Living in Mexico: My Honest Review
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Summary of this video:
🇲🇽 Positive Experiences in Mexico
- Mexico offers a sense of freedom with minimal government control over daily life.
- Cash is widely accepted, and there's flexibility in conducting business and managing income.
- Access to documents and bureaucratic processes is relatively quick compared to other countries.
🌞 Weather and Nature Appreciation
- Mexico boasts favorable weather conditions and stunning natural landscapes.
- From pristine beaches to majestic mountains, the country offers diverse outdoor experiences.
- The freedom to explore nature without strict regulations enhances the overall enjoyment.
😊 Positive Perception of Mexican People
- Mexicans are generally friendly, helpful, and have good intentions towards foreigners.
- Despite varying English proficiency levels, locals are willing to assist travelers, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.
- Both the government and cartels prioritize protecting tourists, ensuring a safer environment.
🏥 Healthcare and Accessibility
- Mexico offers affordable healthcare services with efficient access to medical facilities and procedures.
- Healthcare costs are notably lower than in Western countries, making it an attractive option for expatriates.
- Quick document processing and quality medical care contribute to a positive healthcare experience.
🍽️ Food Experience and Caution
- Mexican cuisine is renowned for its taste and freshness, particularly items like guacamole and avocados.
- However, travelers should exercise caution due to the risk of food poisoning, especially in areas with water quality issues.
- Enjoying Mexican food requires vigilance to avoid potential health risks.
💸 Expense Considerations and Scams
- Popular tourist destinations in Mexico, like Cancun and Tulum, can be unexpectedly expensive, challenging assumptions of affordability.
- Travelers should be wary of scams, especially in tourist-heavy areas, and be prepared for potential overcharging.
- Understanding local pricing dynamics and budgeting appropriately can help manage expenses effectively.
🚨 Crime Awareness and Safety Precautions
- Crime rates vary across Mexico, necessitating vigilance and caution, especially for tourists and expatriates.
- While some areas are relatively safe, others may pose risks of theft or violence, requiring travelers to be aware of their surroundings.
- Taking proactive safety measures, such as avoiding isolated areas and being mindful of belongings, is essential for personal security.
🚫 Least Preferred Locations
- Tulum and Mexico City stand out as places Rafael advises against due to various factors such as scams, crime, and environmental concerns.
- Mexico City's pollution, noise, and lack of air conditioning in accommodations contribute to a less desirable living experience.
- Negative experiences in certain locations highlight the importance of thorough research and personal preferences in choosing living destinations.
🚗 Infrastructure Challenges
- Despite efforts to improve infrastructure, Mexico faces challenges, particularly in driving conditions, with poor roads and aggressive driving behaviors.
- Infrastructure limitations, including issues with transportation and road quality, affect the overall driving experience, contrasting with other countries.
- Ongoing improvements indicate progress, but infrastructure shortcomings remain noteworthy considerations for residents and visitors.
I live in mexico city for 6 month now. Im a french canadien so im white asf 🤣🤣 and nothing happens to us here. Its the dream in my opinion. I love it. The only con its to learn the language as fast as possible and to be honest if you move to a country you should learn there language period.
Singer Roch Voisine is French Canadian too. I am whiter than him. If you are French Canadian, you speak French so it is much easier for a French speaker than for an English speaker to learn Spanish.
@Fillemexicaine36 yes i speaks french and yes its easier to learn spanish, however there is some cameos words that can mislead or thinking they are the same but have different meaning, no big deal it just take some ajustement but over all i can read spanish and understand about 50 to 70 % on avrage. For speaking mexican speak fast so at best i understand about 50% on avrage but im getting there 😅
Are there legally? If not go home.
It’s not as bad as everyone thinks. Every place has a bad part. Just stay away from it. Literally everything else is great. Just stay away from the slums. Where people get into trouble are the resorts IN THE SLUMS. They want to wonder off and do something completely stupid and get….well….got.
