Retired & Living the Dream in Merida Mexico! 🇲🇽
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- Mark has been coming to Merida for the past 18 years and has been living here permanently for 5 years. He wants to share his story about why he decided to live here permanently and his experiences here in Merida with real estate, medical care, insurance, and so much more! Join me as we sit down with Mark as he shares his wisdom on living in here in Merida Yucatan Mexico #mexico #meridayucatan #retirement
00:00 Intro
00:35 Complete House Tour
10:48 Interview - History - Breakdown of Home Costs
21:55 Safety, Police Interactions, Car Insurance
32:14 Personal Medical Costs, General Insurance Information
39:24 Medicaid Medicare, Home Owners Insurance
41:21 Affordable Labor Costs, Low Cost of Living
55:45 Cost of Living Breakdown of Various Bills
01:01:19 Better Quality of Life - Better Than a Retirement Home
01:05:26 Visiting the USA - Dealing with Banking
01:11:54 Neighborhood Tour
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I like that he said it was important to live around the locals instead of other expats. Assimilating into their culture will be a far more rewarding experience and probably make it easier to learn Spanish Id imagine. Learning the language is probably the golden egg to really living
I totally agree. He was full of knowledge and wisdom. I'm glad I was able to interview him for you guys!
I definitely agree. When I begin visiting Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo back in 2020, I was very comfortable about the locals. I have a condo in Playa and I live amongst a couple of expats but majority of my friends are locals. I’m perfectly fine with that and I’m comfortable with that. My purpose was to adapt to the culture.
@@JhomasE Did you speak Spanish before going? If not, how difficult have you found it to learn there?
@@maxenra Hi. Yes I do know Spanish. I learned while I was in college. I’m still learning though. I think just having a conversation with the other individual causes you to pick up on some things. If you listen very well, sometimes you can hear the similarities between English and Spanish with certain words.
This man is tired of hearing expats talk about the hot weather 😂 😂 Great video and nice guest
Just Google it! 😅 The fact that many people lack the ability to even check a weather report beforehand says a lot about our fellow humans these days! As a great man once said, it is what it is.
For me, yes I can complain that Playa Del Carmen is very hot. And that’s just my reaction. However, I accept the fact that it is what it is! I had to get over that very quickly because I cannot change the weather. L O L. Either one person can deal with it or they can’t. But to continue to complain excessively is ridiculous.
I thoroughly enjoyed this interview, the neighborhood and house tour. But what Mark said regarding living around the locals as opposed to living around other Expats really struck a cord with me.
Awesome! Glad to hear that! It really does make a huge difference when you are living around the locals. I personally wouldn't have it any other way. Glad you enjoyed the video!
This is by far my favorite video!! He broke down the reason I’m leaving the US and retiring in Mexico - NO ENTITLEMENT!! I agree with living with the locals-learn their culture, embrace their relaxing environment, and above all enjoy the Mexican vibe. This November will be my 4th visit to Mexico. My first visit in 2019 was so relaxing and I did feel like a tourist because I had a friend that took me and my brother away from the resort to see where the locals hangout. Now I’m hooked on retiring in Mexico 🇲🇽 #myretirementjourney
That is awesome! Glad to hear you enjoyed the interview and plan on moving out here soon! Thanks for sharing!
Same! It really struck a cord. When I came to Merida for my scouting trip( both times) learning the language as much as you can, is really appreciated. Even with my rudimentary Spanish people were kind even to make the effort to communicate and educate me. It’s all about approach and respecting other people’s culture and being willing to stretch yourself.
Hey Jose,
One of your best interviews!
I really liked, how nonsense, and down to earth your guest described life in Merida can be.
Muchas Gracias! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video so much!
That was a refreshing point of view in the video, wasn’t it?
A wonderful interview & so much information. My husband & I loved what he said about moving into a neighborhood that has locals & not moving around other gringos! That is one of the reasons we bought a home in ChiChi Suarez.
That is awesome! Glad you enjoyed it! He was able to provide so much wisdom in his interview. So glad I was able to bring it to you guys. Mark is a great guy! Thanks for sharing!
I agree! Makes absolutely no sense to move into the newer developments in the north.
I loved this video! You're a good interviewer and you make your guest feel comfortable to share more. Some of the things he was saying about the US and Mexico brought tears to my eyes at different moments because of how true it is.
Thank you so much for the kind words! Happy to hear you enjoyed the interview so much! Thank you so much for sharing!
