SHOCKING COST OF LIVING - Mexico vs USA in 2024

[@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 🍁

[@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.

[@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.

[@wwlt.trevor0512]

Can you please share some line items? TIA!

[@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!

[@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

[@Pipercito]

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?

[@jesuscarrillo3705]

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

[@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.😊

[@wwlt.trevor0512]

“legal status” meaning permanent resident or temporary resident or American citizen? Thanks!

[@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!

[@sherreeamor]

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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@BhSyria]

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

[@PugaMBA]

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

[@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. 😎

[@ahlivetuhsidamaro150]

I don’t blame you! Where in Cambodia do you live? I’d like to visit the country and see if I’d like to live there.

[@wesgraham2262]

@ Siem Reap is much nicer than Phnom Penh in some ways but Phnom Penh has way more amenities. Both are good choices!

[@wwlt.trevor0512]

We considered Cambodia but the lethal diseases floating around and lack of care in an emergency turned us away.

[@wesgraham2262]

@ Lethal diseases??

[@osbornebay944]

Thank you for updating the cost in MX.

[@cindyeverythingcozumel]

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

[@wwlt.trevor0512]

@cindyeverythingcoz…how do you all survive the hurricanes on that end of the country? But prices sound better!

[@cindyeverythingcozumel]

@@wwlt.trevor0512 we haven’t had a hurricane of any mention so ce 2005! It’s always a risk in this area but nothing of any history that would keep you away

[@alexbell9196]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@frankrodriguezit]

I cant get enough of ur videos, so much good info. Thank u 😺

[@isabelcesquijarosa37]

Hello Jordan! How and where do you buy your health insurance? Thank you for all your videos!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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...

[@KOrnhOliO1]

One of your best videos ever!

[@nfill4131]

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

[@justmefl7045]

I have spent a little time in Guadalajara and the surrounding area. I thought it would be great to move to Mexico now that we're retired, so, I've been trying to convince my wife that it would be a great move for us. Sadly though, from the looks of some the recent "Actual cost to live in Mexico" videos we've seen, it looks like the prospect of moving is dwindling. If we could have moved 2 - 5 years ago we'd be sitting pretty. Now, however, it's looking like the cost of living there isn't so much better than here in the States. I had budgeted between $1000 to $1200 per month for housing. I'm not sure that would be enough now.

[@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.

[@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??

[@p.c.h.6721]

Thank you for all the information 🙏

[@FreedomPlaya]

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

[@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

[@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

[@wwlt.trevor0512]

@@rayvogensen2983That was public healthcare in Portugal or Private?

[@Riante59]

I am a teacher in Virginia and have healthcare through my employer. My cost is $1500. Dental not included. Could you do a video on healthcare/insurance for Americans living in Mexico?

[@llee8325]

As you age, ins becomes very costly in MX. You can't even buy it after 73, I think. Better to have a nice nest egg, as I did. Maybe $75K to $100K. But that's what Medicare will cost you over a lifetime anyway, for co-pays, premiums, deductibles, and meds

[@mralbertteacheralbert8619]

I got a root canal done in Saigon for $125 (no crown). Yes insurance prices are insane in the U.S. The dentist did a good (notice I said good not great), I had virtually no pain at all. I got pain medication for a whopping extra $2. I didnt even use it all I brought the rest back to the U.S. The prices I quoted are on par with the timing of this video (approx Feb2024)

[@robindepner9168]

Important...make sure the dental office in MX is up to date with sterilization technique. Your blood system runs through your mouth/teeth and also your heart and vital organs. Working in dental in Canada I have seen excellent dental restoration from MX but also some pretty bad results. Choose wisely. Yes dental in Canada is expensive.

[@masoncnc]

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

[@karav2879]

This is extremely useful information. Thank you for providing so much detail in your comparisons. I live in Phoenix and am planning to move to Mexico permanently within the next few years. I do have one question about health insurance. How did you obtain your health insurance in Mexico- is it private? Would you be willing to share the name of the insurance company so I can do some research? Thank you!

