SHOCKING COST OF LIVING - Mexico vs USA in 2024

Comparing Cost of Living: Mexico vs. USA | A Comprehensive Analysis
Are you considering a move to Mexico or curious about the cost of living in different cities? In this video, we dive deep into a detailed comparison of the cost of living in Queretaro, Mexico, and Phoenix, Arizona, USA. From healthcare to groceries, I cover it all to help you make an informed decision.
🏥 Healthcare:
Starting with health insurance, we compare the surprisingly affordable plans in Queretaro (only $189/month for a couple) to the staggering costs in Phoenix ($1,590/month for a comparable plan). Dental services, cleanings, cavity fillings, and specialist visits are also discussed, highlighting the significant savings in Mexico.
🚗 Vehicle Expenses:
Explore the expenses related to having a vehicle, including gas prices, car insurance, car washes, and maintenance. While gas may be slightly more expensive in Mexico, other costs like insurance and maintenance are substantially lower.
🏡 Home Expenses:
From gigabit Internet to electricity bills and water expenses, I break down the costs associated with maintaining a home. Discover the significant savings on utilities, including a detailed look at electricity, propane, and water bills.
🐾 Pet Care:
If you have pets, learn about the costs of veterinary services and grooming. Discover how Mexico offers affordable options, even for specialized treatments, making pet care more budget-friendly.
🍽️ Living and Entertainment:
Explore the costs of groceries, dining out, movie tickets, and various services like house cleaning and personal care. Find out how your lifestyle and entertainment choices can impact your overall expenses.
🏠 Renting a Home:
Get insights into the rental market in Queretaro compared to Phoenix, showcasing the potential savings when it comes to housing expenses.
🛍️ Shopping:
Learn about the costs of clothing and other household goods, highlighting the areas where Mexico may be more affordable and where prices are comparable.
Whether you're a potential expat or just curious about the differences in the cost of living, this video provides a comprehensive breakdown of expenses in Mexico compared to the USA. Make sure to like the video and subscribe for more insights into expat life and travel tips!
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ABOUT ME
I'm Jordan, an American living in Mexico with my Husky, Laska. In January of 2018 I left the US to start traveling Mexico. Since then, I've been making travel videos about my life in Mexico, travel tips, Las Vegas tips videos, and advice for those considering moving abroad.
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[@TangerineTravels]

In a recent video I talked about our cost of living in Queretaro in 2024 and we got a lot of comments saying that it was getting really expensive here. So I did some research to compare current prices in Queretaro to current prices in a major US city, all so we could get an idea of how much savings one could experience living in Mexico vs living in the USA in 2024.

[@acaring2440]

Thanks 🍁

[@Steve767676]

Good work Jordan - we split the year : CDMX and Tucson - using H2O very moderately- our monthly water bill is $80. There are loads of “ line items” beyond water which are billed. Moreover, life for young people in the USA is far tougher than in my youth.

[@TangerineTravels]

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[@rassabossa4554]

Wow. You are spending way more money than I do. I dont have insurance but I can live off of $1200/month.

[@thinktankdonahue]

I remember when this channel used to be for budget minded people. I spend about 800-900 a month in Guadalajara

[@Coldlegend214]

man you're all a bunch of babies. The man did honest research on the differences between both where he lived to his current living situation. get a life

[@rogerbrown7659]

He is comparing the average cost in Phoenix for a comparable lifestye Queretaro. Makes sense to me.

[@dougblack4479]

Thanks for that $1200. He's really young to be living the yuppie lifestyle. Got to keep the little woman happy I guess. Street food is so good there and it is really cheap. Eat at the longest line ups You can see what your getting. Just point and smile. Every town and in major cities have an area with a barbecue chicken to go place Catch the tamale lady in the morning. Every town has a inexpensive place where the locals eat. I don't like eating out. How much for a sitting room with a kitchen all inclusive?

[@Lottoscratcher873]

Healthcare in the US is not affordable

[@zackjones5764]

100% agreed. The healthcare insurance matches a mortgage payment. Its absolutely ridiculous. Even for young healthy people the cost is far too high than the value you get from the insurance. Its like the only way to go is just not to get insurance and die when you die.

[@llee8325]

See if you can find a Direct Primary Care practice near you. It's really the model of the future, it's a membership, non-insurance care where your membership includes multiple doc visits, a house call, labs & meds at wholesale, stitches for lacerations, setting broken bones, etc. Then you get a cheap major medical policy for biggies like heart attacks, cancer, etc. Maybe it's like $120/month for an adult. Less for kids.

[@PugaMBA]

I see life is treating you well: looking sharp and happy.

[@cindyeverythingcozumel]

I live in Cozumel full time 17 years -our prices are far less

[@shigajet]

Quite an informative video, Jordan! As someone who is looking at Mexico as a possible retirement destination when the time comes, it's good to see where my money can potentially go further. As I live in Canada, I never have to think much about the medical costs and my work provides group benefits. That said, the cost of living - especially rent and food - is getting out of control! Trouble is where I ultimately want to live if I choose Mexico - Merida? Mazatlan? Puebla? Anyway, keep up the good work!

[@sibaroochi]

He recently said the income and savings requirement increased markedly to get a residence permit

[@llee8325]

Anywhere on the coasts is brutally hot from April through Sept.

