If you come and stay in Mexico City, remember 3 things: 1) You are not a tourist, expat or a "digital nomad", you are an inmigrant: You HAVE to adapt to our country and ways of life 2) Employees in shops, restaurants, etc are NOT BENEATH YOU, here in Mexico we treat people as we wish to be treated 3) Respeta nuestra cultura, esfuerzate en aprender el idioma y nuestra historia

Keep in mind, many locals hold a big grudge against americans who are moving to Mexico City. While americans see it as an affordable way of living or a "fun" adventure in their lives, for a lot of locals means a ridiculous increase in rent and having to move out from the place they have called home for many years. So yeah, it's easy to understand the escalating local anger toward remote workers living in Mexico since they are pretty much gentrifying people out of their homes.

I just read that Mexico City has 20 million people and the city is running out of water. Underground water reserves have been depleted and the city is sinking into an ancient lake bed.

Desde que vi el titulo del video lo primero que se me vino a la mente fue la palabra GENTRIFICACIÓN.

I think the biggest takeaway in these *immigrant* videos is that people want good urbanism that most American cities lack.

Yo solamente opino que el gobierno debería de poner reglas claras para los inmigrantes que quieran vivir en Mexico, en cuanto al pago de impuestos (no solo el IVA, sino el ISR), siendo ciudadana mexicana me parece triste que la vida de los residentes se encarezca enormemente debido a la gentrificación...

My brother, who lives there, shared that it's becoming a problem for locals because prices on everything have soared. Also, they are gentrifying areas and slowly kicking out people who have been there for generations. It is what it is, but people are getting fed up with certain things.

Un nivel inmenso de privilegio el creerse seguros en un país al que no pertenecen, de sentir esa comodidad mientras los verdaderos ciudadanos son desplazados a la periferia 💔 La nueva colonización, terrible

the humbleness in the way the Blaxicocina owner said "I'll stay for as long as you would have me" just goes to show that she understood mexico and that she is becoming one with us

3:49 glad she ackowledged shes an immigrant, and not an expat like how so many Americans and Canadians claim when they move to Mexico. Honesty matters. Well done.

Gentrification is becoming a huge problem for us (I am Mexican and prices are now sky high and we locals pay more taxes etc). Also, there is no water in Mexico city. I have lived here for many years now, and we are experiencing an alarming shortage of water. And this is a problem that has gone from bad to worse.

Por culpa de estos videos sufre la gente que vivimos en esta gran ciudad. Me impresiona que des a pie a la gentrificación.

I don't understand Americans. After 21+ years of living in the USA and constantly experiencing discrimination as a Latin immigrant, and hearing Latin America being described as a hellhole, now seeing Americans call Mexico the American dream while inflating prices for everything over there leaves me dumbfounded, it's adding insult to injury. Edit: It's amazing how much hate I get in the comments when I'm simply pointing out hate. Mentally healthy individuals would say, "Sorry to hear that. I'm not like this. I hope you find better people," or something similar. Instead, many people decide to double down on the hate. I have a solution. I propose that Mexico passes a law requiring Americans in Mexico to: 1. Hang out only with other Mexicans (perhaps allowing one single American friend while in Mexico). 2. Get taxed on their American wages so that what remains after tax is equivalent to what a Mexican would earn in Mexico for the same job. For instance, if you are a software engineer making 100k in the USA, and the same job in Mexico pays 30k, then you pay the Mexican government 70k. If you truly love Mexico as much as you claim, you should have no problem abiding by these rules. Otherwise, you'll receive a letter in the mail saying, "If you don't like it here, then go back to your country." Before anyone tries to attack me on it, I have hung out with Americans 99% of the time since I got here, especially in the beginning when I wanted to assimilate.

