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1Bajalover
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Cost of Living in San Felipe
My cousin has a yen to get south but not too as he fears being far from his medical care. I am suggesting San Felipe but only have some knowledge
about prices in Mulege area. Any tips for him on rents, food prices, etc?
thanks!
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bajaguy
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Medical Care
What type of medical care does he need????? San Felipe is not what I would consider medical care friendly.
It's a long way to Mexicali/Calexico, Ca., even further to first class trauma facilities in the US. For minor medical procedures or routine
appointments it's still a long way to drive. Get a California map and check it out.
It woud be a good idea for him to drive to San Felipe and look for himself. See if it fits his needs.
If he still wants to live in Baja and have close access to the US or decent local medical facilities/treatment he should look at Ensenada........
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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The border. The line. CBP. It is an obstacle unto itself. For medical purposes, I have a different opinion.
Get on an airplane. Within a couple of hours it lands right at LAX. One complaint from a senior and the ambulance arrives, and away you go to the
medical center.
I could be in Guadalajara and I can safely bet I'll be in an LA Hospital before someone in San Felipe gets to San Diego.
Food for thought.
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bajaguy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DavidE
The border. The line. CBP. It is an obstacle unto itself. For medical purposes, I have a different opinion.
Get on an airplane. Within a couple of hours it lands right at LAX. One complaint from a senior and the ambulance arrives, and away you go to the
medical center.
I could be in Guadalajara and I can safely bet I'll be in an LA Hospital before someone in San Felipe gets to San Diego.
Food for thought. |
If you are in Ensenada and you have a SENTRI, there is no wait to cross at Otay and a heck of a lot faster to San Diego and cheaper than one airline
flight from wherever.
From Ensenada (where there is excellent medical facilities) to the front door of Sharp Medical Center, a first class trauma center in Chula Vista is
90 minutes.
[Edited on 7-15-2012 by bajaguy]
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nbacc
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Buy Evac insurance.
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wornout
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 1Bajalover
My cousin has a yen to get south but not too as he fears being far from his medical care. I am suggesting San Felipe but only have some knowledge
about prices in Mulege area. Any tips for him on rents, food prices, etc?
thanks! |
We moved to San Felipe in 1998 and have not been sorry since. We are now in upper 60's, lover 70's in age and in more need of medical services every
once in a while and still have not moved closer to those services.
We have a clinic in San Felipe for our routine needs. Our doctors and hospital is in San Diego. We schedule our doctors visit on the same day and
usually stay overnight.
We have a Sentri Pass and it worked well when my wife needed to get to the hospital in a hurry. Turns out she had had a heart attack. 4 hours and 15
minutes later we were in San Diego. We couldn't do that today since the road is being widened but that will return to norm.
We have friends who have used the hospital in Mexicali and thought it was great. I would use it if my medical coverage would cover services there. I
use to use the VA clinic in El Centro and it was fine for minor tests and checkups. I have many friends with senior advantage who use services in El
Centro and Yuma.
It is my understanding that San Felipe will need a hospital in order to bring in commercial international flights.
Like mentioned, some people have med evacuation insurance.
Tell your cousin good luck with his decision. We choose to retire in San Felipe due to the cost of living and it proximity to the old country. We
did look at Jamaica, Cabo, East Cape, and Belize.
This Space Available, E-Mail Me If Interested.
