I've been living in aguadilla for over 20 years. The healthcare has gotten worse. But I prefer to live in Puerto Rico and than Florida. I live in fort Lauderdale for 25 years I have to vote for Puerto Rico. You can get by here on a small pension. You can't do that in Florida.
I was born and raised in Arecibo, but it is so difficult for me to get used to living in Puerto Rico after living on the mainland for over forty years on and off, in 4.5 years I will be retired, but the roads are a disaster in Puerto Rico and many services, I did move back from 1998 to 2001 I had a house but working there sucked I end up in Florida where I now live.
@@Zelaznogsiul-63 yep everybody's got the same story but I do really like living here that's why I'm here if I didn't like it I would be gone. It's definitely different and it took me a few years to settle in but now I'm just like a native. I'm not a Puerto Rican American I'm an Italian-American. About the same thing, I'm not a Latino I'm a Latin. But like I said earlier it's about the same thing
@@JoeMac4100 It doesn’t matter your ethnic background ground, in Puerto Rico everybody is welcome. Look at Tony Croatto he was Italian but love the island, I don’t know if you heard of him but look at his music and how he was loved.
As a resident if Puerto Rico, do not reture here if you have chronic health problems, mobility impaired, rely on dialysis or electricity to survive. If you are healthy and calable of walking normlly then come.
I feel very safe in Puerto Rico since retiring here five years age compare to NY where I needed two set of eyes to avoid from being a victim of a crime. Cost of living very cheap here, that’s why I moved here my house cost me 75K. I paid no property taxes.
It can and does get into the 30s in n/central Florida in the winter, but briefly. Typical overnight can be in low 40s. Property taxes and especially insurance has skyrocketed in Florida due to Covid and tax exiles from the Blue north raising prices by 2 and 3x in a few years combined with record inflation caused by the blue states and federal government shutting* down the supply chain.
All i have to say, if you're living there or doing business there pay respects and contribute to the economy in which everyone is taking advantage of little to no tax. Puerto Rico is sacred to "US". IT'S MORE THAN HOME. En el nombre de Agueybaná.
The Jones Act requires that all vessels carrying goods between two U.S. points be American-built, -owned, -crewed and -flagged. This policy provides stability to the U.S. maritime industry and helps to sustain 650,000 American jobs, resulting in $150 billion in economic benefits each year.Jun 5, 2020 this is what ruining PuertoRico - and the average PuertoRican is paying to much for all goods / extra if the goods have to go all the way to the u.s. first and then shipped to p.r. Doesn’t make since this is still implemented and no one has challenged it …
As a Florida native, I can say that Florida has become very expensive... and is very FLAT. No mountains at all. So you have HOT and less hot. North Florida has more 'seasons' and it can get very cold in the northern parts. Anywhere north of Orlando can freeze at times. The humidity is pretty bad. I hope to go to PR at some point. Florida has had a lot of shootings so IDK how PR compares to that. I was a victim of a shooting in 1997.
Healthcare in puertorico depends on what medical plan you have tripless mmm medicare ect.. best hospital for no waiting is auxilio mutuo they all have it there all in one hospital depends in what place you go or hospitals
Taxes in Puerto Rico is .004% (4cents per dollar) very cheap , and your first home is tax exempt or exonerated. In Florida, sale's taxes are too high, as well as, property taxes. Inclusive, property insurance for a single family home is $3,000 each year in Florida, and only $179.00 in Puerto Rico, for the whole year. It's definitely less cheaper in Puerto Rico. Florida's crime rate is way much more. I live here in Florida for over 34 years, and have seen many crime increases. Retiring in Florida is too high for the elderly, which would need a part-time job, to survive over the time, due to HOA, home insurance and property taxes increases each year in Florida State, which is too alarming, where elderly fokes are see working in Florida State, to make ends meet. Definately, Florida is not a State to retire for the elderly any more .
I remember as a teenager in Puerto Rico in the 70s, the Americans that loved the 'tropical lifestyle' and moved to the 'island paradise'. Two years was all they could handle in Puerto Rico, then they ran away, complaining about everything. I see they haven't changed....
Mixed accurate review mainly but many outdated facts. Crime little violent crime. Crime tends to be petty and no one feels unsafe going out at night. People way friendlier and courteous than Florida.. Food prices tend to be higher and electric is very very expensive. Internet speeds are up to par with any state. Electric stability improved but if you want a place to live you need a back generator. False do not need a property, nor any 10000 dollars donation and yes to get set up with a broker for the ACT program. Custom service have improved. Note she lived here and got the hell out. She moved to the desert. No longer has a sense of changes in Puerto Rico or improvements since she left. I lived in NewYork California, Texas and Florida you can keep them.
Excellent video good info thanks so much! Just got back from Portugal was thinking about moving there but don’t think so then maybe Puerto Rico or costa Rico but more I look around I feel United States is still cheaper in many ways yes crime is there so I say don’t go looking for it living in Las Vegas for almost 25 years need to get out of here maybe head south
In many places except the Metropolitan areas, Puerto Rico leaves their doors open. Violence is usually associated with the drug trade between different gangs vying for territory, but it is minimal. The crimes in Puerto Rico, compared to the USA, whereby mass shootings, muggings of civilians, and carjacking is minimal to non-existent, mainly violent crime. There was a period after the resumption of the drug trade, maybe a decade or more ago, in Puerto Rico that Puerto Rico became the murder capital of the world for 1-2 years. The gangs on the Island wanted to control the flow of drugs through Puerto Rico and engaged in fierce territorial violence. Even then the civilian population was untouched except those wishing to profit from the drug trade. The police generally respect the people and do not escalate situations as they tend to be very respectful in interaction with them. Many women feel safe going out, and many from the states feel safe here. Little if any cat-calling or harassment occurs of women walking by themselves. Another observation is they tend to be more friendly and respectful to older people, unlike the states. Live in Florida, Texas, California, and New York, and you can have them. Here the vibe here is Tranquillo. There are pitfalls, especially in getting products like high-end appliances and home renovations. These areas are sorely lacking. Food and gases have been high. However, it can be managed if you know where to go or go. Costco offers a lot here as in the states. There are ways by word of mouth who are reliable and how to get high-end luxury items with patience.
