Living anywhere Foreign, wherein a foreign language is spoken and everything is so different, is a very hard adjustment! And, doesn't everyone hate where they live, besides also loving their home? I commend you and Maddie for having learned to speak Spanish as well as you apparently have. Spanish only has about 18 tenses, and some ones which are not even present in English which complicates the difficulty, of course, learning the language. Mexico does not seem to be ADA-friendly, either.
Thank you for your responsiveness to me! Didn't your doctor tell you with what you were infected? Didn't he (or she) give you a diagnosis? Patients should always know what are their diagnoses. That is crucial.
I have been living in México my entire life, 45 years, never got neither Denge nor Sika, Colera or Tifoidea, even in the Coastal Areas the incidence of those illness is rare.
Things in Mexico have changed so much and you might be in denial if you think that crazy amounts of tourism isn’t part of the problem. I was just there last week and my family complains they have to go out of our Pueblo to buy household items due to tourism. Everything is turning into a tourist spot. Turning true gems to tourism hot spots😢. Mexico is beautiful but not for everyone and not cheap.
I don't know which Area or which Pueblo you're speaking of but I noticed all kinds of Tourist related issues even in Mexico City when I was there recently. Certain parts didn't even feel like the City I knew and more like Sets for people to take selfies. Plus a lot of hotels and Airbnb's were occupied.
I’m 1/2 Peruvian and have spent time there. Peru has the same issues as Mexico but magnified. And I still love it. Latin American people are generally hardworking, warm and welcoming. My husband and I are years away from retirement but know we won’t be able to comfortably retire in the United States, and we really don’t want to stay in the United States after seeing how the elderly middle class struggles here. Plus, U.S. cities have become dangerous, so the safety we once felt here is going away. I’m used to walking around in dangerous areas of Lima and know what it’s like to be hyper vigilant of my environment. Recently, I feel like this in U.S. cities. Yes, things are still “safer” in the U.S. but I feel like things are rapidly declining. If we’re going to feel unsafe, I’d rather be in a more affordable country with warm, hardworking people.
Peru has a LOT of CRIME. Lima always has since the "migraciones" in the late 60s.. but a LOT worse because of the Venezuelans. Ever heard of "Tren de Aragua?" They even have Colombian gangs now in Arequipa. My mom is from Callao. In Bellavista in the 70s and 80s I didn't feel afraid. Now, dont leave your house after 7-8pm! Unless you live in Miraflores, San Isidro, La Molina, La Punta, forget it. You have to live with "pitucos" or AYOR. Mexico now has desperate ppl from all over Latin America. Now with the Cartels in Sinaloa, Tamaulipas, Sonora, Veracruz, Zacatecas, Michocan, Guerrero, things can be VERY dangerous, especially for gringos. You have to live like in Queretero, or Riviera Maya where things seem very safe as per these videos. Even Merida and Campeche are now having crime problems bc of all of the foreigners who have moved there. In Mexico, if you have money, live with the "fifis/fresas" or you're on your own. Mexicans in el DF are getting sick of all the bougie, gringo, digital nomads, pushing up the prices. Resentment has begun. Just like in Costa Rica. US Blue State cities are getting VERY bad because of the DEMOCRATS. Ppl are leaving those places There are small towns in many places in the South with that are affordable, even in Northern and Central Florida.
@@maryannwaters339 I moved to one of the small cities down in Texas from a blue state years ago. It was affordable, safe and just the best place I've ever lived in until about 5 years ago. Things have changed. Seems like everyone is now moving to Texas, and it's become expensive and crime has increased. So incredibly heartbreaking. Guess there's nowhere to go now.
we had to move back to the usa, we did all the research and one thing didnt know was about the insurance not accepting pre existing, we so didnt want to chance a hospital stay that could break us, further down the line, we were there for 2 years and then covid hit and we moved back, we have since been back for a visit and i was shocked to see the increase in prices, we were living in puerto vallarta...everything was triple the price, so it was a good call, even though we qualified for perm resident at the age of 55, which totally showed we had enough money, dont think we would have lasted our entire old age with what we had for retirement after what covid did to the prices in mexico. we miss mexico and our life there, but needed to have the security of health insurance.
I agree with you, I always wonder why gringos want to move to Mexico or other countries. The United States is one of the countries everyone wants to live in. I met a gringo from Wisconsin and she lives in Puerto Vallarta and looks and feels so happy to live there. Maybe it's the climate that they love. I love my country, in Mexico I don't have to live on too much medication, I don't go shopping so often because we don't have good sales and it's a good reason not to fill your house with so many stuff. I don't get bore because there is a pueblo mágico close to where I live. I hardly hear about people commiting suicide and even though there are carters I haven't heard of shootings in schools or supermarkets. Our happiness depends on us.
