Surprising Truth About San Miguel de Allende Cost of Living! Complete Travel Guide

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  • Опубликовано: 26 ноя 2024

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  • @holdthelight11
    @holdthelight11 28 дней назад +28

    El Jardin means "the garden" in Spanish. It's pronounced "har-deen," just FYI. :)

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +1

      Thanks for the clarification! 😁

    • @davidsebastianelli1326
      @davidsebastianelli1326 28 дней назад +9

      @@BrianandCarrie Thought I would also mention that double L's in Spanish, like in Allende, normally is pronounced similar to the Y in yes and sounds like yeh. Example- Ah-yen-day. There are actually four slightly different ways to pronounce double L's in Spanish and a hard L isn't any of them. Buena suerte!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад

      Thank you. Hopefully, you enjoyed the video! 😀 We do learn key phrases in each country that we visit. We have been to over 20 now in the last 3 years. It is difficult to learn them all.

  • @susanwhite3729
    @susanwhite3729 28 дней назад +8

    I really appreciate the fact that you, Carrie, give your safety perspective for a single woman traveling. Thank you!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +5

      We are glad you found that helpful! 😊 We have had a few singles ask so we just decided to make it a part of every video. 😊

  • @joyceweinstein9249
    @joyceweinstein9249 28 дней назад +14

    And it’s pronounced “Ayende”… Ignacio Allende was a leader of the Mexican Revolution.

  • @Resmith18SR
    @Resmith18SR 28 дней назад +3

    I'm retired American and my mother owned a house there in San Miguel de Allende for many years. There's a number of good restaurants and cafes there and expect to pay more for a hotel or place or meal there, but it's probably my favorite place here in Mexico.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +2

      We very much enjoyed being there. Mexico has been great everywhere that we've visited so far. Thank you for watching and commenting! 😀

  • @NomadicRVLiving
    @NomadicRVLiving 28 дней назад +6

    Not a shameless plug because I am no longer trying to grow my YT channel, but I have about 12 videos of SMA, and they are not of the Centro area. A perspective on what it's really like living in SMA.

  • @marthamata3867
    @marthamata3867 27 дней назад +2

    I’m glad you guys are still in San Miguel de Allende, my family and I just got to San Miguel yesterday, I hope I get to meet you guys before you guys leave. I remember watching your first videos and you guys were an inspiration for me.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  27 дней назад

      Unfortunately, we have moved on, Martha! Enjoy your time in San Miguel and safe travels! ❤️

  • @christinewelch8365
    @christinewelch8365 25 дней назад +1

    The Mennonite Mom did a video today about budget travelling. I recommended your channel to her as she was looking for more tips and tricks. She sent me a message to say that she will definitely be checking you guys out!! Everyone is looking for ideas!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  25 дней назад +1

      Thank you so much for sharing our channel with others! ❤️ We are always looking for ideas as well!! 😁

  • @bw5911
    @bw5911 26 дней назад +2

    Great video thank you so much because now it is on my list.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  26 дней назад

      We are glad to hear that. Safe travels.😀

  • @martina5923
    @martina5923 28 дней назад +3

    WOW! You have inspired me to visit Mexico- a country that I have shied away from in my world travels. Thanks for such GREAT content throughout your travels there. Cheers!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад

      Thank you for watching! We have plenty more to come from Mexico!

  • @jrecm4816
    @jrecm4816 28 дней назад +1

    We were on a plane in Tijuana heading to San Miguel De Allende and my friend felt really sick, turns out she had the flu so we deboarded the plane. We never made it there. Now after your video I want to try again and visit. As I have said before, I have been to a lot of Mexico but bummed we never made it to San Miguel. Thank you for the video

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад

      Thats too bad!! 😔 You need to go and enjoy the food! It is amazing and in such a beautiful setting! Thank you for watching!!

  • @afkhanop
    @afkhanop 28 дней назад +2

    as always great perspective and information

  • @stephensutton-smith4537
    @stephensutton-smith4537 28 дней назад +2

    Thanks for sharing, well informed video. I mentioned in the Oaxaca video I lived in Mexico and was very near in SLP so spent many weekend in San Miguel. Thanks again.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +1

      Thank you for watching the channel, Stephen! 😊🍻

  • @lindylee1139
    @lindylee1139 28 дней назад +7

    Language tip: two lls is pronounced y and j is pronounced h. You can do it!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад

      We didn't take Spanish in high school like others. We also didn't take Italian, German, Portuguese, Romanian, or the other 20 countries that we've been to in the last 3 years, but we do our best. 😁 Thank you for watching and the comment.
      Cheers 🍻

  • @theresakuhn6380
    @theresakuhn6380 28 дней назад +2

    Your accommodations were absolutely beautiful….we truly want to do this when we retire. San Miguel is in our list. Aruba, Curacao as well. Thank you for your wonderful channel❤

