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My wife Lori and myself sold our home and our business in Hawaii and in 2006 we became homeless. Our goal was to travel around the world and "living the good life" are basic philosophy is
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We have enjoy our world tour of 37 countries in the last 25 years. In 2012 we returned back to the big Island of Hawaii and bought a small cottage. For 2 Years we using Hawaii as our home-base.
I am loving Querétaro. I have been coming to Mexico since the age of 20 and I am now 80.
I do speak Spanish as a second language.
I will be cremated here, and I love local families.
Depression, look at the streets of Philadelphia with the zombies on ice, that is depressing.
You can be depressed anywhere you are. I get depressed just reading the news about the United States.
Thanks to the DEMO-RATS...
Exactly living in US is very depressing there are shootings everyday
I am living in Mexico, and think I chose to get a old age home here when the time comes. They are staffed with full time doctor and nurse, price in a very nice home easy to say 1,600 a month with more compassionate people here than USA. Just go take a look and do the paperwork. Also my car mechanic was very cheap and the dealerships also are less expensive at least it was at Chevy dealer Guadalajara. So much suicide in USA up 70%. Walk out your door just go out every day in all countries.
Totally agree with you. I plan on dying in Mexico... Aging in the United States is way too expensive. The hospitals and the pharmaceutical companies OWN this country.
I do not want all my money going to some intensive care unit or over-priced assisted living facility as they forcibly upgrade me into more expensive care. Making me into a lab rat...
Most people have not thought any of this through. And it will be too late before they figure all of this out. Indeed, I plan on living in a small home and having care brought in to me. And when the days get dark an d I am in too much pain or discomfort, that's when my Hemlock tea will come out. Best of luck to you.
edvhollywood_ I think I know what you are talking about, I have seen videos of retirement homes in México, they look very luxurious with beautiful gardens more like resorts, but with all the care needed, nurses and doctors at your disposition 24/7 I thought that’s the kind of place I would like to go for my retirement. Would this be the kind of place you are taking about?
i also need to say it’s too hot , now living in puerto vallarta, so we go out do airbnb or some have family places, i still keep it on a budget, and there are home shares too. private rooms even in hostals. my mx building is 7 units with xpats never too lonely. people HELP ME GET OFF BUS OR STAIRS BECAUSE THEY ARE NICE!
The lifestyle while in Mexico is to spend more time walking around every day, so it's certainly more healthy than driving the car to the grocery store.
People in Mexico have more time and are more polite. I often meet people on the street that want to tell me stories; often, I'll give them advise about dealing with an employee that doesn't show up for work etc. - they seem much more understanding in Mexico. Yes, pricing is much more economical in Mexico and it's better on the pocket book - most people just don't earn as much so everything is more economical. I often tip people.
@@borealis1592 yes. And there is a person who has videos of Co-living and care homes. Carie Watson , u tuber her. And Jerry Brown did his special on it also.
Nope we're not leaving Mexico, we're full time permanent residents and love ❤️ the people, language the culture every time we use medical care we are very satisfied so it's
comforting, we're well treated.
Oh boy folks, no negative thoughts from us. BTW we are Canadian, we pay as we go for health care and medicine, Type 1 diabetes is what we deal with, we spent less than 3,000 CA the entire first year! And we are staying in Mexico 🇲🇽
As a nurse, my question is: fine for now, but what happens when you have a major illness requiring complex and expensive intervention? My experience has been that people fail to plan.
@@primordialmeow7249 So true. Wait until you need a limb removed because of diabetes. I work in IAH.
The ELITES from Mexico City and Monterrey (and other Latin American countries) go to MD ANDERSON in Houston for major medical care.
Here in our country Australia, hospitals are free. You don't pay anything.
