Why is Moving to Mexico so Difficult & Expensive? 🇲🇽
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2 ай бұрынToday we talk about why so many Americans find it so difficult and expensive to move out to Mexico. Why is that some people can make it in Mexico for less than $1,500 USD and others can not? Why are so many able to acclimate easily to the Mexican Lifestyle and others can not? Join me as we go more in depth as to why some people have much more difficulty than others in Moving to Mexico. #Mexico #costofliving #livinginmexico
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@Kristoferwitha_k 2 ай бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eLhpfqiJttPRdZc.htmlsi=ZlfHa0d-SVfE43vv hehe I'm coming to you when I move because cartez ross posted that video above. It's $263 for a tiny studio, let alone a 1 bedroom but you're living in a two-bed two bath house for less than $100 more? I know obviously it depends on where it's located but that's a lot more value for just a little bit more money. I don't know what's up with that but I would love your opinion on this. I don't know if you guys know each other but you both have channels focusing on moving to merida
@coachdarwinmpt 2 ай бұрын
"It's not about the money. It's about the way of life". Amen brother.
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
You know it! Thanks for sharing!
@cwisaac22 2 ай бұрын
Awesome video, Jose!! And it's great you were able to gain perspective about those of us living in México with a dollar to peso conversion. It's certainly not as affordable as I thought it would be, yet it is manageable. And to answer your question: Why I Moved to México 1) I love Mexicans!! Their culture and the food. 2) I have considered it for many years and the opportunity presented itself. 3) I wanted to improve my Spanish, significantly. 4) The conditions in the United States were taking an incredible toll on my mental and physical health. 5) Residency was within reach and soon it would not be. Que tenga un excelente día. 🇲🇽 ¡¡Y Viva México!! 🇲🇽
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! Moving to Mexico is more than just to save a few bucks these days, it is also about the things you mentioned but mainly just having a better quality of life. Viva Mexico!
@cwisaac22 2 ай бұрын
@@JoseArteagaTravels ¡¡Verdad!! 🎉
@everardosantana1004 2 ай бұрын
People that say that Mexico is too expensive is because they are wanting to buy too many luxuries and do not want to budget.
@MaryGwenDungan 2 ай бұрын
Or they want to recreate the life they had in Canada or the US.
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
That is very true. Thanks for sharing
@dlwilliamson5644 2 ай бұрын
@@MaryGwenDungan If they want to recreate their life then stay with that life. "wherever you go there you are." I am grateful for the inspiration that this community provides me.
@MaryGwenDungan 2 ай бұрын
@@dlwilliamson5644 Well, that makes sense. Mexico is expensive if you want imported food and other goods that are affected by tariffs, and, if you're in Yucatan, high electricity usage. If you live like a local, you won't have these expenses.
@jaliscoguanajuatotravelsan5679 2 ай бұрын
I just ordered a T shirt. I digress 👍
@dianaj3139 2 ай бұрын
I love my T-shirts... I have " I Digress" and a beautiful Jose Arteaga shirt... Also my computer has a Jose Sticker covering the "brand" I remember to check out Jose Videos every time I open my laptop!! :)
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
That is awesome! Hope you enjoy the shirt! Thanks for the support!
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
That is awesome! Thank you for all the support!
@FairyTooth-jf4ol 2 ай бұрын
Youre the best. Another great episode. You never seem tp amaze me. You say things nobody else does.
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
Muchas Gracias! Glad my videos are so helpful! I really appreciate the kind words!
@dlwilliamson5644 2 ай бұрын
I know. Sometimes, I am a wee bit stunned that he voices what he voices and how he voices it. It is refreshing that he does so and I do not feel like he is pandering for KZfaq "likes". I am grateful!
@sam5936 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video, God Bless Mexico! Coming to Merida in November, hope to see you Jose!
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it! Good luck with everything!
@FabiolaRivera-so9hu 2 ай бұрын
Shout out from Miami. Love Mérida ❤Can't wait to move there in a couple of years with my husband & son. Everything you mentioned about families down there resonates with me. Thanks for all the info. you put out there.
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Shout out to the 305! Good luck on your move to Merida! Viva Mexico!
@sam5936 2 ай бұрын
Hopefully you can get out sooner! Keep the dream alive, viva la Mexico!
@amdgeneral1344 2 ай бұрын
Jose como estas la realidad es que mucha gente mexicana o Latina que vive en estados unidos no son iguales que los que viven en mexico yo lo se porque yo vivi en los dos lados y la gente es muy diferente la gente mexicana que vive en mexico vive en la realidad la que vive en usa vive en una burbuja asi que mexico no es para todos mexico es un pais de gente trabajadora en comparacion ala gente que vive en usa que esperan que el gobierno les resuelba la vida no quieren trabajar y quieren vivir del sistema y la mayoria son gueros se quejan de todo de la gente del gobierno del sistema y no quieren trabajar asi que el que quiera venir a vivir a mexico deben de dejar sus dramas en su pais para que puedan sebrevivir en un pais tan hermoso y lleno de gente amable y educada Buenos dias buenas tardes eso es tener education saludos buen video
@nala3038 2 ай бұрын
One of the 5 best comments I’ve ever seen on KZfaq!
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
Si estas completamente correcto! Yo tambien nacido en los Estados Unidos a padres Cubanos eh vivido todo lo que tu describe. Hay muchos latinos que viven en los estados unidos y se piensan que son superiores a los otros latinos que viven en sus paises de origen. En los estados unidos existen muchos barrios de personas que no quieren assimilarse a la vida estado unidence y ellos son lo mas cerca a las personas de su pais de origen, pero como tu dice la mayoria viven en su burbuja y se piensan que vivir en un pais con tantas leyes y reglas es mejor que vivir en un pais como Mexico. Los Mexicanos que viven en Mexico son muy differentes a los que viven en la USA igual que el Cubano de Cuba y todo los otros paises. Muchos de los que viven en los estados unidos se infectan con los pensamientos y manera de vivir ahi. Yo nunca me sentia bien en los estados unidos y no sabia porque hasta que me mude a Mexico y bien rapido me di de cuenta porque. Amo a Mexico y el estilo de vida y de vivir aqui. Aqui en Mexico si me siento contento y que estoy en casa. Como tu dices son dos mundos muy diferentes. Creo que voy hacer un video hablando sobre este tema en el futuro. Muchas Gracias en compartir. Que Viva Mexico!
@gumerzambrano 2 ай бұрын
Wey como que nosotros que estamos en la usa no somos trabajadores 😂 si no trabajáramos no podríamos comprar terreno o construir casas. Se que es tu experiencia y no voy a negartela. Pero en mi experiencia todos tenemos que trabajar pa tener pa disfrutar. Esta nueva ola de inmigrantes que están viniendo tomando del sistema son diferentes
@vanessarodriquez1595 2 ай бұрын
Love this video Gracias
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!
@josuemiamire 2 ай бұрын
José, I’ve been hanging out in CDMX for a couple weeks now and I just landed in Morelia. Thanks to your videos and some stuff on your free website I’m seeing the life here possible. I have a flight back to Colorado to finish out my lease may 2025. But I’m coming back for good. Probably Morelia! CDMX too much air pollution
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
That is awesome! Glad I could be so much help! Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!
@pedrotorres4360 2 ай бұрын
Good for you and family 👍
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@dianaj3139 2 ай бұрын
So happy to see you still hanging out with all of us! I know what you mean about family... half my Mexican side of the family are in the USA... They are under the impression that they have it better because they drive a nicer car or live in a fancy house in the USA, but the TRUE cost is health! Time!!!! It's all at a huge cost of spending extra time working and LESS time with friends and family... I don't get it!! But anyways as you have made it clear, Mexico isn't for everyone... the Culture is beautiful and warm in Mexico but not everyone wants that... who knows why? right? Keep 'em coming Jose... great work!
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
That's right every time they come to visit I am reminded as to why I moved out here in the first place. Most will just never get it and that's fine by me because I myself don't get it how so many millions of people love to live that American lifestyle. I would much rather prefer to live my Mexican lifestyle. Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!
@sam5936 2 ай бұрын
AMEN!!! Tired of the rat race in Canada ourselves, we are moving down soon as well!
@geoffspeed 2 ай бұрын
diana...you are rambling again !
@geoffspeed 2 ай бұрын
sam...Will you reconsider and stay in Canada, please !
@geoffspeed 2 ай бұрын
sam...Will you reconsider and stay in Canada, please !
@Flitalidapouet 2 ай бұрын
Thx for being truthful.
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@rosakwick5329 Ай бұрын
I am Mexican and planning to move to Mexico from many years in California and what worries me most is the expensive peso vs. the dollar. However, historically, when there is a change of presidency, the dollar value changes and I believe that with this government the expensive peso is just a falacia. The dollar will go up again as soon as other government takes charge.
@JoseArteagaTravels Ай бұрын
I guess we will find out real soon what will happen to the peso after this election. Thank you for sharing!
@rosakwick5329 Ай бұрын
@@JoseArteagaTravels We will, Dear, God help us with this election.
