Cheap Cities in Mexico for Retirement
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Were you thinking about cheap living in Mexico, or living in Mexico, or moving to Mexico? This video is all about Cheap cities in Mexico for retirement, or if you are young and working on line, then this is about living cheap in Mexico.
People ask me all of the time about cheap cities in Mexico for retirement. People ask me, “Can I live cheap in Mexico?” Right after that they ask me, “Where can I live cheap in Mexico?”
So if you you are thinking about saving money in Mexico, or if you want to live cheap in Mexico, in the video you will see places that nobody ever talks about.
Sure, many people wonder how to retire in Mexico, and they want to retire cheap in Mexico. They want to know about cheap places to retire in Mexico. They come right out and ask me, “Hey, Bill the Geek, can I retire cheap moving to Mexico?'
But many people that watch our videos are not at retirement age, they are younger and they want to know about renting cheap in Mexico.
So you can retire cheap living in Mexico, or you can just live cheap by moving to Mexico if you are working on line. Many Expats tell their friends in the US and in Canada, “Retire in Mexico Now!”
Oh, I am Bill the Geek and this is the Bill Dallas Lewis Channel. We make videos about the joys of living in Mexico.
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I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for...
I feel your pain mate, as a fellow retiree, I’d suggest you look into passive index fund investing and learn some more. For me, I had my share of ups and downs when I first started looking for a consistent passive income so I hired an expert advisor for aid, and following her advice, I poured $30k in value stocks and digital assets, Up to 200k so far and pretty sure I'm ready for whatever comes.
@@KimberlyMargaret That's actually quite impressive, I could use some Info on your FA, I am looking to make a change on my finances this year as well
@@FlorentGulliver My advisor is VICTORIA CARMEN SANTAELLA;
You can look her up online
@@KimberlyMargaret The crazy part is that those advisors are probably outperforming the market and raising good returns but some are charging fees over fees that drain your portfolio. Is this the case with yours too?
If I move to Mexico it will be to get away from KFC and McDonald's, not celebrate that places have them.
My thoughts exactly.If that are your parameters, just stay in gringolandia
EXACTLY my thoughts. It's total trash, designed to kil.l. Not even real food.
The best place to retire is Chapala Lake, any of the towns around it. Ajijic is a favorite. The climate is great! I don't recommend to move to the village because of the firecrackers on their feast days, that in some towns like Ajíjic will start around the 30th of November for their patron Saint, it will continue for the festivity of Dec 8 and 12, and continue through the whole month of December. They start at 5 AM until after 9 am. I used to have a house there. I did not mind the noise. But can be annoying for some one. But to live there is a delight.
We retired 4 months ago at 55 and 60 and we are slow traveling between Mexico and Argentina over several years. We are cool weather lovers, speak Spanish, and are currently living in Matagalpa, Nicaragua….all in for about $1100/month…
Next we plan to live in Guatemala for 6 months then Mexico for 6 months, before heading to South America.
We think we might like these cities in Mexico-
San Cristobal de las Casas
Morelia
Puebla/Cholula
Oaxaca
Queretaro
Guanajuato
What a wonderful life you have. Enjoy more for all of us.
Best,
Bill
How do you find rentals on the cheap for 6 months at a time? Are these AirBnBs? Thank you 🙂
@@cynthiareese2425
For us it will be Airbnb or hotel for a week and then get out on foot to find the 6 month rental, BUT in places like Guatemala we will likely be in 3 cities for two months each. That makes it more challenging and more expensive.
This video was uploaded 3 weeks ago (July 2023), yet the prices for all the stats in the video are for 2021. After COVID-era inflation, might as well be comparting rent prices of WW2. But the effort in comparing cities, doing the video is commendable.
Hi Yurly,
Yeap, finding data for all over Mexico was tough. But, the prices do show where is more expensive and where is less expensive overall. People really need to visit these places, but, I think the prices will be pretty consistent even at 2021 pricing. Thank you very much.
Best,
Bill
Thanks for letting me know which places have a lot of KFC, McDonald's and Burger King.... Now i know where to avoid!
You are very welcome. But tell you what, I mention these places not because I go there, but when you see them show up, it means the cities have very good economies. What to stay away from is places where you see Americans and Canadians.
Best,
Bill
Thank you!
I liked Guanajuato to visit but I couldn’t get past the touristy feel of the downtown. College students everywhere asking if I wanted to take a tour. It was exhausting.