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +1

      Thank you for watching!! 😁❤️

    • @avtarsingh-ei6lg
      @avtarsingh-ei6lg 19 дней назад

      Could you share the info on the place you stayed at. Thanks

  • @allthatjazz6778
    @allthatjazz6778 28 дней назад +1

    This is great. Thanks for sharing your experience and the super helpful cost breakdown. 😊

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +1

      Thank you! We will also be doing a total cost breakdown for the time we spent in central Mexico coming up in a few weeks. 😊

  • @kerrycummings2991
    @kerrycummings2991 28 дней назад +1

    We loved SMA, and our go-to taco place was Baja Fish Taquito! We were in the city for 7 days and I think we ate there 4 times, lol. So delicious and cheap. I would have happily paid twice as much!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +1

      We love Baja Fish Taquito! It is a fantastic and affordable! 😁 Thank you for watching, Kerry!! 🍻

  • @rhondalyn100
    @rhondalyn100 28 дней назад

    Thanks for all the great info in this video. SMA is high on my list of places to go this coming year. I appreciate that you offer great advice and pricing wherever you go. Thanks, again, and safe travels! 🙂

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад

      Thank you, Rhonda and safe travels to you as well!! 😊

  • @triciag7927
    @triciag7927 28 дней назад

    Thank you both for making such a great video! I really didn't know much about this part of Mexico and I now have this city on my bucket list! I appreciate that you showed us all the highlights, gave the cost breakdown & addressed safety. You guys are wonderful! Keep the videos coming!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад

      Thank you so much! We loved San Miguel and highly suggest you going someday! Thank you for watching our channel!! 😁❤️

  • @kategreen9647
    @kategreen9647 26 дней назад +1

    Baja Fish is one of my favorites. Also check out Stirling Dickinson (great area to stay in) for best bakeries and Pork Belly. Mobility is HARD. It's nicknamed the City of Fallen Women as so many of us fall down (and men Brian:) Love my old home. First time stayed 2 months then a year. It brings you back.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  26 дней назад +1

      Thanks for the tips! 😊 And I'll try to stay on my feet next time we visit!! 😁

  • @robertmcfarlane4151
    @robertmcfarlane4151 27 дней назад

    You are exploring areas of Mexico that I have never seen. This is very informative and like other places you have explored makes me look to add them to a Bucket List. Looks like a fabulous place that you are staying in. I would miss being close to the beach.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  27 дней назад

      We do miss the beach but have had such a great experience in Central Mexico! We will be hitting the beach for a little vacation soon! 😁

  • @TheBariactricTravelers
    @TheBariactricTravelers 27 дней назад

    Great video as always! Loved your accommodations. Who did you book it through?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  27 дней назад

      We used Bookings for this one. The link is in the video description. 😊

  • @FOASQUAD
    @FOASQUAD 17 дней назад

    Hey guys. Thanks, very informative video. I do have a question. How is the Wi-fi/internet service there?

  • @LiveandGoWander
    @LiveandGoWander 17 дней назад

    Sorry if you've already discussed, but do you guys use a specific app to track your spending along the way, or just manually track it after the fact from bank statements? Thank you!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  17 дней назад

      We use the free version of the Travel Spend app and it works great! 😊

    • @LiveandGoWander
      @LiveandGoWander 17 дней назад

      @@BrianandCarrie Ha...that's the one I was just about to input my first entry and was....maybe I'll ask you guys first. Thanks!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  17 дней назад

      Great minds...😁

  • @johnwakefield9378
    @johnwakefield9378 28 дней назад +1

    Awesome timely video. I’m planning to visit Queretaro and San Miguel soon

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад

      You'll have a great time, John!! Thank you for watching and safe travels!!

  • @kat7544-t1h
    @kat7544-t1h 28 дней назад

    We spend winters in Puerto Vallarta and also enjoy buying groceries at La Comer. It is a very modern grocery chain. We tend to do an occasional big shop there (and at Costco) and then top off our supplies in local markets (seafood, meat, fruit/veg, etc.) easily walkable from where we stay.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад

      Thats a great idea!! We hope to get to Puerto Vallarta sometime soon.

  • @ProgRockPianoBar
    @ProgRockPianoBar 27 дней назад

    It will stretch your budget a bit, but it's totally worth going to Sandunga on a Sunday afternoon. Highly recommended!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  27 дней назад

      Thank you for the tip and for watching!! 😊🍻

  • @bob-d3908
    @bob-d3908 24 дня назад

    We are considering going to Mexico City end of January and staying in a hotels. With the water shortages and being the dry season would you recommend going a different time of year?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  24 дня назад

      We did a couple of videos about Mexico City and suggest that you go in the rainy season or just after. We didn't have any problems at the end of September.

