Living in Mexico on $130 Monthly Pension

Almost Retired in Mexico
Almost Retired in Mexico
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Publicado 2023-08-28
Rennie gets $130 per month from her Canadian pension. There's not many places in Mexico where you could live on that amount of money. But with a few other hustles, you can put together enough income to live in Mexico.

Rennie lives in the Jardines Alcalde neighborhood of Guadalajara. A nice middle-class Mexican neighborhood. When she moved to Mexico, she wanted to live like a local, not a tourist. She definitely lives on a budget, but can afford so much more in Mexico than she could in Canada. She's almost retired, collecting rent and also teaching English classes.

You can check out her short term rental here: casarennie.com.mx/booking

The pre-hospital plan in Guadalajara (or Monterrey) www.emergenciasmedicas.com.mx/

00:00 Welcome to Guadalajara
01:13 Canadian with $130 pension living in Guadalajara
02:18 How Rennie makes extra money
03:50 Expenses
05:43 Healthcare
07:40 Paying Taxes in Mexico
09:51 Speaking Spanish
12:20 Jardines Alcalde Neighborhood
14:30 House Tour
19:10 Adopting Buddy

Correction: 4:06 Annual Property Tax = $300USD 4:26 Annual Water Bill = $120USD 4:46 Electricity $23-35USD for 2 months

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Todos los comentarios (21)
  • @rigobertodelamora1493
    I was born in Jalisco but my parents brought me to the USA when I was 12 years old(I’m 39 yes old now) I never thought about moving back to Mexico but the cost of living in the USA is ridiculous. My wife and I are now looking to buy a property in Jalisco or Nayarit and live a more stress free life
  • @markwagner4909
    She isn’t living on $130 if she has additional income
  • @Lea-rb9nc
    Forced to retire early due an accident I could no ĺonger afford my house nor health care. As a native Californian, Mexico might have been the logical choice. However, I learned that France could be a good fit for me. I've lived on the Mediterranean since 2007 and love it more each day. If you follow your heart ❤ you will find where you belong. Best wishes.
  • @SoyyodavidZzxy
    I’ve watched hundreds of such videos. This woman was exceptionally informative and quite entertaining.
  • @spiritualevolvedlightbeing8597
    This lady just gave the smartest tip to Americans who are planing to move to Mexico, Buy A property with the potential to rent a part of the house and live without working ever again forever damn
  • @brendataylor8388
    A lot of times interviews aren’t very interesting. This was excellent! Rennie is so personable. Great vlog!
  • @stevenhull5025
    As I am on a pretty dismal pension myself ($600 monthly) I was quite excited by the headline, "Living in Mexico on $130 Monthly pension". However, that is not the case. Rennie already owns a property in Mexico where she is presently living plus receives rental income from 2 self contained units. On top of this she teaches English online and also in person. Personally I feel the headline has skewered the truth. I feel suckered into watching a video which has dashed my dream of living in Mexico on a low pension.
  • @petervernon
    As a Canadian I would love to live in Mexico. Of the places in Mexico I have visited, Xalapa is my favourite. I could never get tired of the scenery, architecture, cultural opportunities, music, art, book stores, markets and most of all the people. Beautiful.
  • @Kiwiwanderer
    This woman is so impressive, capable, honest and adventurous . Makes me want to retire in Mexico. Love from New Zealand 🇳🇿
  • @lenmaryan7943
    I love Mexico and embrace the culture. The people will guide you down the path of enlightenment.
  • @katem4365
    Thank you Brighton and Rennie for this episode. Was feeling so tired today so to relax this evening and watch this was perfect. Very inspiring and creative way of making life doable on a tight budget. 😊I like the idea of living within an authentic Mexican neighborhood and def echo your sentiments about paying taxes!
  • @alvarohernandezEVO
    I was born and raised in Jardines Alcalde and I can attest to its neighborly environment, we knew everyone and, during my childhood we would do block parties for Christmas celebrations. Colonia Americana, used to be a high class community before my time but now, its just famous for its night life.
  • @rc-ki4uy
    My friend retired to MX 11 years ago and loves it. I visited her there and fell in love as well. Most of the things I thought I knew about MX were not true. It’s a wonderful, welcoming, friendly, vibrant place.
  • @destinationmax
    I just love this video and Rennie is my inspiration. I’m on my second year solo here in Central Mexico and I long to have a rooftop sanctuary and some gardening as well. Something caught my eye in the first bathroom immediately. The water vase with plant hanging on the wall. Did you create this Rennie, or where the heck can I get something so unique and beautiful. 😮 Your home is fabulous.
  • @elvaplascencia6810
    I’m Mexican living in 🇺🇸 45 yrs I have family n friends in Mexico with their help by helping me find a affordable place , I will retire there with $845 dls income , ret budget $200 a month in a regular simple neighborhood non turístic area with a walking distance to the beach 🏝️ n mercado that’s what I love. Loved your video very encouraging for me makes me want to live son this yr.
  • @vickiladu6755
    I live in puerto vallarta and love it!!!! Can be reasonable to expensive for rents. To buy is a wide range of prices. Beautiful, friendly people, plenty of foreigners, retirees and snowbirds living here. Lots of activities to do, volunteer work, restaurants and theater. Beaches are beautiful north and south of the city center.