I really liked the college students, but my Mom was a secretary of the vice president at the Ohio State University, so I spent a lot of my life on campus.I like that.
Best,
Bill
You are everywhere
Thank's for the vital information you have sharing. Enlighten me about those places 🎉❤❤Florida USA
You are welcome, thank you for watching.
Nice video. Any thoughts about Atlixco, Pue.? A couple of years ago you could buy a nice townhouse there for $30,000 USD. I did all of my traveling in Mexico between 1967 and 1982 (more than 100,000 kilometers in all but four border states. Many of the large coastal resorts (Sayulita, etc) consisted of a few thatched houses when I was there. Cancun had seven hotels, Playa del Carmen three to four houses, no hotels or restaurants at all near Tulum. Guanajuato had a pop. of about 37,000, Puerto Vallarta maybe 25,000. No KFCs or Burger Kings. For most people Sears was the high end big box store, and there weren't many of them. If I were to move to Mexico I'd probably be disappointed by all the changes, but I'm sure the changes have benefitted most Mexicans in terms of their standard of living.
My wife and I relocated to Morelia, Michoacan two years ago. We rented a beautiful 3brm/3ba home in a very nice neighborhood, for 8000 pesos ($400 USD) per month. If you're not infatuated, or demanding beach front property, Mexico is very affordable. There's a lot more to Mexico, than laying on the beach. Due to the elevation, and mild climate, we don't need home heating or A/C.
Morelia population is around 750K. Best move ever!
Howdy Russell,
Thank you so much for that information, yes, there is so much more to Mexico than being on the Beach. Groove on.
Best,
Bill
I’m an expat living in Acapulco…. I rent a 2bdrm, 2bath, unfurnished condo about 100 meters from the beach for 11.5 pesos per month.
Hi, did you mean to say maybe 11500 pesos? That would be approx $300 USD, which sounds great! Correct me if I’m wrong. Thanks.@@lorisanchez9491
@@maggielefleur2208$11,500 pesos it’s around $600 dollars now the exchange it’s about $1 dollar= $17 pesos
Haahaaa....
Does that include tacos 3 times a day?
Excellent video and spot on information for future expats! This really helps me in my decision making process. Most of these cities are new to my list of destinations for escaping the Matrix. Thx again for sharing Bill. Free Agent From Washington DC
Glad to be of service.
Young immigrants going to US, the old immigrants to Mexico 😅.
KFC, McDonald’s, Burger King? Junk food compared the the fresh Mexican food that is available
Yeap, I am in Leon Mexico right now. I have been living on Tortas. Wow!!!
Colima/ Comala is just as hot and humid as mazatlan my man.
Yeap
I can’t figure out why you would move to Mexico, with all the really good food, and want to eat at McDonalds or KFC. I wouldn’t eat at them here in the US unless I was half starved.
I never go to those places, but,,,,,, I have been here 18 years. After 18 years, though I never eat at those places, they remind me of home, though, I never want to go back there. Never, ever.
I am 81, and moved to Queretaro in 2021. I was 20, when I first came to Mexico, and fell in love with Acapulco for over 61 years. I have visited around the world, and all 50 USA states on my own dime. Earthquakes were the deal breakers for retiring in Acapulco. I have been speaking Spanish since age 14 as a second language.
Certainly, Acapulco was amazing back in the day, but today not so much so anymore. Back then, I visited Puerto Vallarta when it was still a very small village. I loved the tropical climate around P.V. - it is where the jungle begins!!!
Acapulco lost much of it's charm, but even today P.V. has still is charming.
I am heading there, too! Keep hearing about how bad the food is (and I experienced it myself when I visited the first time), which makes me consider Guadalajara, too. I have a friend from Guadalajara.
Do you like it? What neighborhood did you move to?
We were there in Acapulco for the big earthquake there 2 years ago - and it was 120 seconds of sheer terror! But, I have to say, that the recent hurricane sounded tons worse! I will do a video on the hurricane there soon. One woman I am speaking to had her refrigerator go flying out the window of her 7th floor apartment in the hurricane while her apartment fell apart around her; she is so lucky that both she and her dog lived through it. The hurricane lasted for about 7 hours and the people sounded totally traumatised from it!
@@WeDidntExpectthis i USED to go to Acapulco, but it's overrun by gangs today and the last time I was there the Main avenue looked like a Xmas tree with all the police or military operations going on, fu there. It used to be an outstanding, fun resort, but it is no more. Puerto Vallarta or Huatulco are excellent places today!!!
