40 Days in Mexico City: What a Long Stay Really Costs (Slow Travel Budget)
What does it really cost to spend 40 days in Mexico City as slow travelers and full-time nomads? In this video, we share our Mexico City long-stay budget, breaking down our monthly expenses, real-life costs, and what it’s like living as senior nomads and empty nesters in one of our favorite cities in the world. We walk through how much we spent in Mexico City, including accommodations, food, groceries, entertainment, transportation, and daily life costs during our long-term stay. This includes 28 nights in Condesa and 11 nights in Coyoacán, two neighborhoods we love for walkability, food, and local energy. If you’re considering slow travel in Mexico City, planning retirement travel in Mexico, or researching the cost of living in Mexico City (2025), this video covers: ✅ Real-life costs for a full-time nomad budget ✅ Mexico City apartment rental tips for long stays ✅ Monthly cost breakdown for slow travelers ✅ How to eat, explore, and live like a local without overspending ✅ Our honest Mexico City budget breakdown and what we’d do again next time We’ve visited Mexico City three times and keep coming back for the food, culture, and neighborhoods. Whether you’re planning a long-term stay, exploring affordable slow travel, or curious what life looks like for senior nomads in Mexico, this video gives you a clear look at the numbers and what slow travel really costs. ?? Related Videos: Can You Afford Full Time Travel? We Did the Math: How We Made Full-Time Travel Affordable: https://youtu.be/hzCOFvBtZn8?si=am3XacqXMBywFt8_ One Month in Buenos Aires – Where We Stayed, What We Ate, and What It Cost: https://youtu.be/6Lrs6zLsAek?si=k_Bos4GWnxr4QAOH 📊 For more, join our Facebook community: Slow Travel for Retirees, Nomads & Empty Nesters and subscribe for weekly slow travel budgets, nomad tips, and destination guides. 🏡 Where We Stayed in Mexico City: Find long-stay apartments in Condesa and Coyoacán on Booking.com. We recommend searching for month-long stays to unlock Airbnb and Booking monthly discounts. Condesa: https://tinyurl.com/condesaapts Coyoacan: https://tinyurl.com/coyoacanapts 🚌 Tours and Activities We Loved: Mexico City Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour: https://tinyurl.com/cdmxhoponhopoff #SlowTravelMexicoCity #MexicoCityBudget #MexicoCityLongStay #SeniorNomads #EmptyNesterTravel #FullTimeNomads #CostOfLivingMexicoCity #MexicoCityMonthlyCost #LivingLikeALocalMexicoCity #RetireeTravelMexico #HowMuchWeSpentInMexicoCity #MexicoCityBudgetBreakdown #2TravelingAfter1 Chapters: Money & Paying for Things 02:14 Accommodations 02:57 Transportation 07:00 Food & Drinks 09:11 Groceries 12:44 Entertainment 13:27 Cell Phone & Wifi 16:07 Shopping 16:55 Health & Wellness 17:40 What did 40 days in Mexico City Cost? 18:36 💻 If you found this video helpful and want to support us in making more content like this, consider using our affiliate links below. It doesn’t cost you anything extra, but it helps us continue sharing in-depth travel guides, budget breakdowns, and destination tips. Buy us a cup of coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/2travelingafter1 Travel Resources & Gear: Paka Original Crew Sweater: https://tinyurl.com/Paka-Original-Crew Our Curated Slow Travel Gear List: https://amzn.to/3VfvTHt GigSky eSim for land and cruise data plans: https://plans.gigsky.com/59QC8Z/2CTPL/?__efq=GzmHQ_Rb-IiMxm2CqlFaCA Firsty eSim: https://tinyurl.com/Firsty2T Airlo eSim: Limited Time Offer!! New Customers get an additional 15% off with our link: https://airalo.pxf.io/c/4523522/2071037/15608 Already an Airlo Customer? Here’s a deal for you! Existing Customers get an additional 10% off with our link: https://airalo.pxf.io/c/4523522/2071038/15608 Express VPN: https://www.expressrefer.com/refer-a-friend/30-days-free?referrer_id=49508935&utm_campaign=referrals&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=referral_dashboard 🔔 Like this video? Support the channel by subscribing and hitting the bell for more slow travel content and monthly cost breakdowns around the world. ^^^About Us^^^ Our goal is to inspire and help you make the most of your travels, whether you're dreaming of traveling full-time or planning your next vacation. As empty nesters and slow travelers, we share our experiences, itineraries, and research to help you discover the best destinations, answer your questions, and find the perfect accommodations. We believe travel is one of the best ways to broaden your horizons, gain new perspectives, and connect with people from all walks of life. Let's go on this adventure together! Have questions or just want to say hi? Drop a comment below 😃 ***Disclaimer: Some of these links are affiliate links where we earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases