our monthly cost of living in mexico

[@TangerineTravels]

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[@onepolarman]

Monthly expenses, not a one time expenses, Do you ever rent a car?

[@chrisbova9686]

Looks like you 're in better health, glad to see that Jordan. Thanks for all this info, you guys are great.

[@thatguy7119]

@@onepolarman The channel is named after their car.

[@mariacustodio594]

Thanks for all the information both of you are great people please I would like to know how you did for take your dog down there I plan to go by fly not driving I'm 72 years old lady and live in Atlanta GA I don't think driving alone could be a good idea for me but I do have my little old dog don't want leave her behind please take care yourself and each other.

[@honeybeejourney]

What type of work do you both do while traveling in México?

[@TangerineTravels]

UPDATE: 8 months after releasing this video, we haven't had an electric bill higher than $25 USD per month, so we vastly overstated the costs in this category.

[@anandhababu7190]

Hai I am merchant exporter of any food fresh food products, particular neem seed cake, I need courier export, airport supply, in tamilnadu, India🇮🇳

[@DA-jw4lx]

Wow, thanks for the update.

[@thatguy7119]

Thanks for being honest with the prices. So many of these types of videos, I feel like they soft-pedal things...you guys were realistic.

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

I agree...so many times I want to know what to true cost of living is, and it's not really mentioned .

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

@@hiphipjorge5755 Gracias!

[@leigh7507]

@Kam Y well they are 1500usd per month, but that's for 2 and they are getting massages. It could easily be 800 usd per month

[@leigh7507]

@Kam Y depends how much you're boozing and going to restaurants as well. Also depends on the town you live in. In the capital it would be very difficult to live off 800usd per month unless you got a shared house

[@leigh7507]

@Kam Y I find food and rent are the two budget killers. If you can do both with 500 usd per month then you're good to go.

[@mamaom4831]

Our family recently moved from Canada to Mexico with our two young babes! Your channel has been incredibly helpful, thank you! We’ve started sharing our journey via KZbin and is such a great way to collect our memories. Love your channel!!

[@aislinna3611]

Mama Om subscribed!!

[@SisterSherryDoingStuff]

I know if and when I move to Mexico, my cost of living would be much cheaper: No car, no drinking, no dog love.etc. I appreciate the breakdown of your cost of living. Oh, and I wouldn't have a side-kick. Kudos on the website launch - I just bought my first TANGERINE TRAVELS T-SHIRT!!

[@montzma45]

Need a roommate ..😜 just asking I will be moving down there by the end of this year . Just kidding but it will be very refreshing for any one to live without none economical stress good for you 👏👏😉

[@vatochingon209]

Rents vary from city to city. You could pay lower rent than them or the same as the U.S. depending on where, and how nice of a place you want. God bless this couple for giving the world a snapshot of just how affordable it can be to live in Mexico.

[@TangerineTravels]

We are SO STOKED to launch our store at tangerinetravels.com We've been working for months to find the super comfy shirts, high-quality printing, and cheap shipping to just about anywhere in the world. Anyone else as excited as we are?!?

[@azmisunshine]

Tangerine Travels I am definitely getting that cute Laska shirt!! 💕💕

[@hollyrichardson9728]

Just ordered my 2 shirts and mug !!

[@josefino106]

Can't help to get excited too, seems like you guys have fun anywhere you go, we (wife)just went to ajijic and stayed at villa del angel thanks to your review and video

[@Olawalium]

Tangerine Travels I am super excited about this amazing store. That is a super cool shirt and of course, every Laska lover would love it. I will go and check it out right away. It looks so good on Maddie. Any Tangerinees (in Maddie's voice) hahahaha would definitely love it.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

This is quite helpful. Thank you very much! I thought that was Alaska on your Tee-Shirt ... :) :) I also like knowing what people eat and what is in their fridges, as well. Silly, the later is, but ...

[@donnagomez2680]

To lower your food costs, you could always set up shared meals with friends you meet along the way. Also, going off grid helps. There are cheaper places to eat in Mexico besides the fancy American friendly restaurants. and the food is way better too. Also, garrafon of water are 10 pesos in the colony Tepenepantla state of Chimalhuacan.

[@tracybarrette3028]

My favourite social media notification is when you two beautiful souls announce a new video

[@TangerineTravels]

This just made our day! 😍You're so sweet Tracy!

[@Jenniferde2007]

You guys are great! My brother in Oregon wants to know why I have not already left for Mexico! A great life for very little money compared to the USA. I would ditch the car as well. I lived in Egypt so am used to other cultures and countries. Thanks for all your information.

[@jbhann]

J Lee ...how long did you live in Egypt?

[@Jenniferde2007]

Six years in Cairo and we also had a home on the north coast near Alexandria for the summer.

[@squirtmph]

I live in Portland!

[@TheUntubed]

J Lee There’s just one thing bothering me. Cartels have started killing hundreds of innocents in areas. Better find out about it.

[@squirtmph]

@@TheUntubed haven't you see the news? It's worst in here than any where else's. Be honest & mature aleast to your self. Not wonder why you have pick aleader like your self.

[@ajh.4131]

I’ll be moving to Mexico in a few weeks. Your videos have been a great help! You guys have a lot of expenses. I know I could manage financially. I don’t have a car, no pets, barely drink, I eat out here and there but I will mostly be grocery shopping and cooking at home. It’s been my lifestyle for years so no point in changing lol I’m also used to not having AC and even if I do have access to it, I get cold easily so I wouldn’t have it turned up very high.