Yeah we lived in Diamante Beach which was the newer part of Acapulco but I think many other parts of Acapulco could be a bit dicey@@dennishassler605
You know Bill - this video of yours was just a beginning if your intention is to uncover all the hidden gems of places for gringo expats to live in Mexico. You should really do a more thorough and comprehensive search - I'm sure you would discover a lot of real hidden gems. Frankly, I'm sick and tired of all these videos about places to retire in Mexico with all the same over-rated and upscale, touristy places for gringos to live - the same tired old places over and over again. Keep up the good work, brother!
Moved to Patzcuaro, Michoacan in 2012. Very inexpensive, 30 miles from Morelia where all the box stores are! Nice Spanish Colonial in the mountains. Perfect climate all year round. Very safe!
Great to hear. I will have to visit. Can´t wait.
You will love it. @@BillDallasLewis
Hi, how much is the rent cost in Patzcuaro?
@@danyelemus45 Of course it varies. A friend of mine recently moved from a beautiful large house because they were raisng the rent to 9,000 pesos, about 525 dollars per month. . Don't know what she was paying before. This is a three bedroom home with a large yard behind for parking a car. Most decent places start at about 4,000 pesos. Exchange rate is becoming less favorable all over.
TLACALA CENTRO! African American woman usually mistaken for Cuba n
People down here always think I am Cuban, I have been getting that for years.
Durango, México it’s a safe place to live and the rent is cheap. 2024
I like the short videos. I liked the comparison between the different places, I would like to see more like this. Thanks 👍
Very Good Frank,
I am trying to make the videos shorter, with more information.
I am working on it.
Best,
Bill
Hey Bill, great info, thank you for presenting your results.
My pleasure!!
Durango Durango mi Tierra querida 🦂
Try the smaller towns like Nuevo ideal in Durango or also Parral chihuahua.
Many large towns are very economical, but they also lack infrastructure especially for tourists. Primitive towns don't have restaurants, but the people are all amazingly friendly and helpful, but you'll have trouble finding that high quality coffee in most native towns.
Hi Bill, good video! I think Guanajuato has gone up in price now. When we passed through there a couple of months ago - there was nothing below about $9,000 -$10,000 pesos ($500-$580 US) for a furnished 2 bedroom apartment for something decent place - and they were scarce! Have you ever been to Aguascalientes or Puebla? Puebla in particular sounds nice and I think these places are less expensive also.
I will be visiting Aguascalientes and Puebla this year. Thank you for you comments and feedback.
We ended up moving to Puebla a week ago - I think it's definitely a bit cheaper down here. So far so good (but that volcano POPO is 'smokin'@@BillDallasLewis
Please send me the information for the job I’m going to relocate
Not understanding why you chose a two bedroom apartment for comparison when most retires\ expats are either singles or couples. I would be far more interested in studio or one BR pricing. I'm still looking at Matzalan ( in the Centro district), but would prefer Puerto Vallarta.
El Centro Mazatlan is the BOMB!!!!!!
I just returned from exploratory Mérida Mexico trip.
I live a full time RV life style.
After watching, I may return to Mx sooner than I think after considering how much I pay to live in my class C motor home.
Now I’m curious. I might need to ditch my RV. Seems I might be more comfortable in one of these beautiful cities.
Thanks for sharing.
I just returned from exploratory Mérida Mexico trip.
I live a full time RV life style.
After watching, I may be returning to Mx sooner than I think after considering how much I pay to live in my class C motor home.
Now I’m curious. I might need to ditch my RV. Seems I might be more comfortable in one of these beautiful cities.
Thanks for sharing.
Bill I adore your chanel. God Bless you.
Howdy Irving,
Thanks so much. Stay tuned.
Best,
Bill
Bill: I am very familiar with Mexico, I am fluent in Spanish but not familiar with the process of renting an apartment there. Can you tell us what is involved in renting an 1 bed apartment there?
To better live in a country that you will immigrate. An immigrant should learn how to speak the local language. This way you can become part or feel part of the community.
So true
thank you
Bill, thank you for your "show" Three things come to mind. It would be great to get a more current prices for rent. not 2021. you're doing a show in 2024. Please, let's see current prices. No offense to anyone. My wife was born in Acapulco. I wouldn't live there for free. I want to retire, in peace. and not worry about crime and the drug cartels, that are causing havoc. I have no interest in the pacific or central side of MX. I'm wondering what cost is like, closer to the Caribbean side? Not interested in tourist, I don't want Mc-choke&puke on the corner or any other US based fast food place for that matter. Those places will put you in your grave before time. I'd like to see the Caribbean side of things.
