San Miguel de Allende - Cost of Living & Travel Guide

[@NewProfM]

Really interesting. I would like to see smaller homes, 1bedroom, maybe 2 max for singles, single retirees or couples, cost saving. Move in ready, modern. This is such a beautiful area and you can't beat the focus on fabulous art. You gave a great perspective. Add in a little about hiking, birding activities/groups. Thanks so much!

[@agasque]

We’ve lived in San Miguel for at least 3 months for each of the last 3 years. Your prices are low even for 3 years ago. We know some people who are paying $600 USD for rent but they’ve been in those properties for years, sometimes decades. Our rent for two bedroom townhouses has ranged from $1000per month (which included caring for the owner’s cat and plants) in Col. San Antonio to $1800 per month in Col. Obraje and a neighborhood next to Los Frailes. These were very nice, comfortable houses with excellent WiFi and security, but no AC and definitely not the fanciest in town. May and June are blistering hot and the winter can get quite chilly so fire places and space heaters are necessary. You can save money on groceries shopping in small shops and the local Mercado, but if you shop at City Market, La Comer, or Soriana, which many people do due to convenience, that goes up considerably. For example, we paid $1200 USD for 2 people and a weekend of visiting friends for the month of July 2024 shopping primarily at City Market. All of that said, it is still one of our favorite places anywhere in the world, but it costs a whole lot more to live (and thrive) in SMA than your video implies.

[@FreeToBe_Me]

Several people who live there and make KZbin videos dispute not needing A/C or heat. There are times during the dry season where it gets HOT and ppl are grateful for their mini-splits. And during the winter, and due to the lack of insulation, space heaters are necessary. One person stated in a Facebook group that they rented a large home and it was in the THIRTIES fahrenheit. That’s cold! 🥶 The first home was my favorite. Very informative video.

[@rfink222]

Mini-splits are necessary to me for a couple of months a year because it gets miserable hot. One year it snowed at my house in SMA so heaters a must too sometimes.

[@ruralangwin]

I've spent a January in SMA. Definitely gets very cold.

[@cates5183]

Great review of San Miguel - very imformative. Thank you.

[@MartinaDanielaSchreck]

HELLO, very beautiful all there and a very nice and symphatic Präsentation . SUPER 👍👍👍👍👍👍❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣❣ Many Greetings from Germany

[@Freebird1010]

You make the best videos consistently. Thanks for the in depth information.

[@007mia7]

If I were originally Mexican & got deported, I would head straight to one of these enclaves…not only is it beautiful but pretty reasonably priced. Thanks for posting:)

[@manymoonstraveled]

😂😂😂 me too

[@johnrencher442]

So beautiful and I think it’s affordable… just love the authentic feel of the town… amazing art and the homes are stunning…

[@ferminadaza9418]

Nothing authentic here, is full of gringos.

[@annharlo5941]

She had me at "Bohemian".

[@cl2385]

WOW! great video and information. Would love to see more videos like this with families in mind. Specially about the schools and parks, sports and things to do for families. Thank you!

[@amandaradov5179]

Great info. I had written this city off as too Gringo but it looks like it might be worth a visit.

[@davidsebastianelli1326]

Hola! If you were paying attention most of the people shown dining and out and about were gringos. Because of this it is considered one the most expensive areas to live and visit in Mexico. It's a great place to visit and spend your money. His small airbnb was almost $300us per week. Where I live I pay $200us more for a place that is twice as big and from my patio hammock I can see the surf and overlook the beautiful city lights at night. Just saying... Buena suerte desde Mexico!

[@youroccupationaltherapycoa4539]

I thoroughly enjoyed this, please. Please create more videos.