Soy de Bosnia, emigré a EEUU hace unos años, ahora quiero emigrar a Mexico. Hablo español mexicano, y nuestra cultura balcánica es muy similar a la mexicana, me identifico muy fácil con la gente, la entiendo, y amo, amo a mexico. Lo que me choca de los gringos nómadas es que les gusta la misma manera de vivir como en los yunaites, pero con el precio menor, prefieren a pinche Starbucks y mamadas similares, tanto así que las colonias cambian porque los hay tanto que les gusta esa vibra de cero estética y desprovista de vida y belleza, según yo. No manches, si te vas a mudar en algún lugar, múdate porque te gusta la gente, la cultura, el idioma… no porque quieres continuar con la misma vida por menos lana.

As a "digital nomad" you should take this in consideration: Your peace, hapiness and relaxation generate stress, fear and disadvantage to locals. You are working here with salaries that are completely out of the posibilities of any local worker and you are generating the cost of the life increasses to unsupportable levels. In simple words: You are taking the hapiness and relaxation of another people. You are causing the rush and stress that you are scaping for to locals.

Me dió mucha tristeza este video, la felicidad de unos es el desfortunio de otros!!!!....

Mexican here. Great documentary by the way. It has some great points. To all *immigrants* coming here temporarily/permanently I give you three recommendations: 1-Speak spanish 2-Respect the people, culture, the law and the community just like you would your home country. 3- If you are staying long term, try to integrate with the community more. Trust me, México is not just Roma norte and La condesa.

She says something really important "Be part of the local fabric" Americans need to understand that if they come to live here in Mexico, you need to become part of society (pay taxes, learn the language, earn in pesos, etc.) if not you are only becoming a problem for us.

¡Hola Mexico!🇲🇽 Estoy aprendiendo Español y no puedo esperar para visitar. Soy de Zimbabwe.

Es importante entender que la Ciudad de Mexico es y ha sido la casa de millones de personas durante muchisimos años. La CDMX es mucho mas que un “trend” americano. Es un lugar de cultura, tradiciones y hogar para muchos. No estoy opuesto a la imigracion. Sin embargo, si quieres venir y experimentar lo que es ser Mexicano, hazlo de la manera correcta y empieza por aprender el idioma y adaptarte a la cultura con respeto.

It's funny how illegal migration (economic refugees, basically) is considered adventurous and glamorous when it's North to South.

We want more people like Tiara, she is fully committed with our country, creating jobs and working locally, not just trying to blend with the community while she still works for the US

FYI. Just saw a news report saying that authorities are on the verge of declaring a state of emergency in Tlanepantla due to a lack of water.

I travelled from Los Angeles California, to Mexico City, it took me about four days driving and wow I was impressed when I saw the city, is huge.

I respect Americans who refer to themselves as immigrants and not "nomads" when living abroad. They know what they are and it shows that they have no sense of entitlement.

What makes Mexico so great is not the land, it's the people, the culture and the food.

Imagine calling Mexico city a circus 💀

México should require visa and strict paperwork for people from USA and Canada.

I'm actually a little sad that Mexico City is getting so much exposure; for years I thought it was a well kept, underrated gem from Americans. I've visited for the past ten years, and in the past two years with my remote job, have worked there short term. The new batch American remote workers who come are insufferable in my opinion. Arrogant, and most that I came across don't even try to speak a little Spanish, and have attitude. I don't blame the backlash. And as an African-American, I definitely feel safer there than in the US and I am greeted with nothing but good vibes and smiles when I go. The tension between black and white (hell, even black and BLACK) in America is toxic and disgusting and I don't feel it in CDMX. It's a beautiful city and the energy is fantastic. I am in the works of moving their permanently. Most of the friends I've made there are native to Mexico and I will even admit they are far better people than most of my friends in the US LOL. I've travelled all over the world and for me, Mexico City is tops.

Vivo en Alemania y aquí hay reglas que podrían ayudar. Por ejemplo, las rentas están reglamentadas que tanto se puede pedir según la zona y la calidad del departamento. También el dueño no puede terminar un contrato sin probar que lo necesita para su propia familia y no para rentar más caro. Y si se termina el contrato se tiene que dar un plazo de 3 a 6 meses para encontrar otro departamento. Si se vende, el que renta tiene la primera opción de compra y si el nuevo dueño no puede demostrar que necesita el departamento para vivir ahi mismo tampoco puede sacar al inquilino.