Excellent and inspirational video. If there are any alternatives to Facebook on how to connect with the expat or locals, please let us know. Thank you, Bill.
Yeap, I hear you. I am not a big Facebook fan, but there are things about Facebook that work pretty well and that is groups. I use Facebook for groups. That´s about it.
Best,
Bill
I agree with the others keep Mexico, Mexico. How about having your channel focus on tourism. That helps the locals and keeps rent low.
Imagine going to Mexico with all its rich cuisine and worrying whether or not a place has American fast food places. Americans are a strange breed.☺
There are hundreds of great towns and small cities in Mexico even nicer and cheaper with less foreigners. BTW Spanish is a super easy language to pronounce and completely phonetic. Your mispronunciation of the vowels hurt my ears.
How does durango compare to san luis potosi for cost of living and quality of life?
I would think that Durango would be a bit cheaper than SLP, as far as quality of life, I guess that depends on what you value in your life. Both places have a lot to offer.
Short, sweet and informative. Thanks
You are very welcome
Thanks for showing the comparison.
You are welcome
I agree if you move to one of these small cities you can save so much money and with that extra money you can travel all around Mexico.I could live just about anywhere in Mexico ,but I prefer cities with cooler weather.I'm planning to retire in Mexico in 6 years right now I'm saving my Pennies .
Hi GM
Yeap, as you might likely know, I am in Mazatlan and it is getting really hot and humid here. I was in Guadalajara and Ajijic Chapala for 8 years, and it never got humid, ever. I loved that. Guanajuato was very nice and I bet, Durango is very nice right now. I love those climates also.
Best,
Bill
@@BillDallasLewis Yeah Durango I love it my family is from there it's quiet there
I'll see you there. Six years for me as well.
Did you have any plan for learning spanish in Mexico ? Like school.
Hello,
I have been studying Spanish since I was about 14 years old. Then, I had a Mexican girlfriend for 8 years. She spoke no English. That really helped me out a lot. I am so happy that I can speak Spanish.
Best,
Bill
Thank you for the great info
Our pleasure!
It was cheap till tourists started to move there. 😂
Im there NOW, and 2021 prices dont mean s***!
Dont waste your time.
Prices have doubled.
My best advice to you is take what ever city you WERE thinking about and find the next two or three smaller towns around them and you might have a year or two at these prices before those areas are blown out also.
Dont listen to anyone quoting prices from two years ago!!
Get real. Youll be lucky if 6mo old information is still current by the time you get there. Just keeping it real, saving you time and expenses ✌🏼😎
Peace Love.
Thanks JT
Still interested in south end of Cancun..😮😮
Where exactly are you in Mexico where it's so expensive?
They're all cheap except for 2, Mexico city and Cancun
Thank you for this video!!
You are so welcome!
@@BillDallasLewis Where did you decide on, Bill?
If you're a u.s citizen on ssi ssdi how long can you live in Mexico without your ssi being affected does mexico have credit score check before you rent
Many people, Americans, have perminent Visas. They can stay forever. There is no credit score in Mexico.
Best,
Bill
Just buy a house. Why long term rent in Mexico?
Standing in that bright, hot sun, I have to ask… why aren’t you wearing a hat?? 🤠
Hi Steve,
I put on the hat when I turn the camera off.
Best,
Bill
@@BillDallasLewis - Good man! 👍
EXCELLENT BILL, nice to see other choices, thank you
Hola Dudley,
Glad to be of service. You are very welcome.
Best,
Bill
Can you touch on health care & closest hospitals to these cities pleasec
Hi Diana,
I think that most of these cities have Facebook groups of expats. Go to Facebook, look up Facebook groups, then search for Expat groups or American or Canadian groups. Those people would know very well what is going on in each city.
Best of luck,
Bill
Is gringo Vlogs crack me up. Advertising out-of-the-way cheap, cheap cheap places until they’re not anymore.
Very good video!!!
Thank you very much!
Great content!!!
Thank you Jeffrey
Hi Bill. Love your short videos about showing places in Mexico to move and live in. I'm from Veracruz, Mexico. I recommend you to come here and show it. I think this is a very nice place to live too!! Have a great day!