I'm Mexican from Mexico City.
This youtuber looks like many of the Americans living here.
They are not blond, they don't have blue eyes, yet get offended when everyone thinks they are Mexicans.
It’s a huge compliment to me when locals think I’m Mexican (due to my Spanish). Of course that was when my hair was brown and not grey.
They need to goo if they are acting like that!! No room negative in Mexico
I look white and Mexicans think I’m white. wtf
we dont need anymore people here. get them OUT!!!!!!!!!!
This dude is a wealthy immigrant 😅 wtf does that mean??
Nobody drinks tap water in Mexico City, either you buy a water purification system or you periodically buy garrafones which are big jugs of water that hold 20 litres (5 gallons).
Un México... Water is a business.... They don't purify the water anymore....You have to Buy it on containers or in a bottle....
Neither in the US, tap water is nasty!! I have a water purification system cause I got tired of refilling the 5 gallon jugs.
tap water in the U.S is also nasty...
@@thelmalanderos80 Here in Dade City, Florida, tap water isn't nasty.
I do that in America.
When the Mexican police stops you, it is only to politely ask you for a pension fund donation.
In some ways it’s more civilized to drop the pretensions (e.g. American police in some areas looking for any excuse to stop and ticket anyone, to meet quotas), and just cut to the chase without having to get bogged down in some court/legal process
@@jesusgonzalez-acton8045 It doesn't bother me. I've never been stopped, though. If it happened to me, maybe I wouldn't be so sanguine about it.
How often do the police stop people who have Mexican license plates?
@@dlukton Definitely less but can still happen at the checkpoints they have going into major cities. Especially if you look like you're from a western country or have a nice car.
This is how you pay taxes in Mexico as a foreigner
We've been brainwashed our whole lives into thinking America is the best country in the world
Mexico is a member of the AMERICAN CONTINENT. Like the US.
So true. I am still in the USA but at 73 researching my alternatives. Have had it. And I hear and read so many--- still ignorant to think we are the greatest- maybe the US is the most arrogant but not great. Mass shootings, elementary school kids murdered for no reason, cost of living, lousy and expensive healthcare that has been an issue for decades, politics that has reached an all time propaganda machine, and so much crap in our food that no wonder everyone is obese, diabetic and has to take Rx that can cost $21,000 per injection. As you can tell, I am very frustrated and need a better quality of life. Lived in Spain and trying to decide between Spain or mexico- (Spain taxes my pensions) etc. but feels safer. Just to add: went to US local ER and was diagnosed for a sprain and possible fracture of the wrist. Got worse -went to an orthopedic: his diagnosis: 2 breaks and a fracture! Can my life threatening illnesses survive this as I age? Hell no. Feels like life or death living in the US.
How to avoid food poisoning in Mexico? Drink CDS (Chorine Dioxide) and Zeolite. I have been living Mexico for 14 years, never had food issues.
Ohh thank you. I also heard it was most likely the tap water that destroyed me
Means what like it is safe to drink the tap water or we have to use tap water or what.
We Mexicans just drink Tequila, that kills everything.
@@WealthyExpat Why did you drink tap water?
Is it okay to ask for a video for expats with children and the best schools k-12 @@WealthyExpat
Lived in Playa del Carmen for a year and a half and never spent much on dinner or lunch although I stay away from 5th avenue. Head inland a few blocks and food is ten times cheaper.
THIS. Can't believe people spend $150 on lunch or $250 on dinner. You're getting ripped off by tourist traps if you pay that much
@@BEP693 Exactly. If you want expensive, flashy restaurants in the prime tourist spots you are going to be paying and arm and a leg and much more than you would pay at nice restaurant in the US. A few blocks away from the hot spots you can enjoy a decently priced meal ($20-$30).
60-70 pesos will get you a decent meal in Playa.
