Why Most Americans will NOT Survive Living in Mexico 🇲🇽

Today we talk about the Harsh realities of moving and living in Mexico. It's not all roses and sunshine for everyone. Today we discuss why some people end up going back home. #Mexico #Expat #meridayucatan
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[@JoseArteagaTravels]

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[@SeanConnoly]

I am white and speak Spanish it goes a long way. Mexicans are good to me, love the food, and the ladies.

[@SeanConnoly]

And let’s be honest I actually feel free in Mexico. It’s hard to explain, and maybe not in a couple ways, but pretty much every other way.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

@@SeanConnoly Thanks for sharing!

[@osuave7811]

@@SeanConnoly Some U. S. American immigrants stay permanently some come seasonally and some will never return. It have been that way since there was a border🤔🧐

[@NeverTrustGovrnmentOrGlobalist]

@@JoseArteagaTravels To me living like a king is living very cheap with lots of extra money every month. Most American are not very smart when it comes to living within their means. They put everything on a credit card and pay stupid over inflated prices, then they wonder why their broke all the time. Their always worried about how fancy their stuff is or what it looks like. Which is a very stupid way to go in life. Myself I'm American but not like the dumb wasteful sheep in America with their over inflated egos.

[@rongardiner5397]

Family and friends a roof over your head, food in your belly and able to afford to see a doctor. No bells and whistles just "Quality of life" ( VIVA MEXICO )

[@J.D.Vision]

🧏 Men can live like that, no problem... 💁 Now ask of that to the average stunning and brave, I don't need no man, American woman. 🤣

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Well said!

[@pluisnonplux9728]

​@@J.D.Vision I think European women are different than American women...

[@monamorris7254]

I totally agree with you. Quality of life is where it’s at not quantity!

[@pbjsilverstudio4882]

@@J.D.Vision Hmmm 🤔 stunning and brave woman here and I can’t wait to just live a peaceful, no stress, happy life in Mexico with a roof over my head, good healthy and affordable food in my belly and quality, affordable health care. Won’t be bored. Don’t care to shop and accumulate more stuff. Don’t care about endless socializing. Don’t care about everything being perfect. Just want slow, easy life.

[@CallowG]

I'm gonna move down with a fat wallet and live like a bum and try to learn Spanish. Not moving to save money, I'm really more interested in learning the language and enjoying the culture. They say learning a new language helps to stave off dementia. I hope so!

[@wildfood1]

Do yourself a favor and try Duolingo to help you learn Spanish. I taught myself for YEARS using books, videos, etc. and Duolingo was more helpful than any of those. It won't make you fluent, but it will give you a really big head start.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@Vivi30908]

You live for yourself and not to please others. That's the best life, whatever you want it, however you plan it.

[@g718ny]

Learn it before coming. The only way you'll learn it is if you do it yourself. A lot of people say they'll learn when they get to Mexico and they never learn the language and still have the same accent as if they never left the USA. After you learn the basics first the rest will be passive learning from there after arriving. Notice a lot of these videos that Americans post videos (not talking about the guy in this channel) of other countries that are based on cost of living and events in other countries but never on how they learned the local language. Notice they are always in areas that have other Americans...their "safe zones". Who are they (the ones who fit this description) to tell others how life is in the country if they don't know the language?

[@CallowG]

@@g718ny That's the plan. I won't be moving for a year or two for family reasons so I'll be using the time to learn some Spanish.

[@gregorysalazar8370]

Good and accurate description on why most Americans won’t make it here in Mexico. I have lived in Mexico for about three years, but lived most of the time outside the USA as a Marine, or US Government employee, so I was very familiar with living outside the USA in less developed countries. I’m Mexican American and grew up speaking both English and Spanish, which makes things so much easier here in Mexico. I currently live in Puerto Vallarta, one of the most expensive places here in Mexico, where English is widely spoken. You can live like a king here, but you better have a good income to do it in the form of pensions, savings, passive income from the USA , or a good digital nomad job. Don’t expect Mexico to not be Mexico. Don’t expect the same materialistic lifestyle of the USA. In Mexico, experiences, family and friendships are the gold standard of living. Really like your channel. 34:07

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you for the kind words! Welcome aboard! Thanks for sharing!

[@mestizAzteca]

Totally agree 👍 I am from Guadalajara, but left 35 years ago, my husband passed with cancer 13 years ago in usa, and my mom passed with cancer in Guadalajara less than 2 years ago, and her medical care did not compare to my husband's that many years ago.. it is cheap, but get off the clouds and research thoroughly, blessings to all 🙏🏼

[@KevinAndaLocuaz-df9nz]

Beautifully said!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@helmer9367]

​@@JoseArteagaTravels0:43

[@AK-kz6wc]

Love it in PV. We went there couple times on vacation. But you absolutely right, many of its prices are very high for Mexico. Huge increase in cost of living, probably because many Canadian/US expats move down there

[@buildingbuildercip8292]

I live very comfortable in Mexico… on the other hand, I have a friend who brings in $6,000 US a month here in Mexico, and is always broke. He is horrible with managing his money. I think that money management is the key.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Money management is key to living anywhere. But like the old saying goes, Common sense ain't so Common. Thanks for sharing!

[@jumpTo888]

Being broke in Mexico with $6k USD per month, he definitely needs help with his finances.

[@jonathanmacias8372]

Eso son alrededor de 100,000 pesos y es demasiado dinero para un mexicano, con eso se te considera clase alta en México

[@buildingbuildercip8292]

@@jumpTo888 yes, it is crazy…his siblings actually asked him if he has a drug problem. He really doesn’t though. I know he loves to drink, and loves women even more. Lol.

[@buildingbuildercip8292]

@@jonathanmacias8372 si…es un chingo de dinero. Le gusta gastar a lo pendejjo.

[@huertalapaz8359]

Been here since 1986 lived in several states , building my last home now after doing a sustainable ranch for 32 years sold it now starting another off grid and planning to stay until I am ashes spread in various parts of my previous areas , I am 80 and do not plan to leave I Love MEXICO

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Viva Mexico!

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Wow you must have some interesting stories to tell

[@huertalapaz8359]

@@pearlperlitavenegas2023 plenty and more from the previous life before Mexico

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

@@huertalapaz8359 LoL hope they're mostly good 👍

[@huertalapaz8359]

@@pearlperlitavenegas2023 life is not perfect but can say mine has been blessed with wonderful children and grandchildren , hundreds of friends world wide in all fields of work but mostly artists and musicians so yes it’s been very interesting , fun and rewarding ! Many of my age group have passed on , but I am fortunate to know and love many people half my age , many artists , writers , musicians , alternative health care both physical and spiritual and live to make the world a better place most off grid raising their own food and respecting nature , myself included , blessings to you and yours

[@jacksonnicolem]

I lived in Mexico in Mexican neighborhoods for a while and there were some nights w/o water. I was shocked but I was not upset or disturbed. A lot of people at home thought I was crazy. They wouldn’t make it a month. Nothing replaces frutas y verduras on the corner, good food and easier transportation. I lived in working class neighborhoods.