It's free in Mexico now along with 2 other options. Don't understand the problem with healthcare. Our public hospital is brand new and very high tech! And as stated, even private healthcare cost very little compared to the USA, and it's better care. I know that for a fact. Last January I and my sister in the USA had the same surgery. My resort like hospital experience and the results of surgery far surpassed her care in the USA. In fact, her surgeons botched her surgery and she was rushed back to surgery to make repairs. She paid 18000 and i paid 2500 USD. Same surgery exactly. I'm very happy with the high quality of medical care in Querétaro. And as for diabetes....well do I have a story with that! Long story short, the lack of reasonably priced junk food in Mexico and the fact that almost all restaurants use whole food, un processed ingredients meant that I lost weight easily here. Without really trying. It took three years to slowly lose 120 pounds and REVERSED my type 2 diabetes. No more medications.im 65 and my fasting blood sugar is now around 95. Can't ask for better than that at my age! You just have to actually use the health systems here to see that they are much better than in the USA. I'm surprised that the claim regarding wealthy Mexicans was made, given that their leading hospital in Mexico city rates much higher than the Houston medical center, and many of their doctors trained in USA and European medical facilities. I live in a tourist town in the wine region that draws mainly wealthy Mexicans. Those we know have actually recommended Mexican doctors and facilities to us knowing we have the medicare option( which we refused based on the care my parents received through that system. It's not that great!).
I am a type I diabetic moving to Mexico and I cannot find some of the newer insulins here like Lyumjev or Apidra I love and the Dexcom CGM so my only solution to pick it up when I visit my son in the US and bring it back. This also means I need a Doctor to prescribe it in the US, so I still don’t see completely getting away from the medical system in the US.
In Mexico when you date somebody they introduct you to the family and close friends, because they take the relation seriously, but that doesn't mean you have to be responsible for them financially in any way, a lot people have decent salaries and they're not waiting for a foreigner to come and resolved their financial needs.
And many of them have even better incomes than them, And this is something that many people don’t know about Mexico 🇲🇽.
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. If you're coming back, be prepared to find an unfamiliar environment.
An unfamiliar and disgusting woke-leftist environment !
As they say, you can never go home again.
Anybody moving to another country should learn the language! There is no reason why they can't.
In order to avoid frustration you need to understand that your are not in your home country anymore. You have to accept and adjust to new conditions.
Expats, who are young and computer-savvy (digital nomads) have no problems learning Spanish. Retirees, though, are in a different category. When you are sixty or seventy learning a new language is not easy. I know Spanish and Portuguese because I have lived and worked for many years in countries where those languages are spoken, but I think that if I had to learn Vietnamese or Thai, it would be frustrating. I would try because I love learning foreign languages, but I doubt I would ever reach any fluency. Age is an important obstacle to learning any foreign language.
Lori and Gerry, much of what you’re describing is what’s going on in the US these days.
Depression ??? Look at the USA population
Suicide rate in the US increased by 30% in less than 20yrs. The US has one of the highest suicide rates of the industrialized countries.
I think if your depressed in the US, moving to Mexico is not really going to change that. But overall less than 10% of the US population is "depressed".
@@rmanbike 10% huh?
I guess that explains the 30% increase in suicide?
I agree. High anxiety and depression in the US. There’s always a simmering lack of humanity. Anger.
@@rmanbike Yeah, but at least down here you won't have a gun in your bedside drawer, or in your kitchen, or in your family room or by the front and back door. Some people will even keep a gun in their bathroom because you never know...
One thing I have learned over many years of travel is that visiting somewhere is not like living somewhere. Take your time, rent for a few years before you buy, and keep your options open on returning back home. One other thing I have seen is that many people, even those that say "We love it here, we'll never go back no matter what happens" do go back when serious life & death health issues arise. A few don't but most do.
Currently in Cancun love it, 🇨🇦
It's nice that you address the challenges.
Good morning. My husband and I just returned to Querétaro from a visit to Dallas, Texas, yesterday afternoon. We are renting a lovely large home with a spacious back yard and swimming pool. It is a bit after 5:30 in the morning - I am enjoying a nice cup of coffee in the back patio … our happy Golden Retriever Buddy is sitting by my side. He loves it here as do Jorge and I. I grew up in Dallas and lived there for 67 years - we moved to Querétaro last December. We transferred our happiness from Dallas to México and haven’t regretted a minute of our new life this side of the border. I am “gringo” - Jorge is originally from Puebla; he lived for 30 years in Dallas. I speak Spanish and admire my Mexican brethren. I had always wanted to live in México and am fulfilling that dream. Energy flows where intention goes. :-) La vida es buena. ~ Life is good. ¡Saludos! Joseph (Pepe) Quillian
Bravo !,! Yo también estoy planeando irme a vivir a Querétaro. Si no es indiscreción cuanto pagas de renta. Y por que área está la casa. Gracias y Bendiciones.
Life sounds good for both of you😃. I would bet it really helps to have a Mexican husband in some matters.