@jaliscoguanajuatotravelsan5679 2 ай бұрын
Not many can adapt as well as you. You speak the language fluently. You have a good service. You ve been there 6 years. Other people - expats are trying to give consultations. They are high on Opinion but low on experience. You know your stuff. I’ve been going to Mexico for almost 6 years. You know your stuff. I started watching your channel.back then , 6 years ago. I made cooking videos after seeing yours but never uploaded them. But I’ve uploaded bike videos. I first saw you do it 👍
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words! So happy to hear I was able to inspire you as well! Thank you so much for all your love and support throughout the years! Viva Mexico!
@dlwilliamson5644 2 ай бұрын
@@JoseArteagaTravels You are very inspirational and now, with this particular community member I am going to look up bike videos as I am an avid cyclist and I do not see a lot of trails near my first exploratory visit to Querétaro.
@pedrotorres4360 2 ай бұрын
Is no more cheap but better life👍👍
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
That's right! Much better quality of life in Mexico
@evmikeaz 2 ай бұрын
Jose, did u see the Luchadores on Tuesday night in Guadalajara when u went there? They wrestle every Tuesday night in Guadalajara. I also went to a Luchadores theme bar there and drank Pulque, really cool.
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
No we did not get to see them, but sounds like something to do next time we are there! Thanks for sharing!
@geoffspeed 2 ай бұрын
Jose, Thank you for the content....I enjoy your channel. I am from the US and have my residency in Mexico and speak Spanish. I live in SW Mexico and it is beautiful . It begs the question ...why ? I have a US passport and can live anywhere I would like. I make my own choices and take my chances and do not over think anything.
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
That is awesome! Thanks for sharing! Viva Mexico!
@RobertIsaacson-hi9sz 29 күн бұрын
It's not any cheaper. Worst place is in the Baja. But a great place to visit.
@JoseArteagaTravels 29 күн бұрын
ok! Thanks for sharing!
@MayoFerDist 2 ай бұрын
Welcome man!!!...I thought you forget how to make videos
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
Jaja it's like riding a bike, you never forget! Thanks for sharing!
@nala3038 2 ай бұрын
@@JoseArteagaTravelslove the analogy.
@leemartinez2975 2 ай бұрын
It is common for middle class and even lower middle class Mexicans to keep some of their wealth in gold. The pawnshops do a lot of business selling gold jewelry to people.
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
Very True! Thanks for sharing!
@MaryGwenDungan 2 ай бұрын
Gold and silver. There were a series of currency crises in the '90s. People learned not to hold all their money in the form of pesos. People are doing it in the US now, too, buying gold and silver because of the weakness of the $.
@leemartinez2975 2 ай бұрын
@@MaryGwenDungan That makes perfect sense! As I understand you can store gold and silver in safe deposit boxes at banks, no?
@MaryGwenDungan 2 ай бұрын
@@leemartinez2975 A bank is the last place you'd want to store gold or silver. Most banks in the US can legally confiscate whatever is in your safety deposit box. I sure wouldn't trust a bank in Mexico.
@evmikeaz 2 ай бұрын
Jose, have u done any videos about how Mexico has done more exports into U.S. then China in 2023? And how China is manufacturing things in Mexico, hiring Mexicans, and maybe that is a part of the reason Mexicans are doing better by having a lot more jobs.
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
I haven't done a specific video on that yet but I have often times talked about it on the show and given even more reasons for Mexico's economic success. I will talk about it more in depth in a future livestream
@evmikeaz 2 ай бұрын
Jose, have u ever taken a plane within Mexico with ur dog? My Mexican wife and I, are taking a Tufesa bus from Nogales to Obregón and then from Obregón to Mazatlán and then back after we stay a week in her hometown of Mazatlán to go to our nephew's Junior High Graduation ($50 per person & alcohol included, lol) and to go to his Quinceañero in June. Normally we would drive to Tijuana and fly from TJ to Mazatlán without our dogs, but our dogs have never been to Mazatlán, so that's why we're taking the bus, since one of our dogs would have to go into the hull of the plane and we're worried about how are dog could be treated if he was in the hull of the plane.
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
@@evmikeaz Never been with Gizmo on a plane we are not fans of that either and when we travel with him we take him with us in a car or truck
@leemartinez2975 2 ай бұрын
Hi Jose, have you heard about the NU credit card in Mexico? Could you make a video on building a credit history in Mexico as an expat please? Thank you.
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
No I have not heard of that Card. But long story short how to build credit is relatively easy. Once you have Residency you can go to a bank and open up an account. After about of year of using that account and keeping it in good standing you would have built up enough credit history where they will offer you a credit card. If you apply for one and use it and build up a positive credit history with them for about another year or so they will then offer you even more loans. Credit is mainly given out and handled through banks in Mexico. The Credit system here is different than in the US but similar enough where most people can figure it out easily. Hope this information helps!
