Playa Del Carmen Apartment Tour - Rent Under $750 For A Brand New 2 Bedroom Condo
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- Опубликовано: 11 июл 2024
- Finding affordable housing in Playa Del Carmen is usually at the top of the list when moving. When chef David De'Jaes Jones moved to Playa, he was able to find an amazing new 2 bedroom condo that is under $750. Playa Del Carmen real estate has been skyrocketing the last few years, but there are deals to be had if you look hard enough.
If you are thinking of retiring or moving to Playa Del Carmen, then join us for our upcoming You Tube Live series where realtors and expats from different cities in Mexico talk about what it's really like to live there.
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Mar 6 - Cabo San Lucas (watch the recording on the channel!)
Mar 13 - Playa Del Carmen
Mar 20 - San Miguel de Allende
Mar 27 - Puerto Vallarta
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Pre-recorded videos with experts in real estate, law, healthcare, banking, accounting, veterinary medicine, expats who have made the move! The best resource to ensure you make the right decisions.
00:00 Intro
01:06 Apartment Tour
05:50 How David is retired at 52
06:42 Move to Rosarito, Mexico
08:48 Discovering Playa Del Carmen
09:33 How different Playa Del Carmen is to live vs visit and be a tourist
10:15 African American community in Playa Del Carmen
11:16 Where do you go shopping?
12:15 Getting laundry services for cheap
12:30 Monthly expenses
15:19 Visas
16:50 Racism in Playa Del Carmen vs U.S.
18:15 Safety in Playa Del Carmen
18:50 Final Advice for people thinking about moving to Mexico
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Do you have dreams of finding an affordable place to live in Playa? Share below!
Im looking into moving to playa del Carmen in November, can you help me.wit a place, I like where you stay the price point is great, but it don't have to be exactly there but I like the distance that you are from everything the stores, beach etc. If possible can you point me to a realtor.
I’m presently living in Morelos
and I like it a lot, but I’ve always wanted to live at the beach. Problem is I know I’m not going to find places to rent for $3800-4000 mxn at the beach lol. 🤷♀️. $750 US is not bad, but it’s a lot more than I’m paying now.
I’m vacationing there in November and my husband and I are very interested in looking at rentals. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
Yes I am looking forward to moving to PDC by March/April and would love help with inexpensive rentals.
What's the name of this apartment complex?
I run into David in December in 5th Ave and he not longer lives there he moved to el Centro in a studio paying $400 a month also he has lost a lot of weight and looks amazing
I was born in Mexico in the state of Michoacán , but grew up in the U.S. And hopefully one day I can retire in Mexico just not sure exactly where lol. Growing up in California all I heard was all negative things that happen in Mexico. But if you check all the pros and cons between both countries. I still think Mexico is the best choice.
Your dreams are valid!
Dont give in to the bad rumors. My parents are from Puebla and I was born in Los Angeles but grew up in North Carolina. Heard nothing but complaints. Decided to check it out myself…..Plan to move to Mexico in the coming years. Did my dual citizenship this year. Just have a plan before moving. All the best to you
Dont give in to the bad rumors. My parents are from Puebla and I was born in Los Angeles but grew up in North Carolina. Heard nothing but complaints. Decided to check it out myself…..Plan to move to Mexico in the coming years. Did my dual citizenship this year. Just have a plan before moving. All the best to you
👍👍 same here.
Don't listen to the rumors, there's no perfect place, but Mexico definitely has the best advantage. Just have a plan, do you want quiet and peaceful or party and tourist. I am moving to Mexico in 6 weeks, I am driving 🚗, so excited, finally after 6 years, making the move
It is very rare for a RUclipsr to interview an African American and ask questions that we would want to know. Thank you…
Here's to having more people of color representing all spectrums of life experiences on RUclips and other forms of media! :)
Excellent interview! I’m retired from FedEx and looking to relocate to Mexico soon. That area that David lives in seems to be right up my alley!! Thank You for sharing. Free Agent From Washington DC
I worked as an Engineer in Houston for Schlumberger, made a lot of bucks, but for ethics reasons I decided to come back, I had taken so much from americans, high salary, living standard, prestige and technology knowledge, which now I'm using skills learned and applying them in México, live happily in México. So happy you guys are moving to México. If you are happier here and can take advantage of stretching your retirement money and salary in México go ahead. BE HAPPY! The sun shines for everybody here in México, God's light casts over every Nationality here.