[@jacksonnicolem]

I’ll add that I speak Spanish well enough to have lived in areas without English.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you for sharing! Viva Mexico!

[@dsa2591]

That's what I want to do. I'm brushing up on my HS Spanish and learning more now.

[@johnschatz946]

Fruits and vegetables is key to healthy living. Having your own garden is ideal.

[@johnschatz946]

I’d love to live in Mexico. me encantaria vivir en mexico

[@andresolivera7787]

I am mexican. I lived in Oaxaca for a few years. There are lots of foreigners living there, mostly americans and europeans. I was amazed about americans living in Mexico for many years and they haven't learnt spanish. And all (yes, ALL) europeans that I met there learnt to speak spanish in months. Even germans and british were speaking broken spanish in just two or three months. Americans expect that all people would speak english to them. In Oaxaca, most of the people don't speak english, just in downtown where most of the turists are. I met an african american in the only Starbucks in Oaxaca, and he told me that people won't speak to him and he thought that we were racist. I told him that it was because of the language. I couldn't make him understand that MOST OF US MEXICANS DON'T SPEAK ENGLISH.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Common Sense Ain't So Common. The sense of entitlement is extreme with many Americans and it will soon start biting them in the Butt. As Mexico becomes more prosperous they will have less and less patience with these entitled Americans who think this way. It will be very interesting to see this continue to develop that is for sure! Thank you so much for sharing with us! Viva Mexico!

[@winfriedehrl176]

Just a reflection of mine on Mexico, but I love it because people in Mexico come from the heart. This is a genuine kindness and generosity of spirit that extends itself to the families, communities and the culture at large. It is not about money or all of the ego trips about money, but just a sense of belonging and the shared vision of a simple life. Viva Mexico! You have a great channel Jose, appreciate you!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Thanks for sharing!

[@stevedavenport1202]

For me, as a human being, am glad to see the Mexican peso getting stronger. That makes life more affordable for the average Mexican.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That's right, well said! Thanks for sharing!

[@Normancito860]

It doesn't exactly work that way. They live a peso-based life, so a $20 USD tip = 400 Mexican Pesos that's better than $20USD= 350 Pesos. Strong peso means the tourist is tipping the same $$ but less pesos, which also means less tourists, so now there are less dollars that are worth less Pesos. So that's how that usually works with a strong currency in a service based economy

[@betoperez8634]

@@Normancito860the peso getting stronger only means the economy is doing well nobody cares about tipping and foreigners paying with dollars , it means the quality of life will get better for every average Mexican .

[@rocketdog2723]

I’m glad things are improving down there, hopefully they stop invading America , secure our border, keep your hands off my guns and God bless Trump and the USA

[@betoperez8634]

@@rocketdog2723 you’re a hypocrite talking about invading when half of the US belonged to Mexico you’re delusional lol 😂 , and Americans are moving to Mexico City in record numbers nobody wants to be in America home of mass shootings .

[@melindale2022]

Before we moved to Merida, we watched everything we could about various countries, and the many cities in Mexico plus visiting (narrowed it down to Merida) Now that we have lived here a year, I would say your channel was by far the most honest (at least from my point of view). The budget you suggest was not realistic for us, but I knew that based on the information you listed and I watched the videos. There were almost no surprises. Except how beautiful the people and culture is and how cumbersome getting residency was, having a child with autism made the travel, waiting etc.. a little more difficult). I bought my home without living here (having a child with special needs and a shit ton of animals, I did not think that was an option and it wasn't and I have zero regrets) I do not mind the slow nature, the heat and noise. I can totally get how Merida is not for everyone but for me I am actually grateful my family is not the loudest on the block any longer ;) We absolutely feel at home, and I thank you for all the abundance of honest information in your videos.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you so very much for your comment. I'm glad I was able to help you guys out with my videos. I know the budget I create in many of my videos are more on the minimalistic end of things trying to be as frugal as possible, but in a situation like yours that goes out the window. Regardless it makes me very happy to hear all my other info has been so helpful to you guys. Your comment made my day. Saludos y Viva Merida!

[@tardicacacamp]

There are still many oter cities with all kind of climes.

[@toddmaek5436]

Dope comment

[@melindale2022]

@@lisaann6965 Hi Lisa, my son does not attend a regular school, he is home schooled. There is a school here that has SPED classes and is online/in-class they were very kind and helpful. My son has thrived here, and says "it is a dream come true" he can swim everyday (which is much needed for his therapy). He has not made friends, but he did not make friends in the US either, his social abilities are very low while interacting with other children, with that being said, I have had several people want to introduce him to their children so I do not think that will be an issue. I find people are very relaxed and accepting here in general. No where near as judgmental etc.. The stress level is lower (IMO) and people mind their own business yet are always willing to lend a hand. Like Jose says, "it is not for everyone" and I would agree, but I was used to the culture (my mom was Mexican 1 gen) so the culture was very familiar. I do not know how to get a hold of you, but if you would like, I can talk to you more about the reality of living here with a child that is not neurotypical here in Mexico. I have a background with working with children and adults with disabilities. I understand; if you know one child with autism, you know just one child with autism. The spectrum is wide, so your needs may be different than ours.

[@mimi1o8]

I remember the sleepless weekends, due to the loud music and the loud yelling, moving was necessary, but when I ended up breaking my femur in the new house due to the very slippery floor, it was time to get back to old USA 😅

[@justiceforall007]

U.S.A.= Quantity Mexico= Quality ❤️🇲🇽 I hope someday to realize my dream of finishing my life, living in Mexico, surrounded by love, happiness, good people, good food, and good culture. ❤️

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Good luck to you! Viva Mexico!

[@knowwhatimsayin8420]

Mexico gets boring quick easy to spend money there but when it’s time to make money there it’s hard😂

[@fvkthsstm8524]

You living in Yucatán? I’m from hunucma but raised in LA planning in moving back with my gf/future wife

[@billramos2846]

That depends if SS will survive past 2034. Otherwise, you will have to work until you close your eyes. All the best to you.

[@spderman123]

@@knowwhatimsayin8420theres alot of ways to make $ sell us goods in mx and youll double it except appliances for some reason its cheaper in mexico

[@maop2k]

I'm in the construction business, both in Mexico and in the US. Mexican homes are built to last hundreds of years. US homes don't last 20 years, unless you're constantly pouring money to fix them.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Very well said! Thank you so much for sharing! Viva Mexico!

[@signkutter9218]

My grandmothers house in Uruapan has walls that looked like they were 10 inches thick...the roof felt like just another floor..in fact it was treated like a patio

[@ellenroehl6022]

I lived in Mexico in 1975. It felt like living in the US in the 1950s. And I liked the slower pace and the simplicity of life.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@duranduran5422]

Good for you, you will live longer.

[@astralafond8299]

A very good rule of thumb to live by regardless of the country you’re living in is: Your rent should not exceed 1/4 of your monthly income. If you make $1500 US you can only sustain a $375 rent maybe push it to $400-450 but that is it. Anything over that and you will be house poor like 99% of the US. Like he says in the video, emergencies are inevitable and you will find yourself in a very bad financial situation. Live well within your means and you will live well. Live over your means and life as you know it is over.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Very wise words! Thanks for sharing!