[@AVTVA]

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

[@rogerchavez460]

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

[@TangerineTravels]

I have a policy with GNP

[@pwhv]

thanks for this video, it was very educational

[@blueskye23]

One day I got an MRI done and paid about $400 out of pocket here in the US. A friend of mine in Belize traveled to Chetumal, Mexico and had an MRI on the same day. She paid $35. 😢

[@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.

[@65bojangles]

WHere do you buy your insurance in Queretaro? How do you find it and apply for it?

[@Sant270]

What makes healthcare insurance cheap in the US is when your employer gives you a good coverage. You still have to pay like $124/month for yourself and if you want to include your spouse that is $380/month total. This is in Virginia and my own situation with my employer, Good benefits. tho you can opt for a less expensive with less benefits for $312/month for yourself and your spouse

[@Nezuko_91463]

I agree with this. I have a mid-level, hi hum job. My employer-sponsored healthcare is great!

[@jo4285]

My employer gives us free healthcare but it’s pretty much a basic plan. It has a high deductible and will be mostly used for an emergency only.

[@YesItsMeGuys68]

Great job Jordan !

[@tatiana.lifeinglow]

Thank you! How much are groceries? And also women’s haircut & coloring (e.g highlights and balayage) on average?

[@kw25627]

For a color and cut, I pay right at $50 USD, and that includes the tip.

[@710combatvet4]

Do you do consultations, my fiancé, and I want to move out to Querétaro in June when our lease is up in Tampa. I’m retired military

[@TangerineTravels]

I do offer that service, you can book an appointment here if you'd like: calendly.com/tangerinetravels/mexico-consultation-with-jordan

[@SixFilthy]

The real question is what is the average wage in Queretaro?

[@good2begreen99]

Great video, excellent information and presentation. My only question....what kind of car do you own so I don't but the same one! LOLOL $500/mo in maintenance in the U.S., ouch.

[@carlosr.27]

Do you know anything about tlaxcala?

[@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

[@1232bluejays]

What kind of car did you buy in mexico

[@mallarkey6999]

We live in Mexico and self-pay for medical, very affordable compared to the US even with insurance. I recently went for a visit over the holidays and had an unexpected medical issue that required a CT scan and 5 hours in the ER. The cost for that visit and scan was 20,000 dollars, as I visited my prior network and paid cash within 60 days of the visit, I received a discount and had to pay 8000 dollars to the hospital and 1500 dollars to the doctor in the ER. I had a kidney stone. I was told that had this happened here it would have been between 100 and 200 dollars for the same care. UGH, won't be visiting the US anytime soon, until I am on Medicare in 3 years.

[@eyesea123]

Research info on doing a series of liver cleanses/master cleanses. They can clear stones building up now in your liver, gallbladder and kidneys. Preventative. Many people document the stones they've removed and many share ultra-sounds and x-rays to prove results, but doctors will never tell you about it. Never!

[@tn18977]

If that happens to me in the US I won't pay it since I live in Mexico.

[@rayvogensen2983]

I had a kidney stone here in Portugal and paid nothing through the National Health System.

[@ltdodgen]

@@rayvogensen2983here we go with the Portugal talk. You’re commenting on the wrong video.

[@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

[@francinecamerini357]

What kind of insurance do you have? Private or IMMES??? I need to get some but private is very expensive. Please respond with help.

[@martharisinger2000]

Hello. Been living in México for 6 years. Im sure he is not talking about IMSS. Thats free if you are a citizen.

[@josephaugello1527]

Average home prices in Phoenix is 537000. Which is above the us average. Many people go to los algadones for dental. Its terribly here. Im 4 hours west of phoenix

[@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.

[@melaniesmith3954]

Thanks for this video, I just got my permanent residency and I am interested in queretaro for the history and architecture. Can you recommend a neighborhood as a solo female, safety and walk ability without a car.

[@monterreymxisfun3627]

If you live in Phoenix, you can get dental work done in Nogales, Mexico. The same goes for auto repairs.

[@Lane9693]

Good info- Thanks

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@doinglifewithjenny8501]

May I ask which medical insurance company you are using in Mexico? The ones I've contacted so far have not convinced me. Too high or lack of communication

[@TangerineTravels]

I got a policy with GNP which is considered one of the best if not the absolute best.