This gentleman is a fantastic, honest, straightforward guy whom I admire very much. His honesty has given us a much better understanding and perspective of what living in Merida, Mexico is truly like! He is a truly an amazing fellow. Love ❤️ the interview 🙏🏽❤️
Thank you for your kind words! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Hey Jose, I loved the interview! He has a beautiful house!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!
"when you marry a Latino girl you don't have to think about the inside of a nursing home",,,I like that
Very True! Thanks for sharing!
Love Mark, smart man with great money saving tips. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your home.
Thank you for the kind words! Mark is amazing. So happy he wanted to share his story with us
Love the meeting you Mark! And love the tour.
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Jose! My wife and I loved this video! We loved all the information Mark provided and the neighborhood walk. We are very thankful for your channel and hope you find more friends all over Merida to follow the same format of this video. Giving people an idea of what it is like in different neighborhoods will help them make a decision in terms of where they can see themselves living. As Canadians seeking to relocate, this kind of content is key to assisting people like us. God bless, we look forward to meeting you when we come down in November!
Glad to hear you guys enjoyed the video so much. You guys should check out this playlist where i have all of the videos that follow this same exact format. I have done many videos like this in the past and will continue to do more ruclips.net/p/PLba73fMQ0PMgZhWiSwZXEsZn5hTGi-W6p Thanks again for sharing your thoughts!
Thanks, Jose! We have seen a lot of those, but we have several in the list to watch. We are meeting with Jose Novelo when we come down, and thanks to you, we met him in person last year. We are applying for temporary residency! God bless you, we will be in touch!
I’m with him as far as the clothes washing goes. Also a good idea when traveling to check where the nearest laundromat/wash&folds are so you can travel more lightly.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
This guy is spot on. As a 30 yr + US health care worker, I loved his directness and honesty!
Muchas Gracias! Thanks for sharing!
This was a great interview. He quite a character but for us having been living here for a few years now he's spot on.
Glad you enjoyed the interview!
Jose, another great interview! Mark, thanks so much for sharing your life and insight to living well on a budget in Merida!
Muchas Gracias! Glad you enjoyed it!
Luv these brother. Spread the word, Mexico is a reachable life goal!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!
I hope more people like Mark reach out to you to share their stories. This was definitely helpful to me.
Thanks for the great service that you're providing.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Oh I forgot to add,,, very nice 👍🏻 house 🏠,,,I'm jealous ❤
Thanks for the kind words! Glad you enjoyed it!
Jose in the Hood! Good to see you getting out there meeting new folks! Great info. Keep it up! ✌🏽
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Ola from Ontario, Canada. My fiance and I are planning on moving to Mexico (half-year at a time to start) within the next 5 years after absolutely falling in love with the country a couple of years ago. This was a great video. I love the realness and transparency from Mark!
Awesome! Good luck with your move! Thanks for sharing!
I'm curious where you are thinking of going to? I spent 3 years traveling through Mexico and have been almost all over the country. There are some good thing and some bad things to watch for. Most of which you won't see on these videos of expats living down there.
I enjoyed the interview. Thank you!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!
What a nice conversation!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Im in MERIDA AND I LOVE THE HEAT!! THANKS FOR THE INFORMACIÓN AND COST OF HIS JOURNEY.
That is awesome! Glad it was helpful!
Great informative video Jose. great job
Muchas Gracias! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks Jose for the video I really enjoyed!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!
at the 47-01 mark or so the discussion is about an Epileptic guy that does yard work... Just want to say that MANY Mexican people are NOT aware that AMLO put into place a social help for folks like this can qualify for it... It's a monthly payment similar to disability or SSI in the states... It's not a huge payment but I know several people that have obtained it due to AGE, or disability... One lady I know only has one finger and a thumb on her right hand... She qualified and now gets around 12,000 pesos every two months... that may not be a lot, but it helps with food and electricity... It's worth checking into for these folks. Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of "social workers" in Mexico to let everyone know about this service.
Thanks for the tips! I'm sure they have tapped into that program, i know many people who have. But in Mexico you can tap into that program and also work. In the USA they don't allow you to earn income if you are receiving assistance. But here in Mexico if you qualify you can receive the help and also work not only to make money but also to feel useful and not make you dependent on the Government. I have learned that many people with disabilities just want to be treated as equals and that includes having the ability to work. I will let mark know about this just in case his gardener doesn't know about it yet. Thanks for sharing
@@JoseArteagaTravels Exactly Right! The lady I mentioned with basically one hand and a partial hand, works as a housekeeper. The gov. assistance does help a lot though, so she doesn't have to work every single day is she is ill for example. Great interview as always Jose!
