If Mexico is Too Expensive, Then it's NOT for You 🇲🇽 

Hi Jose.do you have your own house or you rent.

@@mariamartinez9743 I rent

Hola seria bueno tener más opciones de ciudades bonitas y seguras de México. Una muy buena opción es Leon Guanajuato, ciudad cosmopolita, moderna y segura y con un clima templado excelente 🤩

That is awesome! You will truly live like a king/queen out here in Mexico on that amount! Thanks for sharing!

Hi Jose, This topic we touched on in our video the other day!! I have been here for over 12 years and things were more expensive back then at 10 pesos=1 dollar. So like I have said before don't listen to the Expert Expats.. This is again a great topic and you did a great job as usual!! Aaron (Queretaro). Talk to you later.. BRO!!!

I think with 1500 US dollars a month in Mexico is more then enough

@@didforlove Depending where you want to live.

@@meditateherenow2587 true i think 2 grand a month you can live in the wealthier areas

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Muchas Gracias! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video! Viva Mexico!

That is so very true! You make a great point! Not always necessarily to save money but to just have a more comfortable experience all around! Thanks for sharing!

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That is awesome! Thank you so much for sharing!

Very well said! Glad to be Free from the chains of consumerism! Thanks again for sharing your experience with us. Viva Mexico!

@@JoseArteagaTravels I’m always happy to share, because I feel so fortunate to have come to Mexico and here I have the opportunity to let others know how great I think it is to be able to live here.

This is the BEST and most profoundly accurate comment yet!

American Culture is an oxymoron at best as buy and sell mentality is destroying the country from within...

a lot of countries have dumb ads that say “ buy this “

Very well said! It is insane that so many people still can not grasp that simple idea. Thanks for sharing!

Muchas Gracias for your kind words! Glad to hear my channel and videos are so helpful!

Thank you so much for the kind words!

Asi es. Como ellos no saben valorar el dinero y viven de deuda que no tienen que pagar es la razon por que viven asi. Muchos Estado Unidenses quisieran tener lo que tienes tu pero no tienen la disiplina necesaria para poder ahorar y vivir humildemente y no tener deudas entonces por eso muchos son muertos de hambre siendo el pais mas rico del mundo. Gracias en compartir.

@@JoseArteagaTravelsan American streamer said making videos is hard than working at a restaurant 😂

@@JoseArteagaTravelsI know a couple in USA they are dentists and they own 2 homes

Awesome! Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!

Great Advice! Thanks for sharing!

Muchas Gracias! Glad you enjoyed the video!

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing!

@@JoseArteagaTravels thank you all 🙏

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!

Glad you enjoyed the video!

That is awesome! Glad to hear you made an exploratory trip out here first instead of moving out here sight unseen. The Heat is Real even for me who loves the heat over the cold it can still get kinda crazy out here. As for the cost of living, as I mentioned in the video it really all depends on the individual and what they consider luxuries and what not. Also remember things might be a bit more pricy only because you still don't know how and where the locals shop which helps reduce expenses as well. But in the end now that you have been here almost a month you have a better understanding of what life is out here and if it is still for you. I would advise you do the same trip in other cities in Mexico and compare and contrast not just the cost of living but also the quality of life. Remember that it is a huge country like the USA and not all cities and areas are the same. Thanks again for sharing with us! Good luck with your search!

Jose, thank you for the advise, your videos are very helpful. My next Mexican city to explore is Mazatlan, mostly because is right on the ocean, it has a beautiful and long broadwalk and the weather seems to be just right. Unfortunately, it won't be 'till next year. @@JoseArteagaTravels

Very well said! As the old saying goes either take a 💩 or get off the pot! Great advice on visiting Mexico to see if it is right for them or not, and if it is then to start planing and moving out to Mexico. The longer they wait, the less likely they will do anything at all! Thank you for the kind words and for sharing! Viva Mexico!

Your Welcome! Glad it was helpful!

Muchas Gracias!

Thank you so much for your vote of confidence! You are right, people can learn from my own mistakes and yes many have told me they have saved thousands of dollars and thousands of headaches with my information. Much appreciated!

ok! Thanks for sharing!