Hello Martin,
Thank you so much for your suggestion. I would love to visit. Where should I start? Please email directly at bill.dallas.lewis10.@gmail.com
Thanks so much,
Bill the Geek
@@BillDallasLewis there are some nice places to visit and live in: Xalapa the capital city, Coatepec about 10 minutes from Xalapa, in here you can taste the most delicious coffee. Xico is a magic small town, it is about 30 minutes from Xalapa. Naolinco is about an hour from Xalapa, here you may enjoy the traditional celebration in Dia de muertos on November 1 and 2. Perote, here the weather is kind of cold but the landscapes are wonderful; in contrast, Veracruz city: sun, beach, sea food, party, ... you will be welcome anytime!!
Lo barato sale caro!
Nothing is cheap anymore and anywhere in Mexico!
Cheap compared to what?
Retire in Mexico?
But where
Anywhere?
Best place to retire is where you presently live!
I love the English countryside in the outskirts of London, that's where I wound go if I had the chance!
I'm a Mexican citizen from Ciudad Obregon, a retired airline pilot living in La Paz Baja California Sur , BCS MEXICO since 2012!
I know my country!
And I know 90 % of the rest of the world!
The Mexican drug war (also known as the Mexican war on drugs
an ongoingasymmetric armed conflict!!!!
A Wave of Violence Terrorizes Mexico as Criminals Kill With Impunity
The latest killings have left dozens of Mexicans dead and few held accountable despite insecurity being the public’s top priority by an overwhelmed mexican government!
US tourists beware: Popular Mexico getaway plagued by drug cartel intimidation and violence
Drug cartels in Mexico: How rampant violence is taking hold of the country
Criminal organizations have splintered into more than 100 groups and are wreaking havoc on the population, with bodies dumped on streets, students kidnapped and schools forced to close due to shootings
There is not a corner of Mexico where drug traffickers are not present. Gone are the years of the all-powerful drug cartels, which divided up large territories like pieces of cake and agreed to truces when mounting death tolls started to hurt business. More people are being killed than ever. And in some states, neither the presence of the Mexican army nor local authorities have been able to stop it.
In Mexico, there are at least 150 organized crime gangs, according to the latest criminal map presented by a group of researchers from Mexico’s prestigious Center for Economic Research and Teaching (CIDE). This is a huge rise from 2006, when the number of drug gangs could be counted on the fingers of one hand.
I lived in the country side outside of London for one month. I loved it. It was summer time. The food, the fish and chips rolled up in a newspaper............ Priceless.
!! There's a big diffrence between
CHEAP .. and. AFFORDABLE
I would prefer AFFORDABLE ..it is not fair for those magic towns or cities call them CHEAP in spanish sound disrespectful ....bye !!
..
Thank you so much Jorge, great comment.
Happy Saturday to you and yours.
Best,
Bill the Geek
Costco? Walmart & Costco are a must for me. I am sure it is for many US expats.
Does Durango have Walmart & Costco?
I haven't been in a Sears for decades, never my thing. It's a housewife with good credit kinda thing. A last century kinda thing before eBay and Amazon. No pharmacy, tools, toiletries, automotive, or food. No, I walked through a Sears in Ensenada last year. Designer and fine products, not cheap.
Can one get items delivered to Walmart & Costco from their online store? That would be great!
Yes, they do have Costco and Walmart in Durango, here is the address for Costco with the phone number.
Blvd. de la Juventud 414, Col. del Maestro 34240 Durango Mexico. +52 618 810 4386.
I was surprised. We have lots of Walmarts here in Mazatlan, but no Costco. PV has Costco and GDL, but not here and they deliver food right to where you live. Many of my neighbors use this service.
Best,
Bill
P.S,,,,, I like Costco because many times they have King Crab Legs, frozen,,,, THEY ARE VERY EXPENSIVE, but once a year I will spend the $100 for that.
buying cheap things is false economy ⧫ cheap things turn out expensive in the end
Lo barato sale caro!
Nothing is cheap anymore and anywhere in Mexico!
Cheap compared to what?
Retire in Mexico?
But where
Anywhere?
Best place to retire is where you presently live!
I love the English countryside in the outskirts of London, that's where I wound go if I had the chance!
I'm a Mexican citizen from Ciudad Obregon, a retired airline pilot living in La Paz Baja California Sur , BCS MEXICO since 2012!
I know my country!
And I know 90 % of the rest of the world!
The Mexican drug war (also known as the Mexican war on drugs
an ongoingasymmetric armed conflict!!!!
