A colleague moved to Mexico City in March 2021 and sent me a photo of her rooftop apartment in Co…
T=0: The Decision
$4,200/month for a Brooklyn studio I worked in 24 hours a day because there was nowhere else to go. I was saving nothing, eating takeout, and describing my life as "busy" when asked how I was doing.
A colleague moved to Mexico City in March 2021 and sent me a photo of her rooftop apartment in Condesa with a view of Reforma for $680/month. Same salary. I put in notice on my lease in May.
Actually seeing the city I live in. Saving 30% of my income.
6 Months Out
Saving $2,600/month more than I did in Brooklyn. The food is extraordinary. The social life is better than I had in New York after three years. The safety reality is nothing like the American media narrative — Roma Norte and Condesa are safer than many US neighbourhoods I have lived in.
“Get a Mexican bank account immediately (BBVA or Banorte). Paying rent in USD via wire transfer adds cost and complexity. The account requires RFC registration — budget 3–4 weeks.”