[@ericklastra8859]

I am from Mexico and I love this video ❤❤❤❤❤❤😊

[@lisajonesmoore3853]

Some of your prices were incorrect in your video. Street food tacos are about $1-3 dollars. Restaurants are much pricier. We’ve been here full time for years, owned property for 7 years. Prices on real estate have gone up exponentially. Centro is mostly not affordable. The medical fees you have in your video basically only for the poor and working class locals people. It’s $35-45 USD per visit to good decent clinics. Still, better than the US! Hospitals will require full payment of services before they discharge you, FYI. Most of the homes you show in the video will start at 800K USD and go up from there. Thanks for showing the very pretty and 😂rich parts of San Miguel. Especially your Rosewood shots. But all in all a nice video with pretty parts of San Miguel. Most of it doesn’t look this way once outside of Centro! BTW San Miguel is not in the “Sierra Mtns”! We’re located in the Central Highlands. We live in a working class neighborhood with beautiful views, but be prepared for NOISE anywhere you live here! Guanajuato City is probably closer to the prices you mentioned in your video.

[@HereForToday42]

thanks for the reality check, thought it seemed too good to be true

[@albertlewis]

So true. He is way off on prices!

[@A.bormcax]

$3 is the fee for a Dr in a drugstore, good enough for easy stuff like a cold or stomach issues. I just used one a month ago and she was accurate with her diagnosis and prescription

[@katehobbs5327]

Thank you.

[@viperphlyer4708]

Great video, Jim. Ann and I (remember us?) visited San Miguel last year and loved it. I could live there, particularly in the San Antonio neighborhood. Keep up the great work!

[@HS-yk9he]

Great video. very informative and fun to watch. Thank you!!

[@swmorales18]

Thank you for a comprehensive way to show SMA. What a great little town. We are a retired couple living in California and considering moving to Jalisco. I am sure they are less expensive places to reside, but San Miguel looks like a great option. I enjoyed your presentation.

[@suec2441]

Wonderful video. Thank you so much for taking the time to make these videos. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@tdp73]

LOVE the very first home!!

[@EmiliaGarcia-sh1my]

Beautiful tour and scenery ❤😊

[@hsandechick]

I am here now and this was very pertinent to my trip. Much thanks. I would’ve loved to see more in Centro and on the very nearby outskirts, both sale and longer term (3-6 mo) rentals. Thanks much!

[@kyotecreek1934]

Amazing video...very interesting and informative. I really enjoyed that you featured different colonias.

[@blackie-jm9tr]

Great video, very informative. Thank you for posting.

[@catalino8010]

I've been there , such a nice city. I stayed at Los angelitos

[@mariarios8092]

Very nice and beautiful. I loved. Thank you.

[@johnnymidas5879]

MORE SAN MIGUEL HOMES PLEASE ❤

[@tracyaskew1651]

What a lovely house. I love the decorations and very well priced.

[@nb594]

Great video, thanks!

[@lindalower3741]

Excellent. Thank you. Please continue with home tours

[@camerandalili7489]

Great video, very well done

[@sarahbirl3506]

Loved this so much! Thank you!

[@maricelarooper9558]

So far so good I will be looking for a house to live in a couple years. San Miguel is on my list. But like to be more with the locals and culture

[@stileshumphrey4195]

Great and informative video 👍. I was there back in May for 2 1/2 days, but wish I could have stayed longer.

[@lindajohnson6163]

Great video. I was a little apprehensive about San Miguel-- similar to Cancun in that so many expats email head there, but the beauty of the place is very attractive.

[@jldecoss7331]

One of the most informative and enjoyable videos on San Miguel and living abroad, well done! Thank you! 🙏

[@chemistryinbiology]

Love this. My husband and I are looking to move overseas and a friend of mine suggested the Colonial Highlands. Planning a scouting trip in the spring. Thank you for this video, it was extremely helpful.❤

[@barrettdowning2083]

More San Miguel tours, please. I'm planning on retiring there.I have visited there and love it

[@sonialola4329]

Yes please, more info on sales, rentals and cars👩🏻‍🦳 looking to relocate.

[@amyminister6914]

Would love to see more about San Miguel!

[@Oraleln.6934]

Very nicely done.. thank you for that 👍🏽👍🏽

[@fantasticfamily5004]

Just beautiful 😍

[@ggs0605]

Beautiful area!

[@KathyDavenport-i3u]

Beautiful places.

