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Retired U.S. Expatriate Has Found a New Home in Safe, Welcoming Mexican City of Tequisquiapan
Cost of Living: Well Below the National Average
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~ Article by Peter Shuster, a U.S. expatriate retiree and resident of Tequisquiapan, Queretaro, Mexico
Tequisquiapan is located in the Mexican state of Queretaro. Tequis, as its called by the locals, dates back to the 16th century, making it quite a colonial town. The municipality population is almost 60,000. Tequis is only a 12 hour drive from the American border and is a very clean/beautiful Mexican town; the streets are swept daily and trash also is picked up daily. There are many beautiful hotels in town, starting at around $40 a night. Many hotels have hot thermal waters. There is an American that has an apartment building that rents apartments from $150-$250 a month.
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The mild year long climate and cleanliness of the town allow you to walk the streets in pleasure year round. There are Bougainvilleas all over town, and they drape the walls of homes. The plaza is surrounded by lovely shops and side walk cafes, and there are many gated communities in town and around the area. One has an 18-hole hole golf course.
Home prices generally range from $80,000 to $ 150,000 USD, depending on new or used and naturally depend on location. There are Americans/German/Austrians and Canadians that live here, and there is a Wal-Mart, Costco, Sam's Club, Home Depot, Office Max, etc., all close to Tequis. There are also 3 shows in town, as well as many fine restaurants and shops all over, as well as aa shopping mall.
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The above and the cost of living are the reasons Tequis is our town. An example of cost of living in Tequis:
#1 Health insurance, or IMSS as it's called in Mexico, costs $ 270 USD a year; that breaks down to $ 22.50 a month. The insurance covers 100% doctor visits, drugs and any hospital stays. There are no co-pays.
#2 The average electricity bill here is $ 15.00 a month
#3 Water is $6.00 a month
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#4 Home taxes average $30.00 a year
#5 Fresh vegetables & fruit at the Tuesday market are under $20.00 a week.
#6 Our maid works for us 3 days a week and costs $27.00 a week.
#7 There are so many wonderful financial advantages to living in this still-undiscovered Paradise. A couple can live quite well for under $1,000 a month.
I would be happy to answer any questions about living here in Tequis. My email is mxschuster@hotmail.com
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