Research Study of Expats In Mexico Answers "Is It Cheaper To Live In Mexico?"

 

The more surprising findings included:

“While certainly not the only reason people move to Mexico, the widely believed assertion that it is less expensive is one of them,"  said Chuck Bolotin, Vice President of Business Development. "However, just how much less will surprise a lot of people.  And it will also surprise a lot of people what the expats did with their rather significant savings."

 

Alan Alexander, Chairman of the Best Places Advisory Board added, “As with our other studies, we designed this study to give realistic, actionable information to those considering moving to Mexico.  We also designed it as a resource for journalists.  For both audiences, the top-line, most interesting findings are highlighted in the introduction; there are lots of clear, interesting, and surprising graphs and charts; and there is commentary to help to explain it all, not only by the study’s authors, but also by hundreds of expats, who provide a very human, firsthand perspective to the numbers.”

 

“In addition to asking about how much items cost, what did they do with the money, and how has their lifestyle changed, we also asked our respondents if the amount of chores they did increased or decreased," said Bolotin. "The reason we did this was to uncover the reality of a second component of cost of living: time.  How much time does it cost to live in Mexico?  In the end, this may be of the most interesting set of findings in the study.  This study is a 'must read' for anyone considering moving to Mexico or anyone interested in those who are.”

 

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