@rmajijic
Canadian expat in Mexico
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Buying a mattress by Martin Amada
In a month or two I will be moving from a furnished to an unfurnished apartment in Guadalajara, and will have to get a bed among other things. Any suggestions on where to buy a decent mattress?
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Martin in Tlaquepaque by Martin Amada
Happy new year folks. I'm originally from the US, but have lived half my life in other places. Here in the Guadalajara area since March 2020, and planning to stay as long as they let me.
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Cost of Living in Mexico in 2021 by Cheryl
Hello everybody, We would like to take stock of the changing cost of living in Mexico, particularly in your city or region. The aim is to measure the impact that the health crisis may have had on your expenses. This will help other expatriates ...
For the Lake Chapala region: > What is the price of a property rental in Mexico? What about buying a property? Properties vary widely of course but I would say an average rental cost would be $900 USD. For purchasing property our average is ... Read More
Moderate Climate Locations by Tony_Amigo
What are some towns-cities to live in that are not so hot or humid?
And a little more moderate and less cool, Lake Chapala Read More
Wife and I are considering our options for retirement by terriandralph
We are both 58, and are considering retiring. Currently between the both of us, our retirement checks per month total about $3000. We would sell our house to put a little aside for a rainy day fund and to eliminate any bills we are currently paying ...
As mentioned above, the cost of living in Mexico is vastly less than north of the border. $2800/month will give you a very comfortable lifestyle even with rent if you decide you don't want to do the RV thing. If you find someplace you like and ... Read More
Best long term international cell plan? by YawningLion
Hello all fellow expats in Mexico! I have been living Mexico for a little over five years. I work in a technical support field in a company that is based in the US. This necessitates my having a cell phone that can be reached by all customers in ...
I came across this blog article. Maybe it will help you. https://weexpats.com/best-cell-phone-plans-for-living-in-mexico/?fbclid=IwAR2LT8_qOZ6joZml7ZXLv8bmRvpogsN4BTv1SJ2Dn_PPW69MsqLZ-eHzYyM Read More
Where to move. One loves the ocean. One loves cooler temps. by bereid710
OK. I have a unique dilemma. We are a couple in our sixties who plan to move to Mexico at the end of 2019. The problem we are having is that my husband wants to move somewhere with a temperate climate - preferably with low humidity while I, on the ...
Lake Chapala is 1200 feet lower in elevation than SMA and is a photographers dream due to the lake. There are many tranquil areas just 10 minutes outside of Ajijic or 5 minutes outside of Chapala. The ocean is only 3 hours by car (soon to be 2 1/2 ... Read More
Housing market in San Miguel May 2019 by KLOremus
Just came home from a 10 day trip to San Miguel. My trip was mostly to educate myself on what's available for housing costs, best location for my money, price range options etc. to determine if San Miguel could be a do-able option moving ...
KLOremus, back to the OP question Hi, I am a Realtor in Lake Chapala and what you have said about the sales market in SMA is true and has been happening in Lake Chapala as well for all the reasons you listed. Prices here in Lake Chapala had been ... Read More
How is internet in Ajijic/Chapala area ? by dennissira
Hi, Question for anyone staying in the Ajijic/Chapala area. Is hi Speed internet available? And if so what speed, and how reliable? I might be able to work from there for my job, but would require decent Internet to do so. Thanks!
We've had high speed fiber optic cable provided by Ilox for about 3 months now in Ajijic and it is spreading throughout the area. TelMex, not to be left behind, has also upgraded and offesr fiber optic as well. As long as you pick an ... Read More
SMA vs Ajijic by Pfeier
Isn't it a lot more expensive to live in SMA than Ajijic? dan
I live in Ajijic and spent a week over in SMA recently. It seems to me that housing (rents and purchasing) are more expensive along with municipal taxes. Restaurant food was definitely more too. I couldn't see any other major differences. ... Read More
San Miguel de Allende or Lake Chapala ?? by dennissira
Hi all, So what are folks thoughts on San Miguel vs Lake Chapala area? Which is cheaper or what other significant differences between them ?
On the surface, it sounds like Chapala would be a better fit for you but you'll need to check out both to be sure. The lake is fine for kayaking and the kayak club here is very active with 3 outings per week. They even require newbies to the ... Read More
San Miguel de Allende or Lake Chapala ?? by dennissira
Hi all, So what are folks thoughts on San Miguel vs Lake Chapala area? Which is cheaper or what other significant differences between them ?
Barking dogs can be a problem anywhere in the world. Mexico is really no different than anywhere else. Gated Communities are a little better as they are more regulated (in general). As for noise in general in Mexico and Lake Chapala in particular ... Read More
Deciding on the right city for me by P7m:K39%bQ9a
I plan on visiting Mexico in the spring. I'm a single woman of retirement age. I want to befriend Mexicans and enjoy the culture but would like to get to know some expats who would be able to make suggestions and offer advice. I spent a couple ...
Here is over 70 blogs just on Lake Chapala. You can PM me with all your questions. Happy reading! Read More
Deciding on the right city for me by P7m:K39%bQ9a
I plan on visiting Mexico in the spring. I'm a single woman of retirement age. I want to befriend Mexicans and enjoy the culture but would like to get to know some expats who would be able to make suggestions and offer advice. I spent a couple ...
It's no problem keeping a car in Ajijic but you do need to have a Temporal or Permanent Visa in order to purchase one. AND I do recommend selling your car back home and buying here as the process to import is not simple and needs to be done at ... Read More
Exploring Options by Elkhound
Some time in the next few years I will be retiring, and am considering moving to Mexico. My undergraduate degree is in Classical & Romance Languages, so I don't expect language to be a problem. I don't want to be on the coast, and I ...
So much depends on you. What you like and don't like and how big or small of a place you want to live in. The town of Chapala is popular with those who want to integrate more into Mexican living and culture yet it is only 15 minutes from Ajijic. ... Read More