@@hildamontana4990 Buenas tardes, Hilda. :-) Jorge y yo vivimos en Juriquilla en una colonia que se llama Villas del Mesón - a 25 minutos al norte del centro histórico de Querétaro. Para rentar esta casa amplia pagamos lo mismo que pagábamos por un departamento de dos recámaras y dos baños en Dallas. El 9 de diciembre cumpliremos un año viviendo en Querétaro. Hoy Jorge y yo cumplimos 31 años juntos. :-) ¡Saludos! Pepe
@@kellyname5733 Hi, Kelly. :-) It helps to be married to a Mexican citizen, sure enough. Last Wednesday I got my temporary residency. It is good for two years, and then I will apply for my permanent residency. Today is Jorge’s and my 31st anniversary. :-) Greetings from Querétaro! Joseph (Jody) Quillian … Pepe in Spanish. :-)
Before watching this video Jerry, I think Mexico cures depression for some people for its SUN and WARM WEATHER which you don't get in the cold, dark winters of most of North America. Make Mexico a part time winter residence and you will be more HAPPY!
Thanks for all your hard work and honesty it is much appreciated🙏😊❤
I am an American of Mexican descent. I speak English and Spanish fluently and have family in both countries. That said, I have noticed that one of the root causes of dissatisfaction of people moving to Mexico (or just about any other country) is that they don’t fully assimilate. Including language, foods, culture, etc. If you stay in a little “ex-pat” bubble and don’t try to assimilate, you will never be fully comfortable there.
There is a movie called OUTSOURCED about a guy who was sent to India. He was miserable until he made an effort to assimilate.
70% wow. Rents should take a dive I would imagine. 😢
It’s good you update your info. Great research and observations.
Thanks for listening
I get depressed when I come home from Mexico.. however ....I suspect most people return to their birth home for family or health reasons. I hope you get to see your family too🙂😉☀️🐝
Thanks for that topic. That can help people be prepared in every aspect for the challenge they will face if they decide to live abroad
As a retiree I always thought it would be enjoyable to live for a while outside the United states. But a permanent, lifetime move can be very challenging. Despite all of our problems here, personally, I would not leave for good.
I go to MEX for a month every year.
safe travels!
Lori, I love your jacket. It's really cute 🥰
If you married a Mexican it doesn't meant that you married the whole family and that you have to support all of them. Very poor explanations of your part.
This was one of the points that I didn't agree with. It was a stereotype. What if you marry someone with no family? What if the person you marry doesn't get along with his or her family? What if you marry someone whose family has no interest in your money? Finally, who gets married nowadays anyway?
@@rayvogensen2983 and what if you married someone with more money than you. In Mexico there are many wealthy people, of course is a stereotype.
@@hildamontana4990 You are right.
Thank you for your honest video--the aspect of not being able to get health insurance over age 70 is sobering-I have never seen a video that has mentioned this.
Existing diagnosis too
@@luv2roam879 I live in Portugal and had private insurance until the age of 70 when it was canceled. To be fair though, for any serious illness the free public system is the best option. Where I live there is no private emergency room so I will always go to the public one anyway. We pay nothing (actually we pay but that is in taxes) and the doctors are the same ones you get at private hospitals.
I enjoyed this analysis, Jerry. We spent the summer in Ajijic and are considering spending half of the year lakeside. However the idea of cutting all our ties to a domicile in the US. It's good to stand back and take in the big picture. Hope to meet you next time. Keep up the good work!
Sounds great!
I think a seasoned traveler would not find it difficult to live or retire in Mexico if they chose to. Plus, Spanish is not that difficult for a English person to learn, certainly much easier than most other languages. Anyone planning to retire to Mexico its essential to be able to master some conversational Spanish.
Spanish is one of the easiest languages for English speakers to learn. You basically pronounce it as it is written. I can't imagine retiring to a place like Vietnam or Thailand where I wouldn't even be able to read signs on the street. Other than Spanish, Italian and Portuguese would also be fairly easy to learn. Age is a big factor in language learning. When you are over sixty and have never studied a foreign language it is not easy. I have been teaching English for forty-plus years and a fifteen-year-old student is always going to learn faster than a fifty or sixty-year-old one.
The reality is that a lot of people are not seasoned travelers.
I stay away from expats and expat groups. If you aren't going to attempt Spanish then you should stay home.
It also shows respect when you at least make an attempt to learn.