[@MrBowmanmt]

All I know is if I had a life threatening medical issue I would want to be back in a hospital of my choice in the states. That's why I have medjet just in case. Yes you're analysis is on the money but it really is an Apple's to apples regarding quality of care. Close to 50 years of vacationing and living in Puerto Vallarta tells me that

[@MARVINJOHANN]

Puerto Vallarta is a small town, is hard to find good medical service in small towns like puerto vallarta.

[@idaho38]

that is why you don't eat junk food or processed foods with artificial colors and flavors...but in case of an accident then that is a different story

[@rayvogensen2983]

I had a heart attack in October and almost died and I got excellent care in the public health system here in Portugal. My wife called the emergency number and a nurse talked to me. She said the ambulance would be arriving in fifteen minutes and she was right. They transported me to the nearest cardiac-prepared hospital, an hour away, and I went in directly for an angioplasty to unblock the artery. A doctor and a nurse were in the ambulance with me. I stayed three days in the ICU and 10 more in the cardiac ward getting one more stent put in. I went in later for another stent in December. What was the cost? ZERO. I didn't even have my ID with me. The care was excellent. All the nurses and assistant nurses were polite and caring. I imagine the public health care system in Mexico is not of the same quality. We do pay high taxes here but we get things for our money, and health care is the most important.

[@ltdodgen]

@@rayvogensen2983perhaps instead of imagining you could get informed…besides, this video is about Mexico, not Portugal.

[@patrickrex6230]

Agree. But I had a very serious accident outside the entrance to my apartment and I must say I had excellent surgery and rehab from a private hospital here in Mexico city. My insurance covered almost all my expenses when I got back to USA. The doctors back home said the care in Mexico was excellent. Just sayin

[@carolmartin4413]

I had a cavity fixed about 2 yrs ago. It was a good size but not extreme. It cost $565. I have a discount plan through the dds I pay $350/yr. for so I got 15% off. So one cavity cost me $480 after discount. 🇺🇸 is crazy. Move if you can.

[@rayvogensen2983]

My wife paid 40 euros for a filling last week, in Portugal.

[@carolmartin4413]

@rayvogensen2983 thanks.. I need to move

[@39MercFlathead]

When I left the US 2.5 years agoI was told by the dentist I had used for 15 years that due to losing a filling and breaking two teeth in a fall I would need 3 teeth extracted at $4500. We found an excellent dentist here who did 3 rootcanals and crowns for $500.

[@zackjones5764]

I considered traveling to Mexico to get some dental work done. However, with the cost of the airline ticket and hotel, it came out about the same as the dental costs in US. I think if its major dental work like a bridge + root canals, it could be worth the trip.

[@aaronpitts2762]

Hi what's the grand total for both Mexico and Phoenix?

[@zackjones5764]

I think he broke it down like that because every person's lifestyle is different. Some have vets and some don't. Some plan to pay for car maintainence and some just use public transportation.

[@Higgs000Boson]

The steakhouse cost at the end was insane! I live in Argentina and last year we paid something like $20 for a similar meal for two people. Sure, this year I expect it to be more more expensive, but still... I didn't know the prices in the U.S. are now so out of hand...

[@39MercFlathead]

We live in a small city in Veracruz state and our costs are either similar or lower than yours in Queretaro. However, your dinner out is about twice what we spend at an excellent restaurant here and we are wine aficionados so the wine portion of our bill is usually twice to food cost. I question your Phoenix ambulance ALS cost because my wife and I volunteered for years on a rural Colorado service and an ALS call 15 years ago was $1500. Excellent video overall, Jordan.

[@natalias1212]

Even in USA is more expensive, I can easy get a part time job at any age and cover the difference. No point at all to go to high crime country to save a few bucks. Especially strange to hear that from young guy who's work is what? KZbin channel??

[@KOrnhOliO1]

One of your best videos ever!

[@FreedomPlaya]

Great analysis and research Jordan! Kudos on another great video!

[@trevorstepoo8838]

Here in Honolulu Hawaii internet is$90 for 400 megabits per second as far as water honolulu's water quality is excellent we have the cleanest water in the country it's almost like spring water out of the faucet

[@AVTVA]

Thanks Buddy . Do you have another channel/stream about Mexico residency permit application in 2024? I could find the playlist in your channel 😉

[@thejokerspeaks]

Clothing makes sense. I was in a mall in San Antonio once, and saw Mexican tourists (or maybe businessmen) grabbing armfuls of clothing at a GAP outlet, with an aggressive opportunistic passion. At the time I wondered why they were so focused on that one store, when there was better variety elsewhere.

[@martharisinger2000]

May have been for resale.

[@trevorstepoo8838]

A three bedroom house in Honolulu runs around 4,000 a month

[@ReyesDChapa-cp1nv]

I'm living in my own home in texas as a mexican pensioner! My imss pension is enough to live very well here, The groceries in Mexico are little more expensive than the groceries in texas on the border.

[@patrickmelson4745]

What is your monthly total?

[@davidfairchild1640]

Great video. Question: When comparing health plans, did you investigate if you'd be eligible for any ACA subsidies?

