Progreso Cost of Living: We Break Down Our Monthly Expenses

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¡Hola, gringas y gringos! We spent 2 months living in the barrio of Ismael García in Progreso, Yucatan in November and December of 2023. Today, we are sharing our cost of living and the things that we loved and didn't love about Progreso. Will it make our final cut as a potential place to settle down?
See more about Progreso: • Life in Progreso
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0:00 Intro
1:28 What's It Like When a Cruise is in Port?
10:48 Weather in Progreso
12:25 Good Spot for Day Trips
14:31 Pulled Over By Police
16:15 Cleanliness and Littering
17:55 Did Progreso Make the Cut?
25:00 Actual Cost of Living
25:58 Airbnb Cost
27:16 Activities
28:07 Groceries
28:57 Auto and Medical Insurance
30:27 Medical Expenses
31:17 Personal Services
31:54 Restaurants
32:27 Transportation
33:27 Utilities
35:53 Grand Total?
36:57 How Does Progreso Compare?
37:25 Converting Airbnb to Rent Rates
39:03 Wrap Up

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@dianacook6337 3 ай бұрын

Just started watching you guys. That was an excellent video and breakdown. We are planning on moving to Merida full time, but we do plan to buy a house. We have been several times for an extended amount of time and that is our spot.

@GringosRUs 3 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard! Glad you found some helpful information. We loved our time in Merida and the city offers so many cultural things to do. And the food is really good as well, so wise choice!

@dianacook6337 3 ай бұрын

@@GringosRUs Thank you. We really do love our time in Merida. Where is your favorite place in Mexico so far?

@GringosRUs 3 ай бұрын

@@dianacook6337 So far it would have to be Queretaro and San Luis Potosi at the top of our list. Again, so far, there are still a lot of cities left on the tour. LOL

@patsyzepeda9339 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing 🎉your video 📹 really helped me out keep up the good work and enjoy 🎉🎉❤

@GringosRUs 6 ай бұрын

Thank you Patsy! Glad that it shed some light on things and was able to answer some questions for you. We were a little shocked at what it cost, but that is part of our education as we search for our home.

@cindyk3076 6 ай бұрын

It's amazing the amount of money you could save if you were able to rent vs Airbnb! Otherwise, your costs seem to be within range of other cities. At least you can rent when you hit QRO! I love the wrap-up videos, keep 'em coming!

@GringosRUs 6 ай бұрын

Thanks Cindy. Yeah, it is a little shocking to say the least when you look at what we have added to Airbnb's coffers this year. Next video is our 2023 wrap up.

@GeorgiaandDavid 6 ай бұрын

We are heading to Chelem on Tuesday. The temperatures have dropped big time highs are only 75. I'm disappointed we might not get to use the pool. Great video thanks for sharing!

@GringosRUs 6 ай бұрын

Not a problem. I am sure it will warm up. It never seems to be long lasting cold snaps here. Enjoy Chelem.

@NancyCronk 6 ай бұрын

I was in Progreso for a day last month. It was soo beautiful. Lucky you to be there!

@GringosRUs 6 ай бұрын

It was a great two months there. We really did enjoy our time there and the Airbnb that we were in was one of the best that we have stayed at in Mexico. It was phenomenal! Thanks for watching Nancy!

@almaarvizu6385 6 ай бұрын

Wow, inflation is everywhere... was very surprised at your grocery cost....i think i spend less than that for my hubby and I and we are in So Cal. Thank you for sharing

@GringosRUs 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, it is hitting everywhere in the world currently. It is really having an impact and we are looking forward to the six months in Queretaro to see how that plays out financially. Thanks for watching Alma!

@WadingIntoRetirement 6 ай бұрын

Another great wrap up video! Not unlike you, we are not "beach" people. We enjoy it, but don't want to just sit on the beach all day. I had a visit with Marc and Paulette in Potosi last week. They are setup nice! So many options, lol.

@GringosRUs 6 ай бұрын

Yes, San Luis Potosi has a lot to offer. We think very highly of it and are going back to spend some more time there. The beach tends to be a little more expensive, but then that is true in any country that you travel to. Nothing new about that. Thanks for the kind words and tomorrow, our 2023 wrap up drops.

@tonydanzl 6 ай бұрын

Restaurant expense wasn't really so bad considering the number of times you went. We eat out Fridays and Saturdays and it's usually almost double that per month. 👍🤠✌️

@GringosRUs 6 ай бұрын

It wasn't outrageous at all. But then places like Chen Pollo and Win Chang both were extremely affordable and both were good for multiple meals, most of the time. LOL

@DenLD 6 ай бұрын

Wowzer, that was an expensive month. 😢 I used to think I really wanted to live at the beach, but with the limited services and increased home maintenance, I decided to give up that dream for a lower-maintenance life.

@GringosRUs 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, Denise, we were sort of shocked when we actually tabulated the numbers and they were a lot more than what we expected as well. That quickly removed Progreso from the list. Fun town to spend some time in, but not where we would want to spend all our money at to live.

