Cost of Living in San Jose del Cabo Mexico

[@emmitacruz8622]

Hello I live in San Jose del Cabo too and I see your channel to learn English, and your contents are interesting, you show the beauty of my dear town

[@unperuanoenloscabos.9281]

X2

[@buckfiden1776]

Pregunta: que tan seguro es? Gracias

[@emmitacruz8622]

@@buckfiden1776 Super seguro, y bello muy tranquilo, lo unico son los costos, todo es un poco mas caro.

[@Andre-jv7ej]

X3

[@jesusserrano9442]

I just got back from visiting San Jose Del Cabo, Todos Santos and La Paz and Me and My Family absolutely Loved It! We will be back Soon! 😎

[@MELESAKUEHN]

Which of those did you like best? Which is the least expensive? Which has the best malecon?

[@peterpiper487]

My family and I loved it!

[@shaunmurphy8587]

In 2000, I went to Cabo San Lucas to go scuba diving for a week. One day I drove my rent-a-jeep to San Jose del Cabo. At that time there were only 4 or 5 hotels and virtually no restaurants. It's amazing how much its grown. The airport was brand new at that time,... just opened.

[@TorontoSupraMan]

Cabo San Lucas is my favourite city in the world!! I plan on moving their soon!!

[@asajayunknown6290]

Tap water in San Jose and down the Corridor is generally safe. Ive been drinking it with no issues for over 20 years.

[@user-qj6nx9ss7v]

Exactly, for the past 20 yrs. You've built up an immunity. If you haven't and you drink it, good night.

[@asajayunknown6290]

@@user-qj6nx9ss7v drinking the tap water for a week, a year apart each time, would not generate any sort of the tolerance you imply. Also, my family, and their assorted friends over the years, have had no issues. The tap water in the developed areas is safe.

[@user-qj6nx9ss7v]

@@asajayunknown6290 Yes it would. I've lived in Mexico for years now. In the beginning my girl and I got ill several times. From the water and eggs. She went to to ER. After years of washing fruit and veggies and ingesting small amounts we now don't feel ill from the water. It took us several years to get used to it. Someone being born in Mexico won't get sick like an American being exposed to different bugs all of a sudden. Switching cultures overnight sends your stomach over the top.

[@owenj1979]

I was born and raised in Mexico City and I wouldn’t recommend to drink tap water from any developed city I don’t even trust tap water from California 😬which is where I live now.

[@rayvogensen2983]

I noticed that at minute 4:57 you showed my favorite Mexican hot sauce, Salsa Valentina. I say favorite because usually in Spain it is the only Mexican chile sauce available, and at a reasonable price. In Portugal I have never seen it so I stock up when we go shopping across the border. Before the pandemic started I bought five bottles and am now working on my last one. I love it. Your electricity bill is incredibly low. In Portugal we pay around 21 dollars even if we don't use it. Our normal monthy bill is 85 dollars, which is a fixed rate for six months, then adjusted up or down. Mexico is so cheap in some things.

[@gerardoarce8187]

Nunca pensé encontrar un fan de nuestra querida Valentina en España. Acá la usamos para casi todo. Saludos.

[@bajaigo]

your productions just keep getting better and better.. so enjoyable to watch. Thank You!!

[@laura-bronner]

Thank you so much, I'm really working on it so I appreciate the feedback :)

[@bajaigo]

@@laura-bronner for me.. the music is right on key.. just fits so well. Its all good!

[@rosysalazar-murguia1244]

I love San José del Cabo 🥰 My country is amazing 😍

[@rudyr4698]

😍😍😍

[@Healingfromtheroot]

I have also wanted to live in San José del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas. I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself!!!

[@BeckyInCa]

I'm looking forward to the apartment tour.

[@angeliquecortez2920]

Living un cabo it's amazing.

[@MsLanny9]

THANK YOU!!!! I"VE been WAITING for this..

[@lorigonzalez1200]

Wow you life sounds blessed and liberating . I admire you . I am really wanting to leave fl and move all by my self to Cabo . I’ve never been to Mexico . I want to live peaceful and comfortable and I have very little income . My goal is to find a job online that I can work remote and go stay somewhere there for like three months to see if I like it and then try to go permanently. I really love your videos. I enjoy them. A lot have been very thorough and I appreciate it.