Mexico City is an amazing place to visit. Two reasons i won't live there is the air pollution and that it's noticable some people have a grudge against foreigners and blame them for the inflation. Go to a smaller place that doesn't normally get tourists and some people will be happy to see you. Someone is always happy to have a chance to use their English and maybe share their story weather they lived in the USA before or have family there. Although in Mexico city i made connections with other immigrants, from Venezuela and Cuba mostly.

Funny how you use the word "relocating" instead of using MIGRATING wich it is what Americans are in Mexico: MIGRANTS. 😒😒😒

This is crazy, because as a Mexican-American first gen daughter this was my dream at just 15 years old. It was a tough choice to make because my parents did the opposite. They fled Mexico seeking for a better future for them and their families. But I saw my future in their country because of the richness it meant to me sentimentally. It took me a while, but I knew as soon as I was independent enough I would move here. And I did, I filed for my Mexican nationality and moved here at 26 in 2017 and I’ve never been happier. One thing is for sure I didn’t come here as a nomad, neither with a remote job. I did a job search just like any other. And it sure is not easy, commuting is so exhausting, the living cost is tricky and it’s hard saving up money. At 15 I knew it was something I would have to face, but I didn’t care and I still don’t. It was something within me that always told me this was my place to be.

Ill save you 25mins of your life. They like Mexico City because its a walkable city with rich culture and nice weather

The Mexicans complaining about immigrants over the comments are people who used to live in these upper-class neighborhoods and now they are angry about living in middle-class neighborhoods. So don't worry about them, move to Mexico and enjoy the fun of our cities.

I love Mexico. My Dad calls himself an "economic refugee" and is an expat in Lago de Chapala near Guadalajara. We visit him annually and it makes me want to spend more time in Mexico. I love the culture more than anything. America is a lost cause. We work and buy and accumulate stuff to no end. There is no culture here. We are slaves to corporations and lack any meaningful tradition or value. Most people are racist or extremely close minded (rural areas-most of America is rural) I lived abroad for 5 years and never wanted to move back to the US but the pandemic happened and now, 4 years later, It's almost time to get out of here for good. Mexico might be it.

Madres no se que pensar, en algun momento los extranjeros tenían que descubrir la bondades que ofrece México. Ojala el gobierno tome cartas en el asunto para que la situación no se salga de control.

Great doco. Everything single thing said in this video applies equally to every other city on the planet. If you want to move to another country… there are only 3 things to take on board... 1) Make the effort to speak the local language 2) Learn, observe and respect the people, culture, laws and community just like you would in your home country. 3) Get involved and integrate with the community.

Just remember… in the place where are you living right now, used to lived a family that called it home for generations. Respect!

I see a lot of hate comments and humans playing the victim. Instead of just blaming your circumstances or others why don't you strive harder to want more out of life. Why can't people just get along regardless of color or race. I love both countries and I'm happy to call Mexico my home.

as a mexican that lived in scotland for 4 years you have to asimilate. asimilation is deemed wrong but for me it is beautiful, learning about another culture as much or even more than your own gives you so much life energy. it has satiated me in a way i cant express, i love life people and culture so much that everyday is an adventure. assimilation gives you true perspective and gives you different apreciation for what human life is. lets celebrate the miracle that humanity is and enjoy.

My parents are Mexican but i lived in california all my life (im 32) a few years ago i visited Mexico City and my mothers hometown (Moyotepec 2 hours south of CDMX) and fell in love. That same year i began rebuilding my mothers childhood home and will be living there in the future.

Reading the comments, sooooo much hate! We need love around the globe so we can ALL live a better life.

take away their American paycheck, they would not be singing the Mexico praise

No, it is not time to move to Mexico City nor other cities in Mexico. Stop making our county unlivable and crazy expensive for us locals!