[@jonathantorres8865]

I pay 12k pesos for a 2bed 1bath apart in cdmx, is like 700 dolars, the apto is in a bad area, if you want a nice area you have to pay 1500 us dollars and up.

[@wolkermartinez7479]

​@@jonathantorres8865Cdmx its a worst place to live, the pp juste live here for work.

[@dottyanaya]

I lived in Mexico for a short time after I was married years ago and I loved it. My husband is a mexican citizen and I learned to speak Spanish fluently. I love the culture and I love the Mexican people. I like living a simple life and now that we are retired we will be moving back for good. Yes, I’m a gringa and I’ve been married to my Mexican husband for 48 years ❤❤❤❤❤❤love ❤it

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!

[@ZDD760]

You are so right! Instead of being happy and grateful for what is necessary and not excess many people cannot handle it. The older homes are built to better handle the climate, newer homes no so much.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Very well said! I didnt think about that but it is True! A few years ago we had horrible weather for a whole year just rain and hurricanes. Most of the new homes were falling apart while the older home I lived in barely got any damage at all from all the rain. Great observation! Thanks for sharing!

[@diosamurcielaga9418]

@@JoseArteagaTravels And the best homes for climate and all the heat, or cold, are old (or new) adobe (earth) and rock houses, for the heat, get high roofs. Those new apartments with a lot of glass are a terrible idea for thermal (and sound) isolation. But when you tell your average gringo about adobe and how it is earth compacted by hand, they look at you like you are a caveperson.

[@janroach1852]

Most people know about adobe and rock because of New Mexico. Not at all inexpensive. Very expensive

[@diosamurcielaga9418]

@@janroach1852 Yeah, that little enclave that the criollos from central Mexico made and named up north and then was taken by the US sure had several old adobe casonas and small adobe houses that through time, inspired the further developing of these earth house techniques, is Taos in Arizona or New Mexico? I forget. When you put into capital and money terms the labor, expertise and resources needed to make an adobe house, you realize how amazing it was that the houses of regular and poor people made of adobe where made by a community, and also how much forced labor went into all the big gorgeous casonas of criollos required back in the day. In short: the community was building top quality and very labor intensive houses for its people and that was how people made basic needs like durable houses. It is not so expensive (though of course, "expensive" is a relative term) to make one of these houses in Mexico if you are in an area with quality clay, as a lot of Mexico, but not all, has. If you are interested in something along the adobe lines, but are put off by the prices given in the cities for them, I'd recommend you go out of the city, look for a small very rural town nearby and ask for their maestro adobero or a place that makes adobe most small towns still have them. They make and sell the adobes for you, or see if they can be done on site in your land. Then you get a small Mexican bioarchitecture firm, they are sprouting out almost everywhere, and hire an architect for a design and he will work along side with the maestro adobero and his builders. You can get a beautiful and thermally smart house that will be strong and durable for a really long time that requires low maintenance for way less than it's price on real estate firms. Or, you can hire the maestro adobero, use a very basic design, and get all your friends and neighbors to help you at some important adobe-making phases that require many hands and feet. I made my little adobita like that, and it is wonderful.

[@louismcglasson7913]

I don't know; I live a middle-class lifestyle in Mexico, and I don't miss anything in my house from when I lived in the states. Oh yes, I miss one thing. All the fire engines rushing by to put out house fires before they burn to a cinder. I hardly see fire engines go by here (and yes, there are fire engines in Mexico, haha). You must understand it's really hard to burn reinforced masonry to a cinder. By the way, it also saves me a ton of money on fire insurance (yes, I insure my belongings).

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Jaja great point! I very rarely see Fires like I used to see back in the States. Usually when there is a fire it is pretty obvious why it started. Great comment! Thanks for sharing y Viva Mexico!

[@williamknight4782]

Jose, you are spot on with your comments about living in Mexico or living anywhere. Many Americans live beyond their means. There are needs and then there are wants. They don't understand the difference. While my friends like their 'toys' I have stayed away from that temptation and do fine in life.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Very well said. Thanks for sharing!

[@Deb195100]

I love Mexico. I live in a Mexican neighborhood. I have been here 8 years and I will never move back to the US. I left my American mentality in the US. I embraced the culture here. I live in Cozumel. I don’t live an extravagant lifestyle. I am very happy here.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!

[@theknightswhosay]

I went there last time I was in the riviera maya area. I think I could get used to it.

[@kathleenarmour9171]

Your right Mexico is not for everyone, Street dogs barking all night, in my case crying cats, dogs going through the garbage. No hot water except shower, dangerous sidewalks, bats at night. Cars, motorcycle with no muffler, you can buy a nice house and your neighbor decides to open a garage. I have a neighbor who plays music every Sunday full blast. Thats the one day all my windows are OPEN (he plays the old mexican tunes its great). I could go on and on. It's not for everyone. If you come for culture the people and the food, you can't beat Mexico. Just walking down my street and seeing the neighbors on their lawn chairs having a good old chat. If you live within your means ( going to the Mercado, shop with the lady on the corner selling her goods, eat where the locals eat, don't buy anything imported if at all possible. Yes you could live like a 👑. But your right it's not for everyone. Great video.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you so much for sharing! Viva Mexico!

[@Veritas-dq2hs]

Bats at night lol. There were bats at night when I lived in North Carolina.

[@kathleenarmour9171]

@@Veritas-dq2hs touche

[@Tootsie806]

Thanks for injecting some reality.

[@JorgeGarcia-mh5il]

!! Are you talking about a neiborhoods in Detroit, ? Philadelphia, ? East LA, South Dallas? ... more likely you never being to Mexico .. !! Mexico is not for everybody ?? Wanna have nice living ?? 3 thousand dollars per month would make a big diffrence .. disafortunatly not in the US ..BYE

[@pluisnonplux9728]

Where i travel, i go low budget. Why? To meet the people, the culture, the food, the music, their habits, the arts, and how they connect with Spirit, their healing methodes, their history, all their stories...❤💕 But also their misery and their pain. That's part of it. Be with them and connect. 🤜💕🤛 You haven't been in a country if you stay in a gated community, or 5* hotel. Period.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Very well said! Thank you for sharing!

[@7swordmary567]

Amen

[@down-to-earth-mystery-school]

Precisely, a lot of classism and some racism from US and Canadian immigrants, too good for certain neighborhoods or people. Just stay home!

[@annettemarie2076]

I’m loving the progress that Mexico is making. Many U.S. Mexican Expats friends want to go back to beautiful Mexico. Viva Mexico 🇲🇽

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That's right! It is a new golden age! Viva Mexico!

