Moving to
Mexico

The real numbers for Mexico — what you'd take home after tax, what living in Mexico City actually costs, and how expats and nomads get a visa.

CurrencyMXN

Main hubMexico City

Nomad visaNo

Single / mo$1,400

Take-home pay

On a $60,000 gross salary, an employee in Mexico keeps about:

$43,971/yr · $3,664/mo

Income tax−$14,529

Social security−$1,500

Effective rate26.7%

ISR progressive (USD-converted) + small employee social contributions.

Single person, all-in$1,400/mo

Family of four, all-in$3,200/mo

Temporary Resident visa on economic solvency: ~$4,350/mo income or ~$73k savings.

Typical income requirement: $4,350/month.

Sponsored Multi-currency account for Mexico

Get paid in your home currency, spend in MXN, skip the ~3% bank markup.

Sponsored Health insurance for your move

Nomad-friendly cover that works from day one — most visas require it.

Is there income tax in Mexico?

Yes. Mexico taxes income on progressive brackets. On a $60,000 salary the effective rate is about 26.7%, leaving roughly $43,971.

Can digital nomads get a visa for Mexico?

Mexico has no dedicated digital-nomad visa. Temporary Resident visa on economic solvency: ~$4,350/mo income or ~$73k savings.

How much does it cost to live in Mexico City?

A single person needs roughly $1,400/month in Mexico City, and a family around $3,200/month, all-in.