Living in Mexico doesn’t cost the same everywhere. According to the latest ranking from Numbeo 2025, the global website that compares the cost of living by city, Monterrey tops the list of the country’s most expensive cities, followed by Querétaro, Mexico City, Mérida, and Guadalajara. The study analyzes variables such as rent, food prices, transportation, […]
Tlaxcala ranks second in the nation in housing price increases
The state of Tlaxcala has placed itself on the housing map in Mexico until 2025, as it is experiencing a period of acceleration that has placed it among the country’s top housing price increases. According to data from the Federal Mortgage Society (SHF), at the end of June of this year, the state recorded an […]
Digital nomads vs. neighbors: What is the true price of gentrification?
When thousands of residents took to the streets of Mexico City in July chanting “Gringo, go home!”, headlines quickly blamed digital nomads and American migrants for the capital’s gentrification crisis. The story seemed simple: tech-savvy remote workers move out, rents rise, and locals are priced out. But that’s not the whole story. While digital migration […]
Skin tone determines quality of life in Mexico
Having dark skin, being born in the south of the country, and having parents who only completed primary education are three components of one of the most difficult barriers to overcome for millions of Mexicans who aspire to improve their quality of life. This is according to a study conducted by the Espinosa Yglesias Study […]
Verified explains: How poverty is measured in Mexico
On August 13, 2025, the official figures from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) on the status of multidimensional poverty in the country were published. This is the first time that INEGI has assumed responsibility for measuring poverty after the disappearance of the National Council for the Evaluation of Social Development Policy (CONEVAL), […]
Gentrification drives up housing prices in Mexico City, Guadalajara, Mty, and Mérida
Over the last ten years, several neighborhoods in the country’s main cities have experienced a sharp increase in home values, both for sale and for rent. According to an analysis by Propiedades.com, this phenomenon is closely linked to urban gentrification processes, driven by the arrival of new residents, private investment, and changes in the urban […]
Neighborhoods with the most expensive rents in Mexico: Rents up to 96%
Renting an apartment in popular areas of Mexico’s major cities has become considerably more expensive. In the last two years, some neighborhoods have seen rent increases of up to 96%, according to data from the Inmuebles24 website. The Del Bosque neighborhood, in the Miguel Hidalgo borough of Mexico City, tops the list with the highest […]
The Surprising Benefits of Using Coffee Grounds as a Lawn Fertilizer
Coffee lovers, rejoice! It turns out that your daily cup of joe can do more than just fuel your morning routine – it can also help keep your lawn healthy and thriving. Used coffee grounds have been found to be an excellent natural fertilizer for lawns. They contain about 2.5% to 3% nitrogen, a slow-release […]
Mayan Council: The Peacemaking Gangs of Yucatán
In 2006, several gang leaders sat down to talk in a prison in Mérida, Yucatán. After decades of feuding, they asked themselves: “Do we really want to pass on our problems to the next generation?” Thus the Mayan Council was born, a model gang peace. Motorcycles, pickup trucks. Sitting on the back of a pickup […]
These are the 5 cheapest places to live in Mexico.
In 2025, housing prices in Mexico have become a crucial issue due to their direct impact on families’ access to a decent life and economic stability. The sustained increase in purchase and rental costs, especially in urban areas such as Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara, has highlighted the need for public policies to regulate the […]