[@sebrofc]

Hello friends, I share my time between both countries and went to great efforts to become legal on both sides; im thankful to Mexico and its people for giving me an opportunity and chance to become a temporary resident and a chance to show that I will be a good permanent resident (hopefully ) in the future. I find it becoming harder and harder to return to the US the more time I stay in Mexico. As with most everything in life there are big positives and negatives to each side of the border. Im in Northern Mexico in a smaller town which is thankfully not a tourist destination, has no resorts and not super popular, it is super quiet and has my spouses family, it is what I would call a very raw Mexico; I like this as I grew up in a rural community in the US so it is what im used to, ive done the big city thing and its not my cup of tea. I honestly feel more comfortable and safer by far in Mexico than I do in the US, with all due respect people in the US have become so angry, irritable, unpredictable and shoot first and ask questions later. The issues they talk about on TV and use to scare people with are not nearly as rampant and prevelant as they lead you to believe. Yes crime happens but so does it in the US or any big city for that matter... it's a fact of life. People are far nicer in Mexico and many will seemingly give you the shirt off their backs, the last beer in the cooler or the last piece or carne asada but in return you do the same or know they might someday ask for help with something which is how it should be. It is true much of Mexico isn't super fancy nor is the infrastructure cutting edge but it works and its affordable, but you will either adapt and realize you don't really need those fancy things (new shiny car, fancy house, fastest Internet in the world, newest iPhone etc...and embrace the savings of money and effort or you probably wont ever be happy. One thing I like is often you will see a very fancy house next to a very no frills house and people still all get along just fine and its more about happyness, family and freedom than it is showing off your "things" to your friends, family and people that really just dont care about what you have. Bottom line: If you're a foreigner coming to Mexico because your buddy at work told you it was cheap and you want to move here and expect things to be and want to try and force it to be just like they are where you're coming from please respectfully turn around. People in Mexico are proud and rightfully so, coming here trying to change things and expecting things to be like wherever you came from will only leave you disappointed; however if you can come with an open mind, make an effort to adapt, keep reasonable expectations, follow the rules and laws, enter legally, learn some Spanish, learn the culture, history, cuisine, research the weather and areas and you will love it the way I and many others have come to. I still see myself as a guest even though I live here well over half the year. I have zero tolerance for people that come to visit or live and treat local people poorly and rude and have a sense of entitlement. Viva Mexico 🇲🇽

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@duranduran5422]

You are the kind of foreigners we can accept and love to receive in my Country. MI CASA ES TU CASA, providing you are a good neighbor and respect our people and culture.

[@vggalbraith5076]

Me living in Mexico for 15 years and counting. My life is a whole lot better for doing so.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Viva Mexico!

[@davidl3288]

These videos of you driving around different areas are great. Nice to see what things look like.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you! Glad you like them!

[@poladelarosa8399]

2/2 That being said, Mexico is safe away from tourist destinations and drug cartel zones. People are polite, good humored, quick to help when asked, and put quality time with family and friends as the top priority in life.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@whoahorseywhoa4685]

i have literally hear the opposite ... that the tourist spots are safe and not go beyond those ? ! so what is the truth?

[@JS-jh4cy]

Maybe too many don't want to accept that there is no Walmart 5 minutes or Costco 15 minutes down the road, it is hotter and drier and things get done on the Mexican time schedule which is not the clock and calendar time line

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Mexico is not for everyone!

[@theknightswhosay]

There are Walmarts and costcos in the cities I’ve been to. Maybe not as much in smaller towns. Some parts are quite humid or temperate.

[@jedmartinz6985]

100 % Right, Jose !! I always recommend people before even thinking on moving down to Mexico...do your homework !! Go and visit the places that you can afford living in, visit the neighborhood, the supermarkets, take a walk after 8 or 9 pm just to look around for unsafe living conditions or nightlife activity. Visit the place when the weather conditions are supposed to be extreme, if this is the case. Congratulations for your channel Jose. Best regards.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That's awesome! Thanks for the added tips! You would think a lot of this would be common sense but its not which is why i continue to make these videos. Thank you for the kind words and for sharing your thoughts! Saludos y Viva Mexico!

[@happymariam4290]

I'm a Mexican living in the US for almost 20 years. All my family was in Mexico. 18 years past till I got to see them again. It was a miracle. Before they came to US I would dream of going back to Mexico and I thought it was because all my family was there but now that everyone is here I still cry because I want to go back. My husband is a gringo and he is happy here ... I am as well but I miss my Mexico so bad. 😕 We are still young and yet we can retire in Mexico already. I biuld a house there but if we keep living here in the US we won't be able to retire until who knows now. Thinking about this makes me depressed 😔

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

I can't imagine being in your situation. Mine is similar, my wife does not want to live in the USA, but neither do I. I think you should bring your husband down to Mexico on many vacations and I think once he sees what he is missing he will be the one packing the bags to get to Mexico! Good Luck!

[@verlindaallen3335]

Then to me it sounds like you need to come.

[@gloriaespinoza5620]

Hay paisana yo me regresó a mi país en el 2014 tengo 50 años y gracias a que desde que llegue a este país he trabajado ya tengo dos casitas y quiero disfrutarlas ahorita que tengo fuerzas para caminar el hermoso Malecón de mi bello Mazatlan😊❤ 😊😊😊

[@jklmnoqr]

Tell your husband that you want to start taking vacations there. Maybe after seeing the variety and lifestyle there, he might change his mind. Best of luck.🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌍

[@hdfjg]

Better get him to make some trips to mx

[@MiguelitoD770]

Depends on where in Mexico. My moms side is from rural Coahuila but my Dad’s is from San Nicolas (Monterrey suburb) and it’s 2 different worlds even though they’re next to each other. I’m in Texas but think about moving to Monterrey sometimes. It’s much nicer than Houston.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Totally agree! Mexico just like the USA is completely different from state to state and just like the USA sometimes you even feel as if you are in another country all together! Thanks for sharing!

[@DeepScubaDiver]

I just like the fact that I'm considered "exotic" over here in Mexico just like you Jose....😂..... 3 weeks in and I'm loving it! Of course it helps a lot to be fluent in spanish and talk to mexican people and also have a written budget of what your expenses are. 🤙

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Exactly brother! If done right this can be a paradise! Saludos Primo!

[@quantumgoddess7870]

Things like dishwashers, ACs, elevators in apartment buildings, neighborhood parties that end at 3am

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Jaja great point! It's not for everyone!

[@theknightswhosay]

I lived in a Mexican neighborhood in California and you could hear fireworks and loud parties until 3 a.m. I have a dishwasher and I had to explain to my Mexican friend what it was and how it worked.

[@dsa2591]

I love your straightforward true talk. I want so badly to move to Mexico, but I can't qualify for temporary residency. Now that maybe they have let up on the border runs, I will try it. I could come with nothing and rent a room somewhere and be happy. I want to live like a native. I don't want a car or anything that is going to cost me more money. I just want good people around me, good food, love and acceptance. I don't know if I'll ever make it there, but it's my dream. My problem is that I just turned 71, so how much longer can I wait? I'm in pretty good health and working on getting in better health. Trying to sell everything I own, and give the rest away so I can just pack a couple of suitcases and hop a plane. I already know where I want to go, and I know I'll be happy once I get there. It's the getting there that is hard! Once I get there, I can live very simply and save enough to get my temporary residency. I'm studied Spanish years ago, and now I'm studying it again, so I'll know the basics at least.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you for the kind words! BTW You qualify for residency if you are retired. You should watch this video for more info kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnbUZ6Nqgbp_oaM Good luck!