[@iyajeanette2283]

love this house

[@MartinaDanielaSchreck]

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[@le_th_]

Great video! Yes, please more San Miguel de Allende videos! This was a great start! Subscribed

[@Socrates1944]

Thank you, beloved brother for this Great Video ❤️👍!

[@Halonablack]

I’m so in love with this city. I already live in PDC. But I’d love to go to San Miguel so I can take art classes. I’d love to see a video on other activities for locals and expats. Beautiful video. Thank you for your work.

[@Veronicawardwell]

Love your pod cast!!!❤

[@chrysanthusacosta6069]

Thank you for the excellent video. I wonder if you’d be able to do a video on the cost of living in 2 cities in Guanajuato, specifically ciudad Guanajuato (the state capital) and Salamanca?

[@Sunflo07H]

Muchas gracias 💓✨️

[@Herbstmarketing1]

I would love to see more home tours with pricing. Very educational. Thank you

[@maritzapennix718]

Thank you very informative, and well done.

[@ShajazzSimmons]

Would you be able to create a video of neighborhoods where locals reside?😊. This would help to decide whether to live away or within the locals communities.

[@bernstin6846]

Love this home

[@alalesc3796]

SMA is beautiful!

[@seanseoltoir]

At the 8m05s point, that is NOT a "marble" top, that is quite obviously granite.

[@bernstin6846]

I like the second house as well

[@marialennen3660]

Awesome property

[@maniizz]

Love SMA! Would live there❤

[@KiKiQuiQuiKiKi]

I love the age-in-place concept. (However, I think most people would gladly trade an extra sink for a private throne room.)

[@leticiaaguilar154]

Love your videos !! Thanks for all the information. How could we find a 2 bedroom rental for a couple of months at a time ? Any realtor you recommend ?

[@riccardo50001]

This looks quite charming. What is the temperature in the summer in Fahrenheit? And is there a good health care there? Also, is there an airport nearby?

[@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg]

Those are things you can google quite easily.

[@eduardoconstantino1738]

I would like to live there! soon.

[@brooklynrocks2396]

18:48 When you are showing the dressing area(?) I noticed the opaque glass. What's on the other side? A different apt?

[@esbiermann62]

Are you single? Lol. Great vlog - I am trying to get my dual citizenship and think SMA would be a great place to live. Didn't know about those suburbs. Also love Queretaro and Mexico City. Hoping to retire soon somehow and see if I can find an affordable rental for myself and just live on social security at around $2K a month with being able to add some travel to Asia or Europe.

[@davidsebastianelli1326]

Hola! If you want to apply for citizenship you need to do some research and after that do some more. You don't need citizenship to live in Mexico. As a US citizen you need to have a Permanent Resident Visa for at least five years before you are even eligible to take the Spanish fluency and Mexican history test to qualify for citizenship. Have you looked in to getting a Resident Visa? First things first....Buena suerte desde Mexico!

[@esbiermann62]

@@davidsebastianelli1326 thanks - I am half Mexican but only US citizen and have visited many many many times.

[@connieg7692]

​@@esbiermann62best of luck with your dual citizenship process. I recently completed mine and enlisted the help of the firm based in CA state with me living in TX. I got it by citizenship by descent and the process was smooth with their help. They even helped me with getting my local consulate appointment. I ended up using Doble Nacionalidad express. Happy to answer any questions you may have. I truly believe having dual citizenship is a great advantage to have and no need to worry about the temporary or permanent resident income requirements. 😊

[@MariaDiaz-dq6nb]

Thank you, I really appreciate your work with this videos. I’m looking for a more traditional style home or apartment unit in San Miguel

[@lizdg3892]

The cost of living is very affordable. Beautiful area. Happy to have seen some of it. Great content.

[@elenadominguez1956]

Muy bonito lugar y video podría saber precios me encanta. Elena

[@1dktre]

San Miguel Condos Please

[@DSH1369]

This house is amazing! Wonder if is still available.

[@jeffkravitz9109]

Nice vid. Like to see cheeper homes in that city area. 50 to 100k

[@FreeToBe_Me]

😂

[@jenniferbonilla4145]

Probably a decade late!