Idk, I’ve lived in mexico for 7 years, I have lots of Mexican friends, have learned the language by using Rocket language and have started a successful business, I love it here and have zero interest in going back to Canada, I guess I’m in the 30% bracket
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Very valid points made here. It’s why I am looking into volunteering at deaf schools so I have a purpose.
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Thank you for this excellent video! It was great to hear you discuss the hard realities of living in this country. I have been here for 5years and agree with your observations and conclusions completely! 👍
An excellent video, very candid and well observed. Those are definitely major ways that someone could become dissatisfied with Mexico. Even a short stay in Mexico is worth it though. Try it, I'm sure you will like it.
Well said!
All of those things can happen anywhere you move to. Even if you move with in your own state.
I think it’s best travel back and forth and stay busy so it can reduce the possibility of depression
We are seeing more & more Canadians & Americans retiring sooner to the simpler life in Mexico 🇲🇽 🏝️
Very insightful video Jerry and Lorrie! I live in San Miguel de Allende. If you have a 'meetup' while you are here, would love to meet you both. Will send you an email.
I'm 65 year old American man. I've intentionally moved around the US and a little in Europe. A person who is happy in one place will likely be happy in another location. Unhappy people stay unhappy. A new environment can be exciting for a few years.
I'm headed to SE Asia. As a single American I can find endless romance there, maybe a great young wife, maybe kids (never had kids in US). A reason Americans leave Mexico is due to mobility issues...but in SE Asia I can get great homecare. In Philippines for example a Registered Nurse, trained to the same level as US nurses, earn $350-500 USD per month so I could afford a couple live-in nurses if needed. Live-in housekeeper/cook is about $100/mo plus food...six days a week. And Filipinos are known as maybe the best caregivers in the world.
Medical is a tricky one. The US is known for excellent doctors and hospitals. If you have a heart attack there's no better place to be than a major US city. But there is an issue of being able to get appointments. It's not unusual to need to wait weeks, months for an appointment for what could be a serious issue. Whereas in Malaysia and Thailand are world famous for medical care AND service AND low cost. The wait to see a cardiologist there will be a day or two, maybe three. After tests you might spend 30-40 minutes talking with the cardiologist about results and plans...for $10 USD plus test. Full head to toe exam, scans, x-rays, blood tests costs about $600. Heart bypass surgery in Thailand is about $15k. In the US it's $54-150k. Americans are trained to think medical insurance is a requirement as costs could only be covered by billionaires. But many Americans can self-insure in SE Asia.
yea, this can happen in every country, its about feelings and your inter feelings
The only exception to this 70% leaving is Baja area, its so much like San Diego and plus English is widely spoken and its easier to bring your vehicle.....
You’re 100% correct. I live in Rosarito beach, and I commute to and from California to visit family all the time. It’s not difficult at all. Especially if you have the Sentri pass.
Many live in Mexico because the cost to live in the US is so high. Born and raised is So Cal meant that Mexico was a second home for me. I watched the US prices encroach into Rosarito, Baja and Ensenada over the years. Im not so sure I could afford those areas anymore. About what % less is it to live in your area as opposed to San Diego? Thanks
@@kellyname5733 someone in SD would easily spend $2k a month, just for an apartment nowhere near the beach, and $4k minimum per month, to live there, at this time. In Rosarito you could find something for as little as $500 a month the same size, and likely be closer to the beach, and still survive on $1,200 to $1,500 a month if not less.
I’m fortunate enough to have my beach house paid off. My expenses would be less than $1000 a month, but I have hired full time employees to take care of everything I need. cooking, cleaning, errands etc…
So I spend just under $2k a month.
@@kellyname5733 I moved to Ensenada last year from the western part of the San Fernando Valley just north of LA. and sixteen miles north of Malibu. I found a great place for $600 per month that includes all utilities, internet, cable, gas, electricity and drinking water with a bi-monthly maid service that also does my laundry. Even though I'm a great chef and enjoy making good food for myself and others, I still eat out quite a bit, and with all of the locally run restaurants and great taco/food/juice carts that are scattered throughout town, I still only spend less than $1000 per month. I have a car that I drive about two and a half miles to the beach to go for a surf but rarely drive anywhere else because everything I need is within walking distance or a quick bike ride. I have an organic fruit and vegetable stand literally right across the street and great place I frequent for fish tacos with another place for a sit down breakfast just down the street. $1.26us for a fresh caught fish taco con todo and Huevos Rancheros with unlimited home made tortillas, fruit and coffee for $70 pesos or about $3.76us.
