Your life in Mexico starts here
Make your move to Mexico
Beaches, colonial towns and a warm climate draw people to Mexico, where costs stay low and property is affordable. Temporary residence comes through income or savings.
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At a glance
Mexico, in brief.
How Mexico compares with the 80+ destinations we cover. Mexico ranks among the best for visa ease (15th of 81) and property affordability (33rd of 75) and cost of living (34th of 77).
Compare destinations- Cost of living
- Low
- Property
- Affordable
- Healthcare
- Basic
- Safety
- Higher risk
- Climate
- Warm (~23°C)
- English
- Moderate
- Expat community
- Small
Temporary residence by income (~$4,400/mo) or savings
Worldwide income; low social security
Life in Mexico
Read Amy Whitney's experience of moving to Mexico.
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Your move plan
Mexico, one step at a time.
Thirteen steps, in the order most people tackle them. Each one links to the guide that walks you through it.
- 01Check which visa fits your moveRead the guide : Check which visa fits your move
- 02Work out your monthly budgetRead the guide : Work out your monthly budget
- 03Arrange health cover for your moveRead the guide : Arrange health cover for your move
- 04Understand how the health system worksRead the guide : Understand how the health system works
- 05Bring your pet, if you have oneRead the guide : Bring your pet, if you have one
- 06Find somewhere to rentRead the guide : Find somewhere to rent
- 07Open a local bank accountRead the guide : Open a local bank account
- 08Know your residency steps after you arriveRead the guide : Know your residency steps after you arrive
- 09Find a doctorRead the guide : Find a doctor
- 10Understand your tax positionRead the guide : Understand your tax position
- 11Sort out your driving licenceRead the guide : Sort out your driving licence
- 12Set up a phone and internetRead the guide : Set up a phone and internet
- 13Plan schools, if you're moving with childrenRead the guide : Plan schools, if you're moving with children
Plan your move
Answers for your move.
Free tools that turn big questions about Mexico into clear answers.
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- Compare cost of livingWhat your money is worth in Mexico.01
- Check retirement affordabilityWhere your pension clears the requirement.02
- Find visa optionsEvery route you could qualify for.03
- Get moving quotesUp to five free quotes from international movers.04
- Compare money transfer ratesFor large international transfers.05
The complete picture
The Mexico moving guide.
55 guides, from your visa to finding a vet. Start with the three most people need first.
Moving guide sponsored by- Start here · 01
Visas
Which visa fits your move, and how to apply.
- Start here · 02
Residency
Your residence permit, from first stay to long term.
- Start here · 03
Banking
Opening an account and moving money.
Visas, residency and work
6
Healthcare
7
Buying property
5
Health and wellbeing
8
Travel and transport
5
Driving and cars
5
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You won't be the first
Real people who made the move.
People who built a life in Mexico share what surprised them, what helped and what they'd do again. All Mexico stories
- Near Puerto Vallarta
Tamara Jacobi
I’m Tamara Jacobi, founder of the Tailwind Jungle Lodge on the Mexican Pacific.I’m the author of Wildpreneurs (HarperCollins Leadership, Feb. 2020). My…
- Queretaro
Tiffany And Tom Pence
We are Tiffany and Tom, and two years ago we moved to Queretaro, Mexico. We wanted a lower cost of living and…
- Uruapan
Tina Ernspiker
Many things! Haha! An American expat living in Mexico for almost five years, a wife of 20 years to a wonderful man,…
Fresh from Mexico
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The podcast on Mexico.
Conversations with people who've made the move, and the experts who help them. All Mexico episodes
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