What it actually costs tolive in Mexico
Cost of living data, destination guides, and day trips. All from people who actually live there. Not influencers. Not affiliates. Just people who moved and want to share what they learned.
19 destinations
Each city has its own cost structure, community, and tradeoffs. We try to be honest about all of it.
San Miguel de Allende
Beautiful but pricey
Mexico City
Big city, real prices
Mérida
Best value in Mexico
Oaxaca City
Food, culture, weather
Puerto Vallarta
Beach town, tourist prices
Guadalajara
Tech hub, affordable
Guanajuato
Querétaro
San Luis Potosí
Lake Chapala
Playa del Carmen
Tulum
San Cristóbal de las Casas
Cabo San Lucas
La Paz
Mazatlán
Sayulita
Huatulco
Riviera Maya
40+ day trips
Ruins, cenotes, colonial towns. Which ones are worth it, how to get there, what to actually expect.
The math actuallyworks
San Miguel de Allende is gorgeous. It's also expensive. Merida has colonial charm at a fraction of the cost. Neither is wrong. It depends on what you want.
- Data from people actually living there
- Updated when prices change
- Customize for how you actually live
Made by people who actually live there
We pay creators to document their real experiences. Not influencers with ring lights. Just people who moved, who are figuring it out, who want to share what they've learned.
The boring but important partYou need health insurance
The healthcare costs in our calculator are estimates for routine stuff. For real coverage that protects you if something goes wrong, talk to the people at Expat Insurance. That's what I do for a living.
- Coverage in Mexico and worldwide
- English-speaking support
- Direct billing at major hospitals
- Plans starting at $100/month