I am from Canada, a country that a lot of people want to live in and although it is a great country in terms of safety, ameneties, etc. the reality is that the cost of living is rising (My rent for a 1 bedroom, not even in a major city, is 1500$), climate (at least where I live) is making life more difficult and overall quality of life is degrading. That's why a lot of people are considering moving to Mexico in my opinion
You most be kidding me in every comparison the USA comes at worst that many countries. Heath care, no marenity leave paid, holidays not compulsory by the law, you can even all sall an ambulance and the horrendous debt from universities and that if your kids come back alive from school
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I mean sure. I haven’t heard of shootings in schools or supermarkets in Mexico either. But I’ve seen plenty of police corruption, chopped up bodies on the beach from people who ran into the cartels and crappy schools and infastructure in even the best cities down here. So pick your poison.
My sister literally fell out of the bathroom in the hotel we were staying in. There was a one foot high step between the bathroom and the main living area. . Some bathroom floors are raised to accommodate the plumbing, but it’s easy to forget it’s there.
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I was disabled for a couple of years because I was waiting for a surgery that was unaffordable at a private hospital. I got to experience first hand how much Mexico is not made for disabled people. There are not enough ramps or facilities for people with a disability, even in nice places like malls or office buildings. I was kicked out of the lobby at my previous job because there weren’t any chairs and I sat on the planter. I was waiting for a friend who offered to give me a ride home and it was painful to stand with the crutches for 40 minutes. I had to take a cab home instead. Public transportation is just impossible to use if you are in crutches or a wheelchair. Authorities just don’t care and they don’t do anything about it. One good thing is I got a very expensive orthopedic surgery completely for free with the best doctors and the best equipment. I had to wait for two years, though.
That's right, politicians have stolen as much as they use. taxes for yachts and and mansions and do not use the money to improve the conditions of the communities.
1:37 When I lived closer to mexico I loved bohemia but I was in milwaukee last week and a bar didn't have bohemia but they did have victoria which was outstanding and might be my new favorite mexican beer.
Helpful video for snowbirds who spent a week in a Mexican beach resort last winter and are besotted by the prospect of living in Mexico. The great majority of RU-vid videos paint a positive picture of life in Mexico, perhaps because most creators search out the good and rarely experience the bad. Non of the caveats mentioned by you are insurmountable, but it takes real effort to overcome some of them. Potential expats should make a few trial runs, staying in different places for a month or so and find out if they have half a chance of being happy in Mexico. Most US citizens are probably better off vacationing in Mexico rather than moving there.
After two years in Morelia, Michoacan- The noise isn't that bad. Sometimes, the Mariachis. Don't see many mosquitoes in Morelia. Electronics ARE more expensive, but also include sales tax in price. Public bathrooms cost 5 pesos. Only had Montezuma's Revenge once, in Mexico City. Trash IS placed outside, but always bagged. The wiring situation is bizarre. The streets and sidewalks ARE treacherous/dangerous. Haven't had any problems with finding foods. Haven't seen a hurricane yet, but one big earthquake out of the west coast. My wife is Mexican, so it makes learning Spanish easier. I haven't been blamed for any price raises yet, but we don't live in an expat area. I found medical care cheaper than insurance premiums, paying out of pocket. I've had surgery for an aneurysm. The street dog situation is true, but I've never seen a cat. Weird... Haven't had any internet or cable issues. Maybe we've just been lucky? (Tel-mex stinks) I've never been the victim of any crime, or police corruption. I know it happens, but I haven't seen any. We do live in a nice area. My wife is a Mexican citizen, so citizenship is being fast tracked. I've never been made to feel unwelcome in Mexico. All in all, it's been a wonderful experience in Mexico 🇲🇽
Wow, that was a lot to digest. Although I think what you mentioned could be said for every country in Latin America, with the possible exceptions of Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay, I really enjoyed it.
You must not know nothing about Argentina. Lately people have been eating from trash cans and dump sites in that country do to the terrible economic crisis they are in. Many towns in Argentina don't even have sewer lines. I would dare say that overall Argentina's infrastructure is worst than Mexico.
@@yootoobercritikk1555 I am not an expert on Argentina although I try to keep up with the news coming out of Latin America. I am aware that the country is once again going through an economic crisis with high inflation. I do know that on the HDI Argentina is ranked 0.842 while Mexico is ranked 0.758.
Unfortunately that is not entirely true. Argentina is going through a tough stage lately, and for countries like Uruguay and Chile, they are still in the same situation as every Latin American country. Maybe to a lower degree, but it is still very present. Latin America has its spectrum but still has the same problems. At least we’re very far away now from being like African nations (no disrespect to their beautiful countries) but we still have some way to go.
WOW. The best and concentrated treatment of this subject! I’m interested in a smallish town that’s easy to navigate. I get overwhelmed with massive car traffic, fumes, and getting lost.
Because most of the businesses are family owned, every street looks completely different than in the US. (Turn right just past the mall go about a half mile and make a left at the Walmart go another half mile and make a right at the Pizza Hut... .You get the drift) You may get lost here and there because of this but that's a good thing.