[@angelnaranjo9341]

México is incredibel 👍👍 The people are awesome very friendly.

[@bfourney]

Not just A chedraui, THE MOST INCREDIBLE CHEDRAUI

[@yoocabo]

The one for tourists is nice yes, but over priced. The one for locals in Sta. Rosa neighbourhood is not so nice but, priced for locals.

[@owenj1979]

I’m planing to move my parents to San Jose de Cabo from Querétaro. And visit em every month from California And your videos been really informative. I’d love to see more info on places (apartments) to see the pros and cons about e centro vs la zona hotelera. Ty

[@CristianRacansky]

Why? Queretaro is so beutiful and San Jose is crazy hot and lacks culture

[@erodriguez1042]

I agree tap water is safe, you have excellent Wi-Fi since there is fiber optic in most of the residential areas in SJC, there a lot of good many Mexicans say that is a greengo town is an excellent place to live in, yes is more expensive that other places in Mexico, I had a nice home at Magisterial and live for near 4y due to work, but I enjoy it, I miss the town, great Choyeros friends, great fish food and also the activities like mountain cycling , surfing, snorkeling, fishing, hiking, great artesanl beers and of course excellent golf, also the place to see famous people , visit in the Corredor Blue Fish Sea Food the best Choyero Fish Food of Los Cabos.

[@cowboyway99]

I am so glad I found your channel. I'm so jealous I'm not there. That is such a beautiful quiet town. Really makes me want to retire early and cruise down there.

[@angeliquecortez2920]

Hello My name is Angie for more inf on properties contact me.

[@ericortiz9327]

Thank you for all the info, it was a lot more than I thought it would be. Very helpful!

[@laura-bronner]

Yea - it’s a bit more expensive here, but it’s also more expensive to live month to month rather than to rent a one-year lease. We spoke to some landlords who had furnished rentals for cheaper, as low as 8,000 pesos a month, but they wanted 6-month minimum.

[@LuisGarcia-bn7ox]

Tus vídeos an mejorado, gracias por compartir!!!

[@A_Bunch_of_Savages]

Great video. Your face in the thumbnail is the same one I make when my dog gets into the garbage - except you’re a lot cuter. Thanks for the tour. We’re headed down in a month.

[@yoocabo]

It’s also significantly cheaper if you lived in the barrió but, the majority of expats won’t. Also Los Cabos has zones for electrical consumption (unlike other areas of Mexico, even other areas of BCS), so you AC bill will vary depending your zone. Also the cost of gas for your house and your vehicle is more expensive here than any other state.

[@deeprollingriver5820]

I’m so excited. Going to live for 6 months in Cabo San Lucas in August 2022. Fleeing America

[@lorraineklemchuk387]

Good morning, excellent, informative video. Thanks a bunch for sharing, hope to return this winter. Great job. GRACIAS AND ADIOS❤🌻

[@gary6463]

Love watching your beautiful videos of Mexico 🇲🇽

[@stevencaldwell838]

We pay $2,200 for a huge 2drm, 2bath house gated with a large garden and yard, pet friendly. We have a huge kitchen, all utilities and WiFi payed. There’s a rooftop deck over looking the entire city. Off street parking and a nice size pool! Washer and dryer included. As a comparison, I rent one of my studio apartments in Hermosa Beach CA for $2,200 a month! Los Cabos... has everything and nothing if you wish🏄🏼‍♂️🎣😍

[@NomadShifu]

Living in Cabo implies tremendous savings for retirees on fixed income to sustain a comfortable way of living, as their retirement fund can be stretched 20-30% in contrast to the average living cost in the US, due to the always favorable exchange rate, and because food, utilities, and everyday services are less

[@obijuankenobi420]

Say what ? You can't compare the cost of living in the US, that varies DRASTICALLY, to the cost of living in Cabo.....that was a silly comment.

[@JJ-mm3sd]

Awesome video. Love it. Thank you very much for share.

[@jpnye06]

Enjoy the videos! I recently visited San Jose del Cabo and los Cabo’s and checked out some of places to eat you recommended.. 👌🏻

[@hideawayhomesllc5103]

We just stopped in Glenwood Springs, CO on our way home from winter in Mazatlan. $7 for a pint of fresh IPA. Plus 10% tax and 20% tip = $9.25 for a pint! Great vid Laura! Loved it all the way through.