[@Paisley2U]

I would like to see larger, single family detached homes.

[@dorahernandez7685]

I'm interested!

[@pware9643]

Definitely a Sugar Coated representation ! More reality please. How do you use a gas space heater without a vent for burnt gas to escape.. hmmm. What about having a car there for long term rentals or permanent residents there , what are the logistics of that? How much is shuttle to QRO airport?

[@rfink222]

The heaters use propane and the houses are not air tight, very airy with high ceilings. Permanent residents cannot own a foreign plated car. Temporary residents can. Shuttle to QRO airport about $75 per person.

[@fantasticfamily5004]

I’d love more videos. I have a dual citizenship. I wonder if the rates would be different for us/me

[@yvetteg]

I would love to come visit to see if this would be a place for me. Is there a travel agent that specializes in this?

[@veramae4098]

Something is not "really unique". It's just "unique." Lesson done,

[@bakersneza86]

I think I'm going to retire there is beautiful and affordable and is almost time!!

[@bernstin6846]

Is there parking at the first house?

[@sherriesegal2104]

How do I get started?

[@Candelaria297]

Hamburguesa muuuy cara

[@NoraDeluca]

I will never buy a house with furniture!! I like to have things that I like and es very expensive for what it’s. I still live all over right now I’m in South America.

[@dorahernandez7685]

Thank you for this video. I am looking to retire in SMA in 2025. I'll be looking for a place to live, and this video really helped me. ❤

[@carlosgomez-sc1fm]

Thinking of moving to Mexico soon …this politics and cost of living in the states is weird 😩

[@mjohnson1741]

Seriously considering moving to Mexico 🇲🇽 🤔 Especially after 🍊 nightmare 😮 will be president again.

[@maniizz]

How much can the condo be rented for?

[@PawPaw57]

When I see bars on doors and windows of homes and shops, I immediately remove it from my list of places to live.

[@AmberWestbrook-in6sx]

Like homes.views.prices

[@maggiehernandez7670]

I would prefer older homes and not modern ,,, homes that have gardens in the middle and Rock walls and plastered walls ,with high ceilings !

[@vivianmonteiro8163]

I wouldn't want to have my bathroom open right into my kitchen. Food and bathroom odors don't mix.

[@roverdover4449]

11:02 They had the bed placed sideways. I mean, head-to-toe was the short length, and side-by-side was the long length. Kind of odd, unless you're really short, I guess.

[@davidsebastianelli1326]

He's using a wide angle lens so it just looks compressed.

[@sherriesegal2104]

Who can I speak with about a move to Mexico?

[@rfink222]

I would visit first and maybe rent a place to stay for a year to make sure it is a fit. Plus I wouldn't move any belongings across the border, just bring luggage and buy what you need. Most rentals and houses are furnished. IMO it is way too much trouble and expensive to move stuff to Mexico. I've done it, going and coming back, big mistake.

[@prashanttayshetye9068]

Can I rent?

[@alhoy9146]

The way in Cancun for a family of four is US$2000 no way that expensive over there in Cancun it’s a pearl of the Mexican republic

[@RexPonder-y6b]

We really like it there.But it's very expensive more than the United States.

[@brendagriecken2915]

Who wants a shared space.

[@mrjomaled755]

American expat disneyland with overpriced real estate that only American expats can afford.

[@nicholasj3337]

You can't afford $400-$1000 a month for rent?

[@Broadwaybuff-pi1qg]

Try watching the video again and making note of the affordable rental prices.

[@alexeliz507]

a good place in SM will cost you much more. When we lived there our rent was around $1300 for a 1bdrm…. No heat. Our winter was freezing! Cute place but by no means luxury.

[@meredithheath5272]

Nope - I'll be living in a tent . 😮😢

[@cjd5255]

​@@nicholasj3337 He's saying only an expat can.

[@wvc72]

Music 8n background is a bad 😂idea . We cant hear you

[@javabrown4851]

$120 property tax per year 😂😂😂😂😂 , in NJ this property price would have $7000 ish property tax/ year...if not more.

[@JRspeaking]

SMDA is off the charts now. So sad. $$$