Nice home Practical. Maybe he’ll get some art from Cristian , your wife to fill the walls. Great interview. Nice Mexican neighborhood
Awesome! So happy to hear you loved the tour and the interview!
That's what I was also thinking 🤔,,,, Christian probably has some nice art she can negotiate with him.
Keep up the work José !❤
Muchas Gracias!
Great video Jose. It's too hot and humid for me, but you really promote Merida well.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Yes-I’m glad to hear about the weather/climate. That’s the most important factor for me. 😎
I like your house! Thank you for sharing it with us!
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed the tour!
Greatest video ever to both of you 👍
Muchas Gracias! Glad you enjoyed it!
8:30 PM , June 5. Patzcuaro, where I live, 69 degrees, Merida 89 degrees! I've lived where it was 90 degrees. Texas, served in Nam, stationed in N. Carolina where it's the humidity. You can't walk a block. If you have a pool, you are wasting water, air conditioning waste electricity!
ok! Thanks for sharing!
@@JoseArteagaTravels ! You handled that well!
Great video Jose and interview. Merida seems like a wonderful place to retire. I totally agree with emersing into the people, culture and history of Mexico. I would not want to be in an all foreigners neighborhood. I would want to be in with the locals with a simple house and a yard for my dogs ! Thanks for sharing and Blessings from Costa Rica ! Pura Vida 😊
Muchas Gracias! Happy to hear you enjoyed the video so much!
Loved this interview. Need to do a followup.
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!
I love this video about living as a regular person in Mexico. Ever since a friend brought me to Mexico on a visit, I’ve always loved the people, food and the vibe! Is it utopia? No. But it’s full of real people who treat their fellow humans with dignity and respect for the most part. Merida is magical even if it’s hot as hell, lol!
Well said! Thank you for sharing!
receive my greetings from navarre, Florida glad to see you again
Thanks for sharing!
Really great video. I’m headed to Ajijic for the month of Aug in an attempt to escape the heat & humidity as well as due diligence for retirement. I was intrigued & excited to see your trip to Guadalajara. Your guest Mark was awesome especially for me when talking real estate.
I’ve watched a few videos about the pro’s & con’s of buying property in Mexico. Would you mind sharing yours and possibly Mark’s opinion? I understand there are a lot of depends. 😂
Glad to hear you enjoyed the video! I personally don't have any experience with purchasing a home in Mexico since i rent. But I have interviewed others who have and actually have a whole playlist dedicated to real estate here is a link so you can check it out and hopefully get more answers ruclips.net/p/PLba73fMQ0PMgZhWiSwZXEsZn5hTGi-W6p
ThankYou 💯🙏♥️ BlessedBeEveryone🦋
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Me encantan sus programas
Muchas Gracias!
great stuff
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks. Great video. I just received your T shirt up in the USA. Fits great. And very important it is lightweight. Great for hot weather. And the material is high quality. Not itchy. Thanks I digress is on the front. I wear it with great pride amigo. I will be wearing it in The Lake Chapala area or wherever I decide to go
Awesome! Super happy you are enjoying the T-shirt! Thanks for all the feedback! Muchas Gracias Amigo!
at 23:59, the RUclipsr that you are referring to is Cartess. I remember the story that he shared about going to jail for the scenario.
Thanks for sharing!
@@JoseArteagaTravels no problem. Have a GREAT one, José!
Your experience in your local community sounds about right for me.
If it as safe as they say,?and the housing well it’s time to move.
Health care and housing costs are too too high in North America.
It’s not democratic it’s greed.
How do you live and the weather.😊
Sounds great where you are.
Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks for your reply,
And the weather I suppose the out look is good quite hot though.?
Thanks again and looking forward to seeing more videos.
WOW. Hard ti believed that he foto cured un México so effectively. AND so cheap
Viva Mexico! Thanks for sharing!
3PM, June 2, 2024, Merida 103 degrees F! Turn on the air conditioning full stop!
No need to turn it on if you can handle the heat or are taking a dip in the pool or going to the beach or a cenote. Thanks for sharing!
@@JoseArteagaTravels ! Ja Ja!
Nice guy.
Thank you
I agree Mark is awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!