You convinced me, i'll stay here in Tucson where i have the best of two countrys !,,, Cancun used to be nice to visit 20 years ago but has become a giant expensive tourist trap !
My Sister and her Husband just visited Cancuun and they loved their trip. It is very touristy. But it is still cheaper that traveling to Florida or Hawaii... Places like that in the Southern states. 👍
I’m leaving Mexico because the crime and prices have increased. I occasionally hear others blaming me for why prices are going up. Not the same place ten years ago.
@@alessio272 if you're not an economic expert you're going to have a lot of trouble explaining why American tourists and expatriates are not driving the prices up in Mexico indeed we have been looking for over 10 years and that's all we have seen running farther and farther away from us and it's because we are literally exporting capital
If you want a safe place where you can walk around at any time of the day or night, you want to stay clear of St. Louis, Baltimore, Detroit, New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Kansas City, Cleveland, Memphis, Chicago, ... you get the idea.
So do you actually think when a single person needs healthcare and has to pay 600 and 700 USD per month all your numbers just don’t add up he mentioned somebody had to pay $5000 for heart surgery that’s absolutely nothing compared to the US my ex-wife had to have cancer surgery it cost us $50,000 out of our pocket with insurance
I am glad you notice and mention these things, I have noticed them also. Besides a lack of sales on items and specifically clothing... Mexico is tough on anyone who enjoys consuming generally. Interest rates on credit cards are crazy... stores often have poorly marked goods, poor displays, and come from a tradition of cranky return policies. Many daily services, cable water, phone, etc... often have employees who have less than optimal customer service skills... to say the least, haha.
I worked and earned a good deal of money in the US, but was always in debt up to my ears and maxed out credit cards. Mexico has afforded me the ability and opportunity to live debt-free and do with a lot less belongings' and manage to bank some of my modest retirement$ And the bonus, great sleep and sore face from so many smiles. After a torrential downpour, instead of cursing all the mud on the ground, check out that beautiful rainbow, smell the clean air, the blue of the sky and the sheer beauty of the brilliance of the constellations that are yours!
It’s because mosquito is very selective with the blood. I used to get bitten a lot. But after I took anti biotic several times due to illness, mosquitoes don’t like it as much.
I have been to Mexico a lot. And the private pay restrooms are always clean. Sometimes old but since they are pay for play they are always kept clean. And there are plenty of them everywhere. And they are cheap. like 5 pesos. You always see a lady cleaning and maintaining them. The ones in the USA are sometimes far dirtier. Have you traveled in the US and been to gas stations or rest stop restrooms?
ha!ha!ha! loved this video....in recent years many foreigners have been moving to Mexico so....thank you for making this video.... I think this video may help reduce the amount of people who are seeking refuge in Mexico...not to be selfish or sound inhospitable but there is little work and a lot of people, and if many foreigners move to Mexico, this will make things hard for the average Mexican. However, should foreigners still want to move to Mexico after seeing this video, please come with an open heart and compassion towards the average Mexican worker, and please don't criticise as not only is a humble country but old as well. Share your knowledge! and be compassionate towards others. I've learned that travelling around the world, we are not much different -we are humans and must learn to love each other and help each other too. God Bless x
As someone from México I’d say most of your problems would be solved by not living in the center of the cities. They are usually the most insecure and older (less developed) areas. This applies to every single place in Mexico. If you live in Querétaro I’d suggest you move Jurica or Juriquilla where conditions are better. In general, most cities in Mexico are better and nicer the father you go from the center.
Been to Playa Del Carmen many times and wondered why all the garbage cans are chained to utility poles. I even saw several taxi cabs with zip-ties on hub caps. I guess if its not nailed down...
This article sure paves a hard road for other Americans who might just love everything about mx. I arrived in MX in 2006 when the rate of exchange was roughly 10 pesos to 1 USD. I have never lost track of the fact that when I am in another country I am GUEST and the local peoples are HOST! The very last thing I will do is try and rearrange their customs, culture, safety standards, noise, or the price or the quality of goods purchased. When I crossed the Border I left all my constitutional rights behind me! If anyone is contemplating a move to another country, might I suggest picking up a copy of the book, "The Ugly American" by William Lederer and Eugene Burdick. These days I find that the thoughts of this 90 year-old are mostly in Spanish. But the thing I take most seriously is that, "Yo soy un puro Mexicano y un Embajaor de los Estados Unidos Americanos". " Viva Mexico y sus Gentes que me tratan tan super amable!!" And, my safety is always in the hands of the Lord our Savior. and my health is my responsibility to maintain a healthy body!
Thank you Jordan. 99% of Vloggers sugar-coat Mexico and leave out the realities that you list. My hubby & I love visiting Mexico but for many reasons some you have listed we would never relocate there. Many thanks!
@@alramirez5969 yes I agree with you. USA is going in the wrong direction. We actually feel safer in Mexico than in many cities in the U.S. although the U.S. govt & news here constantly work to discourage Americans from going to Mexico. We love Mexico and the friendly folks that live there and the food....yum!