[@DesertScorpionKSA]

It looks like anything with extensive labor, is much cheaper in Mexico. It's not all that cheap in Mexico anymore.

[@RexPonder-y6b]

Thanks for the truth We have lived in Mexico for 12years Now too expensive for us And the new government is very scary now be careful things are changing in Mexico

[@MaryGwenDungan]

Why do you think the new gov is scary?

[@Communist.Forever]

Can you tell me insurance company? Thankyou I am moving from Toronto. to Phoenix. I love ❤ your channel. You make a cute couple ✌️ I assume you are quoting USD Dollars

[@rogerchavez460]

What health insurance you have in Mexico? I am shopping for one. Thanks

[@TangerineTravels]

I have a policy with GNP

[@atypocrat1779]

The video compares the cost of living in Queretaro, Mexico with Phoenix, Arizona, focusing on a range of expenses. Health care costs are significantly lower in Mexico; for instance, health insurance for the presenter and his wife costs $189 per month in Queretaro, compared to $1,590 in Phoenix. Dental care and specialist visits are also much cheaper in Queretaro. The cost of an ambulance ride with advanced life support is about $1,200 less in Queretaro than in Phoenix. Regarding vehicle expenses, while gas is slightly more expensive in Queretaro, car insurance and car wash services are cheaper. The presenter notes that vehicle maintenance is more affordable in Mexico due to lower labor costs. For home expenses, internet costs are comparable between both cities, but electricity and propane are cheaper in Queretaro. Water bills are similar, but other household goods are generally priced the same in both countries. Drinking water delivery and pet care are cheaper in Mexico, with significant savings on vet bills. Cell phone plans, clothing, and services like Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Costco memberships are less expensive in Queretaro. Entertainment costs like movie tickets and dining out are also cheaper. The cost of renting a similar home in Queretaro is about half of what it is in Phoenix. Groceries are generally cheaper in Mexico, especially if shopping at local markets. In summary, despite the rising costs in Queretaro, the presenter concludes that living in Mexico allows for a higher quality of life on the same budget compared to the US. After hearing about the cost of living differences, you might start to wonder if Phoenix is secretly a luxury resort disguised as a city, where even the ambulance rides feel like an exclusive VIP service with their premium pricing. And let's not forget the special "spa treatment" for cars in Phoenix - who knew that a simple car wash could be a luxury experience? Meanwhile, in Queretaro, it seems you can live like royalty on a jester's budget!

[@Adam-lz7sr]

Gas just hit $5.00 a gallon in so cal 😭

[@hoppeanofasgard1365]

I can't speak for Queretaro, but I know in Monterrey and Mexico city there are markets where you can buy cloths cheaper than in the US. The only down side is you might not find your sizes in these places and I've heard sometimes the colors fade on these off brands quicker than "bargain basement" US cloths

[@tn18977]

When I buy cheap shoes here the soles wear through and come unglued after 2 months.

[@c.m.redhouse7667]

Dollar stores and thrift stores in the USA are cheaper and conveniently located in almost every community nationwide. Many rich folks donate amazing top-of-the-line clothes to thrift stores.

[@hoppeanofasgard1365]

@@tn18977 Sounds about right, I bought a pair of cheap shoes in Mexico and the same happened to me in 3 to 4 months. I never said it was a good option, only that these options exist. It is interesting though how you can have everything in Mexico ranging from the absolute worst quality to the absolute best.

[@hoppeanofasgard1365]

@@c.m.redhouse7667 True, but your options are very limited, and you might not get first pick. Great observation though, to the best of my knowledge Mexico doesn't have dollar stores!

[@mgtowmonger2729]

@@hoppeanofasgard1365 you can take your cheap shoes to a cobbler and they'll stitch the soles on. i have done so with a number of shoes i really like. one pair i have had over 10 years actually and i bought those at a thrift shop in the usa, they just happen to be really good water proof shoes with metal toe guards / sturdy work type shoes, not boots. shine up really nice too. cost me like $7 usd to get the pair stitched in puerto vallarta and they hand stitched them, not through a machine, in pitillal - the town connected up to puerto vallarta where all the workers live and where costco is. if you start living like mexicans live you can save a lot and make your clothing and appliance last. it's very difficult to get foreigners to change that attitude. most never change, which is fine if they got money. mexicans are thankful for the things americans and canadian expats throw away because they're worn out or don't work as well and they don't want to bother to get them repaired or repair them / maintain them themselves.

[@brentonharvey2404]

Verrrrry Good to Know!

[@coffeebeardtv]

This is a bit biased you are comparing one of the most expensive cities in usa vs queretaro which is one of the cheapest cities in mexico. U should compare equivalent cities, by what you are posting El Paso tx is cheaper than queretaro by far.

[@lachata4275]

Yeah it's a good price if get paid like in the US, but if you get paid Mexican salary ufff is just expensive 🫰 Unless you have your own business and is doing good 👍

[@williesteele4503]

His videos about moving to Mexico are directed to people (mostly US Americans, Canada)who have an income in dollars, are retired, on social security, work from home online etc. As you stated, on a Mexican Salary the prices are expensive.

