Uploaded March 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Over the past few years, Mexico City has become increasingly popular with foreign residents, and especially digital nomads.
The influx of people willing to pay more for rent and other services is being blamed for gentrification in popular neighborhoods like Polanco, La Condesa and Roma Norte.
As basic costs of living increase, the locals are being forced out, and they're not happy about it.
Since we're in the business of exploring popular areas where expats and digital nomads like to live, we couldn't really cross this hotspot off our list.
However, we were very hesitant to go there. We didn’t know what to expect or if we’d even be welcome.
We did enjoy our time in CDMX. It has a lot of great things going for it, but several drawbacks and one thing in particular that will probably keep us from going back.
So in this video, we talk about the pros & cons of Mexico City.
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Over the past few years, Mexico City has become increasingly popular with foreign residents, and especially digital nomads.
The influx of people willing to pay more for rent and other services is being blamed for gentrification in popular neighborhoods like Polanco, La Condesa and Roma Norte.
As basic costs of living increase, the locals are being forced out, and they're not happy about it.
Since we're in the business of exploring popular areas where expats and digital nomads like to live, we couldn't really cross this hotspot off our list.
However, we were very hesitant to go there. We didn’t know what to expect or if we’d even be welcome.
We did enjoy our time in CDMX. It has a lot of great things going for it, but several drawbacks and one thing in particular that will probably keep us from going back.
So in this video, we talk about the pros & cons of Mexico City.
Helpful Resources:
Our Blog: ameliaandjp.com
Unconventional Newsletter: bit.ly/3MWsbNW
Join Us on Patreon: patreon.com/ameliaandjp
Ecuador Relocation Guide: bit.ly/3CbS6fA
Online Income eCourse: bit.ly/3oNUFBk
Charles Schwab: schwab.com/public/schwab/nn/refer-prospect.html?refrid=REFERGMKRE38N
Traveling Mailbox: travelingmailbox.com/?ref=994
LingoPie: lingopie.com/?ref=ameliabasista&tap_a=105960-b87f6a
Surfshark VPN: get.surfshark.net/SH19F
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Wise Money Transfers: https://wise.prf.hn/l/xnPXLdj
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Envato WordPress Themes: https://1.envato.market/c/2208666/298927/4662
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Maité Duran
Joe Stratton
Leif Brogren
Maureen Kelly
Jennifer Hughes
Deborah Linton
Susan & Rick Joyce
Bliss Mitton
Juliette
Leigh and Carlos
Byron Jacomo
DISCLAIMER: This video is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute consulting or advice including, but not limited to, visas, tax, medical, or financial advice. Please consult immigration attorneys, tax professionals, medical professionals and financial advisors for current information.
We are not responsible or liable for your use of the information contained in our videos, articles or linked from our web pages. We do our best to provide timely and accurate information. However, news, laws, guidelines, rules, regulations, etc. are often open to interpretation, change frequently, and sometimes we make mistakes. You must do your own research and consult professionals who familiar with your unique situation before making any travel or moving plans.
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