ATTENTION!!! Where will you go when you die, Heaven or Hell? We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus Christ loves you and He died for our sins, three days later, He arose from the grave... Jesus Christ is alive and He is the only savior for the world!! Get your heart right with the Lord today, tomorrow is not guaranteed. ACTS 2:38 “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit...
Basically, for anyone who has traveled to other less developed areas of the world, Mexico's a horror show! The noise is just beyond belief, and probably the number one major demons of Mexico. Yes, indeed, Mexico prices - always on the rise, makes it not a worthwhile destination in my humble opinion. I'm currently in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, and literally everything is about half the cost of anything in Mexico.
I was in Yogyakarta with the military for earthquake relief mission back in 2010. What a beautiful place, nice people. We could see lava flows at night from nearby volcano. Great experience.
@@aladams8489 Wow. And believe it or not, mi amigo, the volcano started erupting again on Saturday. Yes, the people of Indonesia are probably the nicest on this planet...and possibly the next 5 closest planets! I spend a lot of time in S.E. Asia, and Indonesians are right up there with Malaysians and Cambodians, as salt of the earth, gracious, kind, loving humans. Have an awesome day!
I am a big fan of small towns , but Mexico has many smaller towns that have taken by gangs . I’ve been hit hard by the exchange rate and bank fees this week. I had to pay 650 pesos in fees to withdraw 7000. Last year I paid 29 pesos for 7000
@@Janet_mx Bancoppel charged 29 . Now my card doesn’t work with them. Bancomer charges almost 10% and today banamex charged me 8%. We need to open a bank in Mexico
@@jaimeavakarianvillamonte744 You need to go watch "JC Travels" videos. You decline the conversion rate the bank offers you. Then you don't pay all those fees. No seas pend-jo... jeje.... (well tonto would be a better word to use but .. we're in Mexico cabrones!)
ATTENTION!!! Where will you go when you die, Heaven or Hell? We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus Christ loves you and He died for our sins, three days later, He arose from the grave... Jesus Christ is alive and He is the only savior for the world!! Get your heart right with the Lord today, tomorrow is not guaranteed. ACTS 2:38 “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit...
@jaimevakarianvillamonte744 Let me guess...HSCB? (The "Do not accept" button is hidden in the lower left corner at HSCB) You need a card like a Schwab debit card that doesn't charge ATM, bank transfers or exchange rate fees. Here is a big tip for you and others! When the ATM asks if you accept their bank rate DON'T ACCEPT IT! You will still get your money!! It's a trick question for people like you to give you a lower exchange rate! I just saved you a ton of money! You should always get close to an up to date exchange rate at ATM's. BTW- Another heads up. The BBVA where I live doesn't give you this option. They give you an absurdly low exchange rate and their ATM fees are around $9.00us. You probably got that 29 peso fee at a Citibanamex ATM. They don't play that option and they just give you a good exchange rate You owe me a taco or two or three.....
In my neighbor I have been feeding the dogs that comes around, but when I'm not in Mexico 🇲🇽 I feel really bad because no one will feed them, it's sad 😔
@@Janet_mx no no soy la unica, gracias a Dios, pero desgraciadamente en mi besindario estaban bien flacos los perritos que les doy de comer, disculpeme no es mi intencion ofender a nadie.
@@armindagracia5857 no le hagas caso a Jan... ella es amiga de maddie y solo quiere hacerle danos al canal y la gente que vienen a ver los videos de Jordan y Maya.
ATTENTION!!! Where will you go when you die, Heaven or Hell? We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus Christ loves you and He died for our sins, three days later, He arose from the grave... Jesus Christ is alive and He is the only savior for the world!! Get your heart right with the Lord today, tomorrow is not guaranteed. ACTS 2:38 “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit...
If you have your order number for Telmex here in Cabo you can just wave a car down when you see them on your street - it's probably the same there. As long as they have the billing number they'll usually squeeze you in
I'm mexican living in Europe for the last 15 years and I'm considering move back with my family, I can survive, although every time I go I suffer because I got used to the many good things in Europe. Kindness, weather, food, family values... I'm ready for it, I hope my kids see it everyday.
8:00 - I always enjoy the challenge of finding out what I can eat in a new place. However I'm a lifelong Vegetarian so even "at home" that's been a thing I'd had to learn how to do. At least in Mexico City I figured out ways to get very good foods. Of particular appeal is something I learned from this very channel, that the food is a lot less processed there so even street food can be "safer" than food in the US given it's lack of industrial chemicals.
This isn't about you. No one cares if you are a vegetarian. Get your head out of your woke butt and listen to the topic of the video. Or go to your safe space or tictok
Mexican here and living in CDMX: looking forward to retirement and moving away from the city, but Queretaro is one of the (if not the) last city that I would like to move.