@axt333 2 ай бұрын
Nu is relatevely new in Mexico. Most of the segment it covers is from people who do not have an extense credit history. So, the interest rate it has is so high and the limit of the credit so low.
@NN57143 2 ай бұрын
All I need is a work from anywhere job or stream of income. Or an unexpected windfall!💵💰
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
I have tons of information on my website on jobs. Here is a link to a video I made recently on learning to code kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z5Z6YLiH2MrShZs.html and here is a list of Digital Nomad Jobs that I have on my website www.josearteaga.com/digital-nomad-jobs
@NN57143 2 ай бұрын
@@JoseArteagaTravels Thank you Jose!! I have been to your website and I see the great list you have compiled. It’s #1 on my list to go through it!
@StellR86 2 ай бұрын
Loved this live! Thanks for your info. I'm a network engineer and finally got a WFH job that allows work from Mexico. Over the last 3 years, I've made a effort to reconnect with my Mexican family and culture. I love it! If all goes well at Guadalajara, I'm going to be moving in the next 6 months.
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
That is awesome! Congratulations! Good luck with your move! Thanks for sharing with us!
@TUPELO_HUNNY 2 ай бұрын
Nobody ever addresses the emotional and mental aspect of moving. You should address it Jose...saludos desde the altiplano
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
Great suggestion! I will keep it in mind for a future livestream
@geoffspeed 2 ай бұрын
another weak one....
@TUPELO_HUNNY 2 ай бұрын
@@geoffspeed nope not me another foreigner mentioned it to me and I guess it's an issue for some
@laura3619 2 ай бұрын
👍
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
😎
@lance7607 2 ай бұрын
Hi Jose, it's off topic but I wonder about your experiences with bugs in Mexico. I recently learned that there are many species of scorpion found there and I'm not too excited about that (I was stung by a scorpion in Venezuela and it was NOT FUN). I've also learned that there are tarantulas, black widows and brown recluse and hobo spiders. Have you ever talked about this or do you have any experiences with any of these critters?
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
I'm not sure what part of the USA you are coming from but there are tons of bugs in the US as well. Yes we have certain bugs in certain regions out here but nothing too out of the ordinary. I guess I might be a little bit jaded coming from South Florida and spending lots of time in the south everywhere from Texas to Louisiana and of course Florida and there are tons of bugs everywhere. I did do a video a while ago about bugs in Merida not sure how useful it will be but here is the link kzfaq.infokNrSMGP4gso Hope this helps!
@lance7607 2 ай бұрын
@@JoseArteagaTravels Thanks, I'll give it a watch. Have you ever seen a scorpion during your time in MX? I'm just trying to get a feel for how common they are because dude, their sting hurts.
@geoffspeed 2 ай бұрын
lance....you have some issues....get over it ! Weird, just plain weird !
@lance7607 2 ай бұрын
@@geoffspeed Hey, I watched the video Jose suggested to me and in the comments there are other people asking about scorpions, so it's surely not just me. I think a lot of people don't like scorpions and spiders. If it makes us all weird, that's okay because we all have our differences.
@elperro3056 2 ай бұрын
Still cheaper then USA 😅
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
💯
@kennethblackman3234 2 ай бұрын
16 to 1 last month.the dollar is weak. When the peso is weak get more pesos
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for sharing
@foreverealm 2 ай бұрын
Thank you, José. I am interested in your input on crypto, precious metals, and logistics you are discussing. It sounds as if the price they will buy a gram of gold now is lower than the buy price here. But they want to profit, right? (Maybe I might email, with a donation.)
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
Yes I completely forgot to mention that he was buying 14k Gold at 650 pesos a Gram so when you do the math its about 1,300 pesos a Gram for 28k Gold which is 78 USD and spot Gold right now is 75 USD a Gram I apologize for messing that up.
@foreverealm 2 ай бұрын
@@JoseArteagaTravels O, I don’t think you messed up; it wasn’t meant as a criticism. I only own a teeny amount, haha. But I look at the prices daily. When I first started following gold prices a few years ago, I watched it go from about $1800/troy oz … and this past month or so it went past $2400. When I checked a few months ago, I think a gram was about $89. Since the value is currently higher, I was surprised to realize to sell it I would get less… but then there are profits, etc. I appreciate you and your wife. It always feels the world is a bit more sound when I listen to you expound. The world is a better place with you in it.
@josuemiamire 2 ай бұрын
Rent is every American’s biggest expense
@JoseArteagaTravels 2 ай бұрын
I totally agree! It is insane how high rent is in the USA
@geoffspeed 2 ай бұрын
Really ....how would you know ?
@user-lv4cb9zs6e 14 күн бұрын
To me everythig is expensive
@JoseArteagaTravels 12 күн бұрын
Thanks for sharing!
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