I would love to meet up with you and Lori. I will be going to Mexico in June of 2023.
Hi Jerry, my wife and I are ONLY looking at Mexican beach communities... I am 63, she is 60, both in very good health.... So our reason, more healthy activities, and able to travel from one beach city to the next, PLUS we love the ocean! We've been to the Lake Chapala/Ajijic area 3x (have friends living there full time) but realized it just was not for us. We enjoy PV, Zihuatanejo, and other beach settings/communities. Another GREAT video!
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I am leaving Mexico to grow old because I realize that I must be there for my family and friends as they age and die away. it doesn't feel right to me that can't be there for them. We lost 3 cousins this year alone. I also don't want them to feel bad if they can't be here for me too.
Yes, go home Sweet home!😍
It depends really. Some families are better off staying away from. It is what it is. No use sugar coating it. You don't hate them but you're better off without negative people in your life whoever they are.
Unfortunately, I've observed this with people I've met in Mexico. I was one one of the depressed ones in my first country (Argentina), but feel much happier here in Mexico.
Have a great time traveling all over
I personally enjoy culture a lot and, also, I've worked with all kinds of people from all around the world, so it's a joy to meet new people and new cultural situations, too. Some people have a problem with these things, but I love it!!! I laugh when someone will tell me they cannot wait on us because they don't speak English, so I'll answer them robustly in Spanish and tell them that I really would prefer that they wait on us and, then, "we'll just try using Spanish today."
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😭😭😭😭😭😭 😂❤️ Thank you Mexico.
I relate to all the points you mentioned in this video, only my wife and I we actually moved to Turkey…we are in our fourties’ we thought we could live there on a permanent basis but just we couldn’t take it anymore. I have to say I appreciate the U.S. a lot more than before.
With FAKE NEWS and all the division, the US isn't what it once was, so many would prefer living abroad. Some other countries are much better places to live - people are more simpatica and accommodating. Older people are much more respected and younger people look up to them and respect them. The direction in the USA is disturbing, so once you escape, you will NOT want to go back.
I heard Turkey is a rip off country, meaning everybody is in on the stealing, taxis, hotels, waiters, even vending machines. Everywhere I looked for videos about it, they all said the same thing. I always wanted to visit Turkey, but that took my desire away.
@@jj-bp3fr I have lived there for one year and half. If you are a foreigner then you are a target, everyone will try and take advantage of you….I was paranoid everywhere I went.
@@hanialturk5981 wow, thats exactly what I heard from all the research I've done, some people swear to never go back. I didn't realize it was that bad. Hopefully, it'll change the further away from the pandemic.
I understand. People have stars in their eyes, but those of us who have tried it get it. I go to MEX now for 2-4 weeks a year. Best of both worlds.
Road Trip???
Watch out for those Topes !!!
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Well, I just watched this, and now I’m depressed! Thanks? :-)
So am I.
You mean you are "enlightened..."
this awesome Jerry I have plan to retire in Mexico so I follow your program a lots I thought I'm going to buy condo in Queritaro then I just retire recently I decide to check it out went to Puerto Vallarta people there are nice speak some English no problem I stay there long enough I'm single I try to find mexican lady 55 plus there is no one speak English at older age it's realy hard and the humidity so high when come back inside don't feel like want to go out again so I come back home and think I can live in Mexico couple week or go few times a years because of love Mexican food and love Mexican woman and now still keep try to find the one that can speak poca English just a little that's all I need love your chanel...
I'd question Lori's spanish teacher. 8 full years of trying to learn Spanish and still can't?
How do you study a language for 8 years and not be able to speak it?
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Her English is not that great to start so adding Spanish will be an issue.
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Take care when you travel to Guanajuato,God bless you and your road 🙏
Ray thank you for being a subscriber for over five years now you're the greatest and Lori and I appreciate you very much.
they are right! We need to go back to our country! Back to our customs! To see my loved ones and lifelong friends. I am already preparing everything for my return and stop worrying about insecurity and stressing about everything😊 home sweet home.
Back to the US?? Stop worrying, insecurity, no stress?? Ummm...I dont know what your situation is going to be in the US or how long you have been away from the US but most everybody are all those things and at a higher level. US folks are worried about lifes' "must haves". Ya know, food, shelter and a way to pay for it. I hope you are happy in the US.