[@Bronte866]

Good luck to you. I realized my dream of living in Europe for many years. Many years later I think I would love it in Mexico. I have always loved Mexican people and that’s the main draw for me - weather is ok, natural beauty, etc, very nice, but for me it’s the people I love.

[@cocochocookiedough]

How much is temporary residence?

[@duranduran5422]

I´m a 71 year young mexican, I do not have a house, my wife kept it, I live in a small apartment with my cat and my neighbors, that look after me if I'm feeling ill, I see my kids once in a while, have friends my age, get my pension every month, make some money selling stuff and I'm happy, that's all I need. Try harder for your papers and you will have the best Golden Years to come.

[@poladelarosa8399]

One final piece of advice, be you renting, leasing, buying, or hotel hopping: Invest in a five dollar wall outlet tester and use it first thing in your new digs before plugging anything in. Buy two. Missing ground is common, but of real concern is crossed hot and neutral wiring. Not uncommon at all. I have never met a house electrician in Mexico who went to a trade school or class. Check _all_ outlets. Forgot to say in 2/2, you will never get that stare-down from a kid, here. Children are taught from infancy to be polite, and this is constantly reinforced until they leave home.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@irvinnorris7041]

The youth of America are disrespectful & greedy.

[@marionboren5787]

I have to agree, the people are genuine, the food is delicious, and the beaches are pristine. Living in this old shack on beach front property and eating fish tacos everyday sounds pretty good to me.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Sounds like paradise and it is. Viva Mexico!

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Only you talk about these nitty gritty subjects....that's why your channel is AWESOME!!!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@leroyybrown]

The format you use of narration accompanying a ride along definitely works. I enjoyed watching and listening to your insightful commentary as I lie in bed in my AirBnb in Manila.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@myprincessa2253]

Finally someone said it. I have been following home prices in Mexico since 2018 and they have gone up along with the world. The peso is at 17 vs 21 in 2019 maybe 22. I was in Mexico city this summer and the prices for food, clothing, and hotels were very close to the US. I'm happy for Mexico 🇲🇽

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!

[@down-to-earth-mystery-school]

just stayed in a log cabin this weekend and it was the equivalent of $40USD/night. The last time I stayed in a cabin in the US, it was $250/night. My morning breakfast was $2.50USD, the drive through at McDonalds is no less than $10/meal

[@richardhowe3951]

Spot on again. Live like the Mexicans do. Speak at least basic spanish, shop where the Mexicans shop, lower your standards an be a bit humble. Mexicans are very warm an accepting. Love this country! Thanks for the video, Jose.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Right on brother! Glad you enjoyed the video! Viva Mexico!

[@MiguelitoD770]

I wouldn’t necessarily say “lower” your standards. Maybe just not have expectations or preconceived notions. Monterrey is much nicer a city than where I live in Houston lol. But it is unlike the rest of Mexico so idk. I appreciate you saying speak basic Spanish. Effort definitely counts.

[@MundoYui]

Word, I'm Mexican and I always thought the construction standards are pretty low compared to other places , one thing that I always hated is the poor quality of water boilers and everyone more or less accepts that as normal.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

I mean I get it, Thats why everything is affordable. It might not be the best, but it gets the job done and i think thats what most Mexicans are concerned with and I can totally respect that. If it ain't broke dont fix it..... too bad cheap things are always breaking down 😅

[@sailingcate1838]

In ten years that i lived in Central America i've known almost 300 USA people, no one of them tried really to learn spanish language, that's a shame.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing

[@vickicrawford1263]

My Mexican neighbors here in the US don't learn English either.

[@johnnyblades7824]

This is the most honest and informative channel of this type.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Muchas Gracias! Glad you enjoy the videos!

[@down-to-earth-mystery-school]

My husband and I immigrated from the U.S. to Mexico 18 months ago. Yes, it's been a challenge to get used to how things work here (or don't). But the overall quality of life has been much higher and in fact, we are planning to move even further south, diving deeper into Mexican culture. If you expect Mexico to be the same as your home country, it is not, nor should it be. Adjust, adapt or go back home, those are the choices...

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That is awesome! Congratulations and very well said! Viva Mexico! Thanks for sharing!

[@janisvanmeter6327]

I really enjoy your videos and I learn so much. I’m very seriously thinking about moving to Merida or Progreso later this year. As a Senior, retired citizen, I have a lot of plans to make to take on this move. Thank you for sharing your insight and experiences. ❤️

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Glad my info has been so helpful! Good luck with everything!

[@taniaplay9204]

Te recomiendo Oaxaca también

[@miguelalvarez4342]

It's funny to me how they use the word foreigner instead of immigrants instead of being called immigrants cause that's what there are also since there in another country

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@miguelalvarez4342]

@@JoseArteagaTravels No thankyou

[@andrewfrolov893]

It is probably one of the most useful videos in English segment of KZbin about Mexico. Thank you very much!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Wow, thank you for the kind words!

[@amandajane28]

Hi Jose. I think Mexico is still very cheap for every day living. I've been looking at houses online and you can get some nice places for under 8000 pesos a month. If you're working online and making 20,000 to 30,000 pesos for a single person, you're going to be fine. One thing I will say regarding foreigners getting charged more, with hairdressers and beauty treatments, we do. I ended up asking some Mexican friends to help out and they recommended some places, ended up saving me half by going to the Spanish speaking salons.

[@pearlperlitavenegas2023]

Yeah ask the locals for sure!!!!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!

[@huertalapaz8359]

Speaking fluent Spanish changes everything

[@kathyweston8427]

I can confirm that your explanation about the foreign dollar deflating is exactly what I experienced today. Within 2 days the same money withdrawal in pesos cost me $20 more in Canadian

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Wow that is crazy! Thanks for sharing!

[@shahjehan]

Oh well, Mexico’s economy is getting better. Our foreign dollars will be worth less than before. That’s called karma. We had a good run. 😂

[@NeverTrustGovrnmentOrGlobalist]

@@JoseArteagaTravels I hear Mexico recently signed up with the BRICS nations. Which will help Mexico get a stronger economy. I see good things happening in Mexico in the near future. It's good other countries in the world are getting away from the U.S dollar. Because we need to go back to sound currency again. The U.S dollar has been weaponized against other countries for far too long. Right now the American empire is clasping. Which the United States deserves what it gets for trying to control other countries. I want see the U.S be forced into manufacturing their own products again. DE globalization is what's needed for the United States.

[@betylobueno8703]

I can see that the Americans immigrants coming to live in Mexico, still want to live like in USA. I have known an American lady who lives in Ensenada BC Mexico, and when she goes to USA buys a lots of stuff in there. That she brings over to Mexico to decorate her house in Mexico. Good luck 🍀 I’m mi Mexico 🇲🇽 lindo y querido.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Muchas Gracias en compartir! Estoy de acuerdo! Que Viva Mexico!

