People as young as 30 and 40 can afford retirement in Mexico right now! Why put it off when virtually anyone can enjoy a worry-free retirement long before they’re in their 50s or 60s. Carefree retirement living is just that – completely stress free… and you don’t have to be a millionaire to enjoy this luxurious lifestyle.
Over a half-million people from the U.S. and Canada are already living and experiencing the rewards of retirement in Mexico, enjoying lower cost-of-living, superb health care, beautiful scenery, modern conveniences — and a stress-free way-of-life.
You’ll enjoy high-quality health care and a superior standard of living. Figure $100 a month for utilities, miscellaneous and local bus rides. • Housing: 50% of whatever you’re paying now. If you rent a small house or apartment for $800 a month, $400 should get you an equivalent place — or even better — in Mexico. Domestic Liquor costs less in Mexico. Gas for cooking and hot water will run $10 to $30 a month. Drinking water $9 a month, Doctor’s visit about $40, Men’s haircut $4.00, Maid $10 to $15 a day, Taxes on a 3 bedroom/3 bathroom house $130 for a whole year!
Telephone rates in Mexico are relatively high, especially long distance rates. It might be worth signing up with Vonage or a similar service for your long distance calls. Don’t forget to budget for visits to home; include the cost of round-trip travel to visit your family back home in your projected cost for living in Mexico.
The above figures will help you to come up with a realistic estimate of your actual cost. Discover how comfortable retirement living in Mexico can be very affordable.
You will find your money goes a long, long way and the people are extremely friendly. Mexicans routinely treat strangers with warmth and curiosity. Even the poorest people seem to have the ability to enjoy life, be more hospitable and more respectful of their fellow man.
The two most popular retirement destinations for Americans and Canadians are San Miguel de Allende and Ajijic on Lake Chapala. Other popular destinations are Oaxaca, Morelia, Guanajuato, Mazatlan and Guadalajara
Mexico has great food, great architecture and many areas with an excellent climate. Mexico is also modern, with better highways than many parts of Latin America and an infrastructure that allows foreigners to connect via telephone and internet to the rest of the world. Mexico is also a healthier place to live because of the food.
Many Americans, Canadians, Britons, Germans and citizens from other countries have successfully moved to Mexico and enjoy a leisurly retirement lifestyle. If you consider retirement in Mexico, I suggest you first take a one-month vacation in Mexico. But don’t go to the well pblicized tourist destinations. To get an idea of what living in Mexico is really like, you need to get to know everyday Mexican life. I urge you to avoid tourist spots and head for one of the destinations mentioned in an earlier paragraph.
“Retire in Luxury” is a web page with information about an ebook that tells everything you need to know about retirement in Mexico. Find out up-to-date details about transportation, real estate, everyday life, cost-of-living and just how inexpensive a luxurious lifestyle can be. For more free details visit www.fsbohowto.com and click on “Retirement in Mexico” in the navigation bard.
Tony R Frank is a retired business man who has spend the past 8 winters in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.