Hello Mr and Mrs Brown. My question is what if in my 60s i have insurance in Mexico, does this mean that my insurance will cut me off when i turn 70? Thanks
Regarding the language barrier, there is software for smartphones that translate most languages. I'm not saying that we shouldn't learn the language of the country we move to, but it is an option. As for hospital visits or medical appointments where understanding the content is critical, I'd want to take a bilingual person with me.
Regarding customer dissatisfaction, do you find there's a difference in reaction from Canadians versus Americans? As a polite Canadian, I would imagine there is.
I’d retire in Philippines before Mexico. Money exchange rate is about 57 to 1. Almost 100% speak English there.
What about Thailand ?
Well, what about Thailand ?
Thailand is an excellent place to retire they have beautiful new condominium complexes with upgrades like professional Jim equipment beautiful large swimming pools, saunas and hot tubs and the price can be $400 a month and the one block away from the beach. My son plans on retiring Thailand.
I think you data was greatly skewed by the two years during CV-19. For those ex-pats buying big houses, thinking that their kids will be visiting them a lot = NOT in most cases. Too demanding schedules, bosses contacting them on time off, etc. makes that a not going to happen thing for most families. If you live in Gringo Gulch then you're not assimilating - really, so after a while you might get frustrated and want to return to USA. Assimilate and then it will not be a problem. I think a lot of American's return because of the Medical. They don't know (most of them when moving here), that they needed to sign up for IMSS as soon as they move here. Reach 65, and apply for Seguro Social (IMSS) Medical Insurance and list anything on their 11 point check list, and you application will be dumped. Too many people by living in Gringo Gulch, don't know this and fall into that trap. in 70's by being in the system it costs about $750.00 USD/ year equivalent for full medical, "0" deductible, "0" co-payment and generic drugs and 1 teeth check up with cleaning all included.
WELL....THERE ARE SOME GOOD THINGS AND NOT SO GOOD ON ANY CONTRY.
OBIOUSLY THIS VIDEO IS ABOUT THE NOT SO GOOD THING IN MEXICO BUT WHEN YOU LOOK AT THE BIG PICTURE I BELIEVE THE BALANCE INCLINE ON THE POSITIVE SIDE:
COST OF LIVING
COST OF HEALTH CARE
REAL STATE COST
PROPERTY TAXES
FOOD QUALITY
CULTURE
PEOPLE
AND SO MUCH MORE
Thank you for your channel.
Almost every negative you mentioned is going on here in South Carolina. A lot cheaper in Mexico. I'm in good health and I'll pay the office fee if I need it.
Which beach city do you recommend to be very near the beach and be able to walk to store etc.? Thanks
I suggest Puerto Vallarta as a starting point. Best to you.
A place closer to the states (Tucson) is San Carlos. Lots of snowbirds, activities, food, free music every night.
@@rioricojohn7455 ok , I'll check out San Carlos Vallarta is an option as well. Thanks
What happens if you have a stroke or a heart attack, are you prepared to pay that out of pocket? It's quite a bit more expensive than just an office visit.
@@juliejohnson3807I'm wanting to get a mujer in Mexico. Plan on dieing I guess and have my own private beach in heaven. What if I don't have those? I'm supposed to live in horrifying terror? As president Bush said " Not going do it. It bad bad". The alternative is to stay here in my depression and be alone. Worry about getting through the month.i can save 100s in Mexico.
As bad and as sad as it has become to be an American and live in America, I would never move to another country full time.
I think many people get depressed because they have unrealistic expectations.
You can still use your Medicare if you have kids in the US as you can visit them and get care as well as seeing them. I agree one issue is if you have Medicare and your health is poor and need a lot of expensive care then yes you are probably better off in the US.
Also Americans are moving to Mexico in ever increasing numbers so I don’t get this 70% are moving back statistic as it is misleading. The fact is the quality of life is only getting better in Mexico and yes you need to learn Spanish to get the best of life here.
I think the #1 takeway from this video is LEARN SPANISH so that you dont feel isolated and get depressed. The medical concers regarding Medicare is valid.
You just need to live as part of the community, so learn Spanish and be adaptable.
Jerry, I love your shirts. Where do you buy them.
Incidentally, my wife and I have lived in Latin America for over 14 years and returned to where we're from only once during that time. We love it here, in Mexico, and never want to live in the USA again if we can help it.
Luckily, I graduated from a Mexican University in 1977. It's located in Cholula, Puebla.