[@laura-bronner]

haha yea I always feel that so hard when I'm back in the US and buy a craft beer out at a bar that tax always sneaks up on you!

[@MisterGamerYouTube]

I live in near to Toluca Mexico but also like San Jose del Cabo! great place!

[@mickelion6198]

I'm here and im loving it

[@WMichaelDeJonge]

Great video. Keep ‘em coming!

[@angelaperalta2567]

Would love to see cost of living for 1 or more month for 2 people which includes everything y’all spend. 😀

[@user-qj6nx9ss7v]

It's about $1000-$1200. Give or take. Do you go out to eat alot? Do you buy lots of clothes? Do you drink and party? It all varies.

[@owenj1979]

@@user-qj6nx9ss7v 1000 to $1200 for 2 people Is this including rent ? How about $600dlls a month for 2 people not including rent. Ty

[@user-qj6nx9ss7v]

@@owenj1979 I live in Baja. I have friends who live on $500 a month for everything. If you budget your money it goes further here. You could easily live on $600 a month with no rent. Rather find a small place and spend wisely and keep it under $700 a month for two. It's possible.

[@owenj1979]

@@user-qj6nx9ss7v Gracias por contestar! 🙏🏽 I’m trying to move my parents to San Jose del Cabo but we have never been there so we have no idea about things like this. We know for sure is a beautiful place to live.

[@lauraarteaga1451]

Yes, yes, yes, looking forward to the apartment tour and perhaps a link to be able to rent? Tks

[@Muhafaka]

is that a painting of Westeros behind you in the background?? :) :P

[@catherinewalters5599]

Pronto vamos a estar ahi! Gracias por tus buenos videos!

[@TapuwaWilliam]

Great video! Looking forward to the apartment tour!

[@laura-bronner]

Thank you!

[@moryan6447]

Love San Jose del Cabo. I went there this April.

[@richardyanicky1845]

Love your videos. I have been looking at Todos Santos for a possible Retirement location. I would prefer to walk/bike as much as possible. I would have a car and would travel to a larger markets on occasion. The larger markets you point out do seem very good/clean. Have you seen Solar used much there to offset electricity esp for AC usage? I don't want to be in a tourist/party town and it looks like San Jose del Cabo is not! Thank you for providing this content as you move around Baja it would be great to see your perspective of different locations.

[@angeliquecortez2920]

Hello My name is Angie for more inf on properties in todos santos area contact me.

[@asherevaninvestments5621]

Cool Vlog, would like to see a tour of the casa and maybe show a walk to the beach, ,,just got back from 8 days in Cabo San Lucus (Sirena del Mar), and I think we are going to sell it all here in the US and start living and working (hopefully) in Cabo, or San Jose..just really like the place, and the US is getting crazy :)....oh, and signing up to your newsletter now. Have a great day

[@jobgallery1630]

Enjoyed your video about San Jose... You need to check out Merida in the Yucatan I think you guys would really really love it. Best Regards, Charley

[@laura-bronner]

Thanks Charley! I’ve been to Merida a few times, beautiful city but that humidity is too much for me!

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

It has been a long time since you made the video... anyway, I am in Mexico and not far from my empty house in the USA. I am here since the pandemia. Well, I knew some Spanish and I will always be learning more. I heard your Spanish intro on a different video and you sound good and I could understand it all. I say peso different. It is more like pay-so, well.. If you have an older sister haha. Let me know... Someday I should get married and I will be 70 in March. You and yours look good together. Buena suerte con todo.

[@ImTheRegular]

Thanks for the video. I have been driving through baja all the way from Las Vegas! I am currently in La Paz and will be heading to San Jose D Cabo at the end of May. I will be in an airbnb for a month while i explore the various options of cabo. If you have any suggestions as to finding a proper long term rental, 6-12 month lease for under $600, I would be appreciative! Thanks

[@terrykarlabarnes6094]

Hey Laura , we love your Baja videos. Do you have a suggestion for an affordable stay in San Jose Del Cabo. Just 2 old folks wanting 10 nights.

