"La Moda"
"Looking Good" - Apparel is an important part of one's social and economic image in Mexico,
symbolizing the attainment of a certain level of education and cultural standing. Business people and other professionals generally follow a strict dress code. Foreign business people, especially women are advised to follow this dress code when at work as they will likely be judged on what they wear rather than on any professional skills they have.
"Looking Good" - Apparel is an important part of one's social and economic image in Mexico,
symbolizing the attainment of a certain level of education and cultural standing. Business people and other professionals generally follow a strict dress code. Foreign business people, especially women are advised to follow this dress code when at work as they will likely be judged on what they wear rather than on any professional skills they have.
Los Ayala
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
Satellite Television
Pricing is in Mexican Pesos
Sky Satellite Television
Fun Package - a mid range which includes several popular American channels and an extensive music selection costs 600.00 pesos per month; with an 18 month contract. Basic package available from 290 pesos per month.
Shaw Satellite Television from USA/Canada
Mid Level Package 680 pesos per month
Pricing is in Mexican Pesos
Sky Satellite Television
Fun Package - a mid range which includes several popular American channels and an extensive music selection costs 600.00 pesos per month; with an 18 month contract. Basic package available from 290 pesos per month.
Shaw Satellite Television from USA/Canada
Mid Level Package 680 pesos per month
Electricity - CFE
The following example is based on 3300 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in Los Ayala with a swimming pool; using a non-pressurized water system.
November - June
Ceiling fans only. No air conditioning used... Average bill of 3500-4500 pesos every two months.
July - October
One air conditioning unit operating for an average of eight hours a day... Average bill of 5000-7000 pesos every two months.
Maid Service
4 hours - 150 Pesos
6 hours - 200 Pesos
Transportation
Collectivo service
To or from Rincon de Guayabitos, La Penita de Jaltemba or La Colonia - 7 pesos
Pacifico Long Distance Bus Service
To the central bus station in Puerto Vallarta - 90 pesos
From the central bus station in Puerto Vallarta - 100 pesos
Taxi Service from Los Ayala
To/From Rincon de Guayabitos - 25-30 pesos
To/From La Penita de Jaltemba - 35- 40 pesos
To/From San Pancho - 150-200 pesos
To/From Sayulita - 300 pesos
To/From Chacala - 300-350 pesos
To the Puerto Vallarta airport - 500 to 700 pesos
From the Puerto Vallarta airport - 700 to 1200 pesos*
*Taxi fares are less expensive from the airport to Los Ayala if you walk across the bridge to the other side of the highway, and catch a taxi from here rather than at the entrance to the airport. However, note that the taxi drivers on the other side of the highway may or may not be licensed, and may or may not carry insurance. Check first.
Gasoline
Regular gas costs ~ 9.4 pesos per litre - August 2011
Gas for your Home Needs
317 pesos for a *30 litre tank versus ~1100 pesos to fill a 200 litre home storage tank (August 2011)
30 litres of gas typically provides 2 persons with fuel for 3-4 weeks meeting hot water, cooking and laundry needs.
10,000 litres of Water for Aljibes (Water Storage)
300 pesos
Pool Service
Basic service including 3 visits per week for vacuuming; chemistry testing and balancing - 400 pesos per week.
Fumigation Service
Fumigating outside your home is typically needed every 3 months during the dry season; and every month during the rainy season and costs 250-300 pesos.
Fumigating inside your home is typically required once every 3 months - 350 pesos.
The following example is based on 3300 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom home in Los Ayala with a swimming pool; using a non-pressurized water system.
November - June
Ceiling fans only. No air conditioning used... Average bill of 3500-4500 pesos every two months.
July - October
One air conditioning unit operating for an average of eight hours a day... Average bill of 5000-7000 pesos every two months.
