Mexico

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Why Mexico?

Moving to Mexico is a no-brainer for as many as 1,000,000 US migrants — the most of any country — who cite the weather (including tropical, temperate, continental, arid, and even a dollop of polar!) and low cost of housing, healthcare, food, and other necessities. Retirees and digital nomads love the coasts and head to Puerto Vallarta, Yucatán Peninsula, and Oaxaca for the sea and sun. CDMX, Monterrey, and Lake Chapala are popular inland choices.

Some expats fear violence from drug cartels, but others say those fears are overblown and based on your lifestyle and the area you choose to live in. Most people agree on Mexico's best assets — warm, family-oriented people; vibrant, exuberant culture; and some of the world's most delicious food.

Our Guides Can Help You Move Here

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in Mérida

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Expatsi consultant Amber C. Edwards helps Black Americans moving abroad

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in Baja

Szilvia in Riviera Maya

Anwar in Guadalajara

Latest Posts About Mexico

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Countries Where Drugs Are Decriminalized

September 4th, 2024|

Recreational drug use can be a morally gray area for many. Some people say the right to bodily autonomy is absolute, even to the extent that that right leads to self-harm. Others insist on a [...]

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How Americans Abroad Get Their Mexican Food Fix

August 14th, 2024|

One of my all-time favorite posts from Reddit asks Americans what they miss most since moving abroad. Some people name popular shopping institutions (Target, Wal-Mart, and Costco) and American conveniences (clothes dryers, reliable mail service, [...]

Mexico Is Safer Than You Think. Here’s Proof.

August 6th, 2024|

Why do Americans think Mexico is so dangerous? Despite the fact that 126 million people live there mostly without incident, Americans seem to picture a violent landscape where no one is safe. Media coverage tends [...]

Best Cities for Lesbian Expats

August 3rd, 2024|

With anti-queer rhetoric ramping up across the U.S., LGBTQ+ folks of all stripes are looking to leave for new homes where they can live loud and proud (or cozy and quiet, if that's what they [...]

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How to Get Healthcare in Mexico

November 21st, 2023|

The Mexican healthcare system ranks among of the most innovative and remarkable in Latin America. With its rich resources, Mexico is home to a large number of hospitals and clinics that offer top-notch medical care. [...]

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Mexico at a Glance

Cost-Of-Living:
Bottom 33%

Ranks Highly For:
Raising Kids

Ranks Highly For:
LGBTQIA

Ranks Highly For:
Retiring

Healthcare Ranking:
Bottom 50%

Infrastructure Ranking:
Top 50%

Government Style:
Flawed Democracy

Mostly Legal: Gay Marriage, Gambling, Guns, Pot, Abortion