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[FHBOY]

Thank you - What is the Bank Trust (I do not know everything) and edit the survey.

[conklinwh]

Originally Posted by FHBOY

Thank you - What is the Bank Trust (I do not know everything) and edit the survey.

A foreigner can't purchase land in restricted zones along the border and the coasts. They must be acquired via long term renewable lease set up as a Bank Trust. For this one pays an annual fee.

[abscissa]

Your Location: San Crisanto,Yucatan
Family Status: 2 adults
Age Range of Respondent: 56-65

HOUSEHOLD:
Own (2 br, 2 ba)
Food / household items $350/mo.
Liquor: $50/mo.
Clothing: $10
Home / Hurricane Insurance: $85/mo.
School / Univ Tuition: n/a
Gardening: n/a
Property Maintenance: $20/mo.
Pool Maintenance: $25/mo
Property Tax: $12 / year
Company fees: $500/year

HEALTH RELATED:
Health Insurance: Ins in Canada only
Drugs & Prescriptions: 0
Ongoing Medical Equipment: n/a

UTILITIES:
Electricity: $18/mo
Gas: $3/mo
Water: $1/ year
Cell Telephone $20/mo.
Magic Jack on my computer. $40 a year.
Internet: Telcel USB stick - $40/mo
Cable/Satellite TV: Shaw Direct $91/mo.

VEHICLE:
1 Mexican car
Fuel: $100/mo.
Insurance: Approx. $350/year

How much put aside per mo. For entertainment: approx. $120

[FHBOY]

Hey Moderator:
How can I edit the survey to include this Bank Trust question?

[Schmo]

While I wouldn't state it quite so negatively I agree that the range of lifestyles is so wide that I doubt you find any common ground. It's much the same anywhere, do you want to live in a trailer or a mansion? I love Mexico but I think I'm realistic about the limitations that affect me. I traveled here for 30 years before retiring and have lived here for the past 3 years. I've learned more in the past 3 years (mostly the hard way) than I did in 30 years of visiting.

[MJB5293]

All figures are MONTHLY average/median in USD $

HERE GOES:
Your Location: _____Querétaro Juriquilla______________________________
Family Status:married _________ Family Size: ____2________ Kids?:____________
Age Range of Respondent: 20-35 36-45 46-55 xx 66-75 75+: __________

HOUSEHOLD:
Rent (if applicable): [__Bedrooms/___Baths] _____________
Food (not including dining out): __400 us ________
Clothing: __________125 us ___
Home/Liability Insurance: ________1196 mx__
School/University Tuition: _____0______
Gardening/Cleaning (if applicable): _200 mx_____________
Pool Maintenance (if applicable): __________na______

HEALTH RELATED:
Health Insurance (under which plan(s), IMSS, etc.) ______blue cross__________
Drugs & Prescriptions: _______________ if applicable
Ongoing Medical Equipment: [O2, CPAP, surgical appliances etc etc:] _____________

UTILITIES
Electricity: ______567 mx____
Gas: ________300 mx___
Water & Sewer: ____________
Telephone (Land Line Service): Carrier: _tell cell _____________ USD: 86.90___________
DSL/HiSpeed Intenet: Carrier: tell cell _________________ USD: included in phone ______________
Cable/Satellite Television: Carrier:_sky___________ USD: _66.38_____________
Cell Phone: Carrier: _________att ______ USD:____25.00 _____________

VEHICLE (# of Vehicles: ___2________) (Km/Month: ___900______)
Fuel: ____________90___
Insurance: _____288 us _________

One last question: How much do you find yourself/selves putting aside for ntertainment (e.g. dining out. films, theatre etc) ___400 mx_________________

Thank you for anticipated responses[/QUOTE]

400

[FHBOY]

As the replies trickle in, and I thank you for them, it is obvious that drawing broad based conclusions based on the limited samples and questions may be a bit of a task. Clearly, I have not taken life style into account...I can't, we are all individuals. The only indication of that is the "Discretionary Expenses" What I have used are basics, food clothing, utilities, health care.

There are commonalities already in them, as you can see. You who are living there, no matter how divergent your location, seem to spend about the same on, at least, food for 2 people. That is an early inference...more will emerge as this goes further.

For those of us still "on the way to becoming an ex-pat", this is vital information in real time.

So, thanks, so far - please keep it coming - along with your suggestions and comments. It looks like by August, I'll have a great spare time job to add to my full time job!

[scubakevin]

Your Location: __________Playa Del Carmen_________________________
Family Status:__M___ Family Size: _____2___ Kids?:____nope___
Age Range of Respondent: 20-35 her 46-55 him __________

HOUSEHOLD:
Own: [_2_Bedrooms/__2_Baths] __$100 Property Tax and $50 Homeowners Dues
Food (not including dining out): __$350 - $400 monthly________
Clothing: ___$300__________
Home/Liability Insurance: ___$100 anually_______
School/University Tuition: _____0______
Gardening/Cleaning (if applicable): ________$35______
Pool Maintenance (if applicable): _____$25___________

HEALTH RELATED:
Health Insurance (under which plan(s), IMSS, etc.) __$25________________
Drugs & Prescriptions: _____$150__________ if applicable
Ongoing Medical Equipment: [O2, CPAP, surgical appliances etc etc:] __________$0___

UTILITIES
Electricity: __$45________
Gas: __$10_________
Water & Sewer: _______$5_____
Telephone (Land Line Service): Carrier: __TELMEX_______ USD:___$140________
DSL/HiSpeed Intenet: Carrier: ______SAA___________ USD: _INCLUDED ABOVE_
Cable/Satellite Television: Carrier:____SKY________ USD: ____$30__________
Cell Phone: Carrier: _NEXTEL & TELCEL____ USD:_____$250____________

VEHICLE (# of Vehicles: ____2_______) (Km/Month: ___1000______)
Fuel: _$200______________
Insurance: ____$1800 annually _______

One last question: How much do you find yourself/selves putting aside for ntertainment (e.g. dining out. films, theatre etc) _$500 - $1000 into savings and fun money.

[FHBOY]

Thank you to the people who have responded so far, we can see some commonalities in their numbers and some good comments. I hope that if this moves further up on the index page, others will send responses.

As I said, I hope to keep this alive until September. After that, I will summarize it all, and have the moderator close it off for comment.

So, please, add your two cents after filling out the questions - you will be helping a lot of people.

[Monty Floyd]

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