[@eyesea123]

Awesome information

[@marineastro]

Let's say you try to find some equivalent salary you'd have to earn in México to have an equal lifestyle in the US, and you take 45k as the average US income, and if on average, things cost 3x more in the US, then divide the 45k into 3 and then convert to the MXN(I'm using 20 to 1 even though it's 17 right now), then you'd get 25k pesos/month. Then, consider how much money you'd need per year to barely scrap by in the US(I use 18k USD, but understandable if maybe someone could exist with less), and you take the ratio between the barely scraping by and the average US income, you'd get 0.4. Take that ratio and multiply the 25k pesos a month and you'd get 10k pesos a month. But the reality seen here is that the threshold income for existing in México is much more lenient and or lower than that in the US, because 10k pesos a month is still higher than the average monthly income of the some 59 million Mexican labor force. In fact, depending on where you are in México, you could absolutely get by with 6k pesos per month(with many sacrifices). Many people still make it through life even with a miserable 4k pesos a month and some people, called ''pepenadores'', for example, make even less than that per month. Granted, those people often live in unspeakable conditions. I guess what I think is interesting here is that people in México and I also believe Latin America in general, find ways to get by spending far less money proportionately than the US counterpart. That and possibly the absolute bare minimum requirements to exist in the US may play a part as well(Where are you going to find an apartment or even a room for less than 500 USD per month, for example? But, in México, I can still find holes in the wall on facebook marketplace that charge like 1000 pesos a month(50usd). Even if you could find a room for $400 a month in the US, that's still like 8x more, despite the fact that average house costs are nowhere near that large of a difference. For example, take some gated community with security in Pachuca de Soto and you might find a house that costs 2.5M pesos for around 1200-1500ft^2.That's 125k USD. In the US, maybe that's under 200k or maybe 300k+, but that's only around 2x as expensive.

[@ajz295]

The median price for a house in the USA is around 390,000 dollars. And that's the median, not something upper-middle like your example of Pachuca, plus if you work on the formal sector you have Infonavit, and while it's not the best, it gives you the opportunity to have a credit yes or yes and to use the money you have saved through the years to help you buy the house. I'm not saying you're wrong, almost everything you said is right, but when it comes to housing, surprisingly, I think the average mexican has a higher chance to get a house than the average US citizen

[@ElizRued]

Yea there is a budget for all incomes. This youtuber & his wife leave a more comfortable life. As an example, most people don't pay for insurance as they either pay out of pocket or they get it through work or school, so even less paying all that amount he refers to.

[@hrdman2luv]

Cost of living in the US has increased like crazy.

[@ajmk22]

take that money and invest it .. and just pay when something happens ... can do a lot with $20 Grand. But this is shocking for sure. So many countries can't TYPE THEIR POLICIES FAST ENOUGH to Change everything ASAP ...no where is going to be safe or cost effective.

[@ImigrentfromMars]

im in canada and that health care cost is the only reason I won't move to the USA, I hate canada now and would move without question but that cost is crazy, How ever with all the new tax and cost of living in canada now it workes out to be less to live in the US but If I could afford to escape canada id go right to Mexico,

[@robertowhyte2836]

I mean medical can be expensive here in the United States. If you don’t have insurance from your employer, I have great medical insurance from my employer. I have a $20 co-pay for most doctor visits and don’t pay anything monthly. Of course if I get big dental procedures, I do pay 20% of it or something like that.

[@davidsebastianelli1326]

@@robertowhyte2836 Most US employers don't offer group health insurance anymore. Those times have long past. Same with pensions....Even if they did it would still be quite a bit more than the $80.00us per month I pay living in Mexico.

[@mariobruyere9169]

I lived in downtown TO for almost 33 years and relocated to Mexico City three months ago as a temporary resident.. I have been retired since June 2023 from my public service job. Since 2016, I have spent an average of 4-5 weeks/year (except for one year during the pandemic) in Mexico exploring different cities as options for retirement. I was pretty shocked by the increase of COL since 2023 (I'd say 20%), due to inflation and a less advantageous MEX/CAD exchange (14+ MEX to 1 CAD in 2022, 12.3+ MEX to 1 CAD in 2023). If you shop at supermarkets such as Soriana, La Comer, and Walmart, you will find that the food price is not that much different than in Canada overall. As Jordan mentioned, buying your food in a local market or small shop is much cheaper. However, things like public transit will cost you 40-60 cents compared to 3.50 in Toronto. Internet and mobile services are a fraction of what we pay in Canada. And rent-wise, 1,500 CAD will get you a very decent and spacious apartment in a good neighborhood provided that it's not in Roma and La Condesa which have become expat bubbles. While Mexico is no longer the deal that it was a few years ago and many other countries offer a cheaper cost of living, it is still advantageous for a US or Canadian expat.

[@williesteele4503]

I retired last year in Sept. after a 32 year career. I was paying $120 a month for health insurance (just for me, I have no wife)when I was a active Full-time employee. As soon as I retired, the health insurance went up to $660 a month because I was no longer considered a active employee. I was still able to keep the health insurance and one of my retired benefits from the company pays me $250 a month towards this health insurance, so I pay with this benefit a little over $400 a month. I have a good pension because I completed 32 years . If it were not for this, I would not have been able to retire and afford health insurance. Many of my ex-coworkers can't afford to retire because they are married and have their spouse and would not be able to pay the health insurance for both in retirement, which would be $1600 a month out of thier pension check! They are going to have to wait for Medicare and Social security at age 65. This is how expensive healthcare is in the USA. @@davidsebastianelli1326

[@MelIsherwood]

I cannot imagine what health care would cost for retirees I. Mexico if people half their ages are charged what you quoted. So much for Mexico being g a cheap retirement option.