[@laureldakini9710]

I lived in Mexico for many years in several areas. I got SOOOOO tired off constantly being ripped off , from the gas station to the market. Blue eyes and blonde doesn't equate to having g $$$$. I lived on social security , lived in a small simple. rented house , no car and ,no fat wallet.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

There are lots of blond and blue eyed Mexicans.... I'm sure it was something else. Hablas Español?

[@Bronte866]

I wonder if you were speaking Spanish fairly well? That might help? I am terrible with languages.

[@thereseschab5042]

5 years and my Spanish is pretty good ....and yea, ripped off all the time. Gringo prices are real.@@Bronte866

[@duranduran5422]

That is called R4ci4l Profiling, but if you speak the language, it will disappear.

[@sammencia7945]

​@@JoseArteagaTravels You DO acknowledge that foreigner prices exist, don't you? Most countries do this.

[@chadwells7562]

Love this video. You blended economic analysis (US dollar losing value relative to peso etc) and practicality really well. I also enjoy the non-judgemental tone, you earned a subscriber.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the show! Welcome aboard!

[@Ava-oc1dg]

As all of Mexico floods the us,U.S. citizens are moving to Mexico especially seniors that can’t afford to retire at home.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jitendrashah2272]

Jose. You are so down to earth nice man. You have lived a difficult life and you know how to be happy with moderate means. God bless you.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you! Much appreciated!

[@grantmx4742]

Thanks for the great video. There are thousands of Americans living in Mexico and love it. 10 million flew into Mexico in a nine-month period with many staying.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@williamrichardson3993]

During the mid 1980s I lived in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico. Initially I rented half of a US style furnished duplex in a nice neighborhood. Monthly living expenses were about $500 US. That included a maid and all living expenses except long distance phone calls. A frustration was the capacity of the water heater, only 20 gallons. Water was available on a rotating basis during summer. Mail delivery was not as fast as in the US but did happen. Dealing with law enforcement took a different set of skills, patience mostly. Life moves at a different pace south of the border.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That is awesome! Thank you for sharing!

[@RedSpiralHandTV]

I'm sure for some the lack of dill pickles and 1/2 and 1/2 for their coffee makes them turn tail and run, LOL.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

😂 yes and yes 😂

[@BridgeAnne]

Love your videos. I used to go to Mexico when it was 10 to 1 peso to dollar. Everything is relative. Peso is getting stronger for sure but dollar still goes further than it did even ten years ago. Americans can’t go with unrealistic expectations though. Be realistic.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@TheRaygardo]

2 Million living now , 600 thousand moved after pandemic. mi sister in-law just moved , we making plans to move there in about 5 year . People move to Mexico for the culture , family and friendship. some cities are expensive but so many are cheap , definitely yo can save 50% in food .

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@roadtrip2943]

Very infomative my brother married a lady well informed from tijuana and they spli the year between chula vista,tijuana,arizona where we are , historic towns in the mountains and beach town visits. She cooks great economical regional dishes for 2 or 3 meals.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@1SLPMOM]

Very informative video - nice to hear this perspective. I’ve seen the prices in La Paz creeping up over the past few years - my favorite frappe costs almost as much as it does in the U.S. Lol I love immersing myself in the culture and speaking Spanish to anyone who will listen. 😂 The chill vibe is everything. I want to educate you as well - there are some expensive homes in Compton! 😊

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Jaja I bet! It is in Southern California after all! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@geraldarnoult]

People who know Mexico, live in a nice place, eat good, what the hell are they complaining about? just the culture, the food, the people, the atmosphere alone in Mexico is worth it to me, I love a simple life, I also think not speaking the language, can be a problem, just learn, just look you can always find very reasonable prices, I think the price increasing will be more based on the money value exchange rate, coming

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing! You already know, people will find a reason to complain about anything, even paradise.

[@geraldarnoult]

@@JoseArteagaTravels Will most people go through same gringo growing pains, I long ago want through that, been in Mexico for 45 years, know they could not drag me out of Mexico

[@ronaldoago-go5907]

The are so many nuggets of truth in your freestyle chatter it's amazing and sometimes hard to keep up taking notes!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That's awesome! i'm trying to get better about that in future videos and providing scenes so people can skip ahead or go back to the section they are interested in.

[@zzyzx686]

The first time I went to Mexico I had a copy of "the people's guide to Mexico", by Carl Franz. It is unfortunately out-of-print, but don't hesitate to buy it if you are lucky enough to find a used copy. It captures the essence of travel in Mexico better than anything, and includes delightful drawings of anything from an outdoor butcher shop to the bar in a small-town brothel, as well as instructions on how to use a machete to build a palapa on a deserted beach. People who like this book will feel at home in rural Mexico.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Thank you so much for sharing! Gonna check it out!

[@stevedavenport1202]

A lot of the info in there is relevant, even if some of the copies are over 20 years old.

[@jodibraun6383]

Agreed! It's a great book. So worth a read. I've read mine so many times over the years that the spine has cracked in half, and has been taped to within an inch of its life. 😅 It really gave me the best idea of what to expect when I fìrst started going to Mexico in 2000.

[@gabrielagaytan6575]

Hola José! Como mexicana que soy debo decir que me gustan tus vídeos. También debo decir que la mayoría de los inmigrantes quieren ir a vivir a la zonas de playa (y lo entiendo aunque no lo comparto), evidentemente el mercado en general percibe esto y los costos se incrementan, en todo. La zonas centrales de México, son más tranquilas y baratas para vivir una buena vida, cómoda y en un espacio seguro y asequible. Creo que todo es cuestión de sentido común y adaptarse. Saludos!🇲🇽👍

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Muchas gracias en compartir! Si tienes mucha razon! La idea con mis videos es indicarles a mi audiencia que Mexico es un gran pais y que se puede vivir muy comodo y tranquilo. Simplemente es salirse de los lugars turisticos y otros lugars caros. Pero como dices. El sentido comun, no es tan comun 😅 Saludos y Viva Mexico!

[@adrianadarnell]

@gabrielagaytan6575 please tell me some affordable places to live! Thank you in advance

[@gabrielaalejandra1492]

​@@adrianadarnellI recommend the south of Tamaulipas, very quiet and with a beach.

[@jmer9126]

Gracias

[@user-hw6kq4ne2t]

The Mexican people would really appreciate if foreigners stop promoting the gentrification so the prices stay affordable. If anyone loves Mexico that’s great but you’ll help more by keeping it to yourself. Enjoy Mexico lindo y querido!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

The reality is that most of the gentrification is actually being done by other Mexicans.....

[@elchaposexcitingadventures1674]

Old video. But Mexicans are complaining of this and don’t want the foreigners to come while thousands cross to the US. You can’t have it only one way.

[@SantiagoDeGotica-xy5eg]

​@@JoseArteagaTravels tienes razón son más mexicanos los que salen de cdmx que los extranjeros que entran a la cdmx, así esos que salen se van a diferentes lugares y los terminan gentrificando aunque no sube tan exagerado pero si sube lo suficiente como para que los locales ya no les alcance

[@laurenstabile9274]

love your video, im from merida, my wife is from the usa, she stayed in merida for 10 years and now we are back in the usa, looking forward to go back and see hows the city has been changed.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you! I'm sure you will be pleasantly surprised to see how much it has grown and changed!