[@ajh.4131]

Martin Rangel thanks for the advice! CDMX is on my list of possible cities to live in but I’d really like to be in a city that isn’t super touristy. Any recommendations? I’ll be in Guadalajara for the first five weeks but then after that, it could most likely change.

[@RenatoMartinezMx]

@@ajh.4131 CdMx is really *Big* and have areas no so touristy, but yeah, I get that.. A *LOT* of people... Queretaro maybe, or even San Luis Potosi.

[@marthalomeli5406]

@@ajh.4131 Querétaro, Oaxaca, Morelia, San Luis Potosi.

[@alexvillarreal1688]

@@ajh.4131, Guadalajara is great! I recommend you to join a meetup group called Professional Friends in Guadalajara. A lot of them are expats (all ages) and are always eager to help and offer advice. They meet every Saturday to go out.

[@familylife.134]

@ AJ h check out my Hometown of Morelia Michoacan

[@DARBQ]

Thank you! Maybe people will stop asking how much you make. They now know what it costs to live like you with a dog and a car. Thanks again!

[@nicolablaire2604]

Thank you for this info, Tangerines!! Every video that you put out helps me prepare just a little bit more for my own move, so so happy that I found your channel. You truly have become my favourite youtubers!! ❤️🧡

[@TJ-mc8uh]

TY for posting a map of Mexico with your location, it is very useful since Mexico is so large. Plus I want to know the beach areas. Great video.

[@vatochingon209]

Just ordered my Laska shirt! Will be wearing it in our own travel videos coming up in a few months.

[@mariacortes8628]

Thanks great info.ypu guys are great

[@dcrodwell]

The information you two provide is meaty...full of facts and no fluff! I look forward to solid, on point facts and figures everytime. Everything points to us following your lead. Our first exploratory trip is in December. Can't wait!! David Rodwell North Carolina USA

[@vanessaarchuletta9544]

My wife and I are in Mexico right now. Obviously not every situation is the same. But we are trying to save as much money as possible. We have a pretty nice place by the beach though. We are spending a total of $700-$850 a month. The rent ( its a decent place with A/C) is $360 of that. We live on the beach. We don't have a vehicle and just walk everywhere. But if anyone is wondering how much things could cost. If we moved to a smaller town and kept up our spending habits, I think we could get it down to about $550 for the two of us. Just if people are wondering.

[@TangerineTravels]

Where are you at?

[@redstreet8012]

For two people your living expenses are extremely low now.

[@vanessaarchuletta9544]

San Patricio, Jalisco :) we have been trying to save money the whole time we are here. Also we dont have a car which is a big expense.

[@BrendinWood]

I love this video! I am such a budget and finance nerd and I love seeing how other people live and spend their money. I know this will be SO helpful for a lot of people. You thought of everything! Our cost of living is a lot higher is some areas. 🙈

[@406rogelio]

Sauldos amiga !

[@TangerineTravels]

Thanks Brendin! We’ve always been super budget conscious and this is the type of video that would have been GOLD to us before coming to Mexico. We hope it helps a lot of people! Think you’ll ever do a video like this about your life in PV?

[@BrendinWood]

@@TangerineTravels I think so! I need to go through our old bills.

[@oaklandraidertrucker1847]

Just started watching your channel. Really cool videos! You must live in a good part of town cause you paying $500 dollars a month IS A LOT!!!!! I live in Mexico as well. I'm actually paying for my house...not renting! And my monthly mortgage is 3000 pesos which is about $160 American dollars a month! And my house is a decent sized house. The reason why you pay your electric bill every 2 months is because your energy in that city you live in is low. For example, I used to live in Tijuana, the CFE sends bill every 2 months cause people don't use a lot of energy. It costs CFE more $ to print bills every month thus the reason why bills go out every 2 months. In the city where I live Mexicali, BC electrical bill is sent every single month because it is mandatory to have A.C. systems thus the higher consumption. Well hope you guys are doing great and keep up the good work and stay safe!

[@Ksjeff]

You are thinking exactly what I am. I live in Aguascalientes, and my rent is $3200 including water. $500USD is $12,500MEX today. That seems really expensive. I could live cheaper than that in Mexico City.

[@laurieann8640]

Oakland , we are Canadian and are looking to get Mexicain mortgage . Can you recommend who we should go throught . thanks

[@nedmerrill6228]

Just started watching your videos. Really like them as I am considering retiring to Mexico in a few years.

[@squirtmph]

I don't get why! Why not different country, Mexico has hugly reputation because big mouth as called American... The Wall it's going to stop you any way

[@TheUntubed]

squirtmph He can go through like everyone else does..lol

[@squirtmph]

@@TheUntubed your correct, he's not everyone else's. Forgot about that

[@colleengarcia4886]

I was so pleased to find out that I'm not the only woman who "hates" shopping! My husband seems to like doing the shopping so I have faith he will continue forever! Peace.