I love how mexicans say “yall HAVE to adapt to our country”. Yet we go to the US blasting corridos

No. It's not time to live in Mexico city. Prices are now CRAZY for rent and food (service is not that good). Tbh it is not safe either. I've been robbed twice this year. Please investigate before moving here, I know it might sound like a lot of people are moving to Mexico, but they're not talking about the REALITY

Its important to note that the crime rate cited for Mexico in the video piece were national averages, and were not for Mexico City specifically. Although it has its issues, Mexico City actually has lower crime rates than many major U.S. cities such as Chicago, Miami, Washington DC, etc. The populace as in any major city, is also much more knowledgeable about global trends. And in many cases leading them.

I visited Mexico City in march. I absolutely loved it. I wasn’t expecting such an amazing, lovely City.

love how she dissed/tokenized her boyfriend straight like that 😂

"Go back to your own country" carries the same animosity no matter the language it's spoken in. Unfortunately we all choose to judge each other by our worst examples.

La gentrificación a afectado a muchísima gente en si en EEUU no me puedo ni imaginar lo que podría pasar en Mx o otros países si no crean reglas de renta para inmigrantes

This is beautiful to see. I've been blessed as a flight attendant for over two decades to have had Mexico as my flight route and stay in so many different parts of it. The Mexican people have always been so gracious and kind that I am preparing to move there myself. I have travelled to other countries and my top two are Mexico and Bali Indonesia. This is so inspiring thank you for sharing.

Y recuerden amigos cuando un extranjero les haga discriminación,póngale la madriza de su vida para que siempre se acuerden,porqué las autoridades los van a proteger a ellos 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

Mexico City needs to build out an expansive network of regional bullet trains. It's insane that 20 million people have to jam the roads to travel or fly out the city. And airlines are very expensive, unlike Europe where you can find as low as $25-$50 flights. They need bullet trains in every direction to all major cities.

Americans moving to Mexico to make their money stretch, actually, Americans moving to countries where the cost of living is lower to make their money stretch is something that am very ambivalent about. On one side, am glad this people can now enjoy a life where they aren't constantly worried about running out of money and not being able to afford the necessities and have a little left for themselves. On the the other hand, this is transferring their plague to the locals who are in a similar position to them when they were in the US. Like where do these locals go so they can have the better standard of living?

The real American dream is outside America. Think on that. And y'all are killing it with this content, CNBC. Killing it!

There isn't a single major city in the entire world that isn't experiencing the exact same issues of soaring prices, inflation and gentrification.

Just know, money is a power in Mexico City. Don’t go if you don’t have the cash behind you .

Stop the gentrification!!!!!!

Interesting to hear the perspectives of the black americans in this video; sounds like although Mexico City has colorism, the racism the feel is the not same and typically not as source of violence like it has become in the U.S

I moved to the US after 4 months in Mexico and here are the differences you should understand: 1. Mexican people are sincerely, you should be honest with them. While Americans could be double-faced and you can lie to each other 2. Mexico isn't safety place for a single girls: I had been robbed living in a fancy area in Guadalajara 3. Florida is so clean and quite, even homeless here are not aggressive at all. Mexico is full of poverty and it made me cry almost every time walking on the streets

I’m an American and been to about 35 countries and lived in Italy, Argentina and Germany. Without a doubt, Mexico City is one of my top 3 favorite cities….but without all the gringos.

Los gringos descubriendo que el verdadero sueño americano se encuentra en México....

Shout out to Mexico you make the world a happier and better place ❤️ Love, A Puerto Rican woman from NYC

The whole world are welcome to my country we have love for everybody

Really admired Caitlin and the way she chose to embrace life in Mexico. A good ambassador for the American presence in CDMX.

I'm a Canadian and just spent 4 years living in Mexico City with big stints in Acapulco. I didn't live in Condesa or La Roma, but I'm very familiar with the zones. I felt very safe in Mexico City, but I was always aware there was a risk of violence. I would frequently take public transit and go to various parts of the city. I didn't know how to speak any Spanish when I arrived in 2018, but I quickly fell in love with the culture and learned how to speak Spanish on the streets just by trying and talking to people. I love the Mexican people and culture. Exploring, understanding, being present and engaging with people was unlike anywhere I've ever been. The only people who ever took advantage of me were the police, and they can be brutal. I'm now back in Canada, but every day I feel like moving back. Also, earthquakes are f*cking scary.

