Why We Are NOT Retiring in Mexico

In this video we discuss why we are not staying in Canada and moving. We discuss why we love Mexico. We also discuss why we are not retiring in Mexico.

[@jorgegonzales9815]

I know you folks are from Canada, but "cowboy" or 'vaquero" culture started in Mexico. Anglo Americans learned in Texas how to be cowboy from Mexicans in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California.

[@staceyhousel2901]

Thankyou 4 this video. I already struggle with stomach aches (probably from overeating and or shouldn't eating dairy or. CArbs anymore?) Appreciate you adding that piece so I can test that out when I visit Mexico for the first time. Was thinking about retirement there in few yrs maybe but I agree with your guys thoughts so will see. Thanku again.

[@freetheppl5376]

Looking forward your upcoming videos. Thanks so much for sharing ur experiences n God's Blessings!

[@livingoverseasonadime5933]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching!

[@juliebelize4285]

Share your love of Mexico and your concern about the rising cost of everything there due to the strong peso. Looking forward to the better options you guys are exploring. Thank you ~

[@justinesimone5343]

Thank you. Very informative. I'm struggling and old news that Mexico is affordable just got thrown out the window! Ah well, a day late and a peso short! Good luck! ❤

[@westcoastmex629]

I live in Guadalajara its pretty affordable there is pricing for all incomesw

[@cmenb67]

Thank you, you both make some really great points. We just came from there, visit Queretaro, San Miguel Allende and Mexico city. We absolutely loved it. We visit 'cause we are/were thinking retiring there near future. But. yeah, prices aren't cheap. Housing is expensive, like American expensive. A nice house at an "affordable" price is hard to find, unless you would want to live in a more rural, outskirts area of any of these cities. So it was a bummer for us, we loved everything there, people, food and their strong culture. BTW, we also got sick with this stomach bug, It was awful, my husband could not enjoy his time there, his priority was always looking for a restroom every place we went, most of the time, we would cut our visit short 'cause he was in need of an emergency "restoration".

[@livingoverseasonadime5933]

Thanks for commenting. We are sorry you had health issues as well - it is not pleasant. Thanks for watching!

[@marilynpeoples5099]

And now there’s the possibility of significant water shortages in many states.

[@pedrozatravel]

Unfortunately the prices in many areas has really gone up. I do think you are right and it is going to spread. The Mexico economy is strong these days and the strong peso ultimately makes it a deal breaker

[@denattub]

Super video, where did you folks end up settling, or have you not decided? We are from Ottawa as well and left for many of the same reasons. We've been in Argentina for 18 months but plan on settling in Costa Rica, I think. Columbia is of some interest, but the crime stats are a concern.

[@garyssimo]

Ive visited mexico and also loved the friendly people even in tourist areas. Even friendlier? Vancouver B.C. natives are really incredible! Offering help no matter what we needed.

[@davidrowene]

been in and out of Mexico for many years. Been sick here too, numerous times. Encountered excellent care. Still driving too. We're content with our friends too.

[@lindylee1139]

Being from California, I always thought I’d retire in Mexico as it feels like home to me. But now I’m considering France instead, it’s not really more expensive than Mexico and in the long run I’d save money on healthcare. I do think the peso is going to continue to outpace the dollar. You make some very good points!

[@user-he4xb9fd5x]

There is still very affordable housing in Mexico .The issue is if you move to a area with many expats you are going to pay more .Example Ajijic and lake Chapala is a very popular area with Americans and Canadians among other expats so the prices are somewhat high ,just drive about 15 -20 minutes away and your price will drop significantly and you will still be near the lake just at another part of the lake .Mexico is full of great deals you just might have to live along side locals instead of expats.

[@dianavillasenor8238]

I agree ! Things … prices especially for housing can make it prohibitive for most people.

[@travelingthediaspora7996]

Digital Nomads don’t set rental rates. Local landlords do. Yes, they make USD but they spend it in Mexico.

[@melisherwood5300]

I had a LOT of stomach issues in Mexico and I was very careful - never ate street food, washed my produce carefully. I was there for one year and travelled all over. The worst was in the Chapala area; a doctor there told me it was because of the dry air and dust…also the water. My airbnb told me her water was filtered (which I drank) but the doctor said the microbes still got there. I got 2 kinds of salmonella which were brutal landing me in hospital. I am normally very healthy as well. Also got sick in Isla Mujeres which I could not shake until I returned to Canada a few months later. I now take a probiotic and have some items recommended by my naturopath (like digestive enzymes). I have in the DR for a few months and the situation is much better. I also got covid in Mexico City. I had a hard time with the elevation there and in Central Mexico and could not adapt to it. You just never know until you try places yourself. So many Canadians and Americans love the Lake Chapala area but not for me!

[@ShameenYakubu]

Why would you ever drink tap water in a foreign country? I don’t even drink tap water in America unless it’s an emergency let alone in a foreign country. ALWAYS drink bottled water in foreign countries.

[@melisherwood5300]

@@ShameenYakubu You did not pay attention to what I wrote: I said the water had a filtration system on it. I was in a different city in Mexico where the water was filtered directly from the tap the same way and had no problem.