[@10tepeyac]

It’s so cool listening to an American who speaks well of Mexican in very good common sense.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Muchas Gracias! Viva Mexico!

[@10tepeyac]

@@JoseArteagaTravels I salute you Sir!

[@darkslayer1000000]

Also if you’re Mexican American just know the people are going to know you are from the states. We dress differently and our mannerisms are also quite obvious. I travel to Mexico monthly (might as well live there tbh) and it’s the best honestly i feel comfortable there. If you’re planning on actually living there just know that sometimes the local government shuts down the water possibly for a couple days to do repairs as they don’t use metal pipes but i believe clay and well it’s not encouraged to flush paper in the toilet. Sometimes the hot water won’t even work just because so get ready for cold showers in the morning. The food is just damn awesome way different. Military checkpoints, police or even cartel checkpoints (this varies by location). If you’re moving there for family reasons and are married to a Mexican citizen the process to become a permanent resident is simpler BUT you’re better off getting your dual citizenship through your parents to own land, jobs, open a bank account and many other things. People are kind also work on fixing your spanish. Cash is still king over there so try to carry some but most places take card now but even then you might get hit with a “disculpe no sirve la terminal”. The peso is at 17 right now it used to be at 21 so there’s that.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing all that extra info on living in northern Mexico!

[@codniggh1139]

That is because water scarcity if it's in Mexico city or around.

[@Cycology_Major]

@@JoseArteagaTravels I like that you distinguished *northern* Mexico here. Just referring to “Mexico” when discussing specific issues doesn’t do it justice. The country is huge & conditions vary greatly.

[@toxiCcleaner8751]

I am a mexican that was raíse in Miami 35 years now i left Miami and Now I Live In México ITS been hard To adapt To My own Kind, been here 5 years not easy , i live in a middle class mexican neighborhood have my two kids in private school have muy own Business, but cant adapt... but cant move back to be a slave again .....

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Hope things get better. Thanks for sharing!

[@amylee9]

why can't you adapt? what's hard?

[@ginaj617]

From US ..My brothers lives in Mexico for 12 years visit there often. Absolutely love it. ❤

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@WilliamNesbit]

I'm in the Philippines where I found a woman online who I married a Philippina in Manila on an island that has been a detriment to my health. Health care is sub par at best. She wants to help her family of origin and so do I, however I am running out of time.. I have cardiology issues as well I financed her daughter and partner in a little business in Leyte island, I have other health issues as others like diabetes. So I read about the health care in Mexico, which I liked. I'm a US Army veteran with a service connected disability with free benefits from the VA. We originally agreed to meet in Mexico but she had reservations due to the news reports of muggings and cartel violence. So I agreed to meet in the Philippines. Extreme poverty here, so much is desired but ..not available.. I've been here almost a year now. I have lowered my expectations. And also like to assimilate in the local community. But hard to relate with others who are so unfortunate and a big difference in relating on financially disadvantaged people. Wonderful people but on a different level socially. Anyhow my goal is to relocate in the Maztalon area Hopefully I am acclimated to the temps and weather being in the Philippines for awhile. Thanks for the tips and suggestions... I will be starting over again and will require info like you provide. I'm now a subscriber on your channel.. Take care, William Nesbit

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Welcome aboard! Good luck with everything! Thanks for sharing!

[@meelo1978]

I was wondering where you took footage then i saw the escuela superior its by downtown Merida. Nice city with lots to see and try. And yes you have a point, real estate in Mexico is not CHEAP especially where tourists like to flock. I use to live in a smaller city named Chetumal which is in the neighbouring state. 2 bedroom house unfurnished for 185 us a month in 2016. Was a nice area of city with a shopping plaza nearby like 25 min walk. It all depends where you want to live because trendy areas are over priced now. But as you said, it has to be where you adapt yourself to the mexicam way of life, and at times that means catching the bus to do your groceries. haja. Been there and i made nice friends there ! Nice information you have very rooted.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you so much for sharing! Viva Mexico!

[@rosalapeligrosarojas2063]

Mexicans are hard-working & resourceful. They're great. To make money here, one has to be on top of the Game. There's a large demand for English tutors for children. People will be willing to pay around 200+ pesos an hour which is very good pay. The first place i rented cost me $25/month. It didn't have much but it was enough for then. Then i had a really Nice apartment that included everything for under $200/month. Then i rented a room on a ranch for $100. Now, i'm renting a property that has space for farm animals (which i have), & now it costs around $175/month. Withba very small retirement i bought land in annAg-Zone, a horse, 3 goats, a bunch of chickens, a minipig, & have 5 dogs... Also a few bicycles to get around. I spent the first 3 years getting around on foot & bicycle. I've learned how much i can do without. If the electricity goes out, doesn't affect me much. I'm learning from the mexicans how to live. Viva Mexico... Just know that much toxic cultural garbage does float down here. People are long lived... I have a friend who'll be 102 this coming January. He walks more than most young people in the US. He gets a govt stipend for the elderly That's only $75/month, but he's doing fine. He didn't retire until 2020... He didn't want to deal with the kovid bs so he sold off his business. He was 98 then... That's when i met him. He's the boss. Hehe.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That is super awesome! Thank you so much for sharing! Viva Mexico!

[@pablohernandez1159]

I spent a month in La Paz BC. I stay with family.My favorite restaurant was El Molino de Don Quijote.My sister-in-law paid about 5000 dollars less than in the United States. Some things higher, some lower. Thanks

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@rwdyeriii]

One of the best ways to do Mexico is to be a snowbird. Work in your home country for half the year and live like a Spartan in your home country. Then once you've saved a good bit, go to Mexico for a few months or the other half of the year. Thats probably the best thing.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing

[@kaylaschregardus4062]

There was a couple who has a channel that mentioned why expats leave, they give a good list. They found out about 50% leave

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@dwayneprice3014]

Main thing is no matter where you decide to move to pick a spot where you are comfortable being and the culture that fits who you are.and making money is EASY if a person can't do that they don't want to..I'm learning Spanish myself I've got basics down and some things I know in Spanish Mexicans don't understand in a sense.but hey my daughter is Latina and so was her mother so I'm definately tied to the Spanish world.and I'm very happy with that.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Very wise words, thank you for sharing!

[@Diasporaliving]

My friend Gilman (from Seattle ) came running back to the U.S. after three years trying to live in different places in Mexico. He had very little (good) to say about Mexico. Last thing he said to me as I was leaving his house was: "Mexico: If the food and the water don't kill you...the music will!" Although Gilman is fluent in Spanish, he was not a good cultural fit for a life in Mexico. I have lived 42 years abroad (3 countries). Getting used to all the things that don't come natural to you takes a lot of patience, flexibility and understanding. You cannot "fix" those pesky "foreigners" around you, once you move to their country. When living in another country, understand, accept, grow or get the hell out! Period!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Very well said! Living abroad is not for everyone, most people want to better their situation but refuse to change anything about themselves. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@RafaelToscanoAKALovo]

Thank You for opening our eyes and making us think and do our homework...