A Wave of Violence Terrorizes Mexico as Criminals Kill With Impunity
The latest killings have left dozens of Mexicans dead and few held accountable despite insecurity being the public’s top priority by an overwhelmed mexican government!
US tourists beware: Popular Mexico getaway plagued by drug cartel intimidation and violence
Drug cartels in Mexico: How rampant violence is taking hold of the country
Criminal organizations have splintered into more than 100 groups and are wreaking havoc on the population, with bodies dumped on streets, students kidnapped and schools forced to close due to shootings
There is not a corner of Mexico where drug traffickers are not present. Gone are the years of the all-powerful drug cartels, which divided up large territories like pieces of cake and agreed to truces when mounting death tolls started to hurt business. More people are being killed than ever. And in some states, neither the presence of the Mexican army nor local authorities have been able to stop it.
In Mexico, there are at least 150 organized crime gangs, according to the latest criminal map presented by a group of researchers from Mexico’s prestigious Center for Economic Research and Teaching (CIDE). This is a huge rise from 2006, when the number of drug gangs could be counted on the fingers of one hand.
Great video, thank you so much Bill. So clear and informative. I m thinking at moving to Mexico for a year or 2. I m 64. Single. Thought mostly about Guadelajara...is this a good choice? Regards, Yair
GDL is a great place. I enjoyed my 3 years there. But, I would not want to live there. Pick a spot, then look around for a year. There are so many great places. GDL is not my preferred place.
Best,
Bill
@@BillDallasLewis thank you so much Bill
Why would Mexico want an aging population? Are the pensioners paying for heath insurance? It would seem it would hurt their healthcare system if they didn’t.How much is a retirement visa and for how long?
That is why in many of my videos I tell young people to move to Mexico and work on line. That is the best way to move to Mexico, when you are young. Young people making great money and spending there money in Mexico.
Kentucky fried chicken and Burger King? How are you still alive?
I am going to put up a video about American Fast Food in Mexico, this Sunday, the video might surprise you. Thank you Sergio, Bill
Hola!
Muchas Gracias!
Hola a Ti
it’s interesting to see you included a Colima place in the list, while not many other youtubers mentioned this place, do you have some detailed video when driving, visiting there? How do you feel the safety there in Colima?
there is a reason because US States included Colima in Do Not Travel section, while other Mexican states are only in normal Exercise Increased Caution When Traveling,
- Colima state due to crime and kidnapping
Yes, when I was headed there for those videos, there were comments about things going on in Colima. Things being burnt and and things like that. I was checking out the Expat groups of people that live there. But I had a guide as I mentioned in the video. She has lived in Mexico for as long as I have, and she decided that Comala, 10 mintues from Colima, was the best place to raise her 2 year old daughter. The place, Comala, we wonderful. I had no problems and I decided right there that I could live there. i was wonderful. So, whatever. I go places that other RUclipsrs don't go to. Mexico is great and safe all over.
Best,
Bill the Geek
What about safety in these cities? Crime levels, can you get into on that and post it.
These cities are way safer than the US, each and everyone. As of today, in the US their have been 536 mass shootings this year with 30,200 people killed. There were no mass shooting in any of these cites. When was in each one, I had no fear, no problems, only love.
Best,
Bill
Hi Bill, BJ here. 🌟 Wow, so many many places to choose from in Mexico!👀💥 I personally want to get away from alot of "American Stress," if you know what I mean!!! 😳 Thanks for "ALL" that you do for everyone. 💞 BJ/ATLGA/USA 💖💚
Come on down Girl, get healthy. We are waiting for you.
My concern is access to good health care.
Good health care starts with your spoon fork and knife.
Obviously you aren’t aware of medical tourism in Mexico. Way better then here.
Hi Bill, I just found your channel. It was very informative. I’m retiring at the age of 61 next year. Any recommendations for a solo retiree in Mexico? I really liked Durango based on your video. I’ve been to Mexico City and San Miguel de Allende but neither one is a consideration.
Howdy Mrs. P,
I would say the thing is to find a landing spot. Don´t get married to that spot. Maybe this spot is a one year spot. Use that spot to travel around and see what you like. I liked Durango, but, I was there in the winter and it was 30 degrees in the morning, but, it went up to 72 everyday. I like it, but I am going elsewhere. Find a landing spot and then travel around,
Mexico is vast and great.
Good Luck,
Bill the Geek
Durango is on my list for consideration. I really did like it.