My parents came to America 30 years ago and achieved the american dream.. However people should not come here anymore. Its impossible to get ahead in this econonmy and especially if you no papers, it is really a nightmare. The american dream is dead as of 2023.

Reverse it to Americans talking about the problems Mexican immigration brings would be considered deeply racist and problematic lol. It seems like the main problem is rent prices going up in nice areas. Put rent control in place, then. Or else, do a piece on Americans saying things like “If you are going to come here, learn the language and merge culturally.” Both groups immigrate for a better life. I’ve worked with many Mexicans sending USD back to Mexico where they owned property or business and used US vs. MX wages to their advantage. There’s nothing morally wrong about a difference in currency spending power. This piece was very funny for its outrageous irony. Well done.

La última vez que estadounidenses se establecieron en México nos quitaron la mitad del territorio

Any discerning adult should weigh the pros and cons of taking a leap like this. It’s nice to see people being adventurous and willing to experience new lifestyles. The world is a massive place and sometimes it pays to see past the propaganda to find the truth of different ways of life ❤

Hi CNBC, I was a fixer for Tasia Jensen (producer and narrator) for this documentary previous to her arrival in Mexico. It is very obvious she is not Mexican and needed the POV of a Mexican citizen to develope this documentary, not to mention I too work in the documentary industry and as a fixer in my own country. I shared information, POVs, contact numbers of people who appear on this documentary, such as Guillermo Osorno, and I have all the texts to prove it. Sadly not only did Tasia not give me credit for my work, she came to do exactly what all white inmigrants come and do here, ignore the existence of the locals who have provided the ambience for them to live and work, let alone that I was not paid for my work. I wrote Tasia about this asking why she did not give me credit but she did not respond to my message. This is incredibly shamefull and contradictory to this very documentary. Your journilists should have the sensibility of not parachuting into countries and doing as they please. I hope your platform responds to me. Otherwise, this is just a farce of documentary work.

We called them "Estadounidenses" - NOT "AMERICANOS"... we are all American

You got the "strength of the dollar against the MX peso" idea totally wrong. The MXN has gained A LOT (like 30%) of value against the USD since the pandemic. It's not about the currency, it's just about net income, which is still much higher in the US. You also have the issue of safety wrong: Your statistics are for the entire countries, but actually Mexico City is much safer than any large US city now a days.

When CNBC makes a video telling you to move, it's already WAY WAY too late

Thinking Mexico is safer than the US because of things you saw on TV is a sad reflection of American culture. Everyone's so plugged into their media bubbles that objective reality is often forgotten.

Mexico doesn't have mass shootings everyday. Mexico is the 14th largest economy in the world & growing.

The people in this report all have interesting stories to tell, and I realize that on an individual level things can vary greatly. I belong to a very different generation of immigrants to Mexico City (I despise the word "expats") who originally moved here from the U.S. as well as from other countries, and who've remained here not for a couple of years, but for several decades. In my case, 45 years. There's certainly a "honeymoon" period in which you're exposed to so many new things and every little difference seems like a wonderful discovery. Then of course, a routine sets in and you realize that no one place on this planet is either Heaven OR Hell. My income is entirely in pesos and that's been the case since 1978, when I first arrived. So converting things into U.S. dollars is a useless endeavor for me, unless I'm traveling to the U.S. for vacation or visiting family and old friends. Many years ago I came to realize that I would live the rest of my life in Mexico, as much out of practical reasons as for the emotional attachment that I came to feel for the place. I think that if more people in the U.S. had the opportunity to live AS FOREIGNERS in a different country (with all the adaptation which that implies), their world view would change greatly, and they would stop being so condescending and/or judgemental when regarding other cultures; i.e., they'd come to learn that the United States is not the Alpha and Omega of all existence. They'd also learn that living beyond one's means can have horrible consequences and that there's a lot to be said for leading a more pared-down kind of life.

