And now there’s the possibility of significant water shortages in many states.

Nine months later (Sept 1 2024), the exchange range is almost up to 20 pesos to 1 USD.  The plot thickens...

There is still very affordable housing in Mexico .The issue is if you move to a area with many expats you are going to pay more .Example Ajijic and lake Chapala is a very popular area with Americans and Canadians among other expats so the prices are somewhat high ,just drive about 15 -20 minutes away and your price will drop significantly and you will still be near the lake just at another part of the lake .Mexico is full of great deals you just might have to live along side locals instead of expats.

I know you folks are from Canada, but "cowboy" or 'vaquero" culture started in Mexico. Anglo Americans learned in Texas how to be cowboy from Mexicans in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California.

Unfortunately the prices in many areas has really gone up. I do think you are right and it is going to spread. The Mexico economy is strong these days and the strong peso ultimately makes it a deal breaker

Share your love of Mexico and your concern about the rising cost of everything there due to the strong peso.  Looking forward to the better options you guys are exploring.  Thank you ~

Thank you, you both make some really great points. We just came from there, visit Queretaro, San Miguel Allende and Mexico city. We absolutely loved it. We visit 'cause we are/were thinking retiring there near future. But. yeah, prices aren't cheap. Housing is expensive, like American expensive. A nice house at an "affordable" price is hard to find, unless you would want to live in a more rural, outskirts area of any of these cities. So it was a bummer for us, we loved everything there, people, food and their strong culture. BTW, we also got sick with this stomach bug, It was awful, my husband could not enjoy his time there, his priority was always looking for a restroom every place we went, most of the time, we would cut our visit short 'cause he was in need of an emergency "restoration".

Thank you. Very informative. I'm struggling and old news that Mexico is affordable just got thrown out the window!  Ah well, a day late and a peso short! Good luck! ❤

Fellow Ottawa citizen here. I loved it here 30 years ago when I moved here but the last 10 years all I can think about is getting out. Hopefully with my partial pension and savings/investments I can leave for good when I turn 60 in 4 years and retire. Canada is a hellhole now afaic.

Ive visited mexico and also loved the friendly people even in tourist areas. Even friendlier?   Vancouver B.C. natives are really incredible! Offering help no matter what we needed.

Hi Guys   I have Mexican Residency and  you can work in Mexico legally if you are on a Permenant Resident Visa .  A Temporary Resident Visa allows you many of the same liberty`s  , but you CAN`T work on a Temporary Resident Visa .

Thank you.

Peso isn't out of range of the 20 year average. It was weak during the pandemic and now it has returned to it's normal strength.

I agree !
Things … prices especially for housing can make it prohibitive for most people.

Looking forward your upcoming videos. Thanks so much for sharing ur experiences n God's Blessings!

Thankyou 4 this video. I already struggle with  stomach aches (probably from overeating and or shouldn't eating dairy or. CArbs anymore?) Appreciate you adding that piece so I can test that out when I visit Mexico for the first time. Was thinking about retirement there in few yrs maybe but I agree with your guys thoughts so will see. Thanku again.

I had a LOT of stomach issues in Mexico and I was very careful - never ate street food, washed my produce carefully. I was there for one year and travelled all over. The worst was in the Chapala area; a doctor there told me it was because of the dry air and dust…also the water. My airbnb told me her water was filtered (which I drank) but the doctor said the microbes still got there. I got 2 kinds of salmonella which were brutal landing me in hospital. I am normally very healthy as well. Also got sick in Isla Mujeres which I could not shake until I returned to Canada a few months later. I now take a probiotic and have some items recommended by my naturopath (like digestive enzymes). I have in the DR for a few months and the situation is much better. I also got covid in Mexico City. I had a hard time with the elevation there and in Central Mexico and could not adapt to it. You just never know until you try places yourself. So many Canadians and Americans love the Lake Chapala area but not for me!

Yes, I’ve had the same experience, I could NOT even get an interview at the Seattle consulate due to work related issues. They insist on remote verification or social security letter. I don’t even plan on working there as I’m close to retirement. They seem to want you to be retired even if you have the savings/investments. I may reconsider once I retire. Not giving up on Mexico though because of the ease and closeness of traveling to and from  the US. Zero interest in Asia or Europe.

Lots of good info.  Odd about the health problems.  The most unexpected but consistent remarks that I have run into about leaving the US/Canada for Mexico has been significant improvements in health just from eating local food, de-stressing, and who knows whatever environmental de-toxing.  Sorry to hear that; if you could un-bug the health issues, I guess there would still be the economic ones.  And those economic factors would seem to plague any country that opens its doors to expat incomes.  Huh...

Being from California, I always thought I’d retire in Mexico as it feels like home to me. But now I’m considering France instead, it’s not really more expensive than Mexico and in the long run I’d save money on healthcare. I do think the peso is going to continue to outpace the dollar. You make some very good points!