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DavidE
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Beef 90 - 130 pesos kilo
Pork 60 - 90 pesos kilo
whole chicken 35 - 45 pesos kilo
legs and thighs 35 - 40 pesos kilo
liver 35 pesos kilo
roma tomatoes 22 pesos kilo
potatoes 19 pesos kilo
iceberg lettuce 10 pesos each
8 oz bacon 40 pesos
whole fresh milk 52 pesos kilo
bimbo whole wheat largest loaf 38 pesos
roll of cheap paper towels 14 pesos
fresh broccoli 2 heads 12 pesos
pithy red washington apples 22 pesos kilo
green seedless grapes 38 pesos kilo
hass avocados 45 pesos kilo
cantaloupe 17 pesos kilo
eggs 45 pesos 30/eggs
six pack of tecate 53 pesos
purified water 5 gal 12.5 pesos
Raid mosquito spray 60 pesos
5W-30 Castrol motor oil 72 - 88 pesos per quart
Quart jar of Best Foods mayonnaise 72 pesos
Peso exchange rate 13.25
Hope This Helps
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DavidE
Beef 90 - 130 pesos kilo
Pork 60 - 90 pesos kilo
whole chicken 35 - 45 pesos kilo
legs and thighs 35 - 40 pesos kilo
liver 35 pesos kilo
roma tomatoes 22 pesos kilo
potatoes 19 pesos kilo
iceberg lettuce 10 pesos each
8 oz bacon 40 pesos
whole fresh milk 52 pesos kilo
bimbo whole wheat largest loaf 38 pesos
roll of cheap paper towels 14 pesos
fresh broccoli 2 heads 12 pesos
pithy red washington apples 22 pesos kilo
green seedless grapes 38 pesos kilo
hass avocados 45 pesos kilo
cantaloupe 17 pesos kilo
eggs 45 pesos 30/eggs
six pack of tecate 53 pesos
purified water 5 gal 12.5 pesos
Raid mosquito spray 60 pesos
5W-30 Castrol motor oil 72 - 88 pesos per quart
Quart jar of Best Foods mayonnaise 72 pesos
Peso exchange rate 13.25
Hope This Helps |
Your Tecate price is about two years old....more like 67 pesos now
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mcfez
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We think San Felipe is great. It's within reach of Mexicali and Ca of less than two hours drive. There is a airport that can work for you, for fly
out emergency evacuation.
Dr Abasolo is a member of the SF Rotary Club. His clinic is excellent.
Abasolo Medical Center. CLZ Chetumal S/N Rancho Mexico Appointments: (686) 577-1458. San Felipe, Baja California Emergency 24 Hours: (686) 573-0174
Groceries are best bought up in the town edido, north of the old Harbor. There is major outlets such as Costco in Mexicali.
This is the perfect time to buy in San Felipe. There are rock bottom...give away home prices on the market. If you can handle being off the
grid.....the south beaches are indeed at give away prices, very nice ocean front properties are avail.
One thing about San Felipe that I dont like is.............the summer's heat :-( We dont go there to our home during those months.
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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DavidE
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Mood: 'At home we demand facts and get them. In Mexico one subsists on rumor and never demands anything.' Charles Flandrau,
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Good god!
How much is Tecate añejo worth?
Thanks for the correction. I am not much of a beer drinker since the earth cooled.
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1Bajalover
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very helpful, I will forward this info to Mike..thank you all...
I just found out it is hot there in the summer...thought it might be better than lower Baja in the summer and so suggested that to him as well as it
being closer to the border...
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| Quote: | Originally posted by 1Bajalover
I just found out it is hot there in the summer... |
boy do you have some reading up to do....
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Bajaboy
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| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
| Quote: | Originally posted by 1Bajalover
I just found out it is hot there in the summer... |
boy do you have some reading up to do.... |
At least there is no humidity or blowing sand
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mcfez
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:-)
San Felipe DOES have some mega sand storms! A few years back.....we got caught in one..........couldn't see 12 feet in front of the bumper. I think
DavidK has pictures of a few sand storms at his site.
Most folks at our camp "head out" around Jun 1 and not return til mid October. Other factors to consider ....involves seeing the family.....or the
family seeing you......it's a long drive, flights are expensive, or many are afraid to enter Mexico. I'd say that is a reason why many retired folks
sell their Baja homes ......and return "home" .......because they miss their families.
I suggest renting for a year................
| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajaboy
| Quote: | Originally posted by woody with a view
| Quote: | Originally posted by 1Bajalover
I just found out it is hot there in the summer... |
boy do you have some reading up to do.... |
At least there is no humidity or blowing sand |
[Edited on 7-15-2012 by mcfez]
Old people are like the old cars, made of some tough stuff. May show a little rust, but good as gold on the inside.