Maid Service
4 hours - 150 Pesos
6 hours - 200 Pesos
Transportation
Collectivo service
To or from Rincon de Guayabitos, La Penita de Jaltemba or La Colonia - 7 pesos
Pacifico Long Distance Bus Service
To the central bus station in Puerto Vallarta - 90 pesos
From the central bus station in Puerto Vallarta - 100 pesos
Taxi Service from Los Ayala
To/From Rincon de Guayabitos - 25-30 pesos
To/From La Penita de Jaltemba - 35- 40 pesos
To/From San Pancho - 150-200 pesos
To/From Sayulita - 300 pesos
To/From Chacala - 300-350 pesos
To the Puerto Vallarta airport - 500 to 700 pesos
From the Puerto Vallarta airport - 700 to 1200 pesos*
*Taxi fares are less expensive from the airport to Los Ayala if you walk across the bridge to the other side of the highway, and catch a taxi from here rather than at the entrance to the airport. However, note that the taxi drivers on the other side of the highway may or may not be licensed, and may or may not carry insurance. Check first.
Gasoline
Regular gas costs ~ 9.4 pesos per litre - August 2011
Gas for your Home Needs
317 pesos for a *30 litre tank versus ~1100 pesos to fill a 200 litre home storage tank (August 2011)
30 litres of gas typically provides 2 persons with fuel for 3-4 weeks meeting hot water, cooking and laundry needs.
10,000 litres of Water for Aljibes (Water Storage)
300 pesos
Pool Service
Basic service including 3 visits per week for vacuuming; chemistry testing and balancing - 400 pesos per week.
Fumigation Service
Fumigating outside your home is typically needed every 3 months during the dry season; and every month during the rainy season and costs 250-300 pesos.
Fumigating inside your home is typically required once every 3 months - 350 pesos.
Sample Homeowner Costs
Pricing is in Mexican Pesos
City Water
~1800 pesos per year. Add 300 pesos per truck load of 10,000 litres when city water is not available; typically occurring during Semana Santa and Christmas Vacation.
Bank Trust
~ 5000.00 pesos per year based on a home costing $300,000.00 USD
PREDIAL - Property/Land Taxes
~ 390.00 pesos per year based on home costing $300,000 USD
Pricing is in Mexican Pesos
City Water
~1800 pesos per year. Add 300 pesos per truck load of 10,000 litres when city water is not available; typically occurring during Semana Santa and Christmas Vacation.
Bank Trust
~ 5000.00 pesos per year based on a home costing $300,000.00 USD
PREDIAL - Property/Land Taxes
~ 390.00 pesos per year based on home costing $300,000 USD
Magical
TELMEX
Telephone & Internet Service
The cost for the Basic Package including telephone and internet service is 389 pesos per month.
The Mid-level package including 1 MG speed internet and 200 minutes of local calls per month is 599 pesos per month.
The Deluxe Package which includes 2MG of Internet is 999 pesos per month.
Average Monthly Phone Bill: 650-750 pesos
Based on the Mid-Level package with 20 minutes of cell phone calls; keeping well below the 200 minute local calls per minute and minimal cell phone calls which cost 2.5 pesos per minute. Includes IVA Tax of 16%.
Telephone & Internet Service
The cost for the Basic Package including telephone and internet service is 389 pesos per month.
The Mid-level package including 1 MG speed internet and 200 minutes of local calls per month is 599 pesos per month.
The Deluxe Package which includes 2MG of Internet is 999 pesos per month.
Average Monthly Phone Bill: 650-750 pesos
Based on the Mid-Level package with 20 minutes of cell phone calls; keeping well below the 200 minute local calls per minute and minimal cell phone calls which cost 2.5 pesos per minute. Includes IVA Tax of 16%.
Did you Know?
The community of Jaltemba Bay is comprised of four towns, Los Ayala, Rincon de Guaybitos, La Penita de Jaltemba and La Colonia.
The community of Jaltemba Bay is comprised of four towns, Los Ayala, Rincon de Guaybitos, La Penita de Jaltemba and La Colonia.
