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Mexico can offer exceptional value—whether you want a low-cost lifestyle or a higher-end standard of living for less than back home. Costs vary widely by location, but housing, healthcare, and day-to-day living can be surprisingly affordable in many regions.
Mexico offers something for every lifestyle and every budget. Whether you are a retiree living on US$1,400 a month, or an investor looking to maximize your hard earned income, Mexico can easily accommodate.
The cost of living in Mexico varies from city to city, but it is likely to be less than you are used to in other parts of North America.
When you retire in Mexico there are even opportunities to join social programs that offer discounts on many goods and services. There is a reason so many tourists from the U.S. and Canada visit this county so regularly… You get more bang for your buck!
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Living in Mexico you will be surprised just how much further your money goes. Living better for less one of the main reasons for living overseas, this is especially true in Mexico.
In the United States having a maid, gardener or cleaner are often seen as luxuries. In Mexico they are commonplace and very affordable.
One of the big advantages of living in Mexico is that you can drive there. This saves money on flights and shipping. You can drive your household goods down with you.
The highly Americanized culture is only one of the attractions. Mexico’s proximity to the United States and Canada is another big plus for the many retirees living there who want to make trips back home to see grandkids every now and then.
Plus, the excellent infrastructure makes living easy, residency is straightforward, the county’s got many great lifestyle and climate choices, and property is affordable, as is the cost of living.
If you want to make the most of the strong dollar, then now is the time to invest in the Mexican property market. Comparing apples to apples, Mexican real estate is around 30% cheaper than in the United States.
Prices have been rising thanks to a growing middle class. However, the impact of COVID-19 is likely to hit the second home and tourist market hard. So, you can expect property prices in this area to fall.
Over the past four decades, Americans have voted Mexico the world’s #1 place to enjoy expat life in the way that really counts…
They’ve packed up and moved there.
This country is home to more American expats and retirees than any other, at least 1 million and as many as 2 million, depending on the survey.
This shouldn’t surprise anyone. It’s easier for an American to get to Mexico than to any other country other than Canada.
Why do Americans choose to go south of the Rio Grande rather than to the Great White North?
The weather!
You can find detailed cost of living in Mexico breakdowns in the links at the bottom of the page.
As a general rule, you can expect to pay at least 90% less in Mexico. In many cases the difference can be even greater.
The only things you will pay more for in Mexico are imported U.S. brand goods.
Your favorite cereal or brand of peanut butter will be more expensive in Mexico. However the markup isn’t steep. In most overseas destinations imported goods are extremely expensive but not in Mexico.
You can also find plenty of U.S. franchises such as Burger King and Walmart.
Mexico is becoming a popular destination for medical tourism and the standard of health care has been rapidly improving over recent years.
The most popular medical tourism destinations are the popular beach towns such as Tulum and Cancun. However, you can find quality and affordable health care in all the major cities.
Dental treatment is also cheaper than in the United States. On average you can expect to find savings of at least 50%.
You should include health care expenses in your cost of living in Mexico.
Detailed cost of living breakdowns on our favorite Mexican expat locations can be found below.
These guides include up-to-date information on all the expenses you are likely to encounter.
Reviewed By Kathleen Peddicord
Kathleen is the Live and Invest Overseas Founding Publisher. She has more than 30 years of hands-on experience traveling, living, and buying property around the world.
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A popular tip for maximizing your experience in Mexico is to earn in dollars and spend in pesos. The long-standing favorable exchange rate boosts the benefits of an already great economy. So, if you have income coming from the US, like retirement funds or online earnings, you’ll really thrive in Mexico.
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