[@bananapatch9118]

Living there long term, how much do you think you would spend monthly as a couple ? Thx !

[@danknox9986]

Do you think you could give us a tour of the marina? Love your videos. I’m a fan now.

[@laura-bronner]

The San Jose marina? I spent some time there a few weeks ago and show it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mXfHdWiij5ihl8k

[@johnd03107]

One more question señorita.? Where can i get pesos as soon as i get to cabo?

[@mislabarco4668]

Love your videos. Gracias.

[@misstrcarter]

Glad to see you shopping at the local municipal market. I don't think I watch any youtuber that routinely shop at any other markets besides the big chains.

[@laura-bronner]

It's where the best produce is!

[@davidmag808]

kinnetic kennons shop local

[@gbosey1449]

@@laura-bronner Also, I can buy uncooked wheat tortillas at the Mercado Central - love to toss them on the hot pan and watch them bubble up.

[@MNDanno]

thank you thank you thank you!

[@jaredpbostic]

That Cafe Blason coffee you got - the Pluma Oaxaca, right? ... It's my favorite!

[@laura-bronner]

It’s so good!

[@carrieann8921]

Really appreciated the timeliness of this video. Have been exploring options to come and check out BCS and San Jose del Cabo has been one of those places. Looking forward to the apartment tour video.

[@82hawkerpilot]

Thanks 🙏🏼, it is very useful.

[@TheScapegoat420]

God it just seems so nice and peaceful.

[@mixnmichael1]

I'm in La Paz now. Another great city on the Baja Peninsula.

[@Mtnshell56]

Super helpful thanks 👍

[@WonderfulWoodwardOfAZ]

Amazing video.

[@sahuaro6144]

Muchas gracias. Muy buen video.

[@DianeTheCanningNana]

Is there an email I can reach you at? We go to San Jose a couple of times a year, going back end of April and would Love to ask you Foodie questions about great authentic food in San Lucas! We have been to a few you have shown, but you have been to some really Great places we would love to try! I also have some other Los Cabos Questions about unique or historical places to visit. 🏝️🤗

[@laura-bronner]

Hi Diane! Yes, you can email me at [e-mail]

[@craigsteeves4295]

Love this.

[@rudy721]

I'm 50 years old, looking to leave Houston TX, crazy cost of living here. I can retire in a couple years but would be limited to about 4k a month. Could I buy a house there and live comfortable maybe even a car? Can you give me some advice?

[@laurarenovato1751]

Great video thanks 😊

[@Ssh-u1m]

Have you very been in Mexico Estado de México?? At the north area as Cuautitlan Izcalli as invest to business so cheap is good for as induatry, wh, malls... it is so close from Mexico city and have everything to give the american retired people good quality life...they have many differents around 4 cardinals point around 2 hors from town as Querwtaro, Hidalgo, Guanajuato, Michoacan, Cuernavaca and Mexico city is in 60 min...

[@marianaybarra4919]

I just visited Cabo San Lucas and I loved it me and my boyfriend plan to move their youre video was so helpful thank you

[@semmes5342]

Im curious as to what you do for your medical. Do you have insurance or how does that work in the event of an illness or injury? Do you have a permanent residence card?

[@TaxationIsTheft439]

If you don’t mind me asking. What do you and your husband do for a living ?

[@hammockmonk]

Thanks for the nice video. Too back you don't have a guest room. :-P

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

Okay, but your thumbnail - 😂 I got a kick out of that. Seems Baja is a tad more expensive overall than the mainland.

[@laura-bronner]

haha thanks! Trying to have a bit more fun with it! It's definitely a bit more expensive, especially for eating out and renting.

[@acajudi100]

Greetings from Queretaro USA Muslim. I order my food from La Comer and locals shop at take outs. I have been coming to Mexico for over 60 years, and I am 80 now. My beautiful furnished apartment is 14k Mx and it includes all utilities, maid, and a beautiful view. Locals put money on my phone and take clothing to the laundromat.

[@Vasper79]

Your apartment/home rentals are so pretty. I can't find any place decent enough or has great views for less than $950/month. maybe it's the season or the language barrier? Everything is 30K+ pessos.