[@George-Aguilar]

The monthly income requirements are ridiculous.

[@CraigAnderson-h2h]

Two things were cheaper in Mexico when I lived there a few years ago for most of the past decade. Rent and food, that's all. Go buy electronics, clothes, whatever and you will find US, or higher, prices. Worse yet, the dollar has collapsed vs. the Peso this past year making everything more expensive down there.

[@diegoflores9237]

It's so expensive here in the US. I understand why people want to leave.

[@fellow24]

Please do a video about income tax in Mexico. It looks like Mexico charges tax on your worldwide income, and the tax brackets are much steeper than in the U.S.

[@visulino]

Forget about vitamins for dogs in Mexico. That's not a thing there. In NYC I buy G N C for dogs, in CDMX that does not exist. Other A M A 3 0 N vitamines for dogs are 3 times more expensive in MX than in the US.

[@lovesfall2168]

Do people really buy that much new clothing every month? Once I have a lot of clothes, they last me a long time and I have no need to keep buying more every month.

[@silviac5482]

Which insurance do you have in México?

[@TangerineTravels]

I just got a policy with GNP and May has a policy with AXA

[@danawright7131]

Was that 1500.00 pesos a month or usd? 19k a year usd?

[@TangerineTravels]

@@danawright7131 That was USD, yes, ~19,000 USD per year not including dental

[@lynnrussell1641]

Mexico is rated the second highest cost of living increase country in the World right now since pre-Covid.

[@jackle842000]

Costco is WAY cheaper than you said in the U.S. Why your estimate so high? Was that supposed to be yearly and you forgot to divide them up?

[@TangerineTravels]

When I mentioned Costco in this video I was talking about the annual cost for a memebership.

[@jackle842000]

​@@TangerineTravelsthat makes more sense. You were breaking down the Amazon prime into monthly then didn't specify for the Costco so I was starting to wonder if it's really that high a month there or if that was yearly for there too because here yearly was about the $60 I thought unless you get the better $120.00 membership. Thanks for clarifying that. I keep wondering how I could possibly have a job to support all that there? There much for jobs around there for the average person? My wife's from Mexico but from a small village type town and been a couple decades since she left. I'm basically English speaking only & have always struggled to remember stuff to learn a another language. I know some words but can't put sentences together in Spanish. Like in school I did better than average at every other subject except Spanish and history. Those I did below average and couldn't even pass Spanish. Just not good at memorizing words, definitions, names, etc but I'm great at complex thinking. Feel like there's nothing I could do there but my wife wants me to go. What you think? Can I survive very well? What type of options are there for someone like me that truly just struggles with learning Spanish even when exposed a lot? My in-laws speak only Spanish so that's how I barely learned some words but it's still a struggle to remember those sadly. I wouldn't count on high exposure teaching me a lot. I'm pretty uniquely horrible at that even if I want to. I've tried apps to learn and all kinda of stuff doing them daily for a while. So, if I can't learn it somehow is there still a chance for me to live there & make a living? Any help would be awesome! Is there smaller areas that are cheaper I could survive in?

[@jackle842000]

@@TangerineTravels something else I've been wondering as well. If you live outside of a city limits in Mexico are there delivery services from any of those companies like Sam's club, amazon, or anything like that or is that only in the big major cities there? I've heard different stories about that and wasn't sure. I've heard they don't have a mailing system kind of like USPS here so I wasn't sure how all that works? I know my in-laws mailed a letter from Mexico to here once and it was like $50 U.S. and took well over a month I believe.

[@jackle842000]

@@TangerineTravels I've been trying to look into this stuff for years and I keep hearing so many things I can't figure out if they're true or not. There's also somebody telling us not to drive white vehicles over there because the government or cartel or something drives them and you're not supposed to or something? I'm clueless and about all of ours are white.

[@jackle842000]

@@TangerineTravels I know it's a lot to answer so if you have no time then I understand. But, any help would be awesome! Thanks for your videos. We've watched a ton of them already but you're in a large city so wish I knew a way to see more about outside of the towns. We're kind of wanting to live outside of the limits some somewhere where we can have goats etc if we want and little more land to care for them like we do here if it's at all possible.

[@kevinjoseph517]

rent is at 16.30...what a scrub thru

[@robertbarron6452]

Rent is so high now its getting usa prices and in the border city like T.J. forget

[@robertmacpherson6715]

Gas in Totonto, Canada currently is $6,52 a gal for regular and we are a gas and oil producing country.

[@Andy_puglife]

Mexico is too overpriced right now. So many other developing countries that offer better value.

[@osbornebay944]

MX is 1st world cost of living at 3rd world everything else.

[@Andy_puglife]

Yeah so many more affordable and nicer developing countries like Colombia, Argentina, SE Asia, India, Nepal, Turkey, Eastern Europe.