Immigrant not expat
If you’re dark skin and from a poor country you’re an immigrant. If you are white and from a rich country, you’re an expat lol
Period! It’s frustrating to see American immigrants label themselves as expats. No special treatment just because you’re from the US 🙂
thank you...
An immigrant is moving up the chain with no wish to maintain ties financially or politically to the lesser nation… an expat is someone who wishes to keep all ties and privileges afforded from their superior citizenship status while living physically in the poorer nation state.
@@KeithAllen-ti4iyexactly
Living in Mexico can be a rewarding experience if you appreciate its cultural richness, affordability, and natural beauty. However, it’s essential to be mindful of safety, navigate bureaucratic challenges, and make efforts to learn the language. Each region and city offers a different experience, so thorough research and personal visits are recommended to find the best fit for your lifestyle and needs. Great video, Wealthy Expat!
The worst scammers I had to deal with were the Mexico City taxi drivers. Its a helluvan extortion racket.
If you don't speak Spanish, you will get scammed, gringo priced, etc. just know this coming in. Learn as much Spanish as possible, and use it. It's a respect thing to try to communicate in their language. Police are very corrupt, you will have to pay them off to walk away. This guy is telling half truths about Mexico. I don't agree with everything he is saying. I have been visiting Mexico since 1998 and have been to many cities. so I speak from experience.
Even we avoid airport taxis, its the last last resort.
They are like that in most countries! it happened to me in the US!
Same as thailand mate from an aussie
Just use Uber
We love tourists, but we´re not so happy about immigrants gentrifying everything. US immigrants have taken over SMA, Ajijic, P.Vallarta, Chapala, Mérida, etc and that's not nice at all, as they are messing with our politics as well.
Exactly we work no homeless like USA and most homeless not Mexican .
As long as you are not hanging out in the wrong area or with the wrong people, you are going to be ok.
Grew up in South Carolina, Love mexico!!
Why are the borders there?
For us Mexicans only?
@mikeyrose4183 Anyone Can get border just d9nt do crim.
@@mikeyrose4183 hi
@@Escape_The_Mundane lol
@@Escape_The_Mundane Can you spell anything in the only language you speak? what is englais? lol
anyone is welcomed as long as you learn Spanish, go through the process of mexicanization and remember that you are a guest here and mexicans are not there to be of your service. No exceptions.
I speak Spanish and I am proud to be immigrating to Mexico! Abrazos
Merida is like any regular city in North America with Costco, Walmart etc even a skating rink in one of the nice modern malls just with friendly happy nice people :)
Almost every big city in Mexico has those stores like Costco, Walmart, Ikea
@@donaquinilator4959 Yes we just moved to Merida from a few years living in Playa and before that four years on Isla Mujeres where we had to take ferry to Cancun for Costco etc.
Many Mexican cities are becoming like any North American city. They even have a Home Depot in Puerto Vallarta. In addition, they also have their own brands to compete with Wal-Mart like Chedurei, Soberenas, etc.
Merida is hot, expensive, and dirty
@@prettybrwneyez7757 Not in Cabo Norte area where it's a gated community behind La Isla mall.
Wow, I lived in Tijuana back in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s and the cost of living including nice restaurants was dramatically less than the US. I’m shocked by what you’re saying here. Everything at that time was half the cost of the US. Amazing.
Did you have a visa? did you live there legally?
@@Fillemexicaine36 - I had residency as I had a factory there at the time. Even had a Mexican drivers license which I used in the U.S. as it caused confusion with the CHP. They didn't now what to do with me. Hahaha.
It has changed a lot in just a few years. Food (street food) prices have more than doubled since I moved here about six years ago. The Dollar sucks right now too.
that's because the United States is falling apart
Just install a water filters in the apartment or condo
We do that here in California too.
More ppl need to do this, everywhere. I got a 5k filter, best decision.
Check out Monterrey. Beautiful scenery (lovely mountains), great restaurants and lots of conveniences (shopping malls and US-style food marts). Downside is weather during the summer.
