The Bell Tower is very much like the glockenspiel in Munchen Germany in Marien Platz near the Haupt Brau Haus. Keep on keeping on you guys!

@GringosRUs

Ай бұрын

Thanks Tom. It really did have a very European feel to it. Tuxtla was a great city. Don't worry, we only have one gear. LOL

Come on, admit it Mark, SLP was expensive because of your churros! Tuxtla sounds really nice and your monthly expenses weren't very far out of the norm. Airbnb is horrible with their fees and that is a shame. Great info!

@GringosRUs

Ай бұрын

Well, the churros didn't help the finances Cindy, that is for sure. Yeah, the Airbnb thing is getting old, but we really haven't found a great alternative while we travel the country. And as Jerry Reed sang, "We have a long way to go, and a short time to get there." LOL

Hi guys, good to see you! Really interesting video, especially since i had never heard of Tuxtla before you guys went there! Take care

@GringosRUs

Ай бұрын

Thanks Mike. We didn't really know quite to expect in Chiapas, but we knew that we really wanted to see the beauty that it offered. We are really glad that we went there.

loved the sumidero!

@GringosRUs

Ай бұрын

Thanks Karen. That video will be coming up soon. Gina is already working on it.

These cost videos are fun. Appreciate your insights

@GringosRUs

Ай бұрын

Glad you like them! All we can do is share the data and our take on these locations. We hope that they help if someone is considering a location in giving them accurate information as to what to expect. Thanks Derrick

We love these videos - it’s a great break down of costs, and we can compare between different regions of Mexico. Are you still working, Gina?

@GringosRUs

Ай бұрын

Thanks. We are amazed at how consistent the prices in some areas have remained. Now mind you we are creatures of habit, so we are utilizing Chedraui and other supermarkets. Once we settle down and get to know an area, we will really be able to better utilize our funds. She is still waiting on her next contract. She is getting approached, but nothing yet.

I don't know if prices massively changed but I was spending 40 dollars a night two years ago in Tuxla Gutierrez at a 4 star hotel that had a pool and I got a full service breakfast every day.

@GringosRUs

Ай бұрын

That could still be applicable. We do know that the Airbnb prices are continuing to rise and hopefully the dollar will continue to gain ground to help offset that a little. Thanks.

The estimated $55000 per month for rent is extremely high. We rent a beautiful 3-bedroom home in a gated community in Lake Chapala for $25000.

@GringosRUs

25 күн бұрын

That is our Airbnb price. That includes a ton of fees on both the host and us as the guest. We know that the cost would be much less if we were on a one year lease, but alas, with our constant traveling, we aren't able to avail ourselves of these savings. That number also includes all of our expenses, food, entertainment, medical and other items. So the number drops substantially once you remove those ancillary items.

@Tycobb10

25 күн бұрын

@@GringosRUs I misunderstood. I apologize.

@GringosRUs

25 күн бұрын

@@Tycobb10 No problem. If we paid $55,000 a month for rent, it better be a mansion! LOL

Great job!!! I just hope people realize there is a profound difference between‘traveling’ prices and the costs of a resident, and location! And, wow! Your utility costs! Mine, at lake Chapala run around $35/mo. Of course, we’re at Denver altitudes! I’m sitting here wrapped in a blanket!😂 I had an extraordinary grilled salmon dinner yesterday at a tiny local restaurant for $230 Mx ($12 us???). It was incredible. My hip X-ray was $17 including the evaluation. I don’t speak Spanish (I’m not talented in that area). It’s not necessary here though they are genuinely excited and gracious when I try! Obviously I’m a little prejudiced towards my community! I love it here! And I’m looking forward to your videos of the area! Thanks for all you do ❤

@GringosRUs

Ай бұрын

Thanks Debbie. You are right, there are a lot of costs that are associated with our traveling that would not be in effect when we finally settle down. And yes, location is everything when it comes to a lot of the utility costs. Low demand results in lower costs. Also knowing the right restaurants requires time. We walk into ones that draw our attention and sometimes we find gems and sometimes we pay more than we should. But it all comes down to part of our whole experience here in Mexico and we just are really enjoying taking it all in as we come across it. Sometimes a year seems like a long time, but it will be here quickly. See you when we get there.

When will you announce where you are settling?

@GringosRUs

29 күн бұрын

We have another two years plus of traveling and about 10 or so more cities to hit during that time. Once we have finished up the tour, then it will be time to make the decision. It will probably be in late summer of 2026. That will give us time to settle in and find a place in that location. Thanks for asking.

Great video, thank you. Can i ask if you also carry US health insurance? We are in our mid 50s and could retire, however, the $2k a month US health insurance cost for another 10 years is really whats stopping us. Do you only carry the travel insurance?

@GringosRUs

Ай бұрын

As we are here in Mexico full time, we are not carrying any US insurance what so ever. In the year and a half that we have been here, we have spent a total of about 14 days combined back in the US. The only insurance that we will currently carry in the US is our car insurance, which we suspend for 10 months a year. When we become permanent residents and sell the car and buy a Mexican car, then that expense goes away as well. Hope that answers your question. I will be getting Medicare when I hit 65. Just in case, but no supplemental to go with it.

3k is great for a couple, not so much if you're single. I've yet to find a single yt channel that's showing reasonable prices. Not really worth it.

@GringosRUs

Ай бұрын

Yeah Annie. We can only show what it truly cost us to live, or travel, here in Mexico. The traveling part, adds a lot of expense, plus it also means that we quite often spend excess money due to not knowing the area we are in very well. There are many ways to lower the costs, it just depends on what your expectations are. Thanks for watching.

@GringosRUs

Ай бұрын

Keep in mind, we would save half the rent with an actual rent and not Airbnb, and we have specific needs that are harder to meet (king bed, off street parking, hot water, fast wifi). A single person doesn't need a king bed, and you may not have a car, so no parking, right? You can easily live on $2000 a month here, and possibly less. Take a look at Mexico Relocation Guide's KZread channel. She's interviewed people living on less and she's done location videos demonstrating typical rents. ~Gina

39,000 pesos for rent? You should have visited the Zona Galactica in Tuxtla 390 times, as the girls there only cost 100 pesos, for short-time. I love Tuxtla, but the ONLY thing that makes it unique in Mexico is the rock bottom cost for working girls. And you guys are totally oblivious to its main virtue...

@GringosRUs

28 күн бұрын

That cost is for an Airbnb, which is inflated by almost double due to fees that are added on to both the host and the guest. It has really gotten out of control, and we are hoping that there will be another platform that will begin to compete with them to begin to keep these cost more in line with standard fees. The rest of of the comment Jim is something that we would not know anything about. LOL

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