Chef David's journey sounds a lot like mine... retired from Army at 39y/o, had several jobs since, now fully retired in my 50's. I loved this interview, she asked all the right questions and he gave very informative answers. I'll actually be in Playa del Carmen the end of this month, hope I run into you David!
How did it go?? Did you do it?
@@toddmaek5436 Hi Todd, yes I was there during Dia de los Muertos festival and it was great! I will definitely put it in my top five spots as I continue looking for my home away from home destination. Thanks for asking!
Hi David, what is the name of the condo your in me and my wife are coming there in April to check out some areas. I would like to move by the end of the year, thanks Joe
I'm currently visitng the area and watching this video I COMPLETELY understand EVERYTHING he is talking about. And yep I agree, I could DEFINANTLY STAY HERE! PDC is dope
I love Chef David's laugh. It's infectious.
I pay $1100 for a two bed in Fort Worth, TX that's nice but not as nice as this. I work remotely I would love to cross the border for several reasons and am thinking of becoming an expat. This is starting to convince me further. Thanks for sharing!
Every time I watch this, I want to just move into his building and call it a day. I don’t need to hop around all Mexico, I want a cool place I can return home to and be comfortable and this looks right. Thank you so much for this video, it shows my friends that I’m not crazy there is a real affordable but high-end life in Mexico.
You can do it!!!
Can you give name of apartment please
@@rennie2611 Andara Luxury Condominiums
@@ChefDeejays my lease is expiring November 1. I’m currently in Michigan. What is the process to lease in this building?
@@yilol as with any place...first and last months rent plus a contract fee. Providing there's availability.
Fellow Dallasite here! Sooo refreshing to see a BM moving to Mexico!!!
Best move...EVER!
This video caused me to subscribe to this channel after watching 4-5 videos. Much of what Chief Jones said resonated on a visceral level. Thank you for your service, Chief.
There is no question, Dave is so happy living in Playa del Carmen,
I have my house in Playa del Carmen but I living in US I miss Playa a lot I’m Mexican and I love this video, and yes Playa del Carmen is the right place to live, but it’s very hot, 🙋🏻♀️🇲🇽🙋🏻♀️
Thank you David for your honest assesment of Mexico. I am making a plan.
I spent 3 months in playa last winter on the other side of the hwy. I never had a problem getting around and living like it was home. I didn’t get harassed by anyone. However, if you live further from the beach, get your Spanish up and watch out for the cab drivers, their prices are never consistent. All in all it’s a good retirement spot for anyone trying to flee the US.
Hands down the most informative video I’ve seen on moving to Playa del Carmen
This was a wonderful and informative interview!!! Thank you!!
I lived there for a couple of months in 2010. It was crowded and glitzy-commercial. My bike got stolen immediately. Literal boatloads of cruise-ship people get off to shop there. There was a Walmart, that was exciting. And a Spanish language school called Solexico which was really fun. It was hot AF by July.
My new favourite RUclips channel! Loving these videos. Very informative. Can't wait to make my move!
I loved David’s interview. I’m retiring early this June from teaching. Playa is on my list too! I came down for Spring Break in 2018 and loved it. Across the highway is a good deal!
Much cheaper!
This was a fantastic interview!
Love your vibe and your laugh.
End units rock!
Thank you
Loved this, especially telling people about their mind set. The must have and do without lists was a brilliant way to present this. As far as grits, I'll use polenta and in that climate if you have to have collards or kale or anything they don't sell....grow them!
grow your own food - that's always a great idea! :)
Great interview! Love David’s tip about moving your “must haves” to the “do without” list. 👌🏽 And that incredible island is calling me to Playa del Carmen. ❣️ I’d never leave the kitchen! Cooking, baking, drink making… You name it! 🤣
I'm envious can't wait
Informative. Thanks! His advice on changing the mindset is helpful.
thanks so much - glad it was helpful!
Thank you for telling us about your place. It's very nice! 😊
Great interview. Thanks for sharing David.
I thoroughly enjoyed viewing this video and hearing about David's experience. I travel to Playa about once every couple of years, and met African Americans the last time I was there who expressed similar stories about the positive vibes they have felt while living there. That's good to hear.
Great, inspiring video! Thank you for posting!
Thank you for sharing such valuable information. BTW, your condo is beautiful! Here's wishing you even more happiness!
thanks so much for watching and happy new year!