@Martin. Can you expand on your reasoning? The city looks agreeable from RU-vid videos, but obviously you have superior information. Thank you in advance
@@63saruman jaja si no te gusta Querétaro no te va a gustar nada, todavía que vas a vivir de una pensión pagada por nosotros te quejas... dices que se está poniendo más grande y si, todo por culpa de gente de otros estados que de mudan aquí y de extrajeros como tú, no critiques lo que tú estás haciendo
Been living , had different companies and now we just vacation here in PV for almost 45 years. I arrived in 1975 when I was just turning 18. I am now 66. So taking everything into consideration,. Would I move down permanently now?. No. First off when you're young you don't think about getting sick or seriously I'll. But as you get older you start to think differently.. We have some of the best hospitals in Mexico here in Puerto Vallarta. Saying that , good Lord I sure would not want to go to one for anything serious, heart, kidney, lung, cancer.. no way. You don't see kings and queens sending their loved ones to a Mexican hospital..They send them to Yale New Haven , Beth Israel, Sloan Kettering, etc.. no need to say more . .also your medicare insurance doesn't work down here. The only other big deterant is the whole Cartel issue. The Mexican government And the cartels work hand in hand. .There are no checks and balances. Here in Mexico there is absolutely zero justice. I mean I know the court system in the USA is a mess, but in all seriousness, in Mexico the homicide rate of being solved is under 9 percent. So if you want to live in a country where you have very little rights, Drug cartels rule, and sub par medical care then live in Mexico.. now the other hand, why do I stay 4 months out of the year?. Simple ! The Mexican people are very good, hard working , generous people. . The weather is amazing, for winter months none better. We now have a great selection of foods from all over the world. If you want to live simple in a Mexican neighborhood, you can on the cheap. Very cheap...and the neighborhood will embrace you.. learn the language, you don't have to speak perfect, ...they just love when you at least try, they will never ridicule you on your Spanish. Like Jorden said, noise is a big issue, especially as you get older and have a tough time sleeping. Between the music, party's, barking dogs all night etc. It's not easy.. So in closing and my advice to my young American adventurer (Jorden). Very simply, living in Mexico is a love / hate relationship.. when it's more hate than love. Pack your bags.
We live in Puerto Vallarta 6 months a year, but would not want to live there in the summer months. We schedule all our medical appointments for when we are back in Canada, so the visitors visa works well for us
I can get use to the noise. When I moved down to San Diego to start my college years. I lived in an apartment that was maybe 50 yards away from the highway. It took me a about a week to get use to the traffic noise coming from the highway. Maybe a truck with an empty and bouncing flatbed trailer might wake me up. I had a friend who bought a house that was located close to the railroad tracks. He said it took him and his wife a couple of weeks to get use to the trains rolling through. I can't even imagine doing that but apparently it's possible. He stayed at that house a few years and sold it for a huge profit and then he moved back to his hometown which was only 35 minutes away. I'm 68 right now and I fall asleep quite easily at night. But I do two walks during a day and I work out three times a week.
I admit I love craft beer, and the lack of it in Mexico does make me question whether I want to retire there or not. Tucson is my retirement choice in the US, and it has a vibrant beer scene, but the cost of living is also higher.
It's all in what we make it. My first time in my current city was in 1989. I moved here permanently, just up the road from you, in 2009. Things get rougher as you go. The peso got stronger overnight, going from $17.95/$1 on Sunday night to $17.54/$1 by Monday morning. Actually, it's the dollar that is crashing, since January 2021. The peso is also not gaining. It's just that the dollar is crashing faster. For people on Social Security, countries you can live in and still receive Social Security retirement are limited. I served a short stint in China, and there were absolutely zero US expats legally living in China on US Social Security. It's illegal to receive Social Security and live in China. (I know I'm going to get a lot of internet know-it-all replies to that who say they have parents or uncles who live in China on US Social Security. Well... nicely done. You've just alerted the US intelligence community who will investigate, and your family member will lose their Social Security.) I can't stand putting toilet paper in the waste can, and I can't breathe at all if I enter a bathroom where people do that. It's ridiculous. I get literally, physically sick from it for a week at a time, and I've lived in Mexico off and on for 34 years. The USA has its problems like super corrupt police and a divided government, divided into two parties of corruption, collusion, and oppression, but Mexico? The word corruption covers every aspect of every level of government, police and business. We are not leaving Mexico. You just have to be careful where you go, what you do, what you *say,* who you affiliate with (including expats. You dont really know anyone here. It's all a facade.) You can make it here, but you must be prepared to deal with the things that Jordan detailed here in this video on a perpetual basis.
26. Be ready for people expecting you to tip them. For example, there was a elderly guy who I thought was just my friend and wanted to show me around and tell me about his city. But then, he asked me for a tip. After that, I kept my distance from him. All in all, my experience, Mexico has been one of my least favorite trips. I personally don't like the vibe, etc. here and this place doesn't do it for me! I'm leaving tomorrow. It is true that this place is trying to be too much like America, but in a more terrible way. I prefer Thailand. Just my own personal opinion and experience!