As someone from Monterrey, I highly appreciate it. It’s a very underrated city!
worst air quality tho
Safety?
Also that Monterrey is supposed to be out of water soon. Yet, Topo Chico still sources their water from there for their sparking water.
Have been in Monterrey many times, never had any safety-related issues. But I understand these days México seems to be less safe compared to a few years ago. Water is indeed an issue in the north overall. Not sure what the government is doing to fix that.
Live in Mexico City, love it here
Because you are rich. You live in your bubble 😂
@@Juanelmagogamer yep, nothing wrong with that
I live in Playa del Carmen and yes it is beautiful but it is pricey. You gotta be careful with the drivers because they can be aggressive and the condition of the roads can be terrible in spots. Lots of speed bumps that you can't see in the dark and pot holes. In 6 months, I have already had to visit a body shop because someone hit me and I've had a flat tire due to the pot holes.
There are plenty of little places where you can get a decent meal.
Southeast Asia is crazy cheap compared to Mexico. Sure, it’s farther away but English is spoken and the US dollar is used in Cambodia. No need to learn a foreign language. You can retire on $1,000 a month US easily. Been here doing that for 2 years. No qualifications to retire here.
Way too many people taking the number 2 in the streets, the smell and although English is somewhat spoken there, South Asians are the hardest people to communicate with, they don’t know what boundaries are. Mexico is a catholic country and is still pretty westernized.
@@VisibleNorth Geez, and here I am concerned about the "number 2" from dogs in Mexico everywhere! But people? And my need for flushing toilets is also on my list of concerns when researching possible moves. Thanks for your comment - honesty. Yikes! no wonder it is "cheap".
There are a lot of Voltaire’s in Mexico. You have to be careful if you are a tourist. I own a home there. Mexican people see Americans as meal tickets, and will overprice them.
I'm tall, blond, and blue-eyed. I've lived in Mexico City 4 years and a Puebla Magico 6 years, visited all 32 states, and have never had your "problems".
Mordidas here are far cheaper than US police traps.
Outside of the Gringo resorts the cost of living is about 40%.
I have never been mugged, or food poisoned in Mexico.
Of course there is fantastic weather. You don't need AC in CDMX. Merida is something else.
Fantastic food. Fantastic communities. Fantastic freedom
Try India, where I've been mugged and food poisoned and scammed many times. The roads are double Mexico's time. There are 9 different castes compared to Mexico's 4, and the beggars are not the bottom caste. Nothing happens unless you cross some official's palm with silver. But I love India.
Interesting Which 4 castes are those from mexico?
@@Gripo0193 Indigent, lower, middle and upper.
@@diogenes9295 I never heard that about Mexico before. I know the pure indigenous are looked down on, at least in Merida where it was discussed in my presence more than once. Lower income/class people are always looked down on no matter what country.
I have an opportunity to move to India, but after what you just said, along with research, I'll take a pass on that one. The poverty, disease, malnutrition, and general safety are worse in India than Africa.
@@MaryGwenDungan Go and visit for a few months. But bring a strong aware man with you, or hire a bodyguard. Women alone in India are not safe.
One of the things that I don't hear mentioned much is the worldwide taxation on income that Mexico has. I've heard people say that Mexico doesn't enforce their income tax system, but I'm interested to know how to actually follow the law there regarding income taxes (in case they start enforcing it more in the future). Could you do a video on it? Specifically, could you talk about how someone can fall into Mexico's worldwide income tax system as a tax resident and ways people legally structure things to lower income tax in Mexico? Thank you!
No foreigners pay income tax in Mexico, it’s actually not smart to declare what income you make in Mexico to their tax authorities because it’s all public records and can expose you to some dangerous people.
No taxes on income made outside of the country..😅
In reality, foreigners don't pay taxes on foreign earned income. This could change in the future of course, you never know
Didn't know how expensive Cancun was. Cabo was very affordable. 3-12 USD equivalent meals unless you go to some high-end place. I like the mom-and-pop restaurants.