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Glad the video was so helpful!

[@davidcoria9264]

Mexico is fun to explore experiences! Delicious Mexican food. Enjoy musics and dances and drinks 🍺

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

I agree! Viva Mexico!

[@ForeverChanged7]

I just want a simple life amongst good ppl. Mexico is it.❤

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Amen! Viva Mexico!

[@ForeverChanged7]

@@JoseArteagaTravels Hope to see you some where in Mexico. I know, for sure, I will be turning you in. Thanks sooo much Jose'.

[@barnettronald230]

I have lived in Mexico for many years and can verify what you are saying about people who expect to live exactly as they did "back home." I wish you could explain this to my brother in Canada, a retired ex-banker who still thinks like a Canadian banker and continues to predict eventual financial crisis for me because, as you say, the dollar decreases as the peso increases. However my circumstances are far different from the worst scenario cases you mention. Still, I don't seem to be able to explain Mexico to my family back in Canada. Good reporting!

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Perhaps you should show him some of my other videos, that's what others have done that are in a similar situation as you and they report back that eventually my info sinks in, but not always I also have stubborn family members who think i am the crazy one for choosing to live out here in Mexico. I guess to each their own. Thanks for sharing and good luck!

[@williamrichardson3993]

The book Distant Neighbors was a big help adjusting to the culture and life style.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for the tip! I will check it out!

[@dtt3426]

can you break down in costs how much does it cost to rent an apartment, medical insurance, food transportation. electricity gas water sewage if for example i was moving to merida

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

You can watch this video - Cost of Living in Mexico 2023 🇲🇽 How much Money do you Need to Live in Mexico? - kzbin.info/www/bejne/jXq2o6Scn5xroqM

[@giovergara2466]

Oh wow. I honestly never understood the irritation of culture assimilation but listening to you (and although valid points) I must sympathize more with our US structure with it comes to visitors from other countries. “Not learning the language or assimilating to culture”. Sounds alot like what is projected here in the states and why hard working Latinos are frowned upon. Thank you for that insightful explanation.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Glad this video was so helpful! Thanks for sharing!

[@toddmaek5436]

Currently visiting Las Vegas, then heading back tomorrow to Playa Del Carmen. Extending Air bnb for a day or two then we are heading to Merida.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Safe travels!

[@80sriceman]

I was born in El Salvador and been living in the US since 1984. Family and I vacation in Mexico every year, absolutely love Mexico! My hopes amd dream is ro buy a property in Mexico, near a coast. Most likely Baja California, San Jose del Cabo or La Paz, maybe even Rosarito.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That is awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@rodolfoperez756]

You know in Mexico the first engineers who build damns and water ways in North America or South America were Aztec people from Mexico

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@rodolfoperez756]

@@JoseArteagaTravels your welcome Jose

[@Cycology_Major]

*dams, not damn(s) because that’s swearing 😉

[@APPR.]

Thank you for making a real video on immigrating to another country. Something that a lot of KZbinrs do not dive into. Even the ones who calls themselves being realistic ❤

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@huertalapaz8359]

You can buy all the tubing and electrical parts that exist in the USA 30 years ago we imported it all , not now and the best filter systems pumps and solar are all available

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@curtjackson5052]

I lived in Puerto Vallarta for 6 months & it wasn't for me & Apt cost $450 .. Merida 6 months 2BR House $450 Merida was good, but REALLY HOT Then moved to Mazatlan Apt $350 nice town but still thinking Merida is the place. My 800SF Apt in Mazatlan is $7000Mx last June, which was $289 US .. Today, March $7000Mx is $411US .. the DEVALUE of the USD is a factor if on a fixed income .. This I'm REALLY TRACKING .. This summer going NOMAD in the US for kicks & check out the lifestyle of pure Freedom 👌

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing all that valuable information!

[@Madskillsuniversity]

Great video bro! My wife and I are retiring in 3 years, and will be moving to Mexico. However, she was born in Mexico and moved to the US at 14. We have been together for over 30 years and she has dual citizenship, but also owns property and a great home with your brother in northern Mexico. That said, I want to live near, but not in, Mexico City. I agree with you regarding gentrification too. We sponsored her niece and nephew through college, and they both met college educated people and are now buying Condos. LOL. We will NOT! I just want to downgrade (tired of property, taxes, etc.), and want to just pay my rent, enjoy me life and my peace of mind. I expect to pay between $1k- $3k per month for rent, but love living around the locals. I speak Spanglish, but can easily become fluent in Spanish, and I know the food and the culture. I lived in Pilsen in Chicago for 17 years, which is 85% Mexican. I will look at more of your videos, because I learned a lot. Thanks for the heads-up.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

That is awesome! Congratulations and thanks for sharing! Saludos!

[@Xtri0s]

Depends what part of mexico. You have Polanco which is the Beverly Hills of Mexico. You have ranches, city life, small town life etc.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@iluvanimals4evr]

I lived in Mexico 10 years, in many different cities in many different parts of the country, one thing that I don’t think people realize is how hot it is there in almost all of the country, all year, it is quite much hotter than people possibly imagine.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Well that is not in all of Mexico. In fact most of Mexico is up in the mountains and have a very mild climate compared to North or South Mexico

[@Sheilawisz]

Pachuca, Hidalgo state capital 7900 ft above sea level, cold nights all year.

[@dannychavez4878]

"Quality of life does not equal shiny things bells and whistles" Moving to San Carlos Sonora very soon!! Thx for saying it like it is.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Congratulations!

[@SunshineGelb]

Are retired people living here in México interested in taking private Spanish classes? I teach private English classes for ESL students, but since English is not my native language I'm thinking about teaching Spanish to foreigners better.😃

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jasavak]

@2:30 , Actually , quite the opposite , My house in Texas has roof leaks from the hail for the second time in six months . The Mexican houses have concrete roofs , so the hail doesn't affect them

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

You are correct. Great point!

[@annettemarie2076]

Love the way you set the record straight.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@omarmoreno1614]

You make a lot of great points, but there are a few I disagree on. I am Mexican and build a home outside Morelia Michoacán. I travel every year to my home for a month. I plan to retire there in about five years. I love the weather and the feel of a small town. People are very friendly. The bang for your dollar is a definite plus. Unlike the UNITED STATES the are no designated zones to residential and business ( at least on my small town) and that’s a problem. People can burn garbage, start a business out of there own home or have animals in there property. I have to travel 45 minutes to the city if I need to go to Walmart or Home Depot. In the small town I live in we have a limited amount of options , when you need to buy something for your home. Even the big stores don’t have as many items as the United States. Amazon deliver, but again limited merchandise. I would like to talk to you about your statement that anybody can just leave the United States and start a business in Mexico.

[@JoseArteagaTravels]

Thank you for sharing your perspective. Many people want those things you mention and they choose to live in the USA but many others believe it or not are trying to live in the same environment you dont like. Everyone is different and this is why I make these videos. Thank you so much for sharing! You really add a lot more perspective that many people are looking for!