[@monalisajones1416]

Guys, in this video you say you've been to 39 cities in 16 months...that's Unreal. Here's an idea for you, do a montage of the 39 cities, sharing a personal memory of each stop. You could call it '10 Cities In 10 Minutes' Parts 1-4 .it would show that you are truly creating memories together. Creating Memories are the 'Gold of a life well lived', a point and lesson worth stressing to all people everywhere.. By sharing your collection of memories, the good and bad, you'd be showing how 2 Americans on the go, living in a foreign country keep your relationship going and growing. The great news is, you can be highly productive without getting in the car..'10 Cities In 10 Days' Parts 1-4 should easily help cover the cost of your car battery! I hope you do it, I'd love to see it. Stay Safe, Stay Strong!

[@TangerineTravels]

This is a great idea, I love it! We are blessed with so many memories and experiences in the past 16 months. It's the most fulfilled we've been in our lives! That would be really cool to share in a "bite sized" format like you suggested.

[@monalisajones1416]

A lot of your videos are the same content with a different background...the 2 of you have a very healthy Ying / Yang relationship. In your early intros...your slogan was 'creating memories', but haven't you shared those memories.IE: Maddy cried real tears at christmas...the story behind those tears would draw the viewer in. Here's another idea, Maddie's tattoo's all the viewers sees is a lot of INK, if there's a story worth telling about them, do a Show and Tell Video. Jordan, explain your roll in the relationship ...she does the driving, you navigate and do the money math, what else? Maddy loves Laska as much as you do, but Laska started out as your dog...that's another story. By opening your relationship up you'd be letting us get to know you personally and why your relationship works (Good & Bad). As you know Content is King, growing to another level means giving more of yourself...you 2 are actually as much of the story as the 39 cities.. let your videos evolve into a Travel / Relationship Story, if another couple is thinking of following in your foot steps, they need to know the other side of the coin. Go for it guys! I want you to be as successful as you want to be, this could get you to the next level.

[@laurabrooks8824]

Greetings from Laura living 2 years happily in Valladolid. You guys are so cute. Thanks for your vids. Very helpful to a gringa like me

[@bgguitarss]

I think I've watched - con mucho gusto - almost all your videos. I've lived in a border town in Arizona for 4 years (after 25 years in Phoenix) and just took my retirement (SS) and moved across the border to a nice apartment that would be TAN MUCHO MAS in Tucson or Phoenix. I still have my car because I frequently cross. I plan on retiring to Queretaro in 2 or 3 years (hopefully) and think I should be ready by then. Muchas gracias para tus informacion y espero que todas tus aventuras eres sano y salvo.

[@nachojimenez2420]

500 US is pretty high rent(10,000 pesos). That will be the case in expensive locations(beach), especially if you can't rent like a local. But in smaller towns rent could be way cheaper, even for a foreigner. I pay 8500 pesos for a 2 bedroom in a good part of CDMX, and it is expensive here. In Merida you can rent a 2 bedroom house for 4000.

[@enriquevaldivia2458]

Tienes mucha razón Nacho, pero también acuérdate que estos niños rentan amueblado y eso sube el coste!, saludos (pero si está caro)

[@nachojimenez2420]

@@enriquevaldivia2458 Claro. Pero sigue dependiendo mucho en la region. Es que no quiero que otros piensen que sea necesario pagar tanto. Por ejemplo si quedes en el mismo lugar, puedes pagar más por 6 meses y luego bajarlo mucho. Un saludo.

[@enriquevaldivia2458]

nacho jimenez 👍👍👍 cierto! Hay mucho más baratos!

[@129jaystreet]

Yo pagaba $500/mensual para un estudio en Cancún. Me robaron.

[@129jaystreet]

Yo pagaba $500/mensual para un estudio en Cancún. Me robaron.

[@shoestring405]

We've enjoyed your adventures for quite a while now, always interesting and informative. We've just ordered a couple of t-shirts so Tangerine Travels will be seen in Nova Scotia this summer!

[@Nonduality]

Hey I'm in Nova Scotia. I'll keep an eye out for you.

[@TangerineTravels]

Thank you! Glad to have Nova Scotia representing :)

[@jadebell550]

My son got a kidney infection in Mexico he used his US medical insurance to get treatment before he come home for further treatment. He had no problems using his medical insurance there and they gave good treatment. Something we don’t have in the US is take home injectable pain meds which is what they gave him for his travels home. That kinda freaked him out and the pain medication amount used didn’t match US standards. It was Toradol which is effective but their dosing was way different much higher dosing there. Everything worked out well for him and we never got a bill.. Thanks for sharing with us..

[@TheUntubed]

Jade Bell blue Cross is international.

[@annaswanson5903]

I love that you guys are super budget conscious and really outline all the costs

[@TangerineTravels]

We're thankful to have been raised by really financially-conscious parents, which has served us well in our adult lives :)

[@annthrockmorton5594]

Great information! Thanks; the T-shirt does look to be much better quality. Also, I like the (slightly) longer sleeve length. I just ordered my T-shirt! For all the retirement-agers (like me!): To pick out your desired color, click on "Choose Color" and hit the button for what color you think you want. It will show you what color that is before checkout. For instance, I thought my desired color was "Teal," but turned out it was "Aqua." So just a little heads up there for we who are still learning how to navigate the inter-webs!! 😄😉

[@TangerineTravels]

We are so happy with these shirts! The first company we tried, which also happens to be the most popular, just wasn't cutting it for us.

