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Expats in Mexico: Pros and Cons of Living in Mexico

By Joshua Wood, LPC

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Summary: Expats in Mexico share some of the pros and cons of living in Mexico. Topics covered include where to live, the bureaucracy, the people and more. Expats in Mexico seem to all agree that you'll have to come down and explore the country to find the perfect place for you!

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About the Author

Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.


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grapenut
Jan 13, 2018 08:28

i asked medicare if i could use my card in mexico. they told me that only inpatient is covered and only 80%. contact your local FBU at the u.s.embassy for more info. dont need an appt. unless u got some serious stuff u need info about.

JonnyDanger
Feb 20, 2018 23:20

Pro: Freedom. Personal freedom. Con: Life in Chapala/Ajijic. Bored, salty, hard drinkers. Pro: Spanish is to me a better language, easy to learn, sounds nice .. singsong. Con: Roads are generally bad. Many items are much more expensive. Buy something used and it's really used. Mexicans are poor, two rungs above Cuba. The thieves are bold beyond belief.

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