Great review Rafael! You missed Queretaro where I live, you are welcome any time.
Definitely Freedom:
I have been living in Mexico off-grid in a forest since 2004. I use only composting toilets. Rain capture only. Can raise and sell products from rabbits and chickens.
Weather is much better in the highlands. Never snows. Never muggy. See Weatherspark to compare climates.
Great people and culture!
I don't live in a tourist area, so I don't have those problems. And rural areas are much cheaper.
You are getting ripped off by being in the most touristy areas. Never had food poisoning in Mexico.
Your experience doesn't match mine much.
Thank you for sharing !!
Yes, this was an honest and fair review, thank you.
You actually said that you didn't mind getting scammed for 4X the cost because it was helping the locals? Wow!
😂
Would you rather get scammed by the government or a mega corporation instead?
@@jessecortez9449 neither clown
We pay a Gringo taxes all over the place. For the most part, you are happy to help people out.
American citizens get scammed all day long paying out of the "ying-yang" for healthcare but we do it! And helps our corporate leaders line their pockets... Guess everyone has their own perspective...
Great summary!
8:33 I’m glad you mentioned Playa Del Carmen… I was there last week.. we stayed for like an hr and we left. $21 dollars for two ice creams 🍦.. $12 dollars for a boba drink 🧋.. $60 dollars for 3 tacos, 1 shrimp tostada, guacamole chips, and two jamaica flower flavored waters.. don’t go there.
What? That's totally CRAZY.
Could you please kill the music next time? Out at 0:34
The perfect place to move or invest in land or properties it’s puerto Vallarta and Rivera Nayarit ( Mexican pacific ) perfect weather, beach, nature, peaceful place, you can do your life in English 24/7 you can buy much more cheaper than the USA and build home or condominium to rent all year around, or just retire and live right in front of the beach, I help Americans to buy homes and they live so happy here, do your research why people are moving and invest in puerto Vallarta and riviera Nayarit.
How much would it cost? I’m gonna be working for myself soon as a trader and would like to know how much i would be spending if I where to move and make a purchase. I’ve been to puerto Vallarta it would be my yearly vacation spot growing up and miss it there
@@derekvela2458 do you have a email where I can send you info ?
@@derekvela2458 🍹
@@derekvela2458 🍹
@@derekvela2458🍹
he brings some valid points which i agree, but I must say some of them seem like personal annoyances like the Mexico city one, not having ac and the noise. You should expect that from a major city, as well they don't have ac because the temperature is pretty nice most of the year around 15-25 degrees celsius.
On food, just don't eat at dodgy establishments and you wont get food poisoning, but tbh it just sounded like your immune system is weak in that case. Just use common sense, like don't eat seafood dishes in the centre of the country since it wont be fresh.
Guys, if you’re a tourist in Mexico don’t forget to wash your hands. Since many street food and food in general is eaten with the hands we Mexicans carry around anti-bacterial gel in our pocket and use it if there isn’t a bathroom around to wash our hands. I’m appalled at how tourists go to the taco stand and hold their taco with dirty hands. I get that tourists are excited to try everything and often forget the most basic things, but if you’ve been on the metro touching the poles, at the park touching stuff, at the beach, anywhere, WASH OR CLEAN YOUR HANDS BEFORE TOUCHING YOUR FOOD! Most tourist get Moctezuma revenge because they eat with dirty hands
I lived in Quintana Roo for 3 months. The weather is unbearably hot and humid definitely a minus not a plus! Agree with all other points you make.
Cancun and Playa del Carmen have horrible weather 8 months of the year.
Agree 💯 I have lived in Mexico for 20 years total coming and going to the country. Mexico City is great, you only forgot to mention Puebla and specially Lomas de Angelópolis, a great place to live. You should try visiting Puebla, you'll be amazed! Without any doubt, this is an amazing country.