[@TangerineTravels]

P.S. The shirt I'm wearing in this video is this one in Small (unisex). tangerinetravels.com/products/tangerine-travels-map-t-shirt-bright-colors When I order again, I'll probably pick XS so it's a bit shorter in length.

[@annthrockmorton5594]

@@TangerineTravels Yet you two were some of the few (only?) KZbinrs to care enough to bother to change them to Merch you do like! And, from what you've said, it was a pretty big "bother!" (SO many use the previous supply company; that company might be sacrificing quality to keep up with the production numbers?) I'm going to try to work at least a T-shirt into my skimpy retirement budget ASAP.

[@thomasbeno]

Hi guys, love your channel, been watching for quite a while. I live in Merida and I sell health insurance to expats. I have far more affordable coverage for you to consider. We should talk. Keep up the great work.

[@jackb1803]

Also, my wife and I have Mexico National Healthcare (IMSS) which costs us $100 per month.

[@SomethingAboutVintage]

I’m moving to Mexico just so I can afford the housekeeper 🤣🤣

[@armandoaguila9959]

if you want same one to came every day and clean cook and do you laundry. that cost you like 150 dls a month!!

[@tonyiznaola]

Housekeeping in Mexico may not be as cheap as it was until now. Congress just passed a bill that allow housekeepers to earn a minimum wage, to receive social security benefits, vacation, End of year bonus among other benefits. For sure still it would be cheap. But not as cheap as It used to be

[@Rhaspun]

@@tonyiznaola Laws in the US don't apply in Mexico.

[@tonyiznaola]

@@Rhaspun I know that. But I don't get your point

[@Kar_G_S]

if you want ... i'm mexican I am looking for a job actually i'm studing english

[@Madmickey88]

Good, helpful information here. You guys are really well organized to shoot a 15:30 video in 57 minutes. It would have taken me a couple of days, and then another week to edit it. But I procrastinate. Both Laska and the Tangerinemobile, are vital to your channel, it seems to me, so ... Stay safe and have mucho fun.

[@joldmacman]

Thanks for all the great information. I get to retire in four years and I’ve been looking at all the videos I can find, but this this video was top-notch.

[@fmarules69]

You're very welcome to retire at our country!

[@annazapata4423]

John Tomonovich me too John! You tube brings me such Joy....also if I lost my job tomorrow I think I would just retire early and head out.

[@joldmacman]

AlexElric Thanks. I like the sound of the region the Tangerines are in now. I’m visiting Monterrey this summer visiting a friend and looking for some retirement info.

[@dougp212]

Thank you Maddie and Jordan for all the valuable information you provide. I moved to Guadalajara a month ago and my transition was made much easier watching your videos and all the great information you all provide. I went to Spencer McMullen for my temporary residency visa and that has worked out great. Spencer suggested AT&T Mexico for cell phone service. They have a plan where you pay $200 US for 12 months and you get 12 months free which is an average of $8.35 per month. It has unlimited talk and text to Mexico, US and Canada and 2 GBs of data per month. No payments for 24 months. Just wanted to share that. Thanks again for all your great advice. Doug

[@edsonorantes24]

Hello guys, it's been a while since I last commented on your videos, but I've been keeping up with them.. For this video, I just wanted to point out some things: 1. The rental cost will vary a lot, depending on the city/part of town where you rent.. Your 6 months deal in Guadalajara was well under 500/month. Also, it's worth mentioning that there are 2 different electrical billing plans here in Mexico (both from the same state-run company CFE) the most common is the 2 month bill, but there is also a monthly service that doesn't come with a bill (you need a plastic card that you put over your meter every month, and then you use it to pay your bill at the ATM.. it's kind of selfservice).. The tiers are a little bit more complicated than that.. Every home has an "standard tariff", depending on the usage and type of housing you live in (the price per Kilowatt is not the same in a poor house in the suburbs than in a high end residential home).. This is the one Jordan explains in the video (since it's harder to move from one tariff to another) Then you have different prices per Kilowatt depending on how much electricity you use: the first 150 have one price (basic), then there's the intermediate tariff and another surplus tariff (the most expensive one), so the more electricity you consume, the more you pay.. Also during the summer time, these prices drop a little bit, due to the AC usage (tarifa de verano).. Regarding the gas we use for stoves/heaters there are 3 different systems throughout Mexico: natural gas (mostly methane gas) that comes into your house thru underground pipelines.. It's more common in northern Mexico and LP gas (propane gas) that uses both stationary tanks (like the one you have right now), and the most common exchangeable tanks (the usual sizes are 20, 30 and 45 kilograms, that would be around 44, 66 and 100 pounds).. Also to notice.. You left out your haircut spending.. Is it because Maggie stresses over this experience? 😂😂

[@TangerineTravels]

Thanks for the additional detailed info, it seems like a fairly complicated pricing structure. Rental costs can and do vary a lot. Even our last home in Puerto Morelos was $3,000/month cheaper than our current home. At the moment, we're paying extra to have a bunch of nice amenities. Ah yes, we did leave out haircut spending accidentally. I get a haircut about every 3 months and Maddie about every 6 months. That's another $4/month for the two of us combined. She stresses out about it hard lol but it was just an oversight.

