How to be an Expat in Mexico: Everyone seems to have an opinion about Mexico, but once you make up your mind is when you start this wonderful experience in the country of tacos, tequila, or the Day of the Dead among many other things.
Mexico is a very popular country among adventurous souls willing to move abroad. It is especially tempting for Americans and Canadians because dollars go a long way when converted into Mexican pesos.
#1: Mexico could grant a 6-month visa for tourists.
If you are still not sure where you want to live, this visa will allow you to explore a bit and evaluate the different options. Mexico is an enormous country, from big cities to small beach towns. Once you have decided, don’t forget to process and have your immigration status in order,as in any country, it is better to be in order with the law and avoid uncomfortable and unnecessary situations.
#2: The cost for a Expat living in Mexico is cheap.
Mexico is an affordable country for Expats for Americans, Canadians, and Europeans. Of course, this will always depend on the city and the way of life of each person. Some cities are more expensive than others, the more touristic the city, the higher the cost can be. Forbes said that it’s 60% lower cost of living in Mexico than in the USA.
Imagine an Australian coming to live in Mexico: cost of living in Sydney, Australia is 193% more expensive than in Puerto Vallarta Mexico, or a New Yorker coming to move to Mexico City which is 173% cheaper. Here you can afford to go out for dinner all the time, have a big house with a pool, have cleaners to help at the house, which allows you to focus more on work and personal time.Â
3#: Mexico is the perfect destination for Expats.
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Although Mexico is a top destination for any foreigner, it is in particular convenient for Americans. One of the first things is that you can find people who speak English very easily. It turns out that the Expat population in Mexico is pretty high, with over 1.5 million Expats living throughout the country. Flights are cheap to get back and forth from the United States. Plus, you’re in the same or similar time zone as your family back home. It’s the perfect place to settle in a new country while still being relatively close to your loved ones.
4#: How to choose the best destination for me?
Of course, it all depends on what you want, but some destinations can be very attractive, for example, Ajijic, a Bohemian town with one of the best climates in Mexico, located just 30 minutes from Guadalajara International Airport, which makes it a privileged location if you need to go to the city or fly to an international destination.Â
Some of the most popular destinations in Mexico are :
Puerto Vallarta, Merida, Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, Playa del Carmen, Guadalajara, Queretaro, Cabo, Tijuana, Ensenada, just to name a few cities
5#: You can learn Spanish on the go
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Did you know Spanish is one of the happiest languages in the world? Imagine learning it in Mexico, the country with the largest number of Spanish speakers in the world. So if you want to learn Spanish, there’s no better place to move to! But how do I get started?
Applications like Duolingo, or tools like Pimsleur, Rosetta Stone, or Google Translate, are a good place to start. And once you decide to take the plunge into Spanish classes we recommend Wara-Wara 21×21 Spanish Challenge free for 7 days to learn both the language and the culture through live classes, if you combine immersion in the country plus lessons every day, in no time, you will start speaking Spanish, and if you already speak Spanish there are still things to learn! Learn the Mexican slang while impressing the locals, just to name a few reasons to learn Spanish.
#6: Mexico will open your eyes to the world
Mexico has the perfect balance between the modern and the traditional, its gastronomy, considered as “World Heritage“. Its music and traditions are a big part of the charm of this country. Also, Mexicans are very friendly, always willing to help. When you move to Mexico, put aside all the terrible stories that the media tells you and try to have a fresh perspective. Make sure you don’t form opinions based on the stories you’ve heard from other people. Open your heart to the kindness of Mexicans.
#7: Find your own Expat tribe in Mexico
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With so many Expats and friendly locals, you can make friends all over the country without much trouble, which will make your stay in Mexico more pleasant.
Native friends and long-time Expats will help you out with bureaucracy and any other concerns you might have. They’ll also take you out to the best local bars and restaurants and the top spots in the city, and of course, enjoy all this right along with you, try Facebook groups, like Expats in Mexico, and learn from the experience and tips of other people.
In conclusion, once in Mexico, it is very easy to become addicted to it because of the culture, the people, the weather, besides all the experiences that enrich your life an experience like this.
So are you ready to learn Spanish and live your new Mexican life?
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