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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 🤩
In Merida I was paying $400 for my 1 bedroom casita, $650 for my 2 bedroom large colonial home w/pool. Merida is also the 4th safest city in the world.
@@moniquejohnson2465 most of my social life revolved around my daughters social life so not much of one especially with all the pandemic restrictions at that time. I feel like PDC is a better look in that regard
How are black people treated in Mexico? I am really sick of the United States. I live in Georgia so I am used to the Temperatures and the prices in Mexicos rent sounds terrific.
@@Crystallionne Merida has the best schools. At the time she was in nursery now she’s going into Kinder 2 at age 4 1/2…schools are better in Mexico in general especially when they are private…Montessoris and Waldorf schools are the best. If you find one with a mix of both then you hit the jackpot
I'm glad that my African American brothers and sisters are finding a better life outside of the United States of America. Being that the country of Mexico is below the US, it is easy for African Americans to travel back to the US and visit family and friends. Finally, thank you Ms. Shida for presenting our people in a positive and discussing our daily struggles through life.
@@TillingtheHeart If you're an out going person then yes Mexico City is best. I use to live in Merida and I was so unhappy and extremely bored. I now live in Mexico City and im never bored with a ton of things to do and EAT. Good luck, sis!
I spent 6 months of 2019 traveling throughout Mexico and lived in all of these cities except for PDC. There really is nothing like Mexico City (especially during Dia de los Muertos) & Merida was truly the hottest place I’ve ever been in my life. I’m back in the states now and really miss the fully “free” feeling I had as a Black American south of the border. Can’t wait to get back to Mexico permanently and I love seeing more and more of us making our way down there. One of the highlights of my trip was being up in Guanajuato during the Festival de Cervantes and some of my Afro-Mexican brothers from the state of Guerrero trying to pull me into their Danza de los Diablos dance because they thought I was part of the squad. So much love! It’s a special place that helped me heal. Viva Mexico!
@@quincylandingham559 Thank you for responding!!! You can get anything that your want. Just believe you already have it 🙏🏽 I know once we come next year I will not want to leave! It is a beautiful country!
@@melanierobinson4152 you’re welcome! I appreciate that encouragement for real 💪🏾! Y’all have so much fun on your trip next year - no doubt y’all won’t want to leave!
@@quincylandingham559 Latin Americans are not your brothers. You are a gringo. Foreigner. Outsider. The same goes with Native Americans from the USA. They are gringos. Foreigners. Outsiders.
Folks need to keep in mind that average temp is found by averaging the high and low. So if the May avg. high temp in Merida is 97, the actual high temp is higher.
Previously, I would never consider moving out of the country, but now after watching so many RU-vid videos of sisters (including you and Stephaine Perry) who live, work and thrive abroad, it's becoming a possibility for me. I visited Mexico years ago (San Miguel de Allende, Guadalajara, etc) and thought, wow, wouldn't it be nice to live here, but it never crossed my mind that it would be possible. Now, it's a possibility. :)
I am visiting Playa del Carmen in Feb 2023. This will be my first visit out of the USA that is not on a cruise ship. I am excited but really nervous.I hope I like it !
When she said, "there will be a distinct bias towards Mexico city in this. Hey, it is; what it is", I fell out 😁💛 #myinternetbestfriend #loveherpersonality
Thank you so much for this. For me, it looks like I am going with Merida. I prefer hot weather and having Uber available in a city is a must. Only having access to taxis leaves you open to hassling. Also, safety, internet speed, affordability are my must haves.
I have lived in Merida and it is SO hot ... but if you like seeing Mayan ruins it's a good place to be, there are a lot of them to see in southern Mexico.
As a Londoner born and raised, I would live in Mexico City. I spent 3 nights and 4 days there in July after 1 night in Cancun and 8 nights in Xcaret. I loved the holiday vibe but not the mosquitos in the Playa del Carmen area and the taxi situation. Mexico City would be an easy transition for me and I definitely will be back for a longer period of time. I didn't see many black people and stood out a lot in the area but didn't I feel uncomfortable. I love your videos and feel inspired to get out of London and live in Mexico.
Re: folks correcting, criticizing, being generally negative you know our people are like the rose that pushes itself to grow thru cracks in the concrete. We have been taught/learned to be negative around our perception of self.
New subscriber. Great information and tips of the Mexican culture. I can’t believe I am seriously thinking of relocating from TN. I am utterly disgusted of the hidden agendas going on in the US right now. My only problem is I make good money and would have to find suitable income in Mexico. I will be watching more videos and glad I found your channel.
I need a one on one. I don’t have a job other than taking care of my grown children and their children. I am tired of being taken for granted. I would love a change.
Do that because I was set on Merida and after visiting Mexico City it's CDMX for sure! I fell in love within the first 10 minutes, I'm apartment shopping this Sunday in Mexico City.
I think I’m starting with Merida because I love it hot (but I will miss all four seasons-I ski and love winter). Once I’m situated financially I’ll move to Mexico City for sure.