[@gretchengraef3012]

Have you checked out IMSS for health insurance? I pay about $450 a year. It costs a lot less for younger people and includes dental care. I also can get very inexpensive lentes here. I paid $70 for progressive lenses in an attractive frame. I'm glad you included expenses for Laska. Have you tried the Costco Kirkland lamb and rice? My dogs won't eat any other type of crocetas. They don't like the chicken and rice version, but love the Kirkland canned food. I spend about 1300 peso for four dogs, but supplement it with a caldo of veggies, rice, and sometimes fish. Keep up the good work.

[@erial4435]

Our Canadian friend retired in Merida a couple of years ago and said that there is Mexican government health insurance you can buy if you want which only costs $600/year that includes everything including prescriptions. The only downfall is that you have to wait longer to see the doctor similar to OHIP in Ontario, Canada. Are you aware of this Mexican health insurance plan?

[@marcoalmazanordaz3898]

IMSS Seguro voluntario. www.imss.gob.mx/tramites/imss02030c

[@merricat3025]

That's incredible. My insurance is $900+ a month

[@jackb1803]

Further restrictions... Now only married couples are eligible. Rate goes up with age, about $40/month at age 65. First year only covers accidents, 2nd year includes all hospitalizations, 3rd year includes medications Not available if you have certain pre-existing conditions like cancer Delayed coverage with certain other conditions like heart disease Can only go to local IMSS hospitals for the coverage to apply If I need to see a doctor, I go to my local IMSS clinic and wait in line. I get seen the same day.

[@SD-my9so]

Thankyou for sharing your living expenses with us. It was very educational. You guys are great. Keep up the good work. Most of all keep having fun.

[@acmeflower]

That is the same amount my husband and I live on in Mahahual, Mexico. We don’t have a dog, do have a car, do not eat out much but we do spend more on groceries. We also have no health insurance. Thanks for sharing.

[@salas231141]

I have been a mechanic for very many years and that whole dealership thing is absolute bulshit these hybrids are not very much different than any other car I know because I've owne one

[@Mikesroadtrip-ec5kp]

I have been a Honda tech for over 32 years. The hybrid is no different than any other car on maintenance. You don't do anything to the battery. Maybe if there is some kind of ECM update or if the battery takes a crap.

[@rafacq]

Excellent video! I’ve been catching up with your videos. I watched the one about how much you make a month and commented that I think people are more interested in how much are your living expenses than what you make a month. I suggested making a video about your cost of living in Mexico and here it is! Well done!

[@BucketListTravellers]

Really helpful video! Medical is so cheap in Mexico! I like how you did a cost benefit analysis to determine whether to get medical insurance. We've really enjoyed having a housecleaner where we live in Nicaragua. It's included in our rent, which is a great perk!

[@Swimmer47]

I find your videos hugely informative and entertaining and you are both a delight. Thanks!

[@Spicy_guero]

Living in el paso tx i pay 400-500 for a one bedroom. In Guadalajara i pay about 180 usd for a room to rent in a shared house.

[@MrDarilon23]

On Vancouver Island you are lucky to pay $600 (cdn) for a room in a shared house and 800-1000 for a bachelor suite.

[@pattyflagler6353]

The music in the background really takes away from my listening experience. You guys are wonderful and the info you’re sharing is great.

[@TangerineTravels]

Thanks for letting us know.

[@TangerineTravels]

Sorry about that! I tested the volume in my headphones and via my laptop but not on any TV or tablet device. What are you watching on?

[@pattyflagler6353]

On my iPad. It’s not loud, it’s just distracting. I have older ears. 😉

[@starbeck52]

Love your videos. I’m so interested in Mexico as a possible future retirement location. Keep them coming. I always learn something new.

[@felipevaldez2151]

Go for it! I strongly recommend it!

[@adangutierrez6072]

Yes do it! I myself will be moving there in March of 2020!

[@squirtmph]

Please do not move to Mexico you voted for Trump & he's polution

[@starbeck52]

squirtmph No way! Sorry troll.

[@lilo2469]

starbeck52 feel same way to to expensive in Canada to retire , cannot PERIOD:)

[@Olawalium]

Wow! I totally enjoyed the analysis and it is good to be financially prudent, which is why I support opting out of $300-$400 a month. Imagining that is the lowest, wow!. Yes, it made sense to reduce the shopping because you move around and with more shopping comes the need for more space and the car wouldn't accommodate that. Yes, Laska's bill popped up too hahahaha. True, without Laska, and the car, the price would reduce and also don't forget shopping might increase hahahaha. You guys are doing great and to do all that you do is quite impressive, I must say. $1,570 a month! Most people don't understand how much effort and money you put into this. It is not about having fun, it is a huge effort and sacrifice and I admire you two a lot. Well done, guys.

[@jcbulldog533]

Wow!! Laska's monthly expense & whoever watches her was Extremely Cheap!!! Dog-Sitter must not charge much at all... I pay a kid $25.00 a week just to let my GrandDog out when I'm not available, & that's only like maybe 2/3 times per week... For like 20 minutes of work..Damn,he's making out like a Bandit!!!

[@luisarrizon6707]

You can a get a nice house for 150 dlls per month

[@CeCe7]

You must have insurance to prove you are financially responsible and the DMV requires you have insurance to register your car.

[@gerardoroman9331]

Deberían tener merch en colaboración con artesanos o artistas locales, que tenga diseño de EUA y México, sería genial. Saludos.