  • @mariagillinson8527
    @mariagillinson8527 28 дней назад

    Great vlogs guys!

  • @bronwynlind7561
    @bronwynlind7561 21 день назад

    Hi! Thanks so much for giving us a glimpse into this fascinating country. Just wondering how you have found the LARQ water bottles and do you still use them in places like Mexico?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  21 день назад

      Thay have been great! We haven't had any problems at all. 😁

  • @MikeS29
    @MikeS29 28 дней назад

    What a wonderful place! It is now on my list. Still getting caught up on the backlog of your videos I missed. Cheers 🍻

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +1

      Thank you for getting caught up, Mike!! 😊 We appreciate the support!!

  • @tomm9540
    @tomm9540 27 дней назад

    Probably be in SMA in January as some of the other Mexico RUclips channels are planning a Meetup. Will be nice to go for a couple of days! Thanks for the insightful videos

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  27 дней назад

      Thank you for watching, Tomm! We wish we could be around in January! 😁

  • @mariagillinson8527
    @mariagillinson8527 28 дней назад +1

    Wish you did a chat with that family that moved there, prices and living options

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +2

      He is a friend of ours. We met a few times and chatted over a few drinks for hours. They love being there and are finding the schools and living options to be great.

  • @historyofcivilization9367
    @historyofcivilization9367 18 дней назад +1

    I recommend you stay in Mexico ❤.

  • @suzieesqueda4180
    @suzieesqueda4180 28 дней назад +1

    Was the bus direct to SM from CDMX? Garden/Jardin = Hardean 😊 Sounds like it might be your favorite Mexico spot so far! Thanks for the information.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +5

      Yes, the bus is direct. We will have a video out in a few weeks about our experience using the bus system in Mexico. Stay tuned!! 😁

    • @suzieesqueda4180
      @suzieesqueda4180 28 дней назад

      @@BrianandCarrie Sorry forgot to ask how many hours?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +1

      4 hours.

  • @mustafaozlen3282
    @mustafaozlen3282 28 дней назад

    Mexico is almost upgraded to developed country plus more vibrant and affordable.

  • @googlegoogler6694
    @googlegoogler6694 4 дня назад

    Did you always pay with credit cards?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  4 дня назад

      No, we pay cash for some items when it's possible.

  • @traveler65
    @traveler65 28 дней назад +1

    Don Taco Tequila is a great vegan restaurant if you want to have good food without meat. 💚. Beautiful city. Get the Ginger lemongrass margarita 👍👍👍

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад

      Thanks for the tip!! Any margarita flavor is good to us!! 😁

  • @Katy-q4e
    @Katy-q4e 28 дней назад

    Hi Brian and Carrie, thank you for sharing the great information in this video. Your rental accommodation looks so nice. Is that an airbnb house/apartment? Can you share how to find this accommodation? Thank you.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +1

      We found this one on Bookings. The link is in the video description. 😊

    • @Katy-q4e
      @Katy-q4e 28 дней назад

      @@BrianandCarrie Thank you.

  • @onthegowithyolo
    @onthegowithyolo 28 дней назад

    Sign me up! That was an awesome price for a 2 week trip! ❤❤❤

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад

      We had a blast, and we think you will too! 😉 Thank you for watching!!! ❤️

  • @carynsteele1706
    @carynsteele1706 27 дней назад

    Once again, thank you for sharing about your travel there is San Miguel! Good information! But please…can the correct pronunciation comments STOP?!?
    I mean you guys have been all over the world…
    Keep doing what you’re doing 😍 and we hope to meet you someday. 🤞

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  27 дней назад +1

      We appreciate the kind words and support, Caryn! We are working on our Spanish, but we are a work in progress!! 😁

  • @pware9643
    @pware9643 8 дней назад

    Both American and United fly to QRO.. a lot closer than flying into Mexico City..

  • @JP7onEarth
    @JP7onEarth 28 дней назад

    Brian, how long is the healing process for your injured ankle? JP Porto

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +2

      It really depends on how much sympathy I get. If I don't get any it should be relatively fast. 😁

    • @JP7onEarth
      @JP7onEarth 28 дней назад +1

      @ Sounds like a great plan. I'm at the dentist waiting for my wife. Says she has teeth pain....

  • @LS-rf9co
    @LS-rf9co 17 дней назад

    What are the neighborhood names? UP the hill

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  17 дней назад

      We can't recall the name of the neighborhood.