[@doinglifewithjenny8501]

@@TangerineTravels That’s the one that never got in contact with me!

[@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 .

[@gregweigel8115]

What's the weather like there in queretaro Mexico?

[@rayvogensen2983]

You can get that info by looking at the Wikipedia article on the city. It gives monthly averages.

[@DesertScorpionKSA]

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

[@-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.

[@jaliscoguanajuatotravelsan5679]

Excellent breakdown. Thanks. Not many channels provide us with such valuable info. Maybe that’s because they don’t stay in one place consecutively for 6 months or a year. Thanks for talking about cost increases. I try to get my cost of living down on paper. Thanks for your in home videos. I value your years of experience

[@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.

[@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.

[@davemeraz5117]

How much do you allow for the security of living here in the us vs in the war zone you’re living at

[@jansultan4850]

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

[@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

[@patrickmelson4745]

What is your monthly total?

[@jackle842000]

There's still plenty places in the U.S. that use propane as a primary energy source.

[@BlazeGuitarLessons]

I'm self employed and I've never been quoted that much or anything close to it for health insurance in the states.

[@MaryPalen-o6s]

I am heading to Juarez next month...thanks for the info

[@RubbingPotatoes]

@7:40 no freakin way you would spend $500 usd per MONTH on just car repairs and maintenance.

[@TangerineTravels]

I think it would easily be that amount. German vehicles are expensive to work on in the US

[@coffeebeardtv]

Cobblestone does wash and detail for 20 dollars

[@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.

[@yestohappiness2721]

Great video. For health insurance in the USA, if your employer offers group insurance that will be much cheaper than 1,500 usd a month... but still not as cheap as $200 usd a month for 2 people (could be $300-400 if it's a good plan). For the dental, the cleanings are free with insurance in the usa, and cavities are also highly subsidized. I paid almost nothing for those after my $50 deductible and I had $2000 usd each year from the insurance to cover dental work. I agree that once you get to implants or serious dental work, it will get more expensive in usa. The more expensive stuff in MX - I'm afraid for when my Mac Air will need to be replaced... I'll have to go to usa and buy a new one since it's double the price here... kitchen appliances are much more expensive here, and several other things. But yes, offset by rent for now - hopefully the conversion rates don't level that advantage out!

[@robertowhyte2836]

You beat me to it I was going to come in the same thing. Here in the US most people that have insurance have it from their employer and it’s not anywhere near $1500 a month. I must stay employee and have great insurance.

[@c.m.redhouse7667]

There are some states like California that are cheaper with great coverage. One can get Covered California for as lower as $20 a month, no deductibles, no co-pay. It all depends (employed, unemployed, salary, location, etc). Great plans out there, you just have to do your research and find it. As a business owner and homeowner, I have a $30 month insurance cost (no deductibles, no co-pay, no cost for prescriptions, no cost emergency, unlimited). It only took me 16 years to find it, but I found it. USA has better healthcare systems (state-of-the-art) great healthcare benefits, coverages, cost, etc. USA has better trained doctors, surgeons, etc. USA has top of the line prescription drugs. USA is still better. USA, USA, USA!

[@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.

[@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.

[@eyesea123]

Awesome information

[@jena2664]

Where can i get mexican health insurance. My wife is Mexican citizen.

[@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.

[@trevorstepoo8838]

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

[@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.

[@leftoflibra]

No it’s not

[@cindyeverythingcozumel]

Check out the option of Cozumel

[@ronaldoago-go5907]

Mainly coz they aren't traveling!

[@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.

[@brentonharvey2404]

Verrrrry Good to Know!

[@Adam-lz7sr]

Gas just hit $5.00 a gallon in so cal 😭

[@JoseReyes-lm5ru]

You have to look around asking people who live where you want to live, if you live where tourist destinations or live prizes will be higher so shop shop

[@Mortgage.Advisors]

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

[@davidlucasmachado2831]

So my question is how are the local native Mexicans making it with these price increases?