[@laura-bronner]

If you are only searching in English then those are sort of the prices you're likely to find. It also depends on the dates that you're looking for as well and what neighborhood you want to be in (the hotel zone is definitely the most expensive). If you can search in Spanish on Facebook Marketplace or in the Facebook groups for rentals in San Jose or San Lucas then you will find much lower prices.

[@arod1pilot]

Love the video we went to San Lucas we fell in love but want to buy and fix to stay any recommendations??

[@grantlikes2sing]

im glad to see the laundry here since i am traveling there in a couple of weeks and probably will need to use one. Any tips on where i can get a covid test in cabo to return to the usa?

[@unperuanoenloscabos.9281]

Hey I live here in san Jose del Cabo and it's a small town I never have see you around town! Jaja saludos amiga choyera!

[@mespetitesrevolutions1092]

Hello! Thank you very much for your content. Tell me, i am looking for the best place to go spend 6 months. I am a woman by herself so i am looking for a young-ish expat community, yoga, meditation, safety and great swimmable beaches, what would you recommend?

[@racebiketuner]

Is it easy to find organic fruit/veggies and pasture-raised eggs/meat? If so, how much more do they cost? If not, how difficult is procurement? This is a very important consideration for me. TIA for any comments.

[@BossFeeds]

Guestion: do they sell Yerba Mate loose leaf tea in San Jose markets ?

[@sirgalahad1470]

When you say the air-conditioning can skyrocket a bill in the summer, how much do you think ? If a month was $7 without the air-conditioning, would it be like $100 US to run it every day ? Because compared to where I live in the US, that would still be extremely cheap.

[@laura-bronner]

It depends on how long you run it for. Last summer when I was living in Barra de Navidad for the hottest months - June-September, we ran the air conditioning when we cooked and for a few hours when we were going to sleep (we set a timer so it shut off in the middle of the night). Overall I'd say it was running for 2-3 hours a day. Our monthly bill was about $75 USD so I imagine if you are constantly running it, it can get much higher than $100 USD.

[@yestohappiness2721]

@@laura-bronner Does running the fans in the ceiling do a lot of damage to the electric bill? If you run those constantly will the bill skyrocket?

[@laura-bronner]

No, we use those all the time and it doesn’t seem to affect the price much at all.

[@waynewalleye8458]

cold beer at rockin brews and live rock music

[@edugarcia13]

Awesome video. Have you considered Lá Paz to live? I’m exploring Baja to retire in near future. Did you find your San Jose place through a real estate? Thank you.

[@deeprollingriver5820]

Loreto to is an amazing surprise

[@expat8460]

For me is between this and Campeche.

[@kenmaryfazio]

Great video. It’s cheaper than I thought.

[@laura-bronner]

Thanks, Ken! Glad I could share some info with you!

[@michellhuber3397]

Would you be able to share info about the apartment at some point? I'm going to be there for a month from mid-Dec to mid-Jan and would love to find a place to stay. We will have our dog; not sure if that's allowed.

[@junglejohnplaya]

Hi there, love watching your vids, Im moving over there from Playa del carmen this month, can you recommend the best area to rent a place in. I guess what would be the cool area or close to the beach ,.. I've only been there once and forgot most of it and I stayed in palmitas so not in town .. any help appreciated

[@emmadenny6298]

Can you recommend a supermarket or shop that does lots of organic varieties please?

[@laura-bronner]

The organic market is every saturday just on the edge of town. We've gotten some great produce from there. www.google.com/maps/place/Organic+Market+San+Jose+Del+Cabo/@23.066671,-109.6956348,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0xa67723268bca6b3f?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj55PvEqe_vAhUGIjQIHb0XCBwQ_BIwFHoECCEQBQ

[@emmadenny6298]

@@laura-bronner Thank you for your reply

[@pajtawgntxovmoua-lia8173]

Zoo kawg li os yod nrog nej zoo siab os 😍❤❤❤💚💚💚

[@AZANDAE]

Great video. Are there any gyms there?

[@laura-bronner]

Tons of gyms there.

[@PretzelKid]

Nice vid - would love to know the % of Expats to locals in your opinion - also do you think long term rentals will allow a big dog? Extra 300Peso a month might help change their minds?