  • @raidermanjeff
    @raidermanjeff 28 дней назад

    i love fish tacos hahah great video guys jeff so cali guy

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +1

      Fish tacos are the best!!! 😁

    • @raidermanjeff
      @raidermanjeff 28 дней назад

      @@BrianandCarrie yep enjoy guys if you guys are still mexico check out rosarito beach close to ca border if you guys are heading home for holidays jeff

  • @solvillabaja2040
    @solvillabaja2040 18 дней назад +1

    I don't mean to sound negative but you really need to brush up on your spanish pronunciation skills. Other than that, great video and very informative. Thank you!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  18 дней назад

      Thanks for the feedback! 😄 Although, we don't know the Spanish language to "brush up" on. We actually need to learn it! 😀 We struggled in Thailand, Italy, Poland, Germany, and all the others as well.

    • @joannemberube
      @joannemberube 14 дней назад

      @@BrianandCarrie😂 Touché!

  • @staciebrooks1328
    @staciebrooks1328 23 дня назад

    Loved this video which reminded us of our fun times in SM. If you are still there, you might enjoy the La Gruta Hot Springs. About a $10 cab ride there (then $10 back to town), entry fee about $15 pp, but it is very worth it. Google for pics. Wednesday is best day because they close on Monday & Tuesday and everything is fresh and terrific on Wednesday (and not crowded), but we go there in February, so days closed, etc. might be different now. If you’ve left already, maybe put on the list for next time!

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  23 дня назад

      We wish we were still there, but we are on the move! We'll definitely put this on our list for next time. Thank you for the tip!

  • @dorahernandez7685
    @dorahernandez7685 22 дня назад

    El Jardin. And San Miguel de Allende. Two L make a y sound. And the J makes an h sound. Sorry, I needed to let you know.
    👍

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  22 дня назад

      Thank you for being so polite about it! You should read some of the comments below! 🤣

  • @katherron8789
    @katherron8789 28 дней назад +1

    How was eating out and water so far in Mexico? We don't always have the best luck. Have to be so careful of the rule "if you can't peel it, don't eat it" with produce and we made mistake with salsa! So sick. Have you had to watch out at all?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +5

      We are careful where we get our water from, but other than that, we have taken no precautions and haven't had any issues.

    • @katherron8789
      @katherron8789 27 дней назад +1

      Can I ask one more question? When you give budget numbers are they fir each of you or total for both?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  26 дней назад +1

      As a couple.

  • @francefradet2116
    @francefradet2116 23 дня назад +1

    Allende is pronounced Ayende. Ll = y.

  • @GPosner8
    @GPosner8 28 дней назад

    Try 🍺to aid the healing process with your ankle😉😁

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +1

      Or a couple tart margaritas!! 🍸🍸😁

  • @Drew-nv1op
    @Drew-nv1op 28 дней назад

    Thanks for the video, hope you guys can improve your Spanish while there!

  • @ParisianThinker
    @ParisianThinker 28 дней назад

    Is there any food besides Mexican food? Any fresh salmon?

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад

      There are a lot of other options besides Mexican food. We are not sure about Salmon but there are tons of seafood restaurants.

  • @robinsierra1029
    @robinsierra1029 13 дней назад

    Thanks for making the video but first of all you need to pronounce the city correctly. The word Allende is pronounced ay-en-day

  • @stevozrepto5558
    @stevozrepto5558 28 дней назад

    👍🏽☘️☘️🥑🥝🥑☘️👍🏽😍☘️☘️☘️😍😍

  • @philliph1245
    @philliph1245 18 дней назад

    One last thing Since you have pivoted to this new thing, that is pretty much white middle-class people traveling the only thing missing is Brian having his hat, turned backwards and saying bruh to the locals. Stop the direction and return to what makes you interesting.

  • @frontiermusings
    @frontiermusings 28 дней назад +3

    2 weeks there and still mispronouncing the name Allende. I don’t understand it. Have you not spoken to anyone? Guys come on. I love watching you two but it’s frustrating to hear names in spanish mispronounced so badly. It’s not hard. Just ask people. :-)

    • @Resmith18SR
      @Resmith18SR 28 дней назад

      It's OK. I understand, I lived in San Miguel de Allende for many years and the Gringos are everywhere and they're nice for the most part.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +3

      Honestly, we do speak with people, and nobody has felt the need to correct us until now. We do try to learn phrases of each country we visit. Unfortunately, we don't know Spanish. We very much wish we did. Thank you for watching and being so kind in your comment.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад

      Thank you! ❤️

    • @Larry_Kabberga
      @Larry_Kabberga 28 дней назад +4

      RUclipsrs should have a way to filter out comments from people venting their frustration, jealousy, or envy over a mispronounced Spanish word, as if mispronouncing a foreign word is some kind of disgrace or the end of the world. Having a bit of patience with some ignorant comments is fine, but trolling decent creators is not acceptable.

    • @BrianandCarrie
      @BrianandCarrie  28 дней назад +2

      Thank you, Larry. ❤️