You forgot, we have "Caribbean Caymans" 🐊🇵🇷🐊 and Puerto Rican Boa & Python 🪱 Snakes here ☝🏾 I'm from Puerto Rico 🙏🏽 served with Uncle Sam's VA in both Puerto Rico, Pennsylvania, and Yes I lived the Florida experience ☝🏾 I've been all over Florida ☝🏾 Puerto Rico is an archipielago, with Rain Forests, Sub Desert Lands, and like Hawaii, New Zeland, and Australia has Beaches with: White, Yellow, Brown, Red, & Black Sands which Florida does NOT have ☝🏾 And yes our Culture ☝🏾Reason I retired and returned back home ☺️🇵🇷🇵🇷👍🏾👍🏾
The US had drained Puerto Rico health , crime , and public services would improve if new residences PAID TAXES into the system but when you offer tax incentives and allow them not to pay into the system the system won’t work .
I own in Fl, guess where I am moving? If you think gov in PR is corrupt close your eyes, Florida is bigger and more pervasive. A decade of intense interactive experience in the Real estate/Gov game. Stay in the states. Bring your tourist cash to the island. Appreciate you there!!
@@BruceWebb-lu1hj Yes, a gallon is 3.8 liters so one liter is just shy of one quart. I'm on the mainland right now and regular is currently $2.69 per gallon. Gas was dirt cheap when the world was shut down during the pandemic, because nobody was going anywhere.
Since I own properties in FL and PR we are contemplating this question. You did a great job breaking things down. And after much consideration we are leaning towards retiring in........ Spain!😜
That sounds amazing. I've never been to Spain, but everyone I know who's gone, loved it. I think the climate might suit me personally better over there, and I could work on my Spanish. Save me a guest suite... :)
@@dorkladytravels The two things that tipping the scale are healthcare and how cheap it is to travel in Europe. You can buy a one way ticket from Madrid to Paris or Rome etc. for like $29. And private health ins. for a couple our age is about $250 a month for both of us. I'm thinking we will be residents of Spain and spend the winter in Puerto Rico and maybe a month in FL on each side of the PR trip.
My cousin lives in Nrw York, he bought a condominium Rincón, PR. Rincon is a beautiful place to live, there are a lot of US Americans living there, it’s precious. When my cousin retires he’s going to live in PR.
Yes, despite being born in P.R., I have to agree with your assessment - P.R. is more expensive than FL. in terms of cost of living. Nonetheless, I find the political climate in FL. more restrictive despite both locales being run under majority Republican leadership: I'm neither DEM or Republican. I'm uncertain what impact Statehood would have on P.R. and whether a political status shift would bring improvements to concerns with road, energy and import/trade issues. And, despite some movement in the direction toward a final resolution on statehood status, I don't believe anyone today can say how that matter will eventually get resolved. It's possible the island will eventually go into some kind of U.S. protective status but finally gain autonomy. And, who knows, some measure of independence may actually create opportunities for P.R. to develop more fully and bring more benefits to its residents.
If Florida had mountains it would be a no brainer. But neither are very nice in my opinion. But I would prefer Florida for sure. Islands are no Bueno long term.
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Puerto Rico . no capital gain tax vs florida federal capital gain. Tax incentive & no Mr Desantis is a no brainer. You get more bang for your buck. Too many shi shi foo foo in Florida.
Well this was informative. I still want a place in PR but I think I might buy way out in the country. Hopefully the prices may go down a little, but the houses I've been looking at are handyman specials anyway.
I'm right by the water, but also encompassed by conservation land, near dairy cows and pastures with beautiful well-kept horses on the north shore west of Dorado. It's very rural here with several people owning some large tracts of land that also won't be developed, so it's a nice community and very safe because we watch out for each other. I'm at the end of a private lane so I have the ultimate hideaway in paradise just the right distance from the salt spray. One block over there's a baseball field and a basketball court I help maintain with some other people in the community and it's just a wonderful and beautiful place to live. I have some friends that got great deals on fixer-uppers not too far away, but they know people. One was beachfront with a massive yard and only 110K and Jay gutted it and started from scratch. I think he's spent about 50K so far and they've just finished the fence. It's looking very nice and I'm thinking he and his wife and kids are going to move in there and rent out their house back down the road behind me. That's what I would do. 😉 Shop the clasificados every week without fail, so you don't miss a listing. I found my house on Zillow but that was over a decade ago. They're out there, so don't give up.
@@dorkladytravels One of the best parts about living here is not having to worry about mass shootings. If I lived in Plano Texas I would be nervous when I went to the Walmart.
I live in pr, im out of pr for 6months after that i will be back to that dump, i dont like it everytime i come back to the dump, now i got to buy a house there.
Thank you for your comments. sorry it didn't work out for you. But unfortunately you are absolutely right on your experience while leaving on Puerto Rico.
