The cost of living in Mexico is rising quickly, with inflation accelerating in March. In this article, I look at some of the key factors driving the increases.
Living in Mexico, I’m worrying about something that I’d never worried about before—being handed counterfeit pesos. Fortunately, there are a few simple things you can
When President Trump’s signature “One Big Beautiful Bill” was passed by Congress last summer, it contained a new 1% tax on all cross-border money transfers
Uber recently switched how it charges customers for rides in foreign countries from pricing in the country of the ride to pricing in the credit
Tipping in Mexico can be a thorny issue. Locals and foreigners often follow very different practices. Below, I’ll explore the much-debated topic of how much
It’s a common practice with the expat community in Mexico to keep a foreign bank account(s) and make electronic transfers from it to fund a
With Mexico’s residency visa fees expected to double in 2026 under the federal government’s newly proposed budget, the cost of relocating to Mexico keeps going
If you’re seriously thinking about getting foreign residency somewhere that offers a better quality of life than your home country, there are worthwhile alternatives to
It’s estimated that only 10% of home purchases in Mexico involve a mortgage. Stated another way, 90% of Mexican property deals are cash transactions. For
Airbnb has been doing business in Mexico since 2011. Most people know it began as a way for locals to make extra cash by renting
