How Puerto Vallarta Cut Our Expenses in Half

Back in 2013, fed up with snowy Chicago winters, tired of high prices, sick of the long grind... Mark and Kirsten Raccuia left the US in search of a more affordable life overseas. Today, they’ve cut their budget in half and live in one of Mexico’s top retirement destinations: Puerto Vallarta.
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[@elizagal7451]

Mexico did give surprise difficulties for its expats several years ago - they just started not routinely giving 180 days to tourists which really threw a lot of expats game plans off. That seems to have passed but was an unpredictability. Now their cost of residency through the roof for some of us. However so many good traits that you bring forth especially travel time and closer to family. Thank you

[@cvieyra451]

We have been thinking about moving to Puerto Vallarta. We moved from Chicago to Las Vegas to get away from the cold but we are thinking more and more about moving to Mexico. Las Vegas is not as affordable as we thougjt

[@davidphones7290]

Las Vegas hasn’t been affordable since the 90’s

[@that_introverted_mom]

Same, we are working on a 3 year plan on making the move from LV to PV ;if only finding remote jobs would be easier (:

[@discoverglobeliving]

Amazing! Cutting expenses while enjoying Puerto Vallarta sounds like a dream. Thanks for sharing your experience and tips!

[@deanguy66]

Good vid, very informative. We live in Elmhurst, west of Chicago and we've been going down to Vallarta twice a year since '97 and we totally love it. Heading back down end of April and I'm counting the days til we leave!

[@tracy720]

Looks amazing! Such a great overview of life in PV. Can’t wait to visit there again someday soon💜✨

[@dennishassler605]

Congrats guys!!!! I have been going to P.V. since it was a tiny village and now I often visit summers, but I plan to relocate there in the future.

[@amyoppenheim2711]

Incredible insight on the in & outs of Puerta Vallarta. Thanks for sharing a view of your lovely home.

[@LovelyL3]

What a fantastic and informative video! Thanks for sharing a view of Puerto Vallarta through your lens, love it!

[@johnmarcantonio4297]

Hi Mark and Kirsten, we live in Cinco de Diciembre also. We would love to chat with you guys. We'll be back in PV in two weeks.

[@robertjackson8104]

Hi Mark and Kirsten, great video. Enjoyed seeing your condo and hearing your comparisons versus Penang. Patti and I will actually be scouting PV along with Mazatlán and Cabo this June.

[@mohammedsharif2651]

Smart move and an adventurous couple. Enjoy your good-life. 🙏👏❤️

[@marktraccuia4135]

Thank you 😊

[@lucybalyanify]

In SF or Oakland its $3500 to $5000/month rent for large home

[@CandycaneBeyond]

A Studio in Chicago is currently $2000 a month

[@robertvalenzuela8078]

How warm is the ocean water & the winter weather? Enjoyed your video too !

[@pattyj4089]

The farmers market you shared in the video, where are they located and what days are they available?

[@user-js8kz7yq2t]

Curious what you do for work? Just to get an idea what online work there is, Ty

[@kcur2006]

Hi. My name is Kerry. I was wondering if u can help us. My hubby and I are seriously thinking about moving to pv from Florida. Would love to find a place like yours to rent with that fantastic view. Would prob buy eventually but rent 1st til we decide which area we like the best. We have a dog and 2 cats also. Would like furnished if possible. I am 55 and chad is 53 btw. We want to retire this year if possible. So looking for a more laid back lifestyle but need ocean view, walkable to beach and close to great restaurants. 2 br/2 bath would be enough to start with. If u have any suggestions that would be wonderful. Thank you. 😎

[@CandycaneBeyond]

18:14 Is it possible for a single person to get a rental for $300-400 USD? Im starting to learn Spanish and will be returning in 10 years but I will be on a tight budget.

[@JaimeLopez-oh5uc]

Looking to live in Puerto Vallarta but looking for an area flood free, clean and quiet areas, 15-20 minutes from the beach. Any suggestions?

[@kirstenraccuia3952]

Any area with hills will be flood free. But if you go for the flat areas like Versailles or Fluvial, they will flood. Try Centro or 5D in the hills.

[@JaimeLopez-oh5uc]

And I was told that those two flat areas are the best places to buy properties. I really need to make sure which areas are best to buy cus many people have different opinions. Is going to be tuff.

[@kirstenraccuia3952]

Those are good up and coming areas for investments but they also flood at times. I wouldn't buy until you live here for a while, through rainy season. @@JaimeLopez-oh5uc

[@jasonhill9674]

⁠@@JaimeLopez-oh5uc- You were just informed that “those areas” you were instructed to buy in bcZ they were the best areas are FLOOD ZONES. And you wanted to avoid flood zones. Hence, don’t buy in those places.

[@FlawlessCFO]

I read where Mexico City has more expats. Why did you choose Puerto Vallarta? I've been to Puerto Vallarta but not Mexico City

[@darinjames3313]

The vibration is high there.....No Race issues.....No Religious issues.....No Political issues.....aaaaaaaaaasshhhhh.....dats nice...God willing, I ll be there before the summer of 2024...God bless Mexico and Puerto Vallarta.....Chapala too!!

[@jackbaldwin3649]

What gives me pause is the police targeting Gringos for a shakedown. Any advice or comment about whether my fears have validity? Thank you!

[@marktraccuia4135]

We have been here for 2 years and never experienced that here.

[@jackbaldwin3649]

@@marktraccuia4135 I hope you're not the exception. Many You-tubers and folks in FB groups have recounted their experiences being stopped while driving.

[@livebike]

It's the police job not to bother foreigners/visitors. I feel very safe there..

[@billepling4669]

Doctors doesn't happen cops don't shake you down in Puerto Vallarta forget about that😂

[@jasonhill9674]

Your fears seem invalid.

[@storres1368]

🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@BobF6483]

Do you feel safe there? What’s the crime rate?

[@neilarnold5145]

What’s the crime rate where you are ?

[@BobF6483]

Low-Midwest

[@amandasmith8141]

Is there an earthquake today? 🙏

[@timebanditrvtravels3449]

Rich people

[@kimsuncha]

care about own stomach and intestinal poop gas shoots the brain. desires from tongue, nothing about caring about other species on humanity. same stories as most of other robot videos. help on humanity makes self-shine and can communicate with everybody's unlimited heart. got to move on

[@kims1912]

You can't escape what's coming, you can only escape high cost of living. Faith in Jesus Christ is the only way out of what's coming.

[@sfrentals4769]

^ the lord giveth and the lord taketh away. Ha ha!