[@crazyazmommy]

We considered Panama because of the excellent taxes, fertile land , if the Phillipines weren't so far it would have been an option, also considered Puert Rico BUT there is nothing like 🇲🇽 Mexico ❤ I'm a border rat have grown up in Southwest Arizona so I know when my soul feels well and it's close to home, making tremendous strides in many areas , so we have to weigh all these options as Mexico definitely has cons but for us it's where our heart is , everyone has to find that feeling before making such a move. The people ,Food, Weather , culture , the economic state , the soil , the vibe. All things to consider ✨️ 🙌 blessings to everyone's journey. I pray Mexico is in our hearts because with the help of The Almighty He will help us get there even though its becoming harder . Maybe that's a good thing

[@Me-np8fb]

100 percent true. Total 3rd world status. ​@@osbornebay944

[@damonmelendez856]

The entire world is moving toward this model- 1st world prices @ 3rd world service. It’s not gonna get any better.

[@susangarrard2753]

Can you keep your old cellphone number?

[@-gz9lu]

I need to make $150k to buy a house and be in lower middle class. My wife and I make $76k together after taxes.

[@orlymarq6238]

Where the locals live is way more affordable.

[@orlymarq6238]

USA is SERIOUSLY EXPENSIVE! Comparing to other countries down the border.

[@MH-zg5yw]

Healthcare insurance in the U.S. is garbage. I paid $1000 a month in California and it didn't cover much and I used it maybe once a year. I cancelled it. But, I still get fined for not paying for insurance. It's a scam

[@thisweekmetaverse]

Numbeo is a good source on costs of living. According to that, overall Cuernavaca where I am is 67% less than Pheonix. If I earned $3000 usd a month here, id need $5200 usd a pheonix to have a similar cost of living. Of course, Id be stuffed if I got sick in the US.

[@Joce123]

My neighbor fell off of a ladder in Cozumel breaking his arm so badly that they told him no one in all of Mexico could repair his arm He had to go back to the United States. Immediately the same thing happened to his buddy who was stays in Cozumel and lived in Colorado normally.

[@mgtowmonger2729]

i think they should sell that ladder. it's cursed.

[@SmokyPemberton-te5oq]

I worked in a busy funeral home for about ten years. We picked up a few that fell off their ladders and went through their living room or dining room windows. Usually changing a light bulb or window washing.

[@Rhaspun]

What? I would find that hard to believe that they don't have not even one orthopedic surgeon in Mexico. It's not that unique of a specialty.

[@JohnSmith-ok6gb]

The propane in Mexico is called natural gas in the states

[@TangerineTravels]

Thank you. From what I remember learning there's a slight difference. To my understanding, propane is something like a derivative of natural gas and is typically considered safer. But I should have included the price for garbage collection and natural gas in the USA as well.

[@mhfnet]

No is not. The propane that is delivered is also the same propane in the US. Natural gas is only available where it's centrally distributed over pipelines. For example the gas we put in the big tank for my stove and water heater is the same that goes in my small tank used for my propane BBQ.

[@JohnSmith-ok6gb]

@@mhfnet look it up

[@nala3038]

@@mhfnetyou are incorrect

[@ACDelRe]

tal vez deberias start by at least pronouncing the name of the town/pueblo correctly :/

[@cmdgdl]

And maybe you could chose to write either Spanish or English correctly. Choose one, and watch your grammar. A kid would write better than you.

[@snowoman8832]

lets see your usa starbucks gift cards & mcdonalds gift cards not work in mexico. I wonder how much Lawyer in USA vs. Lawyer in Mexico Compare.

[@Vergitas623]

Dude, you are def not a Phoenix local... drive yourself across the border to get your medical/dental needs like every other person does it..

[@perezayalairiscitlalli8433]

Stop gentrifying us😞

[@baltazaracevedo7252]

you stole our land lol we are still alive

[@utubenewb1265]

Just the question in the title. BWAHAHAHAHAH?!?!? Seriously, $1,000/month is the rent on a studio/1bd in my area, and you might want a carry permit if you go to your car at night. We are one of the cheaper cities in my region, most are $1,200-1,500 MINIMUM rent.

[@jesuscarrillo3705]

Great video!!!👍👍👍 So much research and info, this channel is improving so much!

[@thomasfranco5997]

Hi Jordan, I have a niece who just went with her boyfriend to Guadalajara, Mexico last week. Her boyfriend has family living there. Now they are in Puerto Vallarta. I told her to send me homes that are for sale there in GDL. I live in Los Angeles and the houses here are way too expensive for a younger couple. I bought my house band new, 30 years ago at 27 years old for $179,000 for a 4bed & 3bth and 2 story. Now the houses are going for 1.2 million but how can a young couple afford that. The older houses are around $800,00 and some are not up to date on design. That is crazy. I have been to Guadalajara, and it is so Beautiful. I have a co-worker who retired there and visit him recently. I cannot believe how modern it is now. The last time I visited there was back in 1980. I even thought it was beautiful back then. Thanks for the info. Jordan!

[@sibaroochi]

I took a train once from gdl to a town callesTequila, on the Jose cuervo express. Nice experience

[@qdullinflames]

I am in Guadalajara right now and I've noticed the prices have gone sky high largely because the MXN Peso is way up!