You do have to put things in perspective. Even though Mexico City has the highest crime rate it has a population of 21 million people so it seems to me the chances of a person who lives in Mexico City being a victim of a crime is very low. That said if I decided to live in Mexico Merida is top on my list, I’m the opposite my head says Mexico City but my heart says Merida, I just have a good feeling about it.
I always see people moving to Merida, even on House Hunters International. I’m retiring in the next few months and looking to move to a Blue Zone so I can reset my mental and physical.
I lived in México city for a couple of months, had to RUN to Puerto Vallarta. Couldn't take the extreme poverty and non stop hustle. Visited the other cities mentioned, loved them. Viva México! Viva Ranchero.
My Mom lives in PV, I was also planning to move there but got priced out because the rents are super high and the high season hasn't even come yet. Hopefully you had better luck.
Puerto Vallarta is a beautiful place but it really is for people who are retiring. Not enough to do here. I'm leaving to find another spot in mexico. It's also very expensive to live.
Merida Mexico by far sounds like the place for me. Thank you for the information you have provided. It's understood that for you you feel Mexico City is the move but I beg to differ from what I've been hearing about Merida I am seriously considering not only visiting but moving to Merida
The only question that I have that's missing is "which location has the most English speakers?" And do you speak Spanish since you live in Mexico City?
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I wish they included the magical town of Coatepec in the central mountain of Veracruz, ten minutes from Xalapa and two hours from the city of Veracruz, the cost of living is very low, the fantastic climate is all year round and you can visit the coffee plantations from the area by the way the city of Veracruz has daily flights to Houston.
I'll be 70 next year (if I can last)! I've come to terms w/America don't love me! I'm in the process of working to get certification to teach English to non native speakers. Do any of your cities align w/this being feasible. I am disabled (independently mined), living on SSDI dollars and I think I can improv the quality of my life and my mental health living in Mexico. Any thoughts/ideas for an Old Head like me re: where I can live (quality of life), work, safety. Spent some time in different parts of Mexico many years ago which nurtured my affinity for the people/culture.
Merida's walk score hmmm who's walking in that heat? I was all set to move to Merida in Aug but CDMX is the new plan. It will cost more but still cheaper than any other US city. I've been in Europe for the past 3 yrs and spoiled by no humidity or mosquitos.
The fact that you have not talked too much about Guadalajara in your scores speaks well of that City, since it means that it is the most balanced of all. Neither the most nor the least in the aforementioned aspects. I think you relegated it a lot in your analysis and that makes it more attractive.
I heard about Merida is a very nice area for the black expats. It’s crazy how affordable rent is but sounds like that’s the place to be. The places you listed sounds so much better than the US
New sub considering moving to Mexico. Looks like some great info precisely for this on your channel. Which of the cities you mentioned here are easiest to manage knowing little Spanish? Also do you have a vid discussing getting real estate there?
CDMX is expensive, polluted, stressful, a lot of crime, everything is far away, unbearable traffic, street protests every day, etc. I don't see anywhere that it is the best city to live with a good Cost-Benefit ratio
Planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta next month. Wondering if anyone else is going? Just don’t want to travel to a new place alone. Are there any travel clubs that are planning a trip? TIA.
Hi Roshida, I live in São Paulo Brazil, another huge city of 22MM people. Internet speeds here are measured in bites and my Speedtest is usually around 250mbps. It’s also fiberoptic. Could it be that internet speeds there are listed in bytes and that’s why the speeds of 29 sound so low? Just wondering, I have always wanted to visit CDMX to compare the mega cities. Glad to here you like it there, the vibe here is inexplicable as well. Tchau!
Thank you for keeping it 100. you are helping me cross off all of mexico off my list. great to visit, but it's becoming clear to me that Mexico is not for me.
😂😂rotf lol my girlfriend was like "yay! Mexico City has the best walk score but you might get got 🔫walking around because of the crime score"😂 Great video entertaining and informative.
Mexico City's population as of 2020 is reported at 9 million, not 21 million. That number is for all of Mexico as a whole. I had to Google it cause that sounded impossible lol! Otherwise very informative video!
I understand how you got to part of your comment - but it’s not accurate for people who are considering living here. The exact borders of CDMX hold about 9 mill, the greater Mexico City area (which is what I’m talking about in this video and everybody who lives here is referring to when they talk about the city) is over 21 million. The whole country is currently around 129 million. This is relevant because a lot of people who move here will live outside the actual city limits, but no one really knows because few people know where the city limits are. In a lot of places you’re in the city on one block and not in the city on the next block. That’s why we talk about the metro area. Trust that I did the research before I made the video 💛
Question??? I noticed that flights from Merida to Saint Louis, Mo have a layover in Mexico City. Since I don’t speak Spanish and I am sure the airport is huge. Do I need to be worried about finding my connecting flight?