@peggyclark7713 6 ай бұрын

We figured it out after a year and a half here in Cabo San Lucas, we are on our road trip to Cholula/Puebla as we speak waiting to get on the ferry in la paz on Thursday to get to the main land and travel up to our new house, it will be a new adventure lot different than Cabo San Lucas

@peggyclark7713 6 ай бұрын

Cabo is a nice place to visit but living there was not what we expected, but it was very beautiful and had a lot of fun

@GringosRUs 6 ай бұрын

@@peggyclark7713 We actually will be heading your way later this year. It take a while in a location to really get a feel for whether it works for you or not. While we do get fatigued from the constant movement, in the long run, I think it will be very beneficial in selecting our ultimate home base here in Mexico. That is our plan anyway. LOL

@peggyclark7713 6 ай бұрын

@@GringosRUs yea, staying at a place for a few months to check it out is a very good plan, yea moving around can be hard on a person

@peggyclark7713 6 ай бұрын

Cabo San Lucas, has trash in some places the same way, the tourist areas are kept up,

@GringosRUs 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, we are starting to find that to be the case in more and more locations as we travel and it just seems that this is Mexico. If that is all that we have to complain about, then life is pretty good! LOL Thanks Peggy.

@cptgaret 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. We are planning on visiting Progreso this fall to renew our RT. Did u do the change of address first at Progreso INM?

@GringosRUs 6 ай бұрын

Our facilitator, that we found through the Mexico Relocation Guide, did a wonderful job of handling it all for us. The change of address, the RFC and the renewal of our residency. It was really simple and we liked that INM office as it was not overly crowded and it made things very simple to get done. Thanks for watching!

@cptgaret 6 ай бұрын

@@GringosRUs that's great. Thanks for the info. I'm also a member of MRG, so I'll check there. I appreciate all your videos.

@GringosRUs 6 ай бұрын

@@cptgaret Thanks Garret. We are always here to help. Good luck with the renewal and enjoy the time in Progreso!

@bellonamars2541 5 ай бұрын

Hi guys. What type of plates did you have on your vehicle?

@GringosRUs 5 ай бұрын

Our South Dakota plates that have both a front and a back plate. Nothing out of the ordinary since we have arrived here in 🇲🇽

@suebrurell5282 11 күн бұрын

Does Pogresso has dentist, pharmacy and doctor?

@GringosRUs 11 күн бұрын

They sure do Sue. They are a full service town that has just about everything that one would need. We did enjoy our time there.

@KarenJ214 6 ай бұрын

how do they prove to you the amount you owe for the electricity?

@GringosRUs 6 ай бұрын

It's based on the difference in the KW reading when we arrive vs when we leave, or at times, we have paid the actual CFE bill when it is left at the house.

@Wilfredos_ 6 ай бұрын

Can you drive to the Cruise ships pier?, or you have to walk?

@GringosRUs 6 ай бұрын

Neither. It's a VERY secure area. You have to apply for access. For example when I went to the Aduana on the pier to get the TIP extension, I had to submit a photo, then a few days later, I was given a QR code matched to my photo for a one time pass onto the pier. The person who took us to the Aduana office had an extended pass so she could shuffle people back and forth to the Aduana. Cruise ship tourists catch a bus at the ship that brings them into Progreso, then back to the ship. ~Gina

@Corgi_Saurus 6 ай бұрын

Love the shirt! Did you go to UNC?

@GringosRUs 6 ай бұрын

No, I went to Davidson, but have loved UNC since I was a kid. It is hard to get real excited about Davidson athletics except when Steph Curry took us to the Elite 8 in the 2000's.

@peggyclark7713 6 ай бұрын

@@GringosRUs Go Heels!! ❤

@GringosRUs 6 ай бұрын

@@peggyclark7713 Yeah, We are back to looking like a contender this year after that debacle last season. So much fun to watch this year.!

@happyinparadise7812 6 ай бұрын

We prefer to live in Mérida. Outdoor ceiling fans last more than one year. Lol. Beach is great to visit. Maintaining a casa is a full-time job. No Gracias. Viva Yucatan.

@GringosRUs 6 ай бұрын

That is oh so true. The sea air does homeowners no favors. Thanks for watching!

@dermadawg Ай бұрын

This is just a bitching video rather than being about COL😡🤬

@GringosRUs Ай бұрын

Sorry that it came across that way to you. We did share the expenses and we always try to also give our evaluations of each location after we stay there. Mind you they are just our opinions based on our time there. The video is broken down into chapters. You will find the cost of living portion 25 minutes into the video. Thanks for watching

@axreacts 2 ай бұрын

lol "we live here" for two months. You're a tourist on vacation.

@GringosRUs 2 ай бұрын

We have lived in Mexico for almost 2 years. We are trying out different locations for 1 to 3 months each to see if we like that location. It is the smart thing to do before making a final move only to learn it's not the place you thought it was. Things like weather, infrastructure, shopping, and neighborhoods need longer than a couple of weeks to get a feel for a location.