[@jpny4750]

There is one important difference in health insurance: In the US, insurance is currently required to cover pre-existing conditions. In Mexico, insurance doesn’t cover pre-existing conditions. That is a big difference.

[@billgeiger5862]

I was going to write the same! For someone in their 30s maybe it doesn’t make a difference but folks who are retired you’ll find many important items could be completely uncovered.

[@lynnrussell1641]

The Affordable Care Act forbids taking pre-existing conditions to decide pricing and eligibility for Health Insurance plans.

[@zackjones5764]

I guess that increased the insurance rates for everyone, including younger people.@@lynnrussell1641

[@2012ashtarsheran]

Mexico has universal health insurance coverage free for anyone with legal status in the country, private insurance does not cover pre-existing conditions as you said.😊

[@Melosmom]

My nephew needed a root canal when he came to visit me in Merida Mexico. He had emergency dental surgery the SAME DAY for 2500 mexican pesos

[@sibaroochi]

Is that good or bad?

[@ltdodgen]

@@sibaroochiunbelievably good

[@reborn756]

​@@sibaroochiThat's about 150 USD and Merida is on the list of expensive places.

[@MaryGwenDungan]

Wow, that is downright shocking. It can be thousands of dollars in the US.

[@robertgrant5895]

Whether medical is more expensive in the U.S. depends on your situation. I am retired on medicare and pay about $150 per month. I can't even get medical insurance in Mexico no matter how much I sm willing to pay. I have to pay al la carte so Mexico costs me a lot more. Most other things in Mexico are higher cost like tools, electronics, appliances etc. Wine is higher in Mexico as is beef etc. Hotels are cheaper in Mexico. Cars cost more in Mexico but housing is cheaper et ., etc.

[@osbornebay944]

Thank you for updating the cost in MX.

[@dorothykraft8970]

I love the new format. So much more informative. Thank you for the research you are doing. It can be very time consuming. It’s very much appreciated.

[@Lottoscratcher873]

The key is to get paid in Dollars and live in Mexico hehe

[@cindyk3076]

Really good video, Jordan! Thanks for doing the hard work for us comparing prices in both countries and as I suspected, there is a big difference in most of the items.

[@p.c.h.6721]

Thank you for all the information 🙏

[@qualitytraders5333]

It looks like you're talking about living on another planet. I live in Cuernavaca and pay waaaaay less than what you're paying in Queretaro.

[@mgtowmonger2729]

lol... yup... most gringos don't have the info to get the local prices. like a 3 bedroom home for $350 usd a month. or a 2 br apartment with gated car port for 200 usd a month.

[@carriew6383]

LOL I thought Puerto Vallarta was the most expensive city in MX, sure feels like it 😂😂 your love of Mexico shines through in every detailed video, thank you!!!

[@AK-kz6wc]

PVs real estate is the most expensive in Mexico. Most of it targets Canadian and US nationals who want to move over there

[@mgtowmonger2729]

rental and home prices skyrocketted in pv due to covid. but hey, if you got the jab and boosters, you shouldn't have to worry about medical care in the near future. you won't be needing any. (my opinion of course lol)

[@LivingandenjoyingLife]

Cdmx is way more expensive. Now playa del Carmen getting there.

[@AK-kz6wc]

@@LivingandenjoyingLife Mexico prices in general have risen to the point, that they remind me US prices just a few years ago

[@LivingandenjoyingLife]

@AK-kz6wc yes, I bought land in Yucatan, in a small town one hour from Merida, I rented a house there for 4000 pesos a month, 5 bedroom, 4 bathroom and a pool and ten minutes drive to beach. I am making that video to post in a few days, meat and fruits, very cheap there, but the other type of food, it's almost to prices in usa 🇺🇸. It's just hot in Yucatan, but air conditioning and fan will work. It's all about traveling and finding where you comfortable living and in your budget.

[@alexbell9196]

dude a drivethrough car wash in my town is 24 bucks and the vac is extra. that 9 dollar handwash is awesome

[@BhSyria]

16:12 finally you talked about rent. We have been waiting for that the whole video

[@nolaflowers6272]

I just wanted to post here and say congrats on all your life changes! You and May make a wonderful couple and I know you will be great parents! So excited to see what new content you add. You do a great job educating your subscribers. Your videos are informative and entertaining!

[@JoseReyes-lm5ru]

The reason there getting expensive is because Government knows many foreigners are moving where many gringos live, but if you to a city or town not know to foreigners will be very cheap

[@visulino]

Chicken in a supermarket is more expensive in CDMX than in NYC. Scary. (FineFare, CTown, ALDi). Turkey ham in CDMX, forget it. If you find it, it's 3 times more. Common out of the out-of-the-counter medicines, in CDMX they are many times more expensive than in the US. Just check Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen in MX A M A z 0 N Vs. US A MA z 0 n. It will blow your mind.

[@hoppeanofasgard1365]

it's funny how many Americans who move to Mexico complain about the electricity increasing in price the more they use, but it's like bruh, if it was the US you'd still be paying double or more of what you're paying in Mexico even with their exponential increases and teared system they do so shut it! lol.

[@coffeebeardtv]

Cobblestone does wash and detail for 20 dollars

[@AngelSantos-nm2yd]

in another words, Mexico is better for living than work, usa is specially for work than living, and also here in Mexico is usually more safe than US.