The airline staff is usually bilingual, but the airport staff isn't. If you find somone who works for an airline, you should be able to get help, but the signage in the airport is pretty clear. 💛
I literally just landed in Mexico City a few hours ago, and I would say it's very easy to find bilingual airport staff or even fellow travelers to help you find your way. Mexicans are very helpful with directions (even if the directions are sometimes wrong haha)
@LL Rio i would recommend Cebu City...modern and great beaches all over. English is widely spoken and the locals are very friendly! Let me know if you have other questions k!❤💯🤙
So, I have a car, Mexico City have bad traffic, which I got from this video. How’s public transportation? If I were to move to Mexico City should I leave my car and just use pubic transportation? Do they have a good train system?
Does Mexico City have a beach or at least easy beach access? Also, can you offer any information about Spanish instructors/schools? I have been studying Spanish for a long time and I would love to become fluent while living in Mexico 🇲🇽
Question. Which of the 5 cities for black expat has the best orthopedic hospital? Specifically hip replacement and also dentistry .Specifically, dentures.
Guadalajara has the best hospitals with the best specialties at the most affordable prices in all of Mexico. They really have a very important Medical Hub there.
I'm a beach person, so I like the idea of Playa Del Carmen. You didn't say what the weather is like there, what the highs and lows are for seasons. In fact you didn't talk enough about Playa Del Carmen, or it's population of Black Expats.
I've never seen a scorpion here, but I wouldn't be surprised if the outskirts of the city had more bugs. But the city is HUGE, so you would really have to try to get to the outskirts. 💛
@@Roshida I heard Merida has them. Mexico City sounds better to me. I am working a new job, saving money, starting a business, applied for passports and on day 2of the 5 day work from anywhere challenge. Thank you, you ladies are amazing ☺️🌍✈️
I was offered a position in Monterrey, N.L. and I'm considering it . I'm doing my research. I'm a nervous wreck because I've never lived abroad and I don't know ANY Spanish! 😭😭😭
Having spent time in all of these cities as a dark-skinned black guy who speaks Spanish, and don't wear my passport on my face, thus no one assume that I'm American nor that I have a US passport, I'll tell you in earnest that these cities are all tourist cities, and the costs and laws will be more restrictive than elsewhere in Mexico. I personally do not like large cities nor city life, and think that the CDMX is the worst city that I've ever stepped foot in, followed closely by NYC and Riga. This is exclusively because of the people, in each city. I loathe ever having to spend time nor pass through any of these places. So, I would recommend against spending time and money in Mexico City, Playa del Carmen, Merida, and Puerto Vallarta. I admit that Puerto Vallarta is cheaper and safer than almost every other city in Mexico, and is probably the safest place you'll ever be in the country, with maybe the exception of Nueva Vallarta. Guadalajara is my favorite city in Mexico, but it's also quite dangerous. In general, everything imaginable is available, the women are gorgeous, the people treat you well, but you can just as easily get mugged the next block down the street. Think Philly upside down, and it gets really hard at times to believe that you're not in Philly. Interestingly, I'm not a huge fan of Philly, but do respect it. If you're of the west African diaspora from anywhere near Florida, southern Texas, Louisianna, or the West Indies, here are a few suggestions: Puerto Escondido, Oax., Puerto Veracruz, Ver., Oaxaca City, Oax., Leon, Gto., Ciudad de Carmen, Tab. I'm originally from Montego Bay, and have always lived near, never in, major nor medium sized cities. The places I listed give you all the consumer things you'd ever want, and has the same or a similar climate to that of Cornwall County. The people also closely resemble people from there as well, esp. in body )(
This is soooo helpful "yard-man", smile. Thank you for taking the time to share this, since my guy meets your description. If CDMX is Philly, but in spanish, that's important to know. Checking the other cities for sure, although Shida did a nice job with her 5.
@@madewithrealdiamonds Worse than NYC is a strong statement, and Philly shootings are now next level, so moving on. Climate and draught are concerns, so Guerrero and Oaxaca are best bets in Mexico. Surprised more people aren't paying attention to the water situations.
Mexico City rules. I wouldn't live anywhere else. I've been to the Yucatan, Quintana Roo, Cabo, and all those places suck with the weather and the lack of things to do. There's no city in the entire world better than Mexico City 👍. It has everything.
Is Mexico City 21 million population figured like L. A. county in term of calculating population. What I mean does the city population include suburbs outside the city?
I've been to all the places except Puerto Vallarta. I could never live in Merida just for the weather. I live a stones throw from the beach and find nothing interesting about it. It just attracts tourists. I am a city person. So, I have always enjoyed CDMX. I don't mind pollution. I live in LA.
Good info...being since you covered 5 cities....I wish you mention where the other ones fall on the top 5....ie Merida has the best internet and puerta ...has the worse but where does playa del carmen fall on that list....im currently in the process of moving there
What do you do for income? I'm ready to GO! I saved enough to live comfortably in either city for at least 4 years and can figure out the income with the first year. Any suggestions???