[@ScottandtheKid]

If you keep gonging that bell with your head, you're going to find your monthly medical expenses increasing. 😜

[@TangerineTravels]

😂🤣🤣🤣 you are so right! How careless are we!??? haha

[@ancientlink116]

Jordan and Maddy! Since you have temporary residency, you can get health insurance through the national health care in Mexico. IMSS and Seguro Popular will both let you buy in for a nominal fee. We were able to buy Seguro Popular (the old folks insurance) for three years at a cost for both of us around $600. That's not per month, that is for all three years of coverage. Check it out, even if it is only for your peace of mind. Keep up the great work!

[@MrSgtau]

Can't you get the Seguro Popular or IMSS with your temporary residency? The cost of IMSS is based on one's age bracket (still quite reasonable as compared to the US), but Seguro Popular is free. Another good way to save is to use MagicJack or Skype rather than a cell phone. I make free calls to the US all the time. Screw the cell phone.

[@stuart_oneill]

Basic public health insurance is very cheap according to other friends and KZbin channels with full time Mexico residents. Get the public insurance. You are young and healthy but catatrophies can happen to anyone. As can suddenly needing meds. My perspective is different because I have health issues. You were pricing private insurance. Be grateful for your youth and health. Obviously you put a lot time into your videos and I hope between Patreon and KZbin you are doing well.

[@jackb1803]

I have IMSS national health insurance. It costs me $40 per month because I'm 69. It's much cheaper if you are younger. Downside is that the coverage is graduated and takes 3 years to kick in for full coverage. Residente Temporal is all that is needed.

[@kimspremium9067]

Love the Laska T. Love all your hard work to bring us fun, informative and relevant content. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@josealfonsotawararodriguez3607]

Hi Lads, I would totally recommend to have a health insurance, the public one is pretty bad. I'm telling you as a Mexican, better safe than sorry and better to be attended fast than being waiting hours/days in the public hospital. So happy you live/love (I hope) in Mexico.

[@DavidSmith-ne1zp]

Your videos make me happy. I appreciate your energy and love of life

[@eeeecccc]

$73 a month for drinks? That's a Friday night in Chicago. 😎🍸

[@TangerineTravels]

....on happy hour, right? :P

[@annthrockmorton5594]

@@TangerineTravels Minus the palm trees and exotic vistas!

[@edgar16]

😆😆😆.. Without tip included yet ofc. I guess..

[@1mandrywallarmytv144]

@@TangerineTravels 200 here for 1 night out for alcohol no entertainment in San Diego .Entertainment is more. Going to Vegas next month for my birthday and can see us spending 500 on alcohol in 2 day, lol

[@jackb1803]

$55 MXN (about $2 USD) for margaritas here in Ajijic.

[@sharonnewton8632]

I appreciate your videos. Always so informative and on target! I have sent them to my grown children in the states. I live in La Paz, BCS, Mexico!

[@Stresso]

You should review the health insurance topic and get quotations from other companies. I am a Mexican and received a quote from rhino which is about 700 USD for one years coverage for me my wife and my kid in the city of Tijuana. I'm pretty sure you can get a cheaper quote in Quintana Roo.

[@richardstthomas9726]

Great practical discussion on the real costs of the travel and living expenses. You guys are the bestest:)

[@ChrisandKen]

Cool vid guys, loved the price tags. You can definitely get your costs down when staying at one place compared to when traveling around. Good job :)

[@SpanishandGo]

Great overview, guys! Also, love the hemp hearts! Pretty sure I’ve eaten my own weight in those. 😆 Awesome job on the graphics too. Can’t imagine how long it took to pop on the tangerine machine so many times on the map, but it turned out great. 👏🏻 -Jim

[@mre2u2]

According to a friend in Puerto Penasco, no, you don't have to have US insurance, and you can buy temporary insurance for short hops back to the states

[@karent4161]

I am from a small town in Michoacan. It is an hour away from Morelia! I have been enjoying ya'll videos for sometime now! Be safe and enjoy living in Mexico! 😊🇲 🇽

[@TangerineTravels]

You’re so sweet Karen, thank you!

[@BrianMegilligan]

Great video but I couldn't stop watching the clock move with each edit!

[@montzma45]

And what's your point compadre ... ??

[@el5319]

Great video! It's so interesting to see how prices vary in other parts of Mexico. We live in San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas so everything is much cheaper. We're a family of 4 in a 3 bed, 2.5 bathroom house, full time housekeeper, daughter in private school, we do have medical insurance, etc...and our monthly expenses total is the same as yours. :)

[@TangerineTravels]

Believe it or not, San Cris is probably the cheapest city we've been to in our travels through Mexico!

[@el5319]

@@TangerineTravels Yes, it is incredibly inexpensive here for such a lovely city. We've lived here for almost 4 years. I saw that you guys were here recently. Too bad we didn't run into you. :)

[@jessikacardenas8612]

@@el5319 do you feel safe in Chiapas?

[@el5319]

@@jessikacardenas8612 We do. Crime exists, just like it does in any city, and we take the usual precautions that we always have anywhere we have lived, including in the U.S. But there hasn't been anything to stand out much for us here. San Cristobal is tourist town with ppl from all over the world and I think that often makes for a more welcoming and tranquil environment for foreigners.

[@jessikacardenas8612]

@@el5319 thanks for the feed back stay bless

[@mstyles2667]

This is a super helpful video, thank you!