This is why I tell people to bring what you can so that you don't have to buy it when you get here!! Sheet...towels...everything that I can fit in a suitcase I'm bringing so that I don't have to buy it again...if I can ship my items...I will do so... I rather get a place unfurnished... it seems to be less expensive than renting a place that's furnished!!!

That is awesome! I totally agree if you can still live well in the US then there is no real reason to move to Mexico. But for those who can't live well in the USA no matter what they do then Mexico is a great option for them. I personally have never been happier since I've been out here in Mexico, but I can admit not everyone feels the same way. Thanks for sharing!

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Thanks for sharing!

All depends on you and your own personal expenses. I live comfortably on around $1,500 USD a month but I understand some people can live on less than that and for others they need even more. All depends on the individual.

It’s good to know that the Mexican peso is getting stronger

August 29th of 2008 the Peso was 10.28 to 1 Dollar which is almost 16 years ago. Also on August 29th of 2014 the Peso was 13.08 to 1 Dollar - Source Google Finance

@@JoseArteagaTravels that’s incredible… I wasn’t keeping track… just my experience whenever I went to visit family 😂

Well said! Thanks for sharing!

I doubt Santander is going to give you 4 pesos more per dollar than other banks. Better recheck that.

I sincerely doubt ANY Bank will give you Free Money like that. In fact most Banks give you much less than the official exchange rate. Please provide proof otherwise this is just here-say. The only way Santander would give you 21 pesos to the Dollar is if the Exchange rate is above 21 to 1. As of now it is hovering around 16 to 1

I use many ATMs.i don't see that kind of rate in any of them.There isn't much of a difference as I have found.

Thank you so much for your kind words! 2,000 pesos is about 120 USD as of the writing of this. But it changes daily.

Jaja I totally agree! There are actually some people who say it is More expensive in Mexico than in the USA. I wonder where they live and how they live.... Thanks for sharing!

Yea...I live in NYC...Mexico will never be more expensive than NY!!

I live in America and Mexico is still too expensive to me as a 3rd world country or what it is as a Mexico.it’s not like French,Italy,Spain or anything like that but the cost of everything is hight as it shouldn’t be

I live in santa clara ca and Mexico is getting too expensive. I just got returned from a 2 month vacation and have to say glad to be back (except for the weather lol). Biggest offense was paying 5.25-5.50 per gallon of gas in mexico and the main road between cojumatlán and Sahuayo was totally potholed and where its not potholed the AC is so uneven your car just rattles all the way even driving slowly. What a shame almost half the cost of gas is tax and no fix the road.

That is very true! So many places just sell items that are for one time use or temporary use and it really does add up and you save so much more! Plus there are tons of other cost cutting customs that many people are used to already and it's not necessarily geared towards the poor but instead the practical and frugal. For example you can get yourself a cheap cell phone for under 100 USD or spend over 1,000 for a new iphone. Same goes for eye glasses, cars, tvs, and just about everything. Since most people are not trying to impress anyone else with "stuff" you can any item at any price range and not worry about what the neighbors will think..... because they are also doing the same thing. No need for a Craftsman $5 screwdriver unless you are using it daily everyday and need something that won't break on the job. Thanks again for sharing! Viva Mexico!

I'm bringing my screwdriver with me...less money to spend...lol

Or......spend the day in Progresso drinking screwdrivers at a beach club and hire a local with a craftsman to fix your broken item

Okay...That sounds good@@graciespappy

That is a good number here in Mexico.

That should be more than plenty. That will put you in the upper 1% of Mexican Incomes

Viva Mexico!!

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

I think if you work hard and offer great service you will make more than enough. Either way good luck with everything! Thanks for sharing!

@@JoseArteagaTravels I'm told the cartel will eventually come around with their hands out. I hope that's not the case

Exactly I don't feel bad for charging the amount that I do. For those who can not afford it they can simply watch all my videos and get all the information they need for FREE. My consultations are for those that don't have the time nor desire to watch all my videos and do their own homework and would rather just pay me to tell them everything they want to know. Other people who consult with me are individuals who can not find their answers online or have sensitive issues they need answers to. I am always surprised when people tell me they pay much more expensive consulting fees with other creators and they dont get any answers they are looking for and have found them to be a waste of time and money. I try my hardest to find solutions for everyone who reaches out to me and pays for my services. At the end of the day I feel I am providing a service many people want and need and whatever I charge is still much less than what others who don't resolve any issues charge. It makes me happy to be able to help others who are looking for real answers. Muchas Gracias for your kind words!

