Expat Guide to Living in Monterrey

Whether you're already living in Monterrey or preparing to move to Monterrey, our Expat Guide to Living in Mexico offers articles and reports submitted by expats about expat life in Monterrey. For answers to specific questions, visit our Mexico Forum to talk with expats in Monterrey.

Expat Health Insurance and Healthcare in Monterrey

An expat in Monterrey, Mexico discusses the cost of prescription medicines, proximity of hospitals and public vs. private health insurance.

Culture Shock Report

Culture shock is part of the settling in process. Knowing the different phases of culture shock and how other expats in Monterrey handle it can be very comforting. Help others preparing to move to Monterrey by filling out our Culture Shock Report.

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Living Overseas Report

What are people's priorities in Monterrey - work? family? socializing? What are the best ways to meet other expats? Are people accepting of racial, cultural and religious differences? Help other expats and people moving to Monterrey by filling out our Living Overseas Report.

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More Moving to Monterrey Reports

What should you take with you when you move to Monterrey? What should you leave behind? What type of housing and neighborhoods are typical for expats in Monterrey? Below are some of the responses from expats in Monterrey:

Moving to Monterrey, Mexico

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Reviews of Schools in Monterrey

Reviews and school profiles from expat parents and even a few school administrators in Monterrey. Great place to find insight into school facilities, teachers and curriculum. Below are some of the reviews from expats in Monterrey:

The Columbia Institute (Instituto Columbia) in Monterrey, Mexico

St Patricks School in Monterrey, Mexico

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Dream vs. Reality Report

Most expats have have "dreams" (and fears) about the expatriate experience before they moved to Monterrey. If you are already living in Monterrey, share how those "dreams" have been fulfilled, and how they have not by filling out our Dream vs. Reality Report.

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Overseas Retirement Report

Retiring abroad can be a great option for retirees seeking their dream lifestyle at an affordable price. Help other retirees, who are thinking about retiring in Monterrey by filling out our Overseas Retirement report.

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Having a Baby Abroad Report

How did expats choose their doctors, midwives, hospitals? What is childbirth like in Monterrey? Help other expats who are preparing to have a baby in Monterrey by filling out our Having a Baby Abroad Report.

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Working in Monterrey Reports

What's it like to find a job in Monterrey? How difficult was it to obtain a work permit? What types are jobs are typical for expats in Monterrey? Below are some of the reports from expats in Monterrey:

Working in Monterrey, Mexico

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Expatriate Health Insurance

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An Expat Talks about Culture Shock & Living in Puerto Penasco, Mexico

An expat in Puerto Penasco, Mexico appreciates the lower priced food and rent. She loves seeing the fishermen repair their nets on her street preparing for the next day of fishing. She advises newcomers to use your Spanish, even if you make mistakes, and eat the delicious street food.

An Expat Discusses Living in Tijuana, Mexico

An expat in Tijuana, Mexico talks about what it's like living in a border city, locals focus on family, athletic activities and more.

An expat in Tijuana, Mexico talks about what it's like living in a border city, locals focus on family, athletic activities and more. ...

Living in Merida, Mexico

Merida offers expats just about everything they could ask for... affordable living in a great atmosphere, high quality health care, striking distance to the ocean, and much, much more.

Merida offers expats just about everything they could ask for... affordable living in a great atmosphere, high quality health care, striking distance to the ocean, and much, much more....

Expat Survey: Mexico Still Popular Among Expats

Expats in Mexico continue to rate the country highly. Even though there are always security concerns, expats who prepare properly enjoy excellent weather in close proximity to the United States and at a much lower cost of living.

15 Expats Talk About Life in Mexico

Expats share some insight into what it's like to live in Mexico on a day-to-day basis once you actually make the move and get there.

Expats share some insight into what it's like to live in Mexico on a day-to-day basis once you actually make the move and get there....