A wonderfully infectious laugh & interview! ¡Gracias!👊🏿
Wonderful interview, David thanks for sharing 😊
Very helpful - thanks 😊
This was a great interview. Good for him. I like cooler weather. I didn't know that about Rosarito. I'll have to check it out. I'm trying to get my list of possibilities together.
I'm so ready!
This was a great interview!
Really nice place at a great price! I love how happy this man is he has a great laugh.
Great interview!
Really helpful! Thank you 👏🏾
Very interesting information! Thank you. Never had Mexico on my plate. I have to rethink.
I moved to Querétaro, Mexico at 79.
What a great video. I learned a lot. Thank you.
Very informative!
Love this story , I’m moving there soon.
very nice interview!
I like this guy. Very informative. Thanks!
Very informative video...I've expated to Antiqua Guatemala in March 2022, but my 1st choice was Mexico. I didn't follow through with MX because of the visa issue. Antiqua is beautiful, but I still love Mexico and I think I'll go ahead and give it a shot in December.
that sounds awesome!!
Great interview Risa and @DavidJones! David, thank you for your service, and sharing your home with us! I have so many questions; is there a way I can email you to learn more about that complex and the area in general? Much love from TX☺
great interview.
I love this interview!! Chef David, his laugh is contagious lol when he laughed, I laughed lol Thank you for sharing!!
I am partial to Central Mexico but I have to admit that this sounds like a strong possibility. And even though I don't want to live around a bunch of other gringos, I would make an exception for Chef David. He seems like good people
❤️
Can tell he’s lived a beautiful, fulfilling life. Kudos!
Thank you for the info
for sure - glad you found it helpful!
Well awesome story congratulations 🎊🍾
Good Video!
I’m looking to retire in Mexico in the next few years. Great video!
Thank You!
Beautiful unit BUT..I LOVE YOUR LAUGH. 😃 Made me smile listening.
😁🤣❤️
Great video
So informational. Thank you for sharing... It would be everything to get the info for the realtor David used as I am thinking about moving to Playa.
Wow,,,,amazing space
Fellow vet here. Good on ya!
We have been traveling and vlogging in Mexico since October 2021 and there are so many cheap places to retire in Mexico
I love Playa del Carmen!! I want to live there too!!!
Oh wow his laugh is infectious 😃
😁🤣❤️
Ok that’s so funny he mentioned Rosarito. We have a few homes there. We are from so cal so are used to that San Diego weather. But places like valle de Guadalupe gets hot. . But we vacation about 3 times a year in the warm area like playa, Cozumel, puerto Vallarta.
Meant to say Wow!
Thanks
Myself and my wife love playa Cozumel area and are thinking of doing the same thing. Retired military myself so really considering it.
I'm 58 and widowed 2 years ago. Have been in North Dakota since 2020...moving back to Idaho. I wish Playa Del Carmen was an option but I'm on an Inogen now so my scuba certification is just a nice card 😏
Great video! I would love to get more information on the condo community that he lived in. Please! I am on my way to PDC June 1! Thanks again for this content!!
Andara Luxury Condominiums
He sounds like someone I'd hang out with. My wife and I are coming your way. Ready to get out of the rat race and enjoy life and not worry about paying bills and have nothing left to enjoy living.
I sure wish I could find a condo for me to live down there!!! These ones are beautiful
What a nice man. David I would love for you to be my neighbor to uplift my spirits. Now I just need to figure out how I'm moving there!
yes - he has amazing energy and a contagious laugh!
Sounds great!
@@ChefDeejays Hi, do you have a website for your cooking classes?
@@debras.4718 I do not.
Just do it! Lol! I'll be your neighbor in Puerto Morelos soon in Feb 2023. Finally retiring! 🤙
Love David's laugh 😁
yes me too! so infectious :)
😁🤣
The night before my scouting trip to Playa, I find this video. Thank you so much for the great info! Is there a way for David to share the name of his complex or the area, as I plan to check out apartments.
Andara Luxury Condominiums
@@ChefDeejays Thank you!!!!
@@ChefDeejays Hi, Great video. How is the quality of life for your dogs and is there holistic dog food available or do you make your own.
Thank you in advance
Love cancune and Playa. My husband kids and I live there for 3 months during the pandemic while we were getting our new home built in Florida. We love the cancune area just want to move there already our teenagers don't want to move as soon as they are of age we will me moving.