[@ShameenYakubu]

@@melisherwood5300 no I read your comment just fine. Filter or not, it’s still from the tap. I don’t trust those sink filters at all. Drinking out of a sink in a foreign country is just crazy to me cuz I don’t even do that in America.

[@pedepot]

@@ShameenYakubu Bottled water comes from the tap too. Do you think it's magical and comes from an actual spring? Even worse, now you added microplastics to the mix.

[@SAULSM17]

Solo faltó que firulais te miara

[@user-gu8ib1db7g]

Awesome video, SW

[@livingoverseasonadime5933]

Always glad to see your comments! Thanks for watching - SW!

[@user-gu8ib1db7g]

looking forward to seeing more SW @@livingoverseasonadime5933

[@ParisianThinker]

Can you go to Mexico for 180 days?

[@earnthis1]

Peso isn't out of range of the 20 year average. It was weak during the pandemic and now it has returned to it's normal strength.

[@livingoverseasonadime5933]

Thanks for commenting

[@user-mj5ko7jw3x]

What other country you lookin at?

[@rfink222]

The problem is you can't live your life in Mexico like in the USA where you go out to eat anywhere and have no problems with intestinal infections. I lived in Mexico for 3 years and I always had issues with intestinal infections like amoebas, giardia, salmonella, etc. etc. I never went more than a month without getting something. It is sad because I love Mexico. It could be different for other people however I know there are parasite issues with the food and food handling because other people had the same problem. It is not just Montezuma's revenge it is parasites and bacteria. I wanted to retire in Mexico however this problem has stopped me.

[@greggwright7734]

Hi Guys I have Mexican Residency and you can work in Mexico legally if you are on a Permenant Resident Visa . A Temporary Resident Visa allows you many of the same liberty`s , but you CAN`T work on a Temporary Resident Visa .

[@toddmaek5436]

sorry but the problem isnt digital nomads any more than it is greedy landlords who are over charging and gentrifying their own neighborhoods by pricing locals out of thr markets.

[@chasingtheAmericanDream]

That’s very true!

[@JuanMoreno-wo5yb]

Some wealthy people ruin every place they go by paying too much and the prices of course go up!! Tourists spots of course are first for this to happen but some people just don’t think they should maybe pay less on purpose so poorer folks can’t move too! ☺️

[@cwisaac22]

I live in Guadalajara, I fully agree, it's both. However, I am sure digital nomads would be happy to pay less if possible.

[@paulsandford3345]

So where are you going instead?

[@paulsandford3345]

Stilling around at the moment!

[@maricelarooper9558]

So where do you think you won’t have these issues?

[@carlosvillegas6113]

They're complainers

[@rfink222]

@@carlosvillegas6113 They have a lot of valid complaints that people need to take note of.

[@BoronBobcat]

If not Mexico, where are you considering?

[@livingoverseasonadime5933]

We are going to put up a video in the near future

[@BoronBobcat]

Hope it's fantastic. @@livingoverseasonadime5933

[@josepadilla7052]

I see your points when it comes to the most well known expat hubs. But a good example of a great city and barely know if Aguscalientes city and state in Central México. Cheaper rents and food. And close to a lot of other places. And you'll find plenty of other cities if you have some basic Spanish and willing to learn. That would open a lot of new places. Saludos

[@eleonoravishenina5482]

Hi, Jose , I love Aguascalientes and want to find an apartment or a house to rent or buy, but I don't speak Spanish. Do you know any English speaking honest realtor in Aguascalientes ? Thanks.

[@josepadilla7052]

@@eleonoravishenina5482 younger generations speak more English. At this moment I am not familiar with a realtor. My advise would be to try Airbnb first and maybe the person that helps you could connect you with some. No sure if I'm Facebook you'd be able to find any groups.

[@clos8754]

Your gut health is important.

[@JS-jh4cy]

It is expensive, used to be cheaper and cheap less than 10 years ago

[@davidrowene]

ever tried Puebla? 2 hours out of Mexico city. or Cuernavaca? San Miquel de Allende? Cd. Victoria? we love Mexico & the food.

[@Marta-th2uq]

Gut micro biome-different for everyone.

[@SAULSM17]

Mas bien deben de pensar retirarse en su país de origen y no irse a un país que no es suyo solo por tomar ventaja financiera. Son muy criticones pero nunca veo que juzguen de la misma forma todas cosas malas que su país de origen tiene. Quédense en su casita (país)

[@allenwatkins4972]

Entonces quédate.

[@sheilaflowers4128]

Mo mo

[@AndyManilow]

how old are you two? you don't look a day over 50... an btw, you think working locally is helping? you just took someone's job by doing that. Be the digital nomad and let the locals keep their jobs.

[@ParisianThinker]

There are cheap places to live in Mexico.

[@cliffpage7677]

Lomatil Lomatil Lomatil por las turistas.

[@allenwatkins4972]

"...para las turistas." No es "por" las turistas.

[@valiantredneck]

Hard… Pass…