[@armandochapa9743]

if You are a foreigner living in Mexico temporary or residing for months, You can buy a medical insurance from seguro popular or IMSS and depending on your age and pre-existing conditions the cost is between 300 to 600 US dollar a year per person, which include schedule appointments, emergency visits, general checkouts, surgeries and medications and also maternity. You should investigate but I think is worth it. also, why You don't buy a roof rack to your car so when You have to travel or move out to another city You can add another two or three briefcases extras.

[@TangerineTravels]

Thanks for the info on Seguro Popular / IMSS. We'll look into that more! And if it ever came to it, we might buy a roof rack, but we hope to keep our belongings to a minimum so we have more freedom to travel. :)

[@josemagana-vasquez8204]

Im glad a came across Tangerine Travels page, Im going to Cancun, Merida and Mexico City next month for a quick vacation.

[@TheUntubed]

Jose Magana-Vasquez don’t drink 🍹

[@southxsoutheast7654]

I would love that laundry service

[@annazapata4423]

SouthXSoutheast and the housekeeping!

[@colleengarcia4886]

Nice video and so thorough. Much appreciated! Returning to Mexico is our dream and my motivation at the gym each day. Peace.

[@jacobtlaxcala6771]

I’m stocked I’m going to Mexico today

[@mysticaltyger2009]

*stoked*

[@mrg8676]

Thanks just subscribed ! After watching like 10 videos!, my wife & I will definitely get a lot from you guys ! Good Content !

[@tenaciousways6804]

Hey guys! Great video. I just wanted to mention that during the five years I lived in Mexico I never carried double coverage on my car. I traveled to and from WA state three times. I would just keep my registration current and buy insurance when I would need it. They never asked me if my car was insured when I renewed. Just wanted to give you a heads up. I don't want you throwing away money✌

[@daynevickers1079]

Well Done! Thanks for breaking it down so specifically instead of generalizations.

[@HarshColby]

Electricity: Once they start charging the higher tier, it takes a very long time to get your rate lowered. I was advised by about everyone not to change the name on my electric bill until after converting my appliances to gas. They advised to keep paying the higher bill for 9 months and it would be cheaper than (virtually) forever paying the higher rate. When the renovation is completed, a new electricity account will be opened, starting at the lowest tier again. The name on the property will have changed, so they'll let me change the name on the electric bill. Costco: The card costs half as much in Mexico, and the same card works in the US. Win!

[@HarshColby]

@Just For Fun The only limitation in the US is that you can't use the self-checkout in the US because the cashier needs to put in a code. I haven't seen any other limitations. I'm just as happy to use the cashier checkout line.

[@HarshColby]

@Just For Fun I don't buy gas at Costco. I don't know. Maybe I'll get gas there one time and see.

[@KeltoiMagus]

Jordan got it. It’s the insurance requirement placed on the car owner in order to get it registered in any particular state. If you’re in Mexico on a tourist visa, not resident then Mexico wants to know you’re a response car owner driver at home.

[@troymills9437]

Jordan and Mattie, have posted a comment in a while but glad to see that y'all are doing well. One quick suggestion for you...since you already have GNP for car insurance, check out their medical insurance! That's who has our coverage down here in Mexico. You know that we are way older than y'all and likely older than your parents yet our annual medical insurance policy for both of us only totals $2600. That's just over $200/month for retired gringos in good health. I can't imagine how cheap your insurance would be. Our GNP policy even covers us when we go home to visit friends and family in the US. Regards, Troy

[@IvanJay]

Progressive INsurance allows me to stop my insurance while I am insured in Mexico. I do need to show them my Mexican proof of insurance upon return to the US.

[@diegovago5710]

A city you should visit is Cuernavaca, it’s called the City of Eternal Spring

[@leomoreno2356]

Diego vago... callate wey!

[@eileenvandernoot3867]

Diego Vago the best climate anywhere. Dry, sunny and 82 degrees all year round!

[@bob4919]

Muchas gracias for your thoughtful and thorough pricelist re cost of living in Mexico. Glad to hear you are both well. Salud

[@JoanOfArgghh]

In Aguascalientes we are paying $368/mo for a 2BR 2BA modern apartment in an upper middle class area. Heat and AC are not necessary here because of the mile high climate near the Sierra Madre, but are nice to have on some days. Shopping is good. It's a big tech/industry town, it's safe, the police are professionals-- and it is illegal to offer them a bribe. Costco, Sams, Walmart, HEB, HomeDepot etc. A lovely little town that once a year has a month-long Festival de San Marcos that is world famous. Modern living and conveniences in a very Colonial Spanish tradition. Almost no expats here, but lots of Japanese and Germans. We bought a new VW Vento for about half what you'd pay in the states. There are good doctors and hospitals throughout, and even a good Cardiology Foundation where we've gotten EKGs for $40 and doctor's consult for $15 a visit. It's wonderful care, not like border-town care. Direct flights daily to Houston or Dallas makes it easy to come and go. We've been here 2 years and have our temp visas for three more, when we'll be eligible for permanent residence. We love it. We love Mexico and her people!