Moving back to CDMX with my Mexican gf in July, this video got me exited to go back :)
Mexico is one of the countries with the best English in Latin America btw, that data could be wrong
@DutifulComments well you were in Mexico not in the US but that doesn’t mean that mexicans can’t speak in English. But it depends very much where you are, if you go to the little towns is not probably to find people who speak English, if you go to the big cities is more probably to find people who can speak in english
Great video. I have visited Mexico several times and have always loved each trip.
You know you are the best our friend, I will pass, going to Dubi in November or sooner, stay blessed, keep up the amazing work and let's go! 👊👊👊👊👊👊👊👊
Great stay in Dubi
How do you deal with the day-to-day normal corruption (e.g. getting pulled over by the police, dealing with government bureaucracy, etc.)? And how is it different (better, worse, same) from other parts of the world: USA, EU, Eastern Europe, Middle East, Asia?
they dont "pull you over" they have police checks smile and drive through
Buy em some 🌮 and you'll be on your way😂
He's brown.
As with most things in Mexico, you cant generalize, do your homework on how each state or city is perceived.
Where did you do the MRI & Ultrasound, in experience every time we saw quotes it was $300+ US
You have to first book a gastroenterologist appointment, and he can refer you to a $70-80 full ultrasound, I liked Dr. Miguel Osorio
@@WealthyExpatI am Pam; Can you please tell us which hospital that Dr. Miguel work for and in what City of Mexico; I need to do an MRI and Ultrasound. I was being quotes here in Seattle for $1,800 usd. Thank you for sharing.
@@mowmow3962 Yeah, Pretty Expensive and it doesn't mean that Doctors here KNOW what the heck they are doing. Just yesterday, The University of Washington Hospital at Montlake almost Killed my daughter simply because they don't know What the heck they are doing, and they didn't listen to ME when requested they to Stop the Drug that was slowly killing my child. As usual, they think they know "better" only to LOOK like FOOLS.
Playa del Carmen and all the maya rivieara is expensive, the starbucks is more expensive then in Houston.
Exactly and not worth it
😂 it's a tourist location, one of the best, Houston isn't
Having lived outside the USA for the past 26 years in LATAM, I will share this information with you. When you cross the the USA/MEXICO border you lose the benefit of the USA RULE OF LAW and you become subject to local Latam Countries Rule of Law and that my friend is a huge risk that you need to consider
I will share this information with you, neither the US nor Canada have any rule of law, the corruption just wears nice ties here
Having lived in USA, as a Mexican expat, as soon as you step into USA, and lets say you suffer an accident that is not your fault, all of that tort law bs goes out of the window.
Was hit by a bus, lost my job, and where is that bs is sophisticated " wherefore this" or " penal code that," 🤡
I love Mexico.
Mexico has become far too expensive. An average hotel in Cancun is $500-1000 USD per night.
A cost of living for a small family is 3-4 people is $5000-7000 USD per month.
The Mexicans don’t pay those prices
The Mexicans don’t pay those prices
The Mexicans don’t pay those prices
You are considred middle class if you make at least $1340us per month in Mexico.
Yea because they price gauge foreigners
I’m Mexican-Australian and want to live in Mexico. What do expats do for living in Mexico?
Thanks for your honest review, Was both enlightning and entertaining.
Great an american telling others to come to México to avoid taxes. The government does care about taxes but probably is not as agressive as in the US. I hate it when americans come to mexico and expect to live for nothing, working remotely without paying local taxes, and using the local services for free.
Don’t forget they speak to everyone in English
I’ve been to Mexico over 10 times and get diarrhea every time except for the one time I went to Mazatlan.
Rafaiel all the best to you brother!
In The DR a Coconut is 60 cents of USD
In Mexico too, unless you get gringo priced
I spent 3.5 months all over Mexico in 2023. I love love CDMX. Hit up 8-9 other cities, I don't care for then. Nothing beats the food and weather in CDMX.
