Guide to Living & Lifestyles in Mexico — Continually Updated
Our detailed guides to living, working, and retirement in Mexico are continually revised & updated to help you discover and cultivate a fruitful lifestyle here
Your Money and Finances in Mexico
Articles about money, banking and personal finance matters in Mexico
Articles about money, banking and personal finance matters in Mexico
Mexico’s Elegant $20-peso Coins Begin to Replace the Notes
Mexico's elegant and distinctive 12-sided $20-peso coins are starting to supersede the old $20-peso banknotes that were printed on polymer
Making Payments in Mexico Using Your Smartphone
The latest payment terminals in stores, supermarkets, and restaurants across Mexico enable customers to use their smartphones to pay
The Mexican Peso: A Historical Tour of Mexico’s Currency Value
A brief glance back over 70 years of exchange rate fluctuations reveals a pattern that's woven into the tapestry of Mexico’s peso
Guide to Money, Finances & Banking Services in Mexico
Learn about money & banking in Mexico: managing your finances, the Mexican peso, banknotes, banking services, money transfers, and using bank cards here
Essential Skills for Expats 3: Negotiation & Bargaining
In part three of this series, discover how how trade, negotiation, and bargaining are woven-in to the fabric of everyday Mexican culture
Mexico’s Peso Recovered its Poise During 2025
Mexico's peso made a noticeable recovery throughout 2025, steadily increasing in value and ending the year 16% stronger than its 2024 closing price
Introduction to Mexico’s Peso, its Coins & Banknotes
Mexico's peso is a one of the most traded currencies on world foreign exchange markets. This article introduces you to Mexico's currency, coins & banknotes
Snapshot of Mexico’s Key Data in Facts & Figures (2025)
This article shares a snapshot of Mexico's geographic, demographic, and key economic data, updated annually using latest official data
Learning How to Navigate Mexico’s Tipping Culture
Tipping is woven into the fabric of Mexican trading culture and appropriate in many everyday situations. This article helps you get acquainted with them
The Real Value of Your Service Tip in Mexico
Tipping for services is a practice that is deeply ingrained in Mexican culture and this article describes some key situations where a tip may be appropriate
What are Mexico’s UDIs, and what are they used for?
UDIs were introduced as an inflation-protected unit and are still used today for mortgages, bonds, and some financial calculations