[@TangerineTravels]

Thanks for sharing! We visited Aguascalientes once for Dia de Muertos and really loved it there. The people are wonderful. Sounds like it makes a great place to live as well

[@aloweyballa]

hi. i am an avid follower a watcher of your videos as I am myself planning on moving to mexico in thelast 3 months. One thing that shocked me was the rent you pay in the video. 500! is that because you picked NICE apartment, in a nice neighborhood? is the city you are in Peurto morales is expensive? Please let me know and I love your videos!

[@marthalomeli5406]

Hi, i am mexican, i think it is because the apartment is completely furnished and because Puerto Morelos is a touristy town.

[@jcbulldog533]

OMG!!! $500.00 That is Super,Super cheap!!! Even by Mexican standards!! Good thing Mattie doesn't like to shop!! Clothes,perfumes,hair products,electronics are very expensive in Mexico...Which is why my Cousin's travel to US for things like that...Much,much cheaper here

[@canadude2010]

A woman that doesn't like shopping...a woman after my heart...

[@joanrath126]

You also pay insurance in the usa if the car is financed,they want to be sure if something happens the loan/car are covered...

[@al.8125]

You can get health insurance through american express in mexico. you can get it with a us/cad card. I got it for my mom. its 40$ cad a month

[@TheWeekdayWarriors]

Cost of living seems pretty similar in PM to Cancun. But your electric seems high! Is that with using AC all day? Look at WEA for health insurance. We pay $500-600 for 6 months so less than $100 for two people, and it covers you in the US too. You can also leave the US coverage off and it's even cheaper. Or pay a year in advance which lowers it too. If something catastrophic happens (like a bad car accident) you don't want to go into debt! But I'm super risk averse haha -Rachel

[@BajaShine]

In Los Cabos the ex-pats that are year round get North Dakota registrations so they don't need smog certifications every two years as required in Calif. Also I am not certain but the ND registrations may be good for two years. Need to contact NDMV and inquire, which amounts to sending ownership papers and a fee, takes a few weeks. Just a note on cell phones, 40np/wk. prepaid unlimited w/calls to US & Canada & some limited Data (must have own phone).

[@annskaggs4475]

It is completely immoral, illegal and plain wrong to lie about residency to have a lower cost. States depend on those fees to pay for roads, schools, fire personnel, nurses, teachers. Shame on you.

[@jlj777]

You need insurance just to register a car and the cheapest insurance that you would buy is liability which is just basic no bells and whistles insurance. If you let your insurance lapse and get caught driving depending on where you are you will get fined and possibly arrested etc.......

[@marcoramirez709]

Thank you so much for analyzing your expenses. I maintain an excel document, and it comes in within a stipend of a thousand a month. That includes $225 for rent, which includes everything (gas, electric, internet, washing my clothes by hand, plumbing,etc.), law school online in Mexico at about $120 per month, and eating and drinking which I try to keep at about $15 a day. It adds up to about $750 a month, so I'm hoping to save a couple hundred a month along the way. No car, and I'm ashamed to say that I don't do much in the way of tourism even though it's all around me. Maybe later, but thank you for your "transparency", which is a recurring theme in Mexican politics...

[@owlscoffeecats]

I agree with you so much about NOT wanting to go shopping! Another great, amazing video with so much information! 🙏 thank you Do you have a video talking about how you found doctors and dentist in Mexico? The process for making the appointments if any?

[@prist5447]

If you owe money on a dealership for your car you need to have insurance in the U.S. But if you don't owe it you can add the insurance once you go back to the U.S.

[@jmo2104]

I want to thank you for your cheerful positive attitude. I have joined another group to get more information and they are scaring The living daylights out of me and almost convinced me not to move to Mexico! I'm hearing how dangerous the water is. Not just to drink but to even bathe in!!! Can you please shed some light on this? I really was making really detailed plans to retire to Mexicobut have felt very discouraged the past several days. Thank you for your feedback!

[@luisorozco4827]

Mexico sells drinking water to California usa www.eluniversal.com.mx/nacion/sociedad/el-agua-la-polemica-que-enfrenta-mexico-y-estados-unidos

[@eliocuellar4076]

I love your channel thank you so much you give out a lot of useful information. Have a blessed time in Mexico, keep up the good work.

[@phantpwr]

Love your videos! Going to Mayakoba for Thanksgiving and considering bugging out out the US next year for obvious reasons.

[@mexinvest]

I've found housing in most Mexican middle-class neighborhoods run between $4,000 to 7,000 pesos a month, Mexican National Health Care Insurance is about $500 USD a YEAR,

[@jasonkirkham550]

For those of you not traveling. If you pick a town with a moderate climate. and you own the house; you can get by alot cheaper.

[@TangerineTravels]

You certainly can! To be honest, I think you can even if you don't own a house. If we had to, assuming we weren't in a lease and were able to rent a cheaper place, we could cut these expenses in half.

[@BillGreenAZ]

One suggestion for you regarding car insurance. I don't know if it will help but many nomads in the US get their residence in South Dakota. You don't even have to live there to have residency. I thought maybe that would lower your US share of your car insurance bill.

[@annskaggs4475]

Bill Green lying about residency is so wrong, immoral, and illegal.

[@LynnSJB]

I really love your videos! You're such a nice couple!

[@mikecrook8434]

You also don't need to register your car in the US if you keep and drive it in Mexico.

[@SoraLove599]

Great video - hope to be in Mexico by March of next year 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@TangerineTravels]

Thanks Jeniffer! You must be counting down the days ;)