Merida is Expensive & I Ain’t Saving Money Here: These 13 Tips Could Save You a Fortune!
As the cost of living spirals upwards; many are wondering if they can still live the good life here in Merida. In this video, I outline 13-ways you can still find deals and live well.
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I’m not with the norm
Before you move anywhere, understand what makes you happy. In my opinion, the worst reason to move anywhere is just to save money. This is an amazing place to live if you can handle the heat and love the language, history, and culture. Not an easy place to live without speaking Spanish and on a tight budget.
LOL, I remember my first trip back to the yucatan (from 89 to 09) chili's was the restaurant of the month. I was like…what? Thankfully I discovered la chaya maya when it was just one hole in the wall.
your video sad that tampons are very cheap there
Merida honestly looks super similar to LA / the San Fernando valley. I feel like you’re driving around Reseda lol. I think only the humidity would be an adjustment for me.
That’s so much for the info about the in driver app …. That seems like such a good resource and apparently is available in lots of cities / countries
You make it sound like people are living off 2500 a month
Is the name of the app you're talking about here called "Driver"? Or __ Driver? It sounds like you're saying "M" driver? I checked the transcript & video description, but couldn't find it.
You went to a tourist spot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y24gX0Fcums
Moving and living in Mexico requires 2 uhaul trucks of money.
Problem is…Expats aren’t expecting to pay big bucks for a house that needs upgrades and repairs. In gated communities with HOA fees. A friend of mine paid $380k cash and because sellers aren’t obligated to disclose problems with the house or property, he’s sitting in a money Pitt and now after $50k he is broke. He’s been ripped off by several contractors who either never finished the work, or did very bad job, stole materials, triple uncharged for materials…all because they thought he has deep pockets because of the price he paid for the house. It’s hard to find any honest contractors but they do exist, often times you’ve run out of money by then. There are a lot of empty houses around him abandoned by expats who had to stop the money blood flow and left. Now my friend is gonna have to sell and has only gotten offers that are 100k less then he paid because potential sellers see all the unfinished work and low ball their offer. He is really having to consider them just to salvage any money. He is NO exception, he’s met other expats NOW that is in his same prediction. Mexico is not all Unicorns and Rainbows.
Great information but it's congregate not conjugate. You need to conjugate verbs and congregate with friends. But keep up the helpful information. 🎉😊
The only way to survive gentrification other areas is to get there first!
Otherwise, gentrification means upscale, US, standards and they are expensive!!
Thank you for the great advice! Love all the information!
Expats are causing the rise! You’re the problem
Mexico is beautiful, i used to only stay in the tourist area, then i dated a local Mexican woman there, and stayed a lot in her neighborhood. And it open my eyes even more. Everyone in the neighborhood friendly, welcoming. When there's a party, just bring beer and Everyone welcome and it goes all night, until 5 or 6 am. The parties not expensive, because each person's sometimes bring different things. On Sundays was flea market day and the things you get for basically up to 75% off from retail stores. And you see things locals make and their talents and help support the community that way. I stop Walmart, and big chain as much as possible, sometimes i want to taste and cook different, so i can only get it at Walmart or another big chain. Local bakery, a must, fresh bread Daily and like 4 bread for the price of one at Walmart sometimes. Be respectful , try to learn the language, do thing's with the locals. I was paying 4000 pesos a month for a 4 bedroom house, with a pool in a small town one hour from Merida.
How much for those places versus more modern amenities? I would be visiting for a month or 2 and want more privacy and possible a pool. Do you still offer services where you help find properties?
Thanks! Really great information 👍
Anywhere close to the ocean is going to be hot and costly. If you go inland like Guadalajara you can live in the city. It pretty and modern and lots to do. You won’t be happy living like that in Merida. Go inland.