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

We relocated to Morelia, Michoacan two years ago. My wife is a Mexican citizen and I'm from Reno, Nevada. We rent a nearly 4000 square ft home, in a very nice neighborhood, 3 bdrm/3 ba. Our rent is 8000 pesos, or $400 USD. Our total monthly outgo is less than $1200 USD. We are able to travel, entertain, and travel at our leisure, just on my SOCIAL SECURITY. Altitude is 6200 ft, and the weather is beautiful always. Certainly the best move I've made. VIVA MEXICO 🇲🇽

My husband and me retired two years ago in a small town called Tonatico, Estado de Mexico just two hours away from Mexico City. Its warm weather round year, beautiful landscaping, wonderful small downtown, very welcoming people makes it the perfect place for us.

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For those wanting a quiet life without losing access to any modernity, Puebla is a good pick. I cover all my living expenses including food for about 600 USD per month.

I spent 5 years in mexico when i was a kid. I would love to move back. The people, the culture, the beauty are all wonderful.

I moved to Tijuana over 13 years ago, you just have to do it, it seems over whelming but really is not that difficult. There are many ex pats all over Mexico who are all willing to help with information, and the Mexican people are very friendly overall. I have had a few a bit jealous because I married one of their beautiful women, some do not like us coming into their country and taking their things, living at a higher level than them. But the majority are great. Really a good place to live.

I can probably retire in my old village in Mexico. I have a house that my parents left me in Mexico and I’ve see many people that came to the US during the 80’s and 90’s are returning back to Mexico. I can probably make it with $750 a month.

México is full of wonderful diverse choices. I recommend staying uncommitted to any spot, and check out a variety of choices. Think long and hard about what you really want in your community/social group before making any decisions. One of the reasons that the more popular cities get such interest is a lot of the work is already done for you. Moving to a small place with a limited (or non-existent) expat community can severely limit many of the conveniences you take for granted. How is the WiFi, are there English movies, is there a library, etc - whatever you need in your social arena? We've been living in México full-time since 2006. We love it, but you do have to adapt.

I could listen to your videos all day. You are great. And this video "7 cheap places to live and retire in Mexico (that nobody talks about) is perfect for me. I thank you so very much.

$1000 a month for rent in Mexico is expensive! Even with all utilities and a housekeeper. Maybe it seems low compared to prices in the US. But for middle class Mexican’s that’s considered someone who is rich. The video is gorgeous and gives tons of great information, nonetheless.

Huatulco Oaxaca was just too beautiful. The weather, people and food really left a mark on me.

This video, was so helpful. Thank you. I am 60 yrs old, retired Canadian , with pensions of approx. $3k/month, which is bugger all here, but in Mexico I could live a better life. Thank you so much for all your effort. From an old hippy, PEACE!

Mucho mexicano queriendo vivir el "american dream" y mucho gringo (🇺🇸 y 🇨🇦) y otros extranjeros también deseando vivir el "sueño azteca" 🤭 excelente video 👌🏻me gustó mucho el contenido 👏🏻 Afortunadamente tenemos muchos lugares hermosos en todo 🇲🇽, en cada rincón, en cada pueblo y en cada ciudad encontrarás nuevas y diferentes cosas, comidas, costumbres y trato afectivo de nuestra gente, de nuestro pueblo 😎😌 Somos un país con 32 diferentes países pequeños y cada uno de ésos 32 pequeños países tienen también gran cantidad de micro países: los pueblos mágicos 🇲🇽💚🤍❤️ Todo aquel extranjero es bien recibido y más aún si van a aportar crecimiento y diversidad a nuestro amado México 🇲🇽 así que sean bienvenidos, aquí tendrán siempre su 2da casa (que estoy seguro que será su 1ra casa y de aquí no querrán irse jamás) Saludos ✌🏻

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Great video and well done. Just a couple of comments about Oaxaca City that I think people should be aware of.... 1) regarding the hiking trails in the hills surrounding the city, this area is not safe. There have been a lot of muggings there. You'd have to go out of the city area a bit to get to safe hiking. There have also been some muggings in certain areas of the city so walking around later at night is not advised. (Just like many cities.) 2) You made it sound like it's a short distance to the Oaxacan coast, but it's a 7 hour drive through the mountains. A highway is being built (and has been under construction for many, many years, so who knows when it will be complete) and eventually that would reduce it to a 3 hour drive. The best way to get to the coast is to fly (a short 45 minute hop), which is obviously more expensive, but not overly expensive. I loved Oaxaca. It's an absolutely beautiful, photogenic, artistic, colourful city. The food is great as well. There are a lot of towns in the surrounding area that have interesting markets. So the city has so much going for it. Thanks again for all of the great ideas!

Beautifully produced video and amazing content. So useful. Thank you so much!

Tulancingo, Hidalgo is where all my family from my dad’s side is. He was born in Hidalgo. This where my wife and I plan to retire. We can’t wait. Thanks for sharing

Thanks! I appreciate the focus on less touristy, smaller places to live:)

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When God created Mexico, He did it with love and affection. This is a nice list. My family is from Atotonilco el Alto, Jalisco, which is home to Patron Tequila, Tequila Siete Leguas and Don Julio. It is a BEAUTIFUL place with proximity to GDL. There are a lot of hidden gems in the Los Altos de Jalisco region such as Tepatitlan, Arandas, Jalostotitlan and Lagos de Moreno. I, myself, am planning on moving to Mexico, either GDL or Atotonilco in about 2 years, I'll be 55 years old by then. I have a ranch down there and it's been planted with Blue Weber agave just this April (2023). After the harvest, I plan on planting avocado and lime trees and some strawberries. I want to have a home nearby at the edge of los altos with a view downward towards the town of Atotonilco. The food there is very good. Best tacos you'll ever eat are in Atoto at Los Cuñados (multiple locations in town) and La Guadalupana. I'm telling you...