Generally, don't we think people go back because of family and medical Care. They seem to be the top reasons. Of course, some people just can't adapt.
But before I go please tell me where you buy your shirts.?
His wife sews them for him. Many of us have asked that before too 😊
I think this is a rather high %% estimate . From my own research there seems to be a LOT of people who move to Mexico and have no interest in leaving. And those are people who have lived there a long time.
Lived in MEX rural Guanajuato for 8 months in a beautiful and picturesque town as a FEMA disaster evacuee. As an RN, I had no less than 6 very scary taxi rides with sick or injured Gringo neighbors to the Star Medica Medical Center in Guanajuato...two of those rides were the longest hour I have spent. Although I visit often, living there as I grow older is a NO for me. Settled now happily in Northern Arizona.
Jerry y Lori I have a little home work for you on the issue of using Medicare
In any foreign country . Apparently
Although Medicare A hospitals care
Y Medicare B drugs will not work .
There is Medicare Advantage sometimes called Medicare C ….
Which fill cover without limits hospital
Visits cancer and knee replacement
Etc Medications no . I got this on another channel the Mexico relocation
Guide …. This info needs to get out to your viewers .
What is the source of your statistic?
Good point, this sounds way too high.
Too bad it doesn't extend to Snowbirds.... seriously. The locals here in Riviera Maya wised up when tourists couldn't visit during Covid restrictions. They need to expand the economy base. Here in this area the Real Estate Values are rising very fast. Cost of Living is going up yes but as in USA the Mexican Real Estate market should slow during times of high inflation.... Foreigners are selling homes and buying up homes in Mexico way too much. This State may turn into a Belize where it seems like territory of the Common Wealth again. It got so bad in Thailand laws were put in place for two different prices. One for locals and other for foreigners. They added 16% Value Added Taxes on foreigners even Expats.
Now that so many Indian, Eastern European and Chinese Expat communities is growing Mexicans see many aspects of Mexico changing to their own disadvantage.
I see them moving to CDM and Guadalajara
All true depending who you are and where you live . There are many permanent ex-pats that will not give up Mexico
Right on the money with this video. My wife and I are from Mexico. We are both retired now We go to Mexico at least once a year to visit our extended families but we don’t stay more than a month because of some of the “cultural” differences you mentioned in your video. We just can’t go back to the way things used to be before we immigrated to the US 40+ years ago. Another reason is the health care issue. As dual citizens we have a right to the health care system in Mexico but it’s just not the same. We are healthy now but once we get to that age where everything starts to falling apart, we don’t see ourselves traveling to Mexico anymore. Travel safe!
Wait a minute Jerry, so Lori is Cambodian and how did you drag her away from her family? Its same in Vietnam that is if the person you marry has a extended family then yes you will marry into that family and your expected to contribute financially!
Jerry is a sneaky guy.
He hypnotized & abducted her.
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I was living my entre life in Mexico and you never get married with the all family, I don’t know where this information comes from to Jerry.
First of all, I never heard a Americans and Canadians leaving Mexico over depression, it's the other way around.🤷🏻
Kudos on a fair video that covers things people need to be aware of and think about. And with a minimum of click-bait drama, too. Thank you!
Hello. Jerry...... great. Video and. Information.... BTW....what. Ethnicity is your wife... with all due. Respect..
Are you guys living in US? Please start doing videos about the life in US the inflation and the unsafe it is here 😢
No we're not in the US we live in Mexico we are permanent resident. We are trapped in Mexico SEE
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If you want go back home my daughter has a Business sells everything you want to sell in a big Bdazaar
Very disappointed with you guys 🤦🏼♀️🤦🏼♀️ now everything is bad in Mexico Wow! Amazing
Good luck in US and Cambodia
Afraid and scared at a hospital admission; learn Spanish or take a Spanish-speaking friend.
Use google translate... its not complicated !
Strange as many Americans are moving to other countries like Thailand in Asia
Tom, we've been living in ecuador for four years in an expat enclave where English is widely spoken. High altitude, spring like weather. If you knew as many expats as us, you would know the answer. For us, besides the same springtime weather all year, we live in a very nice, new high rise in a spacious apartment. It's new and we are the first tenants. Windows on 3 sides because our electric bill averages $9/mo. Views of the high andes. Apartment costs $550 per month. Walkable city and so we're in great shape. I've got a whole lot more. We would live like dirt in the US on pensions. It's a really easy decision.
