7 Cheap Places to Live & Retire in Mexico (that nobody talks about)

🎉 well done 🎉

U have to speak Spanish .Not expat cities.

I wish there were Spanish subtitles.

I’m permanently leaving Denmark in January/latest February 2026 - never looking back again.

I’m turning 43 soon, but I’m retired.

I got around $100-150K USD in savings, and a $2000 monthly pension - for the rest of my life.

My original plan was to relocate to South East Asia, as I lived & worked there for years, (Thailand) know the culture, and the life.

But..

My Ex and I was planning to relocate together, and the pin dropped on Mexico. 🇲🇽

Sadly, she’s unfortunately gone, but I’m certainly still going through with the mission - thought it became a solo mission.

I need to find a secluded place to settle down.

Privacy, nature, tranquility & away from dense population, though within half an hour drive to the nearest essential necessities required to live a comfortable life.

Which states & areas should I research ?

HELP!!🙏🏻

I don't want to be rude, but you have to understand that an expatriate is someone sent by their employer outside the country. They aren't someone who goes from a rich country to a poor country; that's false. If you aren't sent to Mexico as an agent of the company you work for, then don't be fooled by the fine words... you're an immigrant! And if you're a pensioner or whatever and you come to Mexico because the money you earn in the US isn't enough to live there, then in addition to being an immigrant, you're an economic refugee. You're not a permanent hotel guest.

This video was well done and did include a few "less US infected" Mexican towns. It did not push, but simply offered counsel and literature to assist.

Who every started calling old age the golden years wasn't old lol

I wouldn’t say San Cris is walkable. I considered living there, but with bad knees the sidewalks—sometimes 2 feet above the streets—were too difficult. And the old stone sidewalks are dangerously slick when wet. Oaxaca City was much more accessible. Also, at the time (during the Covid years) there were roaming scooter gangs and many of the expats were fearful. Another thing is that you really need to speak Spanish. (Yeah, I get it, Mexico is a Spanish speaking country, but there are other places in Mexico where you can comfortably start out with English, like San Miquel). I love the city though.

Mexico has so many underrated spots with great value. Which of these 7 places would you consider calling home?

There is no where you can live in Mexico for $1000 a month. And… the retirement income criteria is $4200 a month minimum. So not sure how this really works? lol

Anyone considering moving to Mexico PRIMARILY because it's cheaper, stay the hell away.

Guanajuato is NOT for the elderly. It's located in a valley so there are steep hills and steps to climb. You won't last three days there. Also, the locals are not warm and friendly. Rather they are very reserved. It's also very conservative and Catholic.

From all these places what places has a airport close to the downtown areas

Thank you. I will save this site and watch again. We're in our mid seventies but feel we would like to spend whatever time is left to us in Mexico.
Regards.

Gaza 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

God is in control. Behave

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Thanks so much! I wanted to find a less expensive substitution for Lake Chapala and you gave me a lot of ideas for my retirement!

I have been living in Cuernavaca, Morelos, for 11 years. My 2-bedroom, 2 full baths, fully furnished, modern apartment in a gated condo complex is costing me less than 9,000 pesos (about $450 USD), including ground maintenance (with gardens, a pool and Club House), basic electricity and internet. The climate is great all year round, as the city is nicknamed La Eterna Primavera (The eternal spring) with day temperatures in the low to high 80's and nights usually in the 60's. So, you can live here well for $1,000 to $1,200 USD a month. And we are an hour and 15 minutes away from downtown Mexico City.

Is aquascalintes nice please

It sounds as if Mexico is on sale for Americans. But it is not. "Cheap places" shouldn´t mean that people that come here can do whatever they want to and not respect the culture or locals. I know perfectly well that many Americans ´behave well and respect our culture, but there are some with an arrogant attitude and with no education at all. Ad unfortunately the bad images are the ones that remain .T

The G is silent in Guanaguato.

This coming winter I’m going to La Paz! I’m staying from December through May 15! It’s my first time so it may not be a permanent place for me! I guess it will be a trial and error type winter get away! I sure do like some of the cities and towns that I saw in the video! If you would let me know your thoughts and advice ! I have done quite a lot of research but I’m sure there will be something y¡that will come up that I’m not familiar with!

Nice video!😊

Not at this time.

I love Guanajuato so much but living outside of it's city center is dangerous for foreigners.

Don't count on it.. It all depends on the international value of the dollar

Your videos are great, however, please take the time to really learn the proper pronunciation of the city/town names you are addressing as you are so misarticulating them. They do deserve that respect! Otherwise, your content is pretty good:)

All this laying around sounds boring to me.

Please do some research about the availability and quality of internet in the cities that you report about, and let us know the results.

You really need to work on your Spanish pronunciation. It won't be difficult with some practice. Your English enunciation is stellar, your speech effortless to decipher. You'll nail it in no time! It's important to pronounce major geographic areas reasonably accurately. On the plus side your video shots are stupendous in their rich colors and well framed shots. Just outstanding visuals. You are really gifted.
I'm surprised you don't offer immigration help for those new to the area. You could probably help people avoid endless headaches as so many move in a rush without a lot of preparation. You could be that bridge for them.

This video was great for inland locations but many people want to live on the coast though for many the heat of the south, say Ixtapa/Zihuantanejo and beyond may prove difficult, though Huatulco is spectacular and there are a lot of expats there. What people need is to learn of places like Chacala except south of Puerto Vallarta. Maybe there are a few near Manzanillo or Zihuantanejo. Most of the cheap flights to Mexico are coming to Puerto Vallarta and Cancun (from Canada). Though Mexico City is getting more flights at lower cost and makes a great introduction for new visitors to Mexico if they have the time.

Also it would be great to hear of cheap places. $400 USD for a 1 br apartment is not cheap at all. Almost no local people would pay that. You know this. For someone that lives simply, that doesn't need A/C, that buys their food at the cheap market and prepares it at home and takes a bus and walks a lot....life is very, very cheap. All most people really need is internet for their laptop.

Please stay in the USA. No cottage cheeze people allowed unless fluid in spanish and unamerican attitude.😂

My husband and I with our family are thinking about moving to Mexico, to a country life not far from town, any idea where's the few best places to live

My wife and i have lived in a small village in San Luis Potosí state in a region called the Huasteca Potosina for four years. It’s hot but offers so many outdoor activities with many waterfalls and nacimientos. My wife is from this area and I grew up in Oklahoma. I’m the only gringo in this area and am treated like I’m a local. Mexico has many gems to offer.