Relocating To Mexico For $1,400 A Month | Relocated

Isaac Galvan, 23 was living paycheck-to-paycheck in Port Arthur, Texas but during the pandemic, he taught himself how to code and landed a remote job as a website developer making $12 per hour, about $22,000 per year.

His newfound flexibility allowed him to relocate to Querétaro, Mexico. In April 2021, he packed up his belongings and began his new life.

With only $3,000 saved up, he quickly found how far the U.S. dollar stretched abroad. Shortly after his move, he made down payment on a new car, signed a lease on an apartment and even saved a few hundred dollars a month.

“In leaving America, I felt like I was finally able to have the American dream,” he said, “I took part in this reverse migration so I could finally have a life of my own.”

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Relocating To Mexico For $1,400 A Month | Relocated

[GuliversTravelocity]

I love that people are returning to their ancestral homes and bringing their skills and money with them. It’s inspired me to look into dual citizenship myself.

[christophergreen]

I had the pleasure of living in Mexico City for the past 4 months and Isaac's point about the lack of pressure to earn a ton of money just to live independently is spot on. I am currently working towards gaining temporary residency and learning Spanish so that I may move permanently. Thanks CNBC for sharing Isaac's story. Anyone reading this, send good juju lol.

[Chrisjonpage]

Love how ppl are realizing how toxic it is to live in a country that forces you to grind day in and out just to barely maintain a decent quality of life. I lived in Mexico City for a month this year and since its been hard to justify living in the States. Happy to see Isaac thriving✨

[isaacgalvan]

Thanks to CNBC for sharing my story!
I hope to inspire people to make the move and to live a more fulfilled life.
Let me know if you have any questions! I am happy to help.
(Clarification: The food budget includes all my grocery spending including non food items, and eating out / weekend spending)

[gojereme]

Let’s go Isaac! One decision changed everything. Bold move for a 23 year old. Proof you don’t need a million to live like you’re retired ✌🏽

[smkay]

Our parents did whatever they had to do provide and survive, I love how their children are not settling. They are dreaming, pushing boundaries and living much happier fulfilled lives! Cheers to the “American” dreams in our homelands!

[conor]

You know the American dream is dead when you have to go to Mexico to achieve it.

[ricarellan]

Inspiring story!! I’m Filipino-American and I’ve been thinking about moving to the Philippines for the lower cost of living and tropical lifestyle.

[unknownflapjackO]

Relocation episodes are great. Definitely something to think about

[IvonneSalas]

I appreciate how he is living in Mexico AND getting paid in Mexico wages. He should totally start to document his journey!

[liswan]

Felicidades Isaac, I am a Mexican American that has debated making the move over the last 10 years. Now I am 34 now and even more hesitant to do it. It takes a lot of courage to follow your dreams. Really happy for you!!

[Superboy]

Some people we don’t want to create the next big company, we don’t wanna become a billionaire or make hundreds of dollars, we just wanna be able to live comfortably and enjoy life and i think that’s okay.

Society has made us think that if we’re not earning a lot of money or have the highest position we didn’t “make it”.
And it’s not about settling, just that not everybody has the same dreams or aspirations.

[fabm]

I moved to Mexico and lived there about 4 years and I have no regrets. But In the areas the rents are starting to climb because more Americans are moving there. That’s the only reason I came back.

[kierre]

I love the relocation videos. I've also been throwing the idea around to my family. I don't want to work myself to death and still not be able to live freely.

[JohnnyFD]

Smart move! But he's going to work remotely anyways, he might as well do it for an American company and earn more.

[nataliefontane]

This is the first time I've seen someone spend more on food than they do on their rent or mortgage.

[sabinoluevano]

the pandemic was a blessing for me. I am Mexican American, with dual citizenship, and my wife is American. We both are civil engineers. We moved to Spain in 2021, and are working remotely. I found out in Spain that they were giving Portuguese passports to Hispanics that could demonstrate having at least one Sephardic ancestor. I found I do have Jewish heritage, so I applied for the Portuguese passport that same year and I just got it a couple of weeks ago. Now I have 3 passports! God bless Mexico, America, Spain, Portugal and the internet.

[ethxo]

As a first generation Mexican American I am also planning to move back to my families home land. I’ve accumulated a nice chunk of savings/investments so far but I don’t want to have to rely on work when I move so my plan is to grow my investments by the time Im 35.

I agree, there is no sense of culture in America. Being in Mexico just feels more like home.

[SonnyLV]

Mexico is so underrated, beautiful culture fantastic cost of living and great food and history. Truly something more people should think about as a relocation option.

[SA-byxg]

That is dope! The only adjustment I'd make would be to switch to a US company $$$ and continue living in MX