Electricity bills that spike in the summer? Rentals with no hot water? Wi-Fi that cuts out mid-Zoom? Welcome to the utility learning curve in Mexico. Hereβs what expats need to know to avoid frustrationβand keep your monthly bills low.
Most people spend months planning their move to Mexico and almost nobody asks the one question that causes the most expensive problems: how exactly am I getting my entire life down there? Dez breaks down the real shipping rules, Menaje de Casa timing, and the framework for deciding what's actually worth bringing.
Moving to Mexico isnβt just packing boxes. Shipping household goods requires residency alignment, customs documentation, and careful timing. Hereβs what you need to know about Menaje de Casa rules, air vs sea freight, and how to downsize wisely before your move.
Dez appeared on CPS News to answer the question that stops more Mexico moves than almost anything else: what happens if you get sick down there? Medicare gaps, the reimbursement model, pre-existing conditions, IMSS vs private care, and the real cost of a medical evacuation β all covered.
Moving to Mexico with family? Mexican residency through family unity can be one of the fastest residency pathways, but changing procedures, documentation requirements, and varying INM office interpretations are creating challenges for many applicants. Discover what families need to know before relocating to Mexico in 2026.