I'll stick to the $0.45 fresh coconuts here in the Philippines 🥥 doe.
Had zero issues with altitude during my 2 months in Mexico City. Don't feel anything when I land there, just happiness :)
Flew from Malaysia to Mexico for cave diving. Unfortunately Tulum was the first and only Mexican city I visited. Spent two weeks and found the place horrible at so many levels. The only fortunate thing I did was to rented a car during the whole stay.
Mexico isnt cheap anymore. Restaurants and supermarkets same prices as Chicago, or more. (Leon, Mexico City, Guanajuato)
Guadalajara as well.
Buy in the Tianguis, local markets
I love Mexico, close to USA, Puerto Penasco
No eres expat, eres un migrante en nuestro país y no tiene nada de malo, pero utiliza bien tu nombre, no eres expat eso no existe
Puerto Morelos is one of the little known spots in quintana roo. Nestles between cancun and playa del Carmen, it is a very charming coastal city. It is one of the places I could see myself live in Mexico. I'm not sure if you had a chance to visit it but when you go back to Mexico you should definitely check it out.
Yesss I love Puerto Morelos
I've been to Puerto Morelos at Iberostar. Too much seaweed on the beach.
@@WealthyExpat The only thing you love is to have economic benefits 😂
Rafael, great show about Mexico. Can you do a critique on the Panama travel passport.
I've driven CDMX to Merida and back problem free. I'm from Scotland but adjusted to driving in Mexico quite well. It's fine once you're used to it. I've driven over 80000km incident free.
My friend you are very wrong in many aspects. Our government knows about you and knows exactly on what you are spending. Our IRS is very sophisticated, but it has to do with FREEDOM. Most countries do not like freedom. Economic freedom, freedom in general. This country never closed its doors during the pandemic, we are a free country. And when it comes to food, simple, dont eat STREET FOOD, do not drink water from the tab in Mexico city a place with over 21 million people. AND YEAH TULUM SUCKS
Go to the street food places where the locals go to and you'll be fine. If their food made you sick then nobody would go there and they would have no income.
I really appreciate this overall video! Gave me a lot to reconsider. Thank you and have a great day sir! 💯👏⭐
Highly agree, please don't come here for drugs or to do/buy drugs. Tequila is as far as you should go if youre trying to have fun and enjoy this humble country.
Ps: please avoid tab water lol
'If I went to the doctor 3-4 hours later I would have died...Now let's talk about things I didn't like." Killer transition.
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None drinks tap water in Mexico, pass it on, tap water is not clean enough to drink. I am a local of CDMX, no way anybody I know would do that...
Expat. First world term to describe an immigrant.
the illegas coming in arent mexican anymore. i love mexico
Very true
Mostly central and South Americans nowadays
While the US wants to build a wall to prevent Mexicans/ latinos from entering the US, the US citizens are frantically climbing over the wall into Mexico. What a life we live! (and I hope to be one climbing over it to escape from the US) Too funny.
11:36 I would never want to live in the city. I would move somewhere outside the city where it's quiet.
Mexico is loud everywhere. I live Ina very quiet place but that's rare. And my foreigner friends can't believe that I don't want to live in the noisy and garbage filled cities
As you mentioned, noise is the norm for Mexico and Spain, part of the culture. And it is also a concern for me - do I have the patience as I too am a very quiet person, a pit bull if I don't get my sleep.... lol, From what I have read and hear - noise is in deed a huge part of Mexican life. Barking dogs and parties that have no resolution in Mexican/ Spanish culture. Spain too is noisy- especially in restaurants They literally scream and yell to carry on a conversation.
If you are 6’4 blond and European they will always see you as an ATM!
Just ask my wife
BS
BS
Are you going to continue to live in Mexico? If you do, where do you think you will live?
Excellent advice love your honesty 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Great video Mexico is a beautiful country with nice friendly people.
