What are the Benefits of living like a local in Mexico City?
Less stressful:
People are more chill and laid back. In the touristic areas everyone is more stressed.
You get to practice Spanish everyday:
There’s only 1 guy in our area who speaks English.
You get to enjoy real authentic Mexican food.
Mexico has some of the most delicious food in the WORLD.
You get to learn about Mexican culture straight from locals instead of a 3rd party guide.
BJJ and Boxing gyms where you’re welcomed as family despite being a foreigner
How to Live Like Locals Anywhere on The Planet
We also break down the benefits of living frugally world wide.
Right now you'll find us in Mexico City.
When you Google the cost of living in Mexico City:
You’ll find charts and blogs explaining why it costs at least $1,369+ for a single person.
Here are a few examples:
For many that may be the case but as Spontaneous Backpackers we prefer to live like locals.
And not like most nomads or tourists that want the hostel/hotel lifestyle.
Because of that our living expenses rarely pass $238 US Dollars per month per person in Mexico City
Even though we're a family of 2 adults and a Ecuadorian kitten traveling the world.
You might be thinking:
How is that possible???
Many blogs and vlogs will have you believe traveling is very expensive but you have to ask yourself:
Who pays for this information?
(more like misinformation lol)
Not going down the rabbit hole in this letter but instead.
Here’s a brief breakdown of our current monthly expenses:
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