I'm checking out Playa.. with an eventual landing in Campeche..🇲🇽🏖️
great video, super helpful thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Just looking at the real estate prices in Melaque. There is not much on-line but from what I see it doesn't look like there is anything available to rent in the price range you are talking about. Buying a house doesn't seem especially cheap either.
Howdy Super,
You really need to go there and stay for about a week. Walk around, meet some people and look at the for rent signs that do not show up on the internet. That is how you find the great prices.
Best,
Bill
What makes the presenter think that McDonald's and other fast-foods are desirable?
Tell you what,
I have lived in Mexico for 20 years. I never eat US fast food. But let me tell you a story.
When I lived in Puerto Vallarta, I new a Mexican family that owned a super, great Mexican restarant. One day I was walking by a Carl´s Jr in the Mall, the this entire Mexican family was in a booth eating burgers and fries. I asked them, ¨Are you serious, you are eating burgers and fries in Carl´s Jr.?¨ They told me , ¨We eat Mexican food everyday, all of the time. This is just a nice change.¨
After 20 years of living in Mexico, I have eaten Mcdonald´s 2 times. Shit happens.
Best,
Bill
Yes, you are a geek!
Is it difficult to rent with only a tourist visa?
No, to my knowledge, not at all. I don't remember anyone in 18 years asking to see my visa or passport before I rented.
Best,
Bill
You'd better hope your video doesn't go viral in the expat explorers. Rents will shoot up quick in any hotspot. 🙂
Yes, let's keep all of these places secret.
Best,
Bill
It seems like a lot of your life revolves around American fast food - mine doesn't I was quite surprised when you selected one of my favorite hangouts in Mexico: the city of Guanajuato. I have been going there for years. You know one of my main reasons for liking Guanajuato? It seems to have fewer mosquitoes in the summer thatn any other place I have been to in Mexico.
Mosquitos can be a real drag. It didn´t see in there, one scorpion in the AirBnb.
@@BillDallasLewis You got that right, Jack - oh, I mean Bill! When I am in Guanajuato, I stay at a hostel owned and operated by two brothers, called the Casa Bertha, named after their mother, Bertha. It's right above Plaza Mexiamoras, which is right above the Teatro Principal. Check it out! I found them in my Lonely Planet guide to Mexico. I have been to Durango as well. My astrologer pointed that city out to me, since I have two grand trines there by relocation. My natal Ascendant is in Scorpio, and I went there and discovered that the city mascot is a scorpion! They say that it's real easy to find scorpions in your shoes in Durango. Cuidate, amigos!
Yuridia,
Please research Tepic carefully. The Mexico Relocation Guide lists it as a not recommended place due to violent crime.
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for the words of warning. I was there last week and it was great. Super peaceful, just loving kind people every where. I will look further.
Best,
Bill
Including safety or not in each city is much helpful
Mexico is pretty much safe every where. Just don't go looking to sell or buy drugs and you should be as safe in Mexico as most places in the US.
Best,
Bill
Which cities are safe at night in the USA
Are there stillless developed cities in Mexico that is cheaper?
Yes Donald, for sure. I will be sharing places like this in the near future.
Thank you for watching.
Best,
Bill
Im looking 👀 for a $200 maximum for one bedroom fully furnished im from Mexico I know I can find it somewhere in Riviera Nayarita very encouraging video . Thanks
Hi Bill. I want to know about Durango or nearby
Did you watch the Durango Video. I like it. It does get chilly at night in the winter, but in the day it goes up to 72. I liked it very much, and very affordable.
I'm looking to move to Mexico city.
I've lived here 2 years. I bet you love it.
Come on Down Girl.
Dangerous
I wouldn’t recommend the “popular” neighborhoods ie polanco, condesa, Roma norte etc etc. we’re developing a bad reputation and are being blamed for the rise in prices etc etc. don’t know how 10,000 people (maximum according to all the statistics I can find) can be held responsible for said increases but … lol
Anyways, I live in Morelos most of the time but rent a small apartment near UNAM for around 250 bucks/month. At any rate I find the people in middle class neighborhoods far kinder and welcoming then in the aforementioned areas.
REALLY?
Just the Airport scared the hell outta me!
Toooo much crime and they think we're all rich.
Many Canadians (women) whom have moved there were murdered, even by their gardeners!
Be.prayerful dear lady! 😢
I enjoy these mid week videos. Thanks Bill.
Thank you Derrick, you are very welcome
Thanks for the information.
