Huatulco Oaxaca Mexico 🌊🌴💰 Cost of Living | We Break Down Our Monthly Expenses

[@derrick8224]

I just love your channel. Long time subscriber from Ottawa, Canada. Also, I enjoy the videos when you meet with other expats.

[@GringosRUs]

Hey Derrick. You have been around for a long time with us. Glad that you are still enjoying the content. We may be doing more of that in Queretaro after the first of the year.

[@dianaj3139]

I love the "cost of Living " Videos! Yay!!! :)

[@GringosRUs]

Glad that you like them Diana. It will be a few months before the next one as wee are here in Oaxaca until mid-November. Then it will be a quick turn around as we are only in Puebla for 4 weeks.

[@dianaj3139]

@@GringosRUs hopefully you can squeeze in ATLIXCO while you are in Puebla... So many cool things to see in the state! Nice part is Cholula, Puebla City, and Atlixco are all within 30 minutes of each other... I just love the vibe there!

[@GringosRUs]

@@dianaj3139 We are looking forward to our time in Puebla. It was very nice when we drove through it on our way to Veracruz. It will be a crammed 4 weeks of a lot to do. Thanks for the tips.

[@ttf3289]

We were in Huatulco in December, the “coldest” month of the year for the region, and we felt just as you in August. My wife would be ready to get back into an ocean by the time we were making it to our lounges. We would visit again but that definitely wouldn’t be a place for us to live permanently. Even for a Texas born and grown. 😂

[@GringosRUs]

We did notice a big difference from La Crucecita to down by the ocean. We think that it was the wind movement. But it was hot there. We are here in Oaxaca now and it is night and day temperature wise. The heat is going to be something that will be a factor in our final decision.

[@CK9mum]

Hola Gina y Mark, thanks for the in-depth breakdown of the cost of living in Huatulco! And talking about your experience with the healthcare system. Love your videos!

[@GringosRUs]

Thank you Cynthia. Glad that you are enjoying them. Just want to share what we are experiencing. The doctor's visit was so eye opening compared to what would have transpired in the US.

[@dlwilliamson5644]

Love the Tar Heel T-shirt!

[@GringosRUs]

Thanks. Been a life long fan. Of course giving up 70 to James Madison last week was a tough pill to swallow, but hey, we are a basketball school. LOL

[@Wilfredos_]

@@GringosRUs Is always hard when they pay M$60 to Dak Prescott, and he loses the next two games.

[@GringosRUs]

@@Wilfredos_ Yeah, but realistically how does anyone live up to those paychecks nowadays? Insanity! Look at what we are getting for the money we pay to Bryce Young. Yikes!

[@JamesNix-gi5zs]

Thank you for this information..... Gringo Salsero here.... Visiting Santa Cruz Oaxaca Mexico

[@GringosRUs]

That's a great place to go. You will love the food and the people.

[@ompurnam108]

Hello from Canada! Hope to be back here next week! ☺️

[@GringosRUs]

Hola. I think that now is a good time to be heading south from Canada. LOL

[@cneal6]

Hola Gina/Mark , We we’re in the same area in Huatulco. It does have a laid back vibe, people were nice, beaches were fun. We were there Jan/Feb ‘23 95 and sunny humid oh yeah. Just before that spent a month in Puerto Escondido and the heat was about the same. The beach life has it’s laid back vibe but after a while hiding from the sun and seeing enough sunsets I think would get stale as a lifestyle. My wife can’t take the heat/humidity. I know you guys stayed just across the highway from us in Queretaro. We are in Zibata. After the rainy season now we will be heading into so-called winter. Really the temps are nice warm during the day 50s at night. No humidity and after 1 1/2 years living here the biggest drawbacks are the traffic and lack of signage on the roads. We are so spoiled coming from the US with ease of having everything within a short drive…in Mexico it’s almost like you gotta know a guy to find what you need. Lately my problem is finding an envelope and a stamp to send my vote in…the search continues.

[@GringosRUs]

We are looking forward to getting back to Queretaro in December. 6 months there is going to feel so good after all the constant moves. We will be right outside of Millenio 3. We wanted to be a little closer to Centro this time. Yeah, Huatulco does have some heat and humidity, but we really did love the vibe there. It was different from the other beach towns that we have experienced so far. Hopefully, we will see you when we get to Queretaro. And yeah, the signage is a little lacking, but the other part of it is that the translation mentally is slow. LOL

[@marilynnrincon4329]

Me gustan mucho sus videos ❤

[@GringosRUs]

Gracias Marilynn!

[@jdbrews284]

Im from Houston Texas so Huatulco is a bit cooler in the summer. My wife and I walked everywhere. We did catch cabs for going out to dinner and going to distant beach. We stayed in Chahue'.

[@GringosRUs]

We really did enjoy Huatulco. If not for the heat, it would almost be a no brainer to jump to the top of the list of potential homes. As it is it is still very much in consideration. Thanks for watching.

[@ValC-vn5vl]

We stay in la Crucecita for 5 months a year. We rent an apt for 1150 USD per month, whilst still paying bills in Canada. Food is as expensive as it is in Alberta Canada. Bar and restaurant prices are a bit lower here, but that’s going to change because liquor and food prices are going up. Beaches are beautiful and there are many, but prices are higher at the beach. It’s an expensive stay, but we love Huatulco and don’t have more than 10 years to experience this place.

[@GringosRUs]

We totally loved the vibe and the people there in Huatulco. Yes, the closer you get to the water, the more money you will need to have on you. It is still high on our list as a possible landing spot to retire to.

[@geneconroy7795]

When my wife and I stay in Huatulco, our stay is usually for 5 to 6 weeks... we love the place, and we shop at the local markets... and we make our own breakfast, lunch, and dinners the majority of the time... fresh fish, meats, veggies! 65 percent is noting compared to Alabama... 90-95% humidity, forgetaboutit!

[@GringosRUs]

@@geneconroy7795 You do get good fresh foods there in Huatulco, actually throughout all of Mexico. Yeah, but when you start getting used to the lower humidity levels, it feels heavy.

[@debbiejohnston494]

Great video! But I must say….I’m sitting here, in Ajijic, wearing a pullover next to a space heater! I’m a bit susceptible to the cold, I’ll admit. It’s 68, 1pm. Being from Orlando, I hate the heat and humidity! I don’t complain, because the rain brings exquisite green mountains to life. For me anyway, the search is over! I truly am living the dream in my paradise!

[@GringosRUs]

I know Debbie. I have been wearing either a hoodie or a rain jacket for the past 10 days. The wet weather just feels cooler and it has been very good sleeping weather though. We are wanting to get some dry days so that we can explore more of Oaxaca.

[@Wilfredos_]

@@debbiejohnston494 Congratulations on making happen.

[@Wilfredos_]

Love the cost of living videos. Wonder if after all these years moving around, if you will adapt being a plant😂😂😂‼️somewhere, anywhere. The cost for us in considerably lower, but, again we do not own a car in Mexico. Once we buy a car(hopefully by the end of Oct or Nov), our expenses will go up considerably.

[@GringosRUs]

We are really looking forward to the six months there in Queretaro. It will be nice to put everything away and not have to pack it again in a matter of weeks. We are going to enjoy buying some things in bigger packaging as we now are trying to not waste things. It is going to be a different feeling, but a welcome one.

[@Wilfredos_]

@@GringosRUs We can team up to buy bigger things. The COSTCO sell almost everything by twos😂‼️

[@GringosRUs]

@@Wilfredos_ We love Costco. We are able to get a lot of our favorite things there.

[@gilbertwoodward75]

For those who have criticized Mexico, I've been to more than eight different major beaches plus several large cities. Mexico is what you make it.

[@GringosRUs]

So very true Gilbert. We have now spent time in 15 different cities here in Mexico and they truly are fantastic.

[@gloriamendez2386]

Hi Gina…glad you are better and your outpatient surgery was successful. Agee with you, the humidity is a killer for me 🥵. Question…how old are you guys………are your expenses covered by your social security checks…is that enough or are you using extra savings-investments money….. Thanks

[@GringosRUs]

Thanks Gloria. I am 63 and Gina is 55. I am on Social Security and Gina is still doing remote work. She does independent contract work in the IT field. When she gets a contract, the money is really good and we are able to bank a lot of money that allows us to keep on going. It is getting close to time for a new contract though. LOL

[@Wilfredos_]

@@GringosRUs 🤞🙏🏼

[@pedrozatravel]

As you said a little high , but I appreciate the breakdown of costs.

