
Last updated on Feb 09, 2022
Summary: Moving to Tijuana, Mexico: Expats, retirees and digital nomads talk about everything you need to know before moving to Tijuana.
When we asked people what advice they would give someone preparing to move to Tijuana, they said:
"Tijuana has 1,400,000 inhabitants, has few attractions and is a dirty, ugly border town. There are few job opportunities and most jobs pay about $20 (US)/day!!! If you are an American citizen, you can cross the border (fast crossing with Sentry or Global Entry cards) and work in the U.S. We HAD to move here, (long story) or I never would have left Puerto Vallarta. This should not be a destination for families with children. It's a last resort for those down and out, trying to save a bit of money, while working in the U.S," added another expat who made the move to Tijuana.
"Don't move here! I was nearly kidnapped. The cartels have made this place way too dangerous! I fled this place to save my life and the life of my husband and lost everything! You have to be insane to consider living in Mexico these days," explained one expat living in Tijuana, Mexico.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000. Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Some of Joshua's more popular articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 8 Best Places to Live in Croatia and the Living in Mexico Guide. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
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An expat in Tijuana, Mexico talks about what it's like living in a border city, locals focus on family, athletic activities and more.
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