[@timwoody3835]

The electric bill was probably not comparable due to the much greater use of air conditioning in Phoenix. The weather in Queretaro is much more temperate.

[@TangerineTravels]

The temps are one of the perks of living in central Mexico, pretty good year-round climate means lower electricity bills

[@wesgraham2262]

And here in Cambodia, it’s about 70% less than your costs in Queretero, Mexico. I’m single though with no pricey dogs to care for. English is understood-no Spanish to learn. The US dollar is used. No conversion fees. $3 for a haircut. 50 cents for a mug of beer. $2 for a Gin & Tonic. $2 for a chicken sandwich with fries! I’m never going back to the US. 😎

[@irenemassey6292]

Moved to San Diego and you see how expensive it’s to leave here

[@williesteele4503]

Any city in California is expensive, not just San Diego, not to Mention the California State tax. This is why people are leaving California. I live in Texas we have No State Tax. I have met many ex-Californians who have moved to Texas for the cheaper cost of living.

[@mgtowmonger2729]

@@williesteele4503 don't worry, they'll be voting things in soon so texas will be like california. florida was less than 1/2 a percent away from having a democrat as governer than destantis back for his first term. it's just a matter of time before all the red states turn purple / blue and similar tax codes will be in place. whatever your politics may be there's no halting changing demographics. it is what it is.

[@Kristoferwitha_k]

Lol its ok him but not everyone else to live there.

[@nfill4131]

GREAT video !!! You did a great job on this video.. Question: would expect the cost to different between Queretaro and Puerto Vallarta ?

[@tucsonazul]

These prices in Mexico shown here, are middle, middle higher class, But if you want a Middle, middle lower class or life tile, it can be half the price shown here... For example: I only pay sixteen dolars for my unlimited internet service a month cause i dont need more, and you can watch streaming just fine,

[@Celticnik]

Where are you living?

[@tucsonazul]

@@Celticnik Kino bay Sonora.

[@alfredenewman795]

I lived 4 years in the lake Chapala area, left 5 months ago. Was permanent status. In my opinion, Mexico, the juice is not worth the squeeze. That’s addressing all of the popular subjects, First, most of the fresh food is shipped out of Mexico. Leaving second best in Mexico. This is only one topic on the list.. The cost of living has increased over 20%, stay where you are, it’s a fantasy.

[@cmdgdl]

Oh God, you say that “All fresh food is shipped out of Mexico”? You are sooooooooo wrong. You lived in Mexico for 4 years, And you never ate fresh food? I feel for you my dear and ignorant friend.

[@alfredenewman795]

@@cmdgdl I’m eating better food imported from Mexico right now in the states, than I ever ate there. And didn’t get gringoed on price. This is after all point of view. Glad you are happy.

[@alfredenewman795]

You miss read the comment, I didn’t say all fresh food, I said most. Also if it’s quality of food you are looking for. I also lived in Leon, that was were I found the prices, and qualify best in Mexico. Leon, is by far the noisiest place I have ever lived thou. Constant dog barking is unbelievable. Yes, I also spent a-lot of years in SE Asia, its noisy. If you like golf, the courses are very nice and affordable. My rent there was the best in Leon out of other places in Mexico. In my view , if you are looking for affordable, and best prices. Leon is the place to start. You will want to brush up on your Spanish though. Also, the levels of education is much higher in Leon .

[@carlosr.27]

Do you know anything about tlaxcala?

[@masoncnc]

Sooo... Bringing it home.. between monthly expenses and yearly costs the difference is....,..?

[@jansultan4850]

Gas here in Los Angeles is close to $5.00/gal

[@RexPonder-y6b]

We found most of as much or more than Canada We're taking every day living. Not a good idea to move to Mexico now.

[@erinkevinknox]

The health insurance cost comparison is inaccurate for most people. If you're under 65 in the U.S. and making a modest living you're probably going to be on a subsidized Obamacare/ACA plan paying. For a couple earning 50-75K your premiums would be less than $200 a month. If you're 65 or older like most people considering retirement in Mexico you're going to be on Medicare. I pay around $180 a month total for Medicare plus a high-deductible Part G supplement. Private insurance in Mexico for me would cost far more and is completely unaffordable after age 70. You have to have the assets to self-insure at that point - meaning 250-200K per person. And if you have that much money you can afford to live many other places. We moved from Mexico back to the USA in 2017 precisely because Tucson is cheaper than anyplace we lived in Mexico with far better infrastructure. Between the residency visa income requirements now and the peso at 17 to the dollar the days of living cheaply and well thete are long gone.

[@Joce123]

Absolutely had to fly back to Minneapolis because there wasn't an orthopedic surgeon who could do the repair to his arm in Mexico.. anywhere in Mexico

[@msudak4]

I’ve been in the insurance business for 36 years and your quote for a health plan in Phoenix is total BS, your number is way out of line.

[@robertowhyte2836]

You’re talking about people buying their own medical insurance most people in the United States, have medical insurance through their employer, and don’t pay nearly and I mean not nearly as much as that

[@robertandbecky]

Exactly, I worked for a city, my insurance was 71 a month for may years. My daughter is a county employee, she pays nothing.