Merida, according to statistics, is considered the safest city in Mexico.
That is correct! Thanks for sharing!
I was in Villahermosa 2 times and got the revenge severely both times and was very careful I could not move there. I lived and ate at a 5 star hotel.
Thanks for sharing
Moctezuma’s revenge happened to me on this recent trip too 😅
Sorry to hear that, thanks for sharing tho! 😅
Great video, once again Jose. Very informative. Thank you. If a person, who hasn't reached retirement age yet, and not much of retirement funds , such as pension , ROTH IRA, stock investments or SSI. How can one obtain a job living abroad in order to allow you to live a comfortable life outside the U.S. ?
You can find jobs in Mexico in a competitive job market out here. What that means is that you will be competing for jobs with other Mexicans for minimum wage jobs which pay you around 9,000 pesos a month which is about 525 USD a month. It will be very difficult for you to get a job as an American since it is frowned upon to give a job to a foreigner from a rich country a job a struggling Mexican needs. Also you need to know Fluent Spanish if not you will be making less and working harder. Also there are no government programs you can tap into. My advice is to get a job online such as teaching english or start your own small business. But long story short it will not be easy and you will have to work a lot especially if you come out here with no skills, no Spanish and no money. You can watch more of my videos for more information on all that.
@@JoseArteagaTravels Actually, I'm bilingual (Spanish). But I understand what you're saying. Yes, obtaining a job online is what I'm interested in. Maybe , even setting up an e-commerce type business, here in the states, before I start traveling abroad. Thanks again
Saludos José from Maryland
Saludos!
What we have here - is a "happy camper" - - - ''as tickled as a pig in shit - and - happy to be there" ? --- So - a complete cost of living is quite affordable - AFTER - he paid to get what he wanted. (?) - - - His lifestyle is quite comfortable and that's what counts. - - - And so it goes. 🤗 The dogs would drive 'me' nuts !!!
Thanks for sharing!
Thank goodness for motor homes .
Thanks for sharing!
I'm starting to see those scooters all over town the locals are using them
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Nice place, i was in Merida my biggest concern was the heat, do they have any block outs ,hiw people handles that and what about the electricity cost if electricity and the panels????
Also water supply
All great questions! Black outs depend on many factors and the area. I have none in my area and Mark also had none in his. If you have solar panels your Electricity costs are almost non-existent and there is tons of underground fresh water in the Yucatan. If you want more in depth answer to those questions or more info on other subjects you can schedule a 1 on 1 video call consultation with me and would be more than happy to talk to you in more details about all that and then some. You can find out more on my website www.josearteaga.com/youtube-consultations
The further south you go the better the electricity
I LOVE HIS CAR 'JOSE'
Awesome! He sure does have a sweet ride!
Man he has a lot of wisdom 😏
He sure does! Mark is a great guy filled with tons of useful knowledge!
Interesting man Mark is...!
Yes he is a truly awesome dude! Glad I met him and was able to introduce him to you guys!
Quick question. Great video by the way! I'm from LA and got my dual citizenship a year ago, before I make move down there I plan to take a trip first to Mexico City or Guadalajara for about 3-4 weeks. Other than just visiting tourists sites and such what can I do start setting up my home base? Open bank account? get a Mexican phone number? lawyer? real estate agent? Start hunting for land? I do plan to buy land. Thanks Jose
Those are all great questions! You can get all of those answers and more by watching my videos or if you prefer to get your answers right away instead of watching my videos you can book a 1 on 1 Consultation with me. I can hop on a video call with you and answer all of your questions. You can find out more on my website. Here is a direct link www.josearteaga.com/youtube-consultations
Hey Jose
How are you wife and I are thinking about moving to Merida.
We are looking for a fixer upper en el campo.
How to I go about finding a reputable realtor.
Best way is to check on Facebook and go by word of mouth. Ask around in the different groups for more info
Thanks just blur out license and house numbers for added peace of mind.
I ask everyone I do a video with and I asked him if he wanted me to do that and he said not to worry so that's what I did. I appreciate your concern. There are a lot of weirdos out there! 😅
I heard you are not allowed to enter someone's property without permission or you go to jail. Even if you are a delivery person.
Correct it is called trespassing. Isn't it also illegal in the USA? I thought it was illegal in most countries to enter private property especially opening a gate and entering a yard or porch. They take trespassing very seriously in Mexico
Hola jose! 😊
Hola!
Cual es el nombre de la colonia?