[@CristianRacansky]

300 pesos is nothing. Maybe an extra 1000 would change their mind

[@janetjwoodward]

Do you eat raw vegetables and fruits at home and in the restaurants? Not worried about them like you are worried about the water?

[@subaru4me]

When you're renting these places are you having to sign formal leases or is this more of a verbal and trust agreement? I want to avoid AirBnB when I come but when I looked into this before I thought I'd need a notary and other things for leases? I saw your video on how you find places and that was great.

[@laura-bronner]

It always depends on the landlord. The place we're in now is really just a verbal agreement. Other places that I've had in the past for short term have had leases, but there was no need for a notary or anything. The only time I needed something more than the money and a deposit was when I was renting long term (one or two year leases) in Mexico City. For that, I needed a guarantor (fiador).

[@deeprollingriver5820]

I went through Air BnB for a 6 month lease and I got a very nice place that I love.

[@deeprollingriver5820]

You should always sign a lease.

[@leshellthomas3894]

I have Been to cabo

[@jackieharris2854]

Thanks

[@sirgalahad1470]

Also, do you guys have a monthly target budget together ? Meaning, like is it $1000 a month for both ? More ?

[@laura-bronner]

We don't have a set budget that we strictly adhere to, we just have simple tastes and enjoy hiking, going to the beach, and eating good food. Without much intention we are living on between 1,000-1,500 USD per month (for both of us)

[@alexwallace6120]

@@laura-bronner Thanks for the video as I love to know what things cost there.I have a good friend who's living in San Miguel de Allende with her 19 yr old son,,pays $850 US for a 3 BR.some utilities,water for drinking,groceries,take out food,plus miscelaneous etc,so maybe $1500 US.She knows that area is more expensive so may move to Queretaro,which is less expensive.

[@laura-bronner]

Yea San Miguel has some of the highest prices in that region of Mexico. Queretaro is so lovely! As is Guanajuato 👍

[@lifeisabadjoke5750]

@@laura-bronner very cool

[@adelaalvarenga1669]

Omg so a nice place. Now if I can find someone who lives there. I can start planning my Vacation. Saludos desde Charlotte carolina del norte.

[@kjrom]

Yep all baja california sur is a beauty really. My personal favorite is La Paz, state capital of baja sur, followed by the towns of Santa Rosalia and Loreto they are all jewels.

[@angeliquecortez2920]

I'm resident here in los cabos for 10years. Any help or inf. Contact me

[@ChoyeroBCS]

Hi Laura you were walking in front of my grand ma’s house.. in los cabos there are a few water falls that you should visit they’re gorgeous!! Are you in Facebook? To tell you where are located

[@bill2uok753]

Not having a car how do you move from place to place? Are you and your Bf living out of suitcases? I plan to move to Mexico in 2 years if we are not prisoners from the Pandemic. How well can you live on $2200 USD / mo?

[@laura-bronner]

San Jose is very well connected by bus. There are also taxis and Uber. You can take buses between the cities to places like La Paz, Todos Santos, Cabo San Lucas etc.

[@ADONAIsays-so]

Thanks much!

[@mt-nv4jd]

For those walking trips to laundry/ groc...why not invest in a collapsible shopping cart? xxoo

[@laura-bronner]

I’m a cheapskate haha and it becomes yet another thing to either travel with or leave behind when we move on. If I we’re going to live here more long term I probably would.

[@gbosey1449]

@@laura-bronner Not to mention that wielding a rolling cart over often uneven streets and sometimes sidewalk stairs can be challenging - maybe you could learn from some "natives" how to carry things on you head...jejeje! Me? Built a house in La Playita 20 years ago - been "wintering" every year since. Biggest expense now is the cost of gas to drive back and forth from the SF Bay Area!!! I appreciate your video and your refreshingly enlightened and realistic approach. There are so many "dreamers" and would-be "ex-pats" who need down-to-earth facts like what you present. Thanks.

[@richarda.valdes1197]

Lacked your monthly income to compare it with your monthly expenses. Otherwise a very informative video. I’m a retired marine living north of you in San Felipe Baja California and I live comfortably on my social security

[@angelgonzalez1507]

Meats and And vegetables super cheap awesome

[@therealgamertapia8530]

A Mira visito a el central del los cabos