[@GringosRUs]

The rest of the expenses outside of housing are very consistent from place to place. It really does go to show that if you get a good lease, that is the key to affordable living here in Mexico.

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

geez, way too expensive for my budget. But thanks for the breakdown. I watch any and all budget videos wherever i can find them.

[@GringosRUs]

We do one on every place that we stay. Huatulco was the 12 city so far here in Mexico. It would not be so expensive if we didn't utilize Airbnb's. That elevates the expenses a lot. Thanks for watching.

[@Matt_from_Florida]

Are there any other small cities you recommend? Less than 15,000 people. ​@@GringosRUs

[@theworldaccordingtofloyd1035]

I need to send Mark an NC state shirt. LOL

[@GringosRUs]

You sound like my sister. She is a NCSU grad. We have an agreement, she doesn't have to wear UNC gear and I won't be asked to wear State apparel. Of course, neither of us have anything to do with Duke. LOL

[@mikeyob4271]

Hi, I hope both of you are doing well. Pilonidal cyst is very painful, an after care. The unpacking the wound an repacking it is horrible. Best regards to both of you.

[@GringosRUs]

Thanks Mikey. Fortunately it wasn't a pilonidal cyst and only a blocked sweat gland.

[@mikeyob4271]

I'm glad to hear that. Thank you for all the work you put into your videos. We enjoy your videos. Just found out about gringos r us. Best regards to both of you.

[@GringosRUs]

@@mikeyob4271 Thank you very much and welcome to the Gringos R Us family!

[@cneal6]

Hi Mark/Gina. Quick question what company are you using for health insurance? Decided to get serious and going to try and fit it in our budget…thanks Casey

[@GringosRUs]

We are using Safety Wing Nomad insurance. It will cover catastrophic events. We just pay for the small stuff out of pocket. There is a link on our page.

[@cherylletourneau3534]

Have you ever though of checking out Lake Chapala...they have a great expat community

[@GringosRUs]

We will be in the Lake Chapala area later in our tour of Mexico. It should be approximately a year or so from now when we finally get there.

[@oddskies]

immigrant community*

[@GringosRUs]

@@oddskies We have heard that as well, but we want to check it out to see what we think. Thanks

[@elsaibarra9134]

Hola Mark and Gina

[@GringosRUs]

Hola Elsa, thanks for watching.

[@kellyname5733]

Thanks. 4K is insane!! How can you guys afford this? Waaaay to much even with Air bnb. Some things have to go unless this $$ is acceptable? Gina you must still have your job, right?

[@GringosRUs]

Yeah, it is pricey Kelly. Right now we are living off of the savings that we squirreled away from her last contract. She is between contracts now and looking for the next one. It would help immensely once we can sign a lease and get out of the Airbnb's. That just drives the price way up. Thanks for watching Kelly.

[@jh6392]

You must love Mexico, because there is no way you are there for the cost of living based on your expenses. You would be better off in the USA. Mark is not drinking. Good job Mark!

[@GringosRUs]

The cost will be less when we stop utilizing Airbnb and just have a traditional lease. That is the expense that really jacks up the monthly numbers. I really only drink when we do our live streams. A few beers every two weeks is pretty good. Thanks.

[@pedrozatravel]

​@@GringosRUsI agree Airbnb is really expensive.

[@GringosRUs]

@@pedrozatravel And continuing to rise at every stop we go to.

[@brendaking737]

This sounds not good. Too expensive. For the locals these prices are not good

[@GringosRUs]

@@brendaking737 There are ways of living there Brenda that aren't as expensive. One is just eliminating the Airbnb cost and spending a normal rent. That can be done for $500 a month depending on your needs.

[@cindyk3076]

Man, Airbnb is your biggest expense with those fees, but your budget seems to be fairly consistent despite that. I don't know how Fred and Cindy cope with the heat and humidity.