God, Brother love your video, I'm Afro-American retired now living in the Philippines 7 years looking for change. From Los Angeles 40+ years, Army brat, lived in Taiwan, Japan. Want to live closer to the States have twin brother who I love dearly. And lifelong friends living in Las Vegas. I just need 6-month visa. Going back to the states every 6-months no problem. Would love to keep in touch with you. You sold me.!
I just watched the video, and Chief David was so helpful and his infectious laugh brightened my day! I would like to ask if you can share the location or the name of the condo community you presented in the video.? We are retiring and planning a move to Playa
True...I switched to spinach kale chard instead of greens. Have someone to bring can ones.
I love his laugh.
I love his laugh 😃
Hi 👋 what a cool guy David is! We are going to playa next month to check it out mainly to retire there, I'm 57 my hubby is 61 we don't wanna live in south FL anymore too expensive and horrible traffic.. 😢 My question i is? Is it easy to get around or have a car instead 🤔 I've heard is hard to finance a car there if you are not a resident or citizen...
re: having a car - it really depends on where you live. if you live in downtown Playa , most everything is accessible by walking or biking, and hten you can take cabs or buses or other stuff. I have a friend who lives there who rents a car everytime he wants to go somewhere far...which has been convenient since he doesn't have to worry about owning a car.
@@ModernAging Thank you
Very easy and taxing is rather inexpensive
Thanks for the video! Enjoyed it very much. What is the name of the condo complex or the area called On the other side. Thank you
This is your new friend Kimberlee. Loved this interview, David! Can't wait to interview you on my channel if you agree to do so.
I'm a Black, US Expat living in Playa del Carmen, close to 5th and the beach. I'm paying too much rent. How can I make contact?
Nice
Thanks!
@Jontrel my brother from another mother!
I love his laugh 🤣😂
😁🤣❤️
Who was your realtor? I’m lookin to move by next year. Great interview
Hi ,
looks great .
Can you tell me how to find an Apartment in the same building ?
Thank you for this!! What is the name of this development?
This is awesome I'm researching different areas to live. My question is are bathtubs non existent in Mexico?
Hard to find but they do exist
Bathtubs are needed….I hope people request them more….I saw one modern beautiful bathtub feature in a Mexico apartment tour on HGTV.
As I sit here in my studio ($1,100 a month plus electric) in Playa, I can safely say that you are NOT getting a one bedroom apartment south of 307 for less than $1,200 US a month for a minimum of 6 months. There are some cheaper new places north of 307, but there you will want a car. I'll be here five months. My nephew waited too long to commit (digital nomad was in MXC and Medellin) and is paying $2,500 a month plus electric for a two bedroom. I will vacate end of April and head back to Michigan. With climate change the summer months are extremely hot and humid. but prices drop way down. First couple weeks of December were toasty too. Very pleasant right now though. I have a rusty old beach cruiser that I ride everywhere. That's the way to roll around town. I used to go to Maui for a few weeks every year - since 1983. Now, $1,100 will buy you _maybe_ a few days there. This is a wonderful place! Great food, beaches, music, and lots and lots of police patrolling. Hopefully, the train will be running up and down the coast this next year. The first segment just had its inaugural run last week. Fly into CUN and take the ADO bus to Playa. 250 pesos, new, AC, comfortable and a john. Taxis are very very expensive.
I’m a 53 year old retired teacher. I’ve been researching this area. I’m looking to relocate within a year.
How can I get more information on the area the chef lived in and possibly the apartments buildings in that area?
This is amazing. Please provide me with the rental agencies contact information please! Retired Canadian looking to Mexico to live my best life!
i like this building! are there any more units?
unfortunately it's now fully occupied as you can imagine.
I am planning to move to PDC in October. I am looking for an apartment to tent. I love, love love Chef David's unit. Can you tell me the name of his complex?
Hi Vanessa have you heard back from David about looking at apartment in his neighborhood? I’m planning on visiting in November and I want to look at apartments as well. Thanks
Hi David! I love this video! Are there any units available in your building? Seriously.... Thank you in advance!
as far as i know the building is fully occupied at the moment... but check out other building on the other side of the highway...
@@ModernAging Thank you for responding so promptly. I appreciate it.
One left ...and one coming up next week
@@ChefDeejays Thank you so much!
@@ChefDeejays Do you know if either of those two units has the island like the one in your kitchen? I am totally interested!