Upper-middle class and wealthy Americans will do anything other than attempt to actually make their communities better. As an American I'm sorry to all the people in places like Mexico, Colombia, and Italy that keep getting these bourgeois gentrifiers in their cities.

I personally predict that CDMX will become the next big apple and as elegant and extravagant as that may sound, it will only result in the displacement of many people who have known nothing else than that city as their home but the egocentrism of the westerner can never be underestimated. I say two decades or less.

22:54 Wish I could say the same living here in the United States as a Mexican but unfortunately I wasnt born here, but hey atleast somebody else can appreciate a country I never lived in or know.

Are you considering moving to Mexico City? Please keep in mind this: 1. Mexico City is sinking, it is a matter of time that a major part of the city collapse. 2. Added to the above, it is a matter of time that a big earthquake hits the city, even bigger than in 1985 and 2017. 3. Mexico City is running out of water. 4. The air pollution will reach critical levels more frequently (good luck doing exercise outside) 5. You can never know when the public transport is going to have a fatal failure. 6. Insecurity and crime, well… 7. Health emergencies pose a great risk as hospitals are at the edge of capacity. 8. (Add more problems to the list)... So, living in Mexico City is not sustainable in the long term. Anyway, welcome y que la Virgen te acompañe.

Wow whoever edited this did a great job. Such a great video, will be watching more from this channel

Repeat after me: "YOU ARE NOT A DIGITAL NOMAD YOU ARE AN IMMIGRANT, TEMPORARY OR NOT."

Here is the point: first we (Mexicans) went to USA for work and rebuild the country after war. and we continued migrating constantly. We endure being treated like trash, for many years, even we still do it. But now people is comparing that situation with their new priviledge situation. Funny.

We’re all Americans not only the gringos America is the entire continent

El problema es la gentifricación y que muchos gringos son muy prepotentes y todavía tienen ese chip de "colonizadores". Los mexicanos somos hospitalarios por naturaleza, y nos encanta tratar a los visitantes para que sientan lo más cómodos posibles. Sean todos bienvendos, pero recuerden, son invitados en este país, respeten las reglas, y por lo menos traten de aprender un poco el idioma, eso les va a subir muchos puntos y los verán con mejores ojos. If you were not able to understand what i wrote, please, do us a favor, and don't come to Mexico. Otherwise, Bienvenido a México!

"Picky Girl!" (Adalia)! Great seeing you on here ❤

If America is the best country on earth, then stay there.

If this trend continues I'm sure it will have no social repercussions whatsoever for the people currently living there...

The real estate agent is so obnoxious, asking locals that they need to learn English to accommodate the foreigners. She is such a sell out.

Im really glad to see the people like the lady who owns that restaurant. This should be the kinds of inmigrants we get, she is investing in the contry, creating a service and creating jobs! This is what makes country grow. Mexico should adjust its inmigration policy to prioritize people like this. Not remote workers that all they do is take (tax these people heavily!), but people who are profesionals the country needs, investors, entrepeneurs, doctors and other people that will expant mexico's power.

i mean the difference is that peoplr abroad are interested in foreigners. They strike a conversation with you. but in America nobody is interested in anybody 🎯

the personas living the fabulous and friendly Mexico City, aren’t clearly not aware of the money privilege.

I’m glad you talked about gentrification, people refusing to learn Spanish and wanting us to accomodate to their needs… 18:29

Mexico City is a world gem. People are starting to figure that out

It’s cool if you visit, but please STOP moving to CDMX. We have a water crisis and a huge displacement problem. 💀

Funny how Americans have the same concerns about immigrants, but we see it on a much bigger scale than Mexico and the immigrants don't care so why sould we? Love how every road leads to hating yt.

Living all around mexico for 6 months. I honestly felt safer than living in the US. US propaganda is fading