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Cost of Living: Well Below the U.S.
National Average
~ 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
#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
Click
Here to Learn More About the Author and Why He Made the
Move to Mexico
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