[@GringosRUs]

It is very consistent outside of the Airbnb. I think what it shows is that if you find a good lease here in Mexico, it can be affordable. I guess you could acclimate to the weather to a certain level. I always said the same thing about the extreme cold of the plains during the winter. But it does become the norm after a while.

[@jesuscisneros2555]

Well crap my car insurance is 550 US pesos for a Ford and Chevy trucks

[@GringosRUs]

Ours just went up, not a lot, but about 7%. Still a whole lot better than what we were paying in the US. Thanks Jesus.

[@jesuscisneros2555]

@@GringosRUs I bet

[@GringosRUs]

@@jesuscisneros2555 It is about 25% of what we would be paying in the US

[@guadalupecuapio8910]

Nos gustaría que aprendieran Español 👍🏻

[@GringosRUs]

Estamos intentándolo.

[@guadalupecuapio8910]

@@GringosRUs excelente

[@winstonmcgill6667]

I predict we'll be neighbors in Hualtuco 😅

[@GringosRUs]

We'll see. It is possible. See you in a few weeks.

[@JamesNix-gi5zs]

Speak Spanish with Michel Thomas.... No homework only listen....taps into your subconscious and learn to speak with out realizing.... If you could ask Grace Kelly.... She would tell you the same

[@GringosRUs]

Thanks James

[@clivewarner2162]

To pay US$5,000 medical for a broken arm here, is insane. You were ripped off.

[@GringosRUs]

They had to do surgery on the arm to set the bones. That was cheap compared to what it would have cost in the US. Radiologist, Orthopedic surgeon and Anesthesiologist alone would have blown past that number. Plus we had insurance, so in the end with the dollar rising against the peso, it was almost free.

[@seds94]

​​​@@GringosRUsIm in New jersey, USA. What you had done would have cost about $50k here

[@GringosRUs]

@@seds94 No lie. It is amazing how affordable things can be when all the middle people are removed. Doctor and patient. Pretty simple. Thanks.

[@titaleon9965]

Thanks to foreign people now for the Mexican people it’s to expensive and gentrified.

[@GringosRUs]

That truly is one of the reasons for the increases in prices, but there are others as well. Inflation and greed are two others that enter into it as well. Thanks

[@RexPonder-y6b]

Gringos we love your money

[@GringosRUs]

@RexPonder-y6b We love our money too. 😂 Just wish Airbnb would cut us a break.💰💰💰

[@rfink222]

I remember I was renting an apartment in Mexico many years ago for $250 USD and the Mexican landlord came over in his VW bug. I gave him the cash and he was greedily and happily counting every bill in front of me while sitting in his car as to rub it in my face. I now own my own house in Mexico so I don't have to experience that anymore.

[@GringosRUs]

@@rfink222 Outstanding. Besides, now your money is working for you.

[@peterbedford2610]

Airbnb killing you

[@GringosRUs]

It definitely is at that Peter. Only two more years and we will be getting a normal lease and dropping all the fees associated with Airbnb. But it has been the only platform that allows us to do our tour in search of where to call home. Thanks.

[@robertclarke1764]

You have an expensive budget. I can live there for six months for 24,000 mx. l go to the market for food.l can live on 1200 can.a month. You will scare people off with prices like that 😑

[@GringosRUs]

Just laying out what we paid. Airbnb greatly inflates the budget every month, but that is the price that we are paying to tour Mexico to find our home. Thanks Robert.

[@user-bg9em7ch6k]

I think it’s super important to understand and talk about the difference between traveling and living, and to acknowledge that although one absolutely Can live more economically here, one can also spend a lot. That way people can be prepared 😊

[@GringosRUs]

@@user-bg9em7ch6k Very true. As we continue our tour of Mexico in search of our ultimate home, we are forced to utilize platforms such as Airbnb and Vrbo for our housing for a few months in each location. That is why we break it down and then give an approximation on what rent in the area runs. Thanks.

[@geneconroy7795]

Ge expat community at Lake Chapala/Ajijiic? Probably the best weather in all of MX.

[@GringosRUs]

We will find out at the end of this year. Looking forward to it.

[@geoffspeed]

Very boring....

[@GringosRUs]

Thanks for watching.