@@mynickname4884 yes it is but no thanks to any hi rise in Ecuador…, EQ country!
Best wishes my friend
so y go to mexico?
Tequila 😄🤠😆✌️
Finally, WHY di Americans, or anyone for that matter, travel to another country and want it to be like where you came from??? That mindset mystifies me.
I have watched videos where Europeans are asked about American tourists who visit their cities. The first thing they mention is how LOUD they are. They drink A LOT of beer, and finally they eat a lot of fast goods which is the same junk food they eat back home. What an insult, especially when France and Italy have such great cuisine. " When in Rome" and sll that.
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This ch took a turn to just negative
Shouldn't you speak Spanish when you live in a Spanish speaking country? Same with reaching out into the local community. It's up to you to adapt to the local culture.
You should do whatever you want.
@@LJ-jq8og That's a very selfish attitude.
@@the1andonly "Selfish". Who are YOU to decide what is selfish !? While I prefer personally to learn Spanish I can see many people who would not be inclined to do so for a variety of reasons... And, they are helping the local economy too...
Are you a woke "virtue signaler" trying to feel better about yourself... IF so please move to Portland where you will be with your brethren and get what you deserve. 😊 BTW: You can take your mask off now 😂
@@LJ-jq8og I trust my judgement on that. If you decide to live in a country where Spanish is the official language, then speaking that will make your life a lot easier. However, expecting everyone there to speak English for you is not realistic and definitely selfish.
@@the1andonly No question it will make life easier, BUT I can see where elderly people for example have challenges doing it. It is not any offensive intent but a practical challenge for them. Also, Google translate has made it far easier.
Of course, some typical US "limousine liberal" jackasses demanding or insisting someone speak another language is wrong, but that is not what Jerry was saying. Indeed, in expat intense areas English is spoken with locals and many prefer to practice their English anyway...
Philippines is an option they speak English
Is it a 100% English speaking Country ?
@@salomonmedina2365 not 100%. But majority of Filipinos speak English
Foreigners can not own land in the Philippines but their are ways around that but you take your chances as you could easily loose your investment.
Thank you for your information. I appreciate you very. That then I’m
Good video. it was easy for gringos to arrive in Mexico so it's just as easy for them to return to USA or Canada... I made many friends in Mexico only to learn that most fell out of love with Mexico and returned NOB...
For 10 years I've lived in both Thailand and Mexico.. Just 30% of that time in Mexico.
Expats in Thailand seem more committed to stay here ... Maybe not in Thailand but certainly in South East Asia.
Being isolated by way of language isn't all bad... I'm clueless as to politics here in Thailand and world news... and that's just fine. I'm never bothered by adverts or news headlines... Because I can't read Thai 555.
Enjoy your trip all over México.
One reason John is most schools in SE Asia require students to learn English and their are thousands of private English around SE Asia. So chances are anyone under the age of 30 will speak English or at least some. Its not so in Mexico, just in certain areas.
Great points... I am getting my Mexico PR just so I have it but I prefer the safety of the strict Thai government. Crime in Thailand I would surmise is far lower than Mex and the new leftist-US. Is there a way to contact you directly ?
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Not if ur on the beach ... We're u live is boring and depressing. Still love u but as a gringo u didn't choose wise going to ajijic
Only boring people get bored.
Buh bye!!!
Frio ! 🥶 (Mas Tacos Para Mi ! 💪 😋 🤗)
Way too much crime down there.
Appreciate your addressing these issues, BUT, 70% seems more of a headline than fact. Also, depression is imported with the person and doesn't magically appear when living abroad. Just saying.....
You MISS the point... Jerry is not medically diagnosing "clinical depression" Jerry is explaining the WHY as to people becoming unhappy and take action to leave...
This is a cheerful video....not!
I agree with most of your points but at least two didn't sound convincing. Firstly, not having the same customer service as in the U.S. doesn't seem like a big enough issue to want to return to the U.S. Secondly, the part about having a local romantic relationship is not so one-dimensional. I am sure there are many local men or women who are not interested in bringing their families into a relationship. Of course, a seventy-year-old single American man. with a very good pension, who decides he wants to have a serious relationship with a local girl forty years younger, is probably going to have problems. This would be the same in any country.
As an older American male I'd prefer a Mexican woman any day of a radical-socialist American woman who just wants your money 9 out of 10 times...