That is in Pinos del Norte close to AltaBrisa
US retiree should get Medicare in case you need surgery in future.
Thanks for sharing!
Is there property tax on anything you own.
And can you park a motor home any where.?
Yes there is property tax but it is very minimal compared to what you pay in the USA. As for motor homes it just depends on the area. But you can not park it on the street and live in it like you do in the USA.
He definitely needs to ad some art work in those big empty wall spaces. It would really add a lot of pizzaz to the place. There are tons of beautiful artesanias mexicanas that would go well. My suggestion is get some, who knows about art to consult with. You may have to pay them, but it would be well worth it.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Walls are concrete suppose it's difficult to hang on concrete.
Merida is miserably hot for 1/2 the year or more.
Thanks for sharing
What were the pills names
He didn't name them
Nice half the price as the Baja.
Awesome! Glad you enjoyed it!
I wish my husband pay me to not to work 😂
Jaja well it's still pretty common in places with a good enough economy where the husband can go to work and pay for all the bills and has enough to give the wife a salary and allowance alongside the money for the bills and groceries. I'm allowed the same luxury here with my wife as well only on a smaller scale. Another reason I personally love living in Mexico so much. You are not Forced to be a WageSlave unless you want to. Viva Mexico!
Wo my electricity has been in the $4000 pesos and change..!
Yeah I don't even wanna see my next CFE Bill 😅
Mine will be 53 pesos, as always..
Name of those pills?
He didn't Specify
No way I’d move to Mexico!
ok! Sounds Good! Thanks for sharing!
Why can you not live in a motor home parked on someone else’s property or rent a spot to park.
There are plenty of places for you to rent a spot to park your vehicle. You can find somewhere appropriate to park your motor home
This old dude is living the good life, wish it wasn’t full of cartel I’d do the same.
Yeah too bad it's so dangerous here in Mexico. Best to just stay put where you are safe and sound and not think about Mexico anymore since its so horrible out here.
didn't hear how much he paid for house like this ?
Not sure off the top of my head I would have to go back and watch the video again but i know he mentioned it several times in the video plus i put chapters in the video to help make it easier to find.
A little bigger than my house.
Awesome! Thanks for sharing!
Bruh
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i'm scared of the narco mafia and random driveby shootings and kidnappings $$$usd???? would love to retire by the beach really.
If you are scared of all that then I would recommend you leave south central L.A and move to Mexico where it is much safer and you won't experience any of those things.
Dream? Too hot and boring. More like a nightmare
Thanks for sharing your deep thoughts with us!
"I would never be able to afford what I have here in the states"
"I pay my wife to stay home."
"I have no desire to go back."
"The crime is so low out here, if any at all, that they can have everything all open and no one is going to come out here and steal anything"
Great video Jose! I watched that video about the black guy he's talking about, how he got arrested in Merida. His name is Cartis. That's probably one of the funniest videos I've seen in a long time. I laughed so hard I cried. 🤣 I think I watched it twice. You should watch it, it was hilarious.
Oh my! I don't even know where to find it! I know I am always harping about the police not doing anything except the bare minimum, but something like trespassing is something you would think would be more common sense. I understand we all make mistakes but here in Mexico things like trespassing and invasion of privacy are taken very seriously as they should be. Even the police are not allowed to trespass on your property here in Mexico. Well at least people are more aware of what not to do out here in Mexico. Thanks for sharing!
@@JoseArteagaTravels I'm glad I found that out about trespassing. The story was a little different than your friend told you. That guy would have been stuck in jail forever, but I think a judge ruled in his favor or something. It wasn't because he was a gringo that they let him go. The lady pressed charges. The experience itself was hilarious. He had a good attitude about it. It's 'move abroad and thrive' channel and the video is about 2 years old maybe, so you have to scroll and look for it. It was about his arrest in Merida. It's eye-opening, and hilarious 😆
@@JoseArteagaTravels@JoseArteagaTravels You must watch the video because second-hand stories always leave out details, and we know how important details are. I agree with your interviewee in that it was a hard lesson to learn, but not because he is a stupid Gringo. He is not stupid at all; ignorant, yes. Ignorance can be expected when you are a new resident or foreign resident. Heck, most Americans don't know US law. Lastly, I agree that Cartess had a great attitude about it all.
Oops! I Love your channel by the way. 💗Thank you
what if he lives to 99 and she dies at 74 very real possibility
Great Question! We will check back with them in a few years and see how its going