Living in Mexico

Whether you plan to visit Mexico or stay for longer, being able to speak in Spanish will make a real difference to your everyday activities and experiences

DBC Pierre shares some personal reflections as a fascinated child growing-up in the capital, offering glimpses into an era now past, and a world still present

This article describes the procedures that exist for dealing with expired residency cards—whether you are inside or outside of Mexico on the card's expiry date

What propels someone to uproot and move to Mexico? For Steve Timm, a chance meeting and a serendipitous visit changed the course of his life’s story

If you enjoy preparing your own food, you'll need to take into consideration the effect higher elevation has on boiling, cooking, and baking in Mexico

The two busiest times of the year for travel in Mexico are during Christmas and New Year, and Holy Week—that begins on the weekend of Palm Sunday

The annual spring clock-change, that set clocks forward one hour, was never particularly popular in Mexico—a country with plenty of year-round sunlight

Mexico's peso made a noticeable recovery throughout 2025, steadily increasing in value and ending the year 16% stronger than its 2024 closing price

UMA replaced Mexico's 'minimum wage' as a basis for official calculations. This article describes how it affects applications for legal residency.

This free and regularly updated detailed cost of living guide enables you formulate a budget based on your individual lifestyle choices when you live in Mexico

Workers in Mexico look forward to their annual Christmas bonus payment, known as 'el Aguinaldo,' that is paid before December 20th each year

Mexico implements nine consecutive years of double-digit daily minimum wage rises with an increase of 13% for 2026—to $315.04 pesos per work day