Mexico’s Minimum Wage Increased by 20% for 2024
Mexico implements six consecutive years of double-digit daily minimum wage rises with another increase of 20% in 2024—to $248.93 pesos per work day
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Mexico Newsletter —
January 2024
New Year traditions; The dry winter season begins; Meeting whales and butterflies, Minimum wage and residency qualification; Calculating living costs in Mexico
Mexico Newsletter —
December 2023
Christmas & New Year festivities in Mexico; Winter season begins; Year-end housekeeping, Monarch butterflies; Colder places in Mexico and keeping warm...
Mexico’s (No) Clock-Time Changes in Spring & Fall 2023
Most of Mexico won’t change its clocks this spring & fall, but clock changes elsewhere will create time differences to note when you plan travels and meetings
Mexico Newsletter —
November 2023
This month: Day of the Dead; Long-weekend holiday; Autumn tours; Rain season ends; Cool & cold places in Mexico; Caring for your house & home; and more...
Mexico Newsletter —
October 2023
This month: Autumn climates, clocks, and festivities; Cost of Living; Road trips; Managing your residency card; Autumn outdoor leisure tours; and more...
Mexico Newsletter —
September 2023
This month: Independence Day; Transition to autumn; Residency renewals; Retirement choices; Document certification; Selling your home; and more...
Enjoying Mexico’s Vibrant and Colorful Summer Climates
Mexican summers bring high temperatures, refreshing —sometimes dramatic— rain storms, vibrant colorful landscapes, and fragrant floral scents
Mexico Newsletter —
August 2023
This month: Enjoying high summer in Mexico; Banks & banking; Residency cards for minors; Bakeries past & present; Buy, build, or renovate a home?; and more...
Learn About Working & Self-Employment in Mexico
Learn about the working environment in Mexico, and how you can earn a living here by working for yourself or others by reading our working lifestyle articles
Mexico Newsletter —
July 2023
This month: Summertime lifestyle & leisure; Rain season refreshment; Cost of retirement in Mexico, Buying books; Importing your personal goods; and more...
Warm and Agreeable Spring Climates in Mexico
Springtime in Mexico begins on or around March 21st each year, but by late February, the first signs of spring can be seen and felt across the country