Everyone seems to agree: the quality of your life improves in Mexico. Things take longer...so you'll need to learn to slow down. Goods and services costs less...so you can afford the kinds of luxuries only the very wealthy enjoy up north - like a maid, a cook, and a gardener. And in Mexico you have the good fortune of giving up very little when you make your move. You're heading to a near neighbor where you can get internet, cable TV, and all the other comforts you're used to...
Here's a sample monthly budget for two people:
Housing (rental of a two-bedroom home) $800
Utilities (electricity, gas, water, phone, cable TV, internet) $200
Groceries $300
Entertainment (dining out and other activities) $250
Health care (two people on IMSS insurance, plus $70 per month for incidentals) $112
Household help:
- Maid: Three times a week $160
- Gardner: Three times a week $192
Incidentals $150
Monthly total $2,164
Everyone's lifestyle requirements are different. You could live on less. It's possible to rent a place for $400 a month (or even less). If you don't need cable TV or internet, you can save on those expenses.
*Note: In Huatulco, a maid will cost you about $150-200 pesos for three times a week
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