What makes Mexico truly attractive for expats, digital nomads, and retirees? For starters, Mexico is 7th on the list of countries with a record tourist influx of 45 million in 2019.
But Mexico isn’t just sought after by tourists for its rich climate variety and gorgeous beach towns, or even for its proximity to the United States and the distinct affordability of the cost of living. It also boasts a rich ancient culture and an internationally famous cuisine. It’s the combination of all these magnets that draw an increasing number of American and European citizens to become permanent residents in this vast country.
Here are some notable country facts.
Country Data
| Population | 129,150,971 (estimated 2022) |
| Capital City | Mexico City |
| Climate | The topography and the extensive land of Mexico offers different climate zones with two main areas divided by the Tropic of Cancer, also called the Northern Tropic, a temperate zone and a tropical zone. |
| Time Zone | UTC−8 to −5 (Winter) – UTC−7 to −5 (Summer) |
| Language | Spanish, plus 68 indigenous languages |
| Local Currency | Mexican Peso (MXN) |
| Religion | 88.9% Christianity (77.7% Catholicism, 11.2% Protestant/Evangelical Christian), 10.6% No religion, 0.2% Others, 0.3% Unspecified |
Main Cities
| City | Population | Average temperature | Altitude |
| Greater Mexico City | 21,804,515 | 44⁰F – 78⁰F | 7,350 ft – 12,890 ft |
| Monterrey Metropolitan area | 5,341,171 | 60⁰F – 86⁰F | 1,680 ft – 4,900 ft |
| Guadalajara Metropolitan Area | 5,286,642 | 60⁰F – 76⁰F | 3,440 ft – 6,130 ft |
Climate
Because of its large territory, Mexico features a variety of climate zones, with two distinct main zones:
Temperate zones: Located north of the Tropic of Cancer. Here are the driest climates, with the coldest winters.
Tropical zones: Situated to the South with fairly constant temperatures throughout the year, varying only depending on its altitude.
Cost of Living
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