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viabaja
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You know 1Bajalover, things have gotten expensive in SF compared to 10-12 years ago. Booze and fuel costs are very similiar to the states, albeit a
little cheaper in Mexico. Remember, all consumables have to be trucked in. Things like light medical & dental are reasonable and SF has a great
doctor and dentist. For those of us that live in the 2 worlds (US & Mex), one has 2 costs (insurances, FM2's, etc.). I know of people that have
had medical emergencies and were flown from SF to SD (private planes). Expensive. But necessary. But where else can one have a place on the water for
very reasonable costs? Not in the states!
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meme
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All we have to do to realize how economical & lucky we are living is in San Felipe is go to the states(ElCentro or Yuma for a couple days &
take a long look at the travel bills. Motels , Food, Drinks Dinner & shopping. Sure cant afford to live there anymore, especially in the style we
have become accustom to!!
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nbacc
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rent and see if you like it as all of the above is true. It will give you a chance to get comfortable with the culture. Remember........no movie
houses in San Felipe. It is a wonderful place if it fits your lifestyle. nancy
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I live on solar in San Felipe, it costs approx $1200USD a month, that includes eating out, tequila and cervaza, fuel for 2 vehicles, no mortgage, no
electric bill, Telnor phone and internet bill, $30USD
Not included:
Mexican auto insurance, $177 per year
Homeowners insurance $210 for $70,000USD coverage per year
Lot dues, $480 per year
FM3 for 2 using a service, $480
Healthcare is basic, good doctors though. For healthcare of any extent you have to travel. Food is inexpensive, one of the best Filet Mignons I ever
bought came from a Mom and Pop carneceria in SF.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Bajajorge
I live on solar in San Felipe, it costs approx $1200USD a month, that includes eating out, tequila and cervaza, fuel for 2 vehicles, no mortgage, no
electric bill, Telnor phone and internet bill, $30USD
Not included:
Mexican auto insurance, $177 per year
Homeowners insurance $210 for $70,000USD coverage per year
Lot dues, $480 per year
FM3 for 2 using a service, $480
Healthcare is basic, good doctors though. For healthcare of any extent you have to travel. Food is inexpensive, one of the best Filet Mignons I ever
bought came from a Mom and Pop carneceria in SF. |
Jorge just gave away the FARM! Now everyone knows!
Exactly what Jorge says including the steak, but please don't give away the location of the carneceria...
DREAM IT! PLAN IT! LIVE IT!
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MitchMan
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A pitch for La Paz.
Plenty of Medical care, new public hospital...its a big one, plenty of doctors of all kinds, several other hospitals, plenty of Nomad recommendations
for hospitals and doctors.
Casitas are very cheap, raw land very cheap (how does $25 to $30 USD/sq meter sound?), all with city sevices all over the place and within 6 miles of
down town and the boardwalk (malecon) and the marina or much, much less of a distance than that. Walmart, Home Depot, 3 giant multiplex movie
theaters, two very big new and absolutely modern shopping centers, all of the important government offices, plenty of professionals (accountants,
attorneys, architects), all the maintence/hardware stores, appliance stores, clothing stores, furniture stores you will ever need, restaurants galore
(including some haute cuisine), etc., etc., etc. Also, the international airport is just 7 miles from down town and RT flights to and from La Paz and
Tijuana 1/3 the cost of RT flights to and from LAX every day.
If you own your own Casita, one person can live on $700 USD/mo, two can live on $1,000 USD/mo and that includes everything: food, all utilities (with
airconditioning), haircuts, clothing allowance, some entertainment, TV, Internet, telephone, auto ins, some auto repair, Mexican health insurance,
some medication, some house maintenance, annual fideicomiso fee, FM3 annual fee, and some incidentals.
Oh, almost forgot. Do you like to fish for yellow fin tuna, Dorado, Yellow Tail, Marlin, Rooster Fish, Jack Crevelle, Sierra, Pargo, Cabrilla, and
maybe an occasional Wahoo?
[Edited on 7-17-2012 by MitchMan]
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