you are a retiree in Mexico you are looked at a certain way, yes you jack up prices but are not a major problem. If you are working age and appear not to work but have money you are seen as problematic. You see it throughout the country but especially in Yucatan, Baja, Monterrey, Mexico City, Ocxacca, and Guadalajara.. working age people are renting, eating, drinking and shopping w money, usually more money than local economy wages..it creates a subtle problem that just keeps growing.. and with ease of travel and everything else in Mexico, I have no idea what it will manifest into.. but you can't have Dallas, San Diego, Austin,LA wage people involved in a Mexican community economy without something under pressure somewhere. So if you are in Yucatan and you are adding to the economy, it's putting pressure on locals.. just like US, name a popular US city and gentrification and explosive price and spending pressure is always a topic.. Americans should not be working as impromptu real estate or travel agencies without thinking of big picture.. what will happen to Mexican recipe if I keep adding more non Mexican ingredients? Don't treat Mexico like a hotel..

[@theropemonster]

Great info there my friend! Thanks for sharing 🇲🇽❤️

[@NohemiOrnelas]

25:00 A mi también me encanta apoyar a artistas urbanos!!! Viva la música 🎶

[@williamgreystone2098]

Hi RM, I always used Uber for the price, and time savings can't beat it. Also, in the beginning, I was getting lost. As you know, there is no system for the street layout. You can go in circles.

[@theropemonster]

Yes I realized that the hard way coming back (or trying to) from Chedraui on a dark, rainy night 😅😅. Better to just take an Uber for $3

[@j2dabmusic554]

sup RopeMonster.......just booked Playa trip for Nov.....are you going to be back there then? curious what Playa is looking like now...mostly regarding the beach, update post hurricane

[@theropemonster]

I’d like to go back soon but not sure I’ll be back by then. Exploring the west coast for now. Puerto Escondido, Huatulco, Zipolite etc. I’ve heard it’s been nice though lately ☀️ 😎🏝️

[@j2dabmusic554]

@@theropemonster Awesome thanks for taking the time to reply....stay safe brother ...looking forward to more vids

[@jorgeespinosa8550]

Ropemonster, where do you think is better to live, la roma or playa del carmen or is the same? almost exacly the same ?

[@theropemonster]

Well Jorge that’s an excellent question! Maybe worth its own video really! One of the big differences is how one can dress… here in La Roma, men are typically expected to dress well (suit jacket, nice shoes, watch etc), whereas in Playa I would go days without ever really getting dressed and it’s relatively acceptable to walk around barefoot and in beach attire/shirtless! CDMX/La Roma has better food and nightlife, but rents are higher typically. A lot to consider. Thanks for checking out the video my friend! 🇲🇽❤️

[@Lizz7711]

I caught your slip into French , “oui ou non” to the street vendor, haha- this is what happens to me btwn french and Spanish- it’s those little words that just slip in!

[@theropemonster]

It happens!! Haha! Thanks for watching my friend! ❤️🇲🇽

[@clementecontraersruiz]

Muy buen contenido como sienpre. Siempre su like

[@theropemonster]

Gracias carnal!! 🇲🇽❤️

[@NohemiOrnelas]

19:48 😂😂😂 Saludos!

[@davidrandall7708]

I’m interested in a two bedroom home with a safe garage for storage . What am i looking at for a rental cost ?

[@theropemonster]

in La Roma? A Lot... like $35,000mxn minimum but more likely up to $70,000mxn/month

[@williamgreystone2098]

It's smart to rent a room very cost-effective, and without a long commitment, it's a little harder when you have your girl with you. Short term, it's smart

[@ceeIoc]

How do you support yourself?

[@theropemonster]

Great question, I did a video on that subject back in March if you’d like to check it out ➡️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/rYSymWynmth4oNksi=-tlD59O2FHTmq8ne Short answer: Dividends/investing gains

[@jessekenney8292]

Corrrrre gringo 😅 gracias por todos amigo!

[@theropemonster]

“Don’t hit the gringo, he’s got No insurance!” 😅😅. Thanks for supporting the channel my guy!!

[@justjg]

you lost water in Roma Norte?

[@theropemonster]

Yes it’s been an off and on thing, sometimes as long as 18 hours in my building then the water truck comes and pumps more into the backup tank. I hear it’s been happening throughout CDMX. Thanks for watching! 🇲🇽❤️

[@christianhernanofficial]

3p minutes is to much to watch, anybody can tell me the total price? I'm from Mexico city lol

[@theropemonster]

Haha fair enough lol I’ll drop it right here. $32,800mxn or $1,640usd but to eat VERY well out. Thanks for watching at least a few minutes 🫡😅

[@TavoLL1511]

For me it's weird to see Americans in Mexico City. Don't get me wrong but seeing them hopping from coffee shop to coffee shop, day after day seems senseless and superficial to me. Most of them are extremely lonely as well. Why would they leave the US where their friends and family are? As vacations I get it but I see unnecessary to stay over 5 days.

[@theropemonster]

I see your point, but some of us DO make new friends!