Licence plates for new cars are temporary until you get the definite one. Its a permit for a few weeks
Monterrey is peaceful - as mentioned in the 'Sicario' movie.😎
150 dollars on lunch? Bro, where the hell are you going lmao. You can eat lunch in playa del carmen for like 5 bucks if you know what you are doing. Even if you go to a nice place, for two people it should be maybe max 80 dollars. Your girl must just be ordering like a thousand drinks
I hear you on Mexico cirty and the weather. Here is the deal, we had oir worst heat moments in history. Im sure you were here recently spring time. We are not used to those temperatures, hence we are not prepared. for example now, we are back to a more mexico city like weather. It is kind of chilly, cloudy, rainy, little bit of heat from 11 am-2 pm, our average temp is 59 degrees fh. you VISITED Mexico City on a record heat wave. Lat year and this year. thankfully its over because summers here are super cloudy and rainy
Wow! Tú sí sabes apreciar lo bueno. Felicidades!!!
I love your videos but the Cons you talk about everybody knows that. Also if you don't mess with the Cartels they don't mess with you 😊😊😊
Aguascalientes is in central Mexico and is very nice and safe to live. It’s very affordable. The downward for expats is that there are not many expats living there.
You can try to assimilate, just a thought
Wow, I would so disagree with you when you say it is easy to get things done in Mexico. I live in Mexico and find nothing anything you need to get done takes so long and is very complicated. Such a pain in thee ASS. LOL
Mexico is probably not bad for people who have crypto wealth. For one thing, there is this "dollar app" debit card... that can be replenished using USDC; so that's a way to cash out crypto tax-free. But also, a US citizen who has Mexican ID documents could sell crypto on P2P exchanges without the US government finding out about it.
Mexico is not all about drug lords?
While I agree its a lovely country with kind people , Brazil is the better retirement option -for me. Glad to see the country is doing well.
Nice review.
Don´t believe everything doctors tell you. But it is wise to take some CDS and/or colloidal silver with you. Works both for prevention and as a cure. After 3 years in Mexico I never got more than once a very mild food poisoning from some chicken we bought on the street....
Greetings from Playa Del Carmen
I'll be there in August!! 🛬
Please, if you're planning to live in my country don't avoid paying taxes, we do care about that! please contribute to our society to make this a better place to live.
Grocery in the supermarket is very expensive
5:58 unlike my home country (Tunisia), where bureaucracy is out of control and has a reputation for being stressful and a pain in the head, since Governor workers are always hot headed, moody and volatile...
Tired Americans moving to Jalisco puerto Vallarta taking are land . Viva Mexico u will leave
I drive from Florida to Mexico to have my dental work done.
Long drive ain't it?
@@strongtowerman9661 well worth the trip. The young Doctors are very skilled and the cost saving is tremendous.
They have planes now
I stay in my van and revisit the Dentist everyday for a week. I sleep very well.
Basically, there are pros and cons but Nuevo Vallarta and Puerto Vallarta is dope AF. That's where I'm at
freedom you say? Can you own a gun? Can you tell the local police chief you think he’s an idiot? can you call out the government directly and boldly without worrying about going to jail? Can you point out corruption without consequences?
You can't really do that here 🇺🇸 either, and it's getting worse literally every week.
@@wtf_usa5597 Where I live (FL) you can.
@@wtf_usa5597 Well said ...
As a foreigner it is not advised to do all this and in every country it's the same. Don't meddle in local politics.
@@wtf_usa5597 Well it depends on what state you live in that is for certain. That is why many people are leaving California, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, etc. But you can stay in the same country and get a lot of those freedom back by going to Texas or Tennessee or Florida, etc..
Do you have any opinions regarding the Mazatlan area?
I've thought about moving to Puebla or Hidalgo...not sure how those states compare to the tourist-heavy areas.
Thanks for sharing
Welcome to Oaxaca Mexico i am a native indigenous zapoteco
I really rate Acapulco.
Do you think your state of mind at the time colored your experience?