Our pleasure!
But what to do in regards to medical emergencies as Medicare does not cover Mexico and Mexico insurance for ppl over 65 is extremely expensive ?
Well, just stay where you are and wait on that medical emergancy, and when it happens you will be happy that you never followed your dream.
Its not a matter of burring your head in the sand, but finding a recommendation for solution from a person that has solve the issue. You are retiring and the hardest health years may be ahead of you and medical services are not free anywhere @@BillDallasLewis
Hmmm...ok. But the area that you cover is quite limited, essentially Jalisco and Durango...
I am researching moving to Puebla, Puebla from Cabo San Lucas. What is your opinion of Puebla?
Been to PV and San miguel allende..would definitely retire at those places
Like your focus on small towns.
Hola John,
As you may know, I have been a bit under the weather for about 5 weeks, and it has been hot as hell here this summer. Those two issues are passing by, and I really think that around the 10th of November, it is ON THE ROAD AGAIN SHOW TIME.
Stay tuned Dude. More to come soon.
Best,
Bill the Geek
Excellent information. I loved staying in Joco this year. Super difficult decision as to where to settle!
Yes, Mexico is like an all you can eat buffet of travel and joy. Where do you start, where to you finish, what do you do when you are full.
Loved Guanajuato, but it was too hilly for me.
Don’t say Cheap
Bill thank you so much. 63yo, this info was spot on.
You are very welcome Sharon and thank you.
Great Video thanks
You're welcome!
$500 a month is NOT that "cheap" for a 1 bedroom!!! & in 2021 I was getting 20-p/$1-US$. Now the dollar has gone a LOT & as of today it's 17.1-p/$1-US$.
Thank you very much for your feed back. All comments are greatly appreciated here. We hope to hear more from you with your ideas SarongGoddess.
Best to you in all you do,
Bill The Geek
You're absolutely right!
Cost of living should be much cheaper in Mexico!!!
crime in these cities???
I was in each and every one of these cities and I was totally safe, 24-7. I have not had a problem with crime in 18 years of living here. The only time I had a problem with crime is when some one broke into my car 2 times. But that was in Columbus, Ohio.
Does my us money income transfer to these areas. Is it possible to have this
Hi There,
I have had the same bank account people much for 18 years. You money is where your money is and you can use it how ever you want to.
Best,
Bill
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Why are all the prices that you’re showing from two years ago in 2021? None of this information is current anymore.
But, it does give you an idea when comparing city to city, and, I bet the prices are still pretty much the same.
TY Bill. Great info. I will definitely check out a couple of these places. JocoTepec and Guanajuato sound most appealing to me❤
Both are very nice places. I lean towards Guanajuato. That place is the BOMB!!!!! If you visit that place, you will get rid of JocoTepic on your list.
Best,
Bill
What do you like about Jocotepec? I had never heard of that place before you mentioned it. Only Ajijic
Bill where’s Jocotepec located? It’s Jalisco state?? Thank. For the info. Very helpful. We’re thinking to go to Mexico at the end of this year and we love the Bahia de Banderas area but on the Nayarit side cause Vallarta is so expensive!! Any advice?? Thanks. Again and keep going you’re doing a wonderful and useful job!!!! Mr. Gomez
Hola Mr. Gomez,
Jocotepec it about at 20 minute drive from Chapala or Ajijic. I would say it is about an hour and a half drive from Guadalajara. If you are checking out the Puerto Vallarta area, check out Bucerias, that is about 10 miles from PV and the prices should be cheaper.
Good luck and thanks for watching.
Best,
Bill
Hmm 🤔 I wonder what the prices are now in 2023? I don’t know why you keep bringing up at the McDonald’s and the KFC. Why would one place that is an important thing when you’re moving to a foreign country with excellent food everywhere really cheap? Anyway thanks for the information. I would be interested in seeing an update on prices.
Hi Catherine,
I don´t think the prices would be much different from 2021 and 2023 in most cities and towns in Mexico. In places like Ajijic and Mazatlan, I am sure there has been a hugh increase, but in the cities and towns with hardly any Canadians and Ajmericans, I bet prices are about the same.
I point out McDonalds, Burger King, Dominoes and KFC, because when you see those places, that means that the city is really doing well. When you see a Walmart or Costco, that means that those companies see growth in the city. I don´t eat there, who would do that? Especially KFC.
Thanks for watching and thank you so much for your comment.
Happy Saturday,
Bill