Moving to TULUM was NOT what I expected...
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Moving to TULUM was NOT what I expected... | Real Expat Life, Costs & Honest Expectations 🇲🇽
Thinking about moving to Tulum, Mexico or spending an extended time here as a digital nomad or expat? In this video, I share a very honest, real-talk perspective on what living in Tulum is actually like beyond the Instagram highlights.
I originally came to Tulum Mexico for just two weeks, did not love it at first, and seriously questioned whether staying was the right decision. After extending my stay, adjusting my expectations and finding my own routine, I experienced a very different side of expat life in Tulum.
💬 Topics I cover in this video:
- Real talk about doubts, regrets, and first impressions of Tulum
- Why Tulum is often compared to Bali and why it is very different
- Cost of living in Tulum (rent, food, beach clubs, gyms, wellness)
- What is expensive vs what is affordable in daily life
- Finding routine, community, and expat friends
- The reality of logistics, transportation, and infrastructure
- Language barriers and everyday challenges
- Safety, roads and getting around by scooter
- What surprised me most about living in Tulum
🌍 Who this video is for:
- People considering moving to Tulum
- Digital nomads researching expat life in Tulum
- Travelers deciding whether Tulum is worth staying long-term
- Anyone comparing Tulum to Bali, the Philippines, or other nomad hubs
This video is not meant to glamorize or discourage, it is meant to set realistic expectations so you can decide if Tulum is right for you.
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