I remember when Home Depot and Walmart started constructing their buildings in mexico in the 90s. It's good, but what's not so good is that they sell products even more expensive than in the U.S. How is it possible when people don't make enough to afford anything? I know cost of living is cheaper like rents, insurance, etc so it leaves more room to spend more in other areas, but still it's even more expensive than the mom and pop stores, that's why many try to avoid those big box stores and fast food chains.
For our family, we’ve found it to be cheaper for one person to fly back to America, pick up all the goods we are needing, and fly back. That’s actually cheaper than purchasing the items here!
For example, for Christmas, my husband flew back to the States, got all our kids’ presents from a combination of Walmart and Amazon, plus picked up some electronics and clothes we wanted. It saved us hundreds to do it that way.
The possibility of getting horrible food poisoning alone is enough for me not to want to go to Mexico. You don't know if the food is able to poison you, so it's best to avoid the food in Mexico like the plague if you don't want to be sick for weeks, let alone months. In regards to safety, you should not drive into Mexico or anywhere within Mexico, because chances are, something terrible is almost guaranteed to happen. This is why I wouldn't even bother trying to go to places like Ciudad Juarez, Torreon, Culiacan, Nogales, Tijuana, Reynosa, Zamora, Uruapan, Acapulco, Ciudad Obregon, Zacatecas, Rosarito, Durango, Chihuahua, the list goes on.
Of course if one set to find fault for video views, they will find it. Maybe someone will make a video of San Francisco showing all the homeless people defecating in the streets, or walking around nude, or of all the Fentanyl addicts across the country, or Trans people "reading" to children, or people shoplifting freely, or the kind and affable NYC citizens. Since no country is perfect, I guess it's a matter of choosing what kind of problems you are willing to deal with, trash in the streets and mosquito bites, or Walmart shootings and woke culture. Oh, and btw, what's that about no good beer in Mexico? Sorry but your friends haven't been looking hard enough, try stores other than Oxxo.
There have been 366 school shootings since 1999, according to washington post data... add that to the reasons to live in the usa... LOl... mexico has only had 1 school shooting by a student so far. And it's easy to get guns in Mexico (by non legal means)
Excellent video. After watching I am now more than before convinced that my choice to move to a small village in Spain is a better option for me. Super safe. Quiet. No scammers. Peaceful. At least that’s what I’m hoping for.
Ruth, Spain is a great option but you really should avoid the Costa del Sol area, which is full of foreigners and has higher prices. What villages are you thinking of? I live in Portugal but travel frequently to Spain (ten minutes away from my house) and I could give you some tips on places to move to. I had always dreamed of living in Spain but work brought me here and I haven't left and most likely won't. Have you thought of Portugal as an option?
@@rayvogensen2983 Población de campos in Palencia. I did consider Portugal but I speak Spanish almost like a native speaker. Taught it for 30 years. Oh and my house is far away from there.
@@learntechwithruth2147 I have just looked it up on Google Maps and it is tiny. While I haven't been to that specific village I have travelled a lot around the province of Palencia and Valladolid. We have lived in Chaves, Portugal for thirty years and the rural areas of that part of Spain have always fascinated me. I knew Spanish before learning Portuguese, having studied at and then living in Mexico, and it still remains my favorite second language. That village is a strange choice. It is a dying village and the one-hundred-odd inhabitants must all be in their seventies or eighties. I need to have young people around me. I think I would die of boredom and loneliness there. Plus, winters are very, very cold. You mentioned your house is far away from there. Do you mean that it is far from Portugal or far from Población de Campos? Could you explain?
@@rayvogensen2983 it’s far from Malaga. The choice isn’t so weird as it is on the Camino de Santiago. Not a dying town at all. There are some very interesting people who live there, very cool ones. Can’t wait to stay there. Oh I have a Roman Gloria heating system so it will be quite toasty there. Definitely not colder than here in TN.
I have been to Ciudad Juarez many times and for long stays and never have I seen shootings. People tell me that it's rare when shootings happen that involve the cartels.
@@williamklein6749 Yes the fact that most of the Philippines population does speak great English is one of the main reasons ex pats choose to reside there
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Many things were mentioned here similar to my experience in Spain, specifically the internet fiber installation:).. So, does that mean, Spain has issues or it’s normal issue can happen everywhere! It’s up to you!
It has changed greatly in the last two years. You would not believe my experiences in the last few months. Corruption and if a Gringo; the police. Won't say much more but absolutely unreal. I am trying to make arrangements to get out as soon as possible and I have my permanent residency. I hope what has and continues to happen to me is the exception.
Yep. Left summer of 2022 after two years. Mexico has went down hill plus feminism has made the women undesirable as well. Moved to the Philippines in November never going back to mexico to live at least. Glad I didn't get temporary residency because I almost got it too.
@@alaskanwhiskey curious. Which region? Do you feel like the feminism is throughout? I think I'd probably avoid Mexico City for sure. The many many locals I've met from there are upper class and not too friendly. But I've traveled through central Mexico and Baja without any issues.
16% of sales tax on imported goods sounds shockingly good to me. In Hungary where I'm from its 27%. That alone is enough reason to move. 😄 All of these points were fascinating, very informative video.
It's sad that we still can't seem to be honest without hurting someone's feelings......Context matters. Jordan just gave everyone an honest perspective from a country he's been traveling for 5 years, so to act like there is any personalized negativity infused in it is ridiculous....Should be thanking him.
Una cosa es ser honestos y otra la opinión de alguien que tiene pocos años aquí, cómo puedes decir o hablar de cosas que NO te han pasado? Dice que le no han robado pero le han dicho, que en 5 años no ha vivido corrupción pero le han dicho, que posiblemente se roben un bote de basura pero nunca le han robado uno, decir que pocos hablan inglés y tomar un punto negativo de eso?? Si la mayoría no tiene que saber inglés sino español! Ahora resulta que nosotros debemos aprender inglés para hacerle la vida más fácil a los extranjeros que llegan no? Él que se mudó a un país hace 5 años no puede aprender español ni porque está viviendo aquí y nosotros tenemos que hablar inglés? La mayoría de sus puntos no son honestos, no lo ha vivido, o un amigo del amigo le dijo, ser honesto sería no desinformar.
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@@Janet_mxI had to translate wtf you just said. And here here again. You see he clearly was giving out the reality on how Shitxico really is. No reason for getting him banned. No. The problem comes as y'all wall crawlers have gotten soft since our stupid govt allowed you folks to stay in here for so long y'all got downright entitled invaders thinking you deserve a better future at our country. Not blending in with our culture, rather y'all keeping those pagan customs, still speaking spanish, being catholic, and mostly addressing yourself as rightful owner of our southern states. Jeez no wonder why even South American people be hating you guys.
If you have the money to stay in the US go ahead but it's getting very difficult dealing with all the woke bs. I live in the Canary islands now after living in the US for 55 years and I would never go back to the US ever again
@@cathyhunnemeder3064 You do have to get out of the Big cities in the USA. Democrat Policies Destroyed those big cities. I find very little begging in Suburbia.
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ATTENTION!!! Where will you go when you die, Heaven or Hell? We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus Christ loves you and He died for our sins, three days later, He arose from the grave... Jesus Christ is alive and He is the only savior for the world!! Get your heart right with the Lord today, tomorrow is not guaranteed. ACTS 2:38 “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit...
I've been living in Mexico in Colima for 8 years. I did buy international health insurance, but this year they wanted almost $10,000 US dollars. I figured that if I didn't use it, it was gone, but if I put that money in the bank it would be available to me if I needed it. So I dropped my insurance and am putting it in the bank instead. Meanwhile, I still have Medicare for when I am in the U.S.
It's got it's flaws but for $80us per month IMSS is another good option for emergencies. Full coverage after four years including dental. California pays the monthly fee of $165us for my Medicare part B!
ATTENTION!!! Where will you go when you die, Heaven or Hell? We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus Christ loves you and He died for our sins, three days later, He arose from the grave... Jesus Christ is alive and He is the only savior for the world!! Get your heart right with the Lord today, tomorrow is not guaranteed. ACTS 2:38 “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit...
You had to pay a dime in the 70's for many public bathrooms. Where one learned the poetry of the bathroom stall - Here I sit broken hearted, paid a dime and only farted! Haha!
Just to put everything in perspective, the things you mention here are not such a big deal because you can easily avoid/not do them. Now there are a lot of things that happen in Mexico BUT also in the USA so I don’t really see why even bring this up. Example there are millions of homeless people in the USA and with that a lot of trash everywhere. Everything is so expensive way way more than in Mexico, Mexico is still one of the most economic countries in Latin America, safety is a problem globally, the USA IS VERY DANGEROUS WITH MASS SHOOTINGS, random crime everyday and everywhere. Finally this is not a very accurate video, example dengue a problem in MEXICO?! I have never in my life seen/know of a person relative, friend people in general having dengue?! I guess it sells to talk bad about Mexico just like the American media and government.
Hi, Jordan..., You couldn't ( pay me ) to move to Mexico ! ! I have been to Mexico several times and once I was ( robbed ) and once I was (beaten up ) for doing NOTHING ! ! I took a side street at night and that was one big mistake... Sorry ! ! Really left a mad taste in my mouth and you couldn't ( pay me ) to travel to Mexico again or move to Mexico... The two (2) cities/towns were Puerto Vallarta and Acapulco..., never again. * Thank God..., I didn't go to Tijuana or Ciudad Juarez, Mexico..., it probably would have been worse... * Jordan..., excellent video and very informative, and ( honest )..., and "Thank you" for sharing the video... "Semper FI" Mike in Montana :)
@@luismiguelbalderrama Today, Monday, March 6, 2023, and Friday, March 10, 2023. All major news sources and the U.S. State Department are reporting that 4 U.S. citizens were assaulted and kidnapped by ruthless gunmen in northeastern Mexico. Two have died, of murder ( Homicide ). The Americans had traveled to the Mexico border city of Matamoros for medical procedures, the official said, citing receipts found in the white van vehicle, filled with bullet holes. Mexican President Andres Manuel Obrador offered a similar explanation. An innocent Mexican woman citizen was also killed in the encounter, the U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ken Salazar said. * The U.S. State Department has issued a "Level 4: DO NOT TRAVEL " advisory for U.S. citizens thinking of going to northern Mexico and other areas within Mexico, citing high crime, robberies, and kidnapping The FBI is seeking the public's help in finding them and identifying those responsible. The FBI and U.S. State Department announced a reward of $50,000 for the return and arrest of those involved. The FBI said it is cooperating with other federal partners and Mexican law enforcement agencies to investigate the assault and kidnapping, and murder ( homicide ) of two (2) American citizens. * Mexico is ( NOT ) safe and a "DO NOT TRAVEL" advisory has been issued by the U.S. State Department. * NOTE: The U.S. State Department has issued a "Level 3: recommendation for Tijuana ( TJ) and Ciudad Juarez, Mexico as a recommend extra caution and ( alternate travel plans to another destination ) for "Spring Break" or vacations, because of high crime, assaults, robberies, and kidnapping." * CNN News, CBS News, NBC News, ABC News and FOX News is reporting... Sad... Sad for all... :( :(
@@seanobrien2306 do you think that will make me want to live in the US and leave Mexico? No thank you. In your country people randomly shoot people for fun. Matamoros is very far from me. And I still think the US sucks to live in. Your houses are made of wood, your cities are un walkable the weather sucks everywhere except for coastal California, food is full of cancerigenous conservatives, people are racist. I don't know what do you think about those news but people get kidnapped and shot every day in your country too.
something tells me you had zero street smarts and were probably drinking when those incidents happened to you. Also, walking in an area you don't know well and taking side streets is a bad idea anywhere. Don't try that in Chicago - especially in the riverdale area.
@@mgtowmonger2729 Hi MGTOW MONGER..., Thanks for advice... As a U.S. Marine for 12 years, including in Vietnam..., I am ( street smart) and understand bad parts of towns or cities and night time in those areas to be extra cautious or simply don't go !! I am very street-smart and it was Mexico and I will ( NEVER ) go back to Mexico for a vacation and or to live there... Personal preference for Mexico... Thank you for the advice on the Riverside area of Chicago..., I will stay clear of the area, including Chicago... Don't be so judgemental..., when you don't know the person or his or her background. * My classification in the U.S. Marine Corps for 12 years was 03-17 with Lt. Col. Carlos Hathcock, White Feather platoon. Look it up..., if you wish ? "Semper Fi" Mike in Montana :)
LMAO the garbage can is SOO TRUEEE you can't have any type of trash container outside your property, it would be gone within minutes!! learned it the bad way when I was a kid xd
You can have them but you must chain and lock them to a post. The lady a few doors down has one because she is elderly and cannot carry heavy bags of garbage out, so that works great for her.
As a Mexican, they are a lot of problems that in fact are common and very realistic The only thing I’ll add is that many of those problems are just by bad luck and if you live whit your own safety and cleaning most of those problems can be avoid Whit the part of city planing and codes, those where build when none of that exist and most medium and little cities were ranch and Spain-European base on urban center so many of the most modern, fast growing or recent cities are the ones that are applying planing construction codes
Back in the 90's while visiting Cancun the police, not Federalis, stopped a bus I was on the extort bribes from any expats on the bus. Luckily I was prepared for this, I had been in the US military stationed throughout Latin America. I kept a $20 in my passport for that occasion. Hand him my passport to check and the $20 USD inside the passport
As a resident here. I've never done this. Giving them money makes it worse for the next person. I personally take a strong stance on this. I'm a resident and I know powerful figures in this country. They don't know I'm lying.. It's a gamble for the cop too.😄 9/10 they bend and just step off.
ATTENTION!!! Where will you go when you die, Heaven or Hell? We can not hide our sins from God. Jesus Christ loves you and He died for our sins, three days later, He arose from the grave... Jesus Christ is alive and He is the only savior for the world!! Get your heart right with the Lord today, tomorrow is not guaranteed. ACTS 2:38 “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit...
Good video. Chapala has wide sidewalks and a lot of wheel chair access. Also the neighborhoods of Tlaquepaque has a lot of wheelchair access on corners too. And yes it’s helpful learning Spanish. Good video but people might get thrown by the title. I’ve been watching your videos for a longtime. Excellent. Also they currency exchange has been dropping. Health info good too. You’ve covered the bases. 👍🇲🇽
I mean no country in the world is absolutely perfect. Some of these things are simply inconveniences and don't apply everywhere in Mexico. I would've titled this "things to consider before deciding to move here".
Moved to mx this is so true Im trying to write a book on this topic You have out done me Sir Try not to forget York fiber. We work with Izzi🎉 Extortion is prevent. Chapas for instance.
