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⭐ Updated 2026
Living in Mexico
The complete expat guide — cost of living in CDMX, Mérida and Oaxaca, finding an apartment, IMSS healthcare, banking, RFC and everything before you move.
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Key topics
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Cost of Living
Monthly budgets for CDMX, Mérida, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta and beyond.
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Finding Housing
Inmuebles24, Vivanuncios, Facebook groups — how to rent as a foreigner.
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IMSS Healthcare
IMSS, INSABI, private hospitals and what expats actually use.
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Banking & RFC
Open a Mexican bank account, BBVA vs Banorte, and getting your RFC.
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Driving in Mexico
Convert your foreign license, buying a car, mandatory liability insurance.
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Best Cities for Expats
CDMX, Mérida, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta — pros and cons for new arrivals.
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Essential articles
Our most detailed guides on this topic.
How to find an apartment in Mexico as a foreigner
Aval requirements, monthly vs furnished rentals, and avoiding gringo pricing.
Mexican healthcare for expats — IMSS, private & hospitals
Why most expats use private clinics, costs, and the IMSS voluntary scheme.
Banking in Mexico — open an account as a foreigner
BBVA, Banorte, Santander, and the fintech options that work without RFC.
Cost of living in Mexico 2026 — full city comparison
Honest monthly budgets for 10 major Mexican cities and beach towns.