I will eventually get around to making a video on the train when we decide to take a trip and want to go with the scenic route that the train offers. But as you said it is a bit pricy and still has a few kinks to work out. If you are looking for a video on the train you should check on youtube I know there are other creators who have already done videos on it.

Thanks for sharing!

Viva Mexico!

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

It didn't happen this last election and again a lot of it also has to do with the US Dollar itself and how much value it is losing every year. I can not predict the future but if Mexico elects a President that continues this forward path and the US continues to print into oblivion I predict that the US Dollar will continue to lose value against the peso therefore getting less pesos for every dollar. Only time will tell.

That's awesome! Welcome aboard! Thanks for sharing!

I totally agree. Viva Mexico!

I think a pack of smokes is still costing the same. I bought one the other day for my neighbor at the store it was around that price for Marlboros

@@JoseArteagaTravels thx brah that's only 20 percent more with the conversion then 👍

I totally agree when I first moved to Mexico I was stressing a bit on how I was going to make it just doing small online freelance gigs that didn't pay much. Until you quickly realize you don't need much to begin with and that a little goes a long way out here. I'm sure with inflation and price increases one might have to hustle a bit more but they can still make it. I was also doing my youtube channel and that takes up time. So if one were to only do freelance work they should have more than enough. Hope that helps!

@@JoseArteagaTravels Thank you friend! Your content and everything you do is very helpful.

I totally agree. Moving to Mexico shouldn't just be about saving money. It should be about quality of life and other factors. I myself love living in Mexico because of the quality of life and the Freedom one has out here. The cost of living is just an added bonus. Thanks for sharing!

Agree Jose

Yes there are! They Love sushi out here too!

Mexicans also have to deal with things like this and most of the time just laugh it off or just succumb to it being part of the charm of living in Mexico. I see videos of Mexicans living abroad and they literally mention how they miss a lot of those things that some foreigners find bothersome or offensive. When visiting another country people need to understand that people there have a certain way of doing things and it will not change due to a few foreigners complaining about it. Even in the USA there are plenty of things that foreigners living in the USA do not like about the country and they either have to adapt to it and deal with it, or simply leave. Every country is the same. I am sorry to hear that you are not happy about this but it is what it is. Right now there are certain areas of Mexico that are being over run by foreign immigrants trying to change things and the Mexicans are just doubling down. For example in Mazlatan a bunch of rich foreigners are trying to get the Mexican Bands that roam the Beach to be quiet so they can enjoy the serenity of the beach all to themselves. So you know what the Mexicans are doing? They are coming out in Full Force and playing the music non stop 24/7 to show them they can not come to Mexico and try to change the culture. I suspect more of that to happen as more foreigners complain about Mexican Culture. Again I understand your concern and your right to complain but just letting you know you will not change Mexico, but it will change you. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.

Mexico already changed me for the better, but if mexican culture is about blocking improvement and professionalism because it is charming then it won't last

Thanks for sharing!

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Depende de tus gastos y como quieres vivir

12k Mexican Pesos is barely enough but you will have food and a roof over your head. 12k USD and you will be making just as much as the Governor of the State

That's awesome! Thanks for sharing!

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Out here in Mexico I don't even know nor care what is happening on the other side of the world. Another benefit to living out here in peace. Thanks for sharing!

I totally agree. If people are only moving to Mexico to save a few bucks then perhaps Mexico is not for them. Thanks for sharing!

There are cheaper places than Mexico

The dynamics are changing more and more each day. Every year the people coming to live in Mexico are younger and younger. In the past that was more true as Mexico was a hot spot retirement destination but now it is more attractive to the younger folk out there who just want a higher quality of life and more economic opportunities. Thanks for sharing

The dynamics are changing more and more each day. Every year the people coming to live in Mexico are younger and younger. In the past that was more true as Mexico was a hot spot retirement destination but now it is more attractive to the younger folk out there who just want a higher quality of life and more economic opportunities. Thanks for sharing

um ok 😅 Thanks for sharing

Sorry to hear that. Hope this video cheers you up