Before moving to Playa del Carmen, it's important to calculate the cost of living and create a budget. Living within your means is important in order to maintain a stable and happy lifestyle. Fortunately, Mexico is rather cheap for people whose main income is in dollars, euros or British pounds thanks to the drop in … [Read more...] about What is the Average Cost of Living in Playa del Carmen?
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Have the Snow and High Prices of the Northeastern States Gotten your Mind Headed South of the Border this Season? If not then here are Some Reasons why it Should!
Congratulations Northeast! Your states were ranked as being among the Top 10 priciest states to live in the United States. According to MSN Money and Kipling, Manhattan, Stamford and Boston shined bright when it comes to highest costs for real estate and general living expenses combined. So while you North … [Read more...] about Have the Snow and High Prices of the Northeastern States Gotten your Mind Headed South of the Border this Season? If not then here are Some Reasons why it Should!
How Much Are Property Taxes in Mexico?
On a fairly regular basis – in fact, whenever I write about the cost of living or property expenses in Mexico, I emphasize that property taxes are virtually a non-expense in Mexico. However, it's always necessary to see cold, hard numbers. While there are variables in the calculation, I find that property taxes … [Read more...] about How Much Are Property Taxes in Mexico?
“How Much Should I Pay My Mexican Workers?â€México un paraÃso climático.
One of many motivations for moving to Mexico is that labor here costs very little – even paying a better-than-average wage is much less than what you would pay in the US or Canada. This is part of the more general benefit of a low cost of living. Even Americans who really couldn't have considered hiring a cleaning … [Read